No Guts No Glory

Finally, someone is noticing what I have been saying all along. The absence of the McPeeks (both McPeeks) in my opinion, is the difference in the team and the season. Nate McPeek is and was, one of the very best o-line coaches around, and probably the best. Since Nate McPeek left, a couple of days before "Team Camp", everything has changed on the o-line. Those who had been the starters all Spring and Summer, are now no more than "practice dummies" on the "Scout Team". The o-line at Boyd could be a great o-line of size and power but, the powers that be have decided to play smaller with supposed "more speed" players and not to substitute for fresh players at all. Yes, I know, speed is necessary but if you have a big lineman with heart and power, and stamina, it supersedes a small lineman with just speed any anyday, which is just my opinion, but seems to be working well at most all high schools and colleges across the nation. As quoted in the Daily Independentdated Sept, 8, 2007 page B5; quote: Coach Evans said - "It almost seemed like our guys were already whipped, which really upsets me. I've been a little guy all my life and never gave up, so it's hard for me to take." unquote. As I have stated again and again, "You win or lose by your line." So if small isn't working or not substituting fresh horses isn't working, why not give something else a shot instead of continuing to beat a dead horse? Someone on here stated about Gatlin not getting any carries in 15 or so plays, well if he doesn't have someone blocking for him, what's the use in getting him hurt and possibly out for the season. Get someone who can and will block for him, then give him the ball and he will get it done. The QB basically is getting manhandled because he doesn't have any coverage. Every time he has a picture in the D.I. he is trying to get away from the other team's defence, because he has no coverage. Boyd has some of the best skilled players in the area, but with out coverage, it is to no avail. Boyd is now 0-3. Coach Evans is also quoted in the same September 8, 2007 article as stating: quote: "We Had terrible practices coming into the Breathitt game and I expect more from my guys. I know we are playing alot of young guys mixed in with some veterans, but we need some guys to step up." unqoute. A reader's response to that quote is "Let some guys have a chance to step up and show what size and heart can do". Yes, this all is just my opinion, except of course for the Coach Evans quotes, but it does makes sence doesn't it.

Zac Wilson, quarterback, also plays baseball.

Congrats to the Rams! Great way start to your season.

Congrats to Fairview! With all the turmoil in preseason, you started the season with a win. Way to go Coach Cooksey and Coach McPeek!

Congrats to the Raiders, and Coach Baldwin! The Raiders wanted it more and got the win. As I have stated before, unless Boyd gets an offensive line established and utilizes their big linemen (I saw several over 6 fters, standing on the sidelines), they won't be going very far. Boyd has some of the best skilled players around but, I will say it again, "you win or lose by your line."

Gatlin Barker - Boyd County

Body had some really good skilled players, but the offensive and defensive lines were by far what hurt Boyd. Unless the line steps up, I'm afraid I don't see Boyd going too far this season. Yes, I know this was just a scrimmage but, you win or lose by your line. After two scrimmages and the season beginning next week, I'm afraid Boyd has a long way to go, with no time to get there. Just my opinion.

Add Wendy's to the restaurant list. The Daily Independent has 7pm game time, but the players are still saying around 7:30.

Yes, it is official. The only change would be the heat index pushing the time later, but 7:30 scrimmage to start, as of now.

7:30 at Boyd

Any one have any idea when "Meet the Lions" Night is scheduled for?

Boyd County - Gatlin Barker.

Prayers from Boyd County. May the Lord give you strength in this time of need and always.

Caleb graduated and will be playing baseball at Asbury. Damron is no longer their head coach, Baldwin is, I believe. Damron is now Principal at East.

The field looks really good, much better than I had speculated that it would. I did wonder how it would be set up, considering you had a confined area to work with. I was hoping though, that visitor's seating would be on the opposing side, but I'm sure when you build the new fan seating it will be able to contain both sides comfortably. Your field looks wonderful, Eagles, I applaud all your hard work!

I was told that Belfry will scrimmage Boyd County on August 10th. I couldn't find out at what time or where, I was told it was TBD. Does anyone have any info on this?