Pac_Man63

Guess we'll have to wait till October 19 to see whos the best team. As long as players on both teams realize that you actually gotta play the games between now and then. By some miracle my leave falls in October, so you bet ill be there Cheifsmoke!!

Never had the pleasure to play Lewis in my short career, but those boys seem to fight 10 times harder when they play Mason. It just feels personal. Not like the Fleming rivalry, but Lewis will fight till the end. Should be a hard hitting game!!

Looks like the Royals ran outta gas in the second half. Classic flaw with a small school where most guys play both sides of the ball. Only game two though, this will only make the Royals stronger come district!! No better way to recover than a trip to Vanceburg to see the Lions.

Just revisiting my last game i played in high school. Sure i would have rather won the game and went on to play the grudge match game with Ashland, but this game was special. The Rock players were so humbled and almost apologetic for winning it seemed. They knew that it was one of those games that you live for, and appreciated as a football player. In the end, the guy i had battled to exhaustion on the line for the past 2 hours helped me up and stood with me while the rest of his team celebrated the missed field goal, and win. I realize now that football was not just a game, its was a tool that molded me as an individual over those few short years. My day as a player has come and gone, but my passion and appreciation for the game are still as strong as ever.

The "skills" positions will definately have to step it up this year for Mason, which is diferent from the last couple years when the lines were on the choppin block. Look for a strong running game from the new Royals, and who knows, maybe a passing game that could surprise us all. Cox has got the arm, time to see if hes got the head.

Gotta agree with ripcity, the Mason County d-line has battled the best the likes of Ashland, Boyd, and Johnson Central fielded the last couple years. That experience is invaluable, trust me, the whole Mason County defense will be ready for the new 3A. If i remember correctly, Russel had 1 loss in 2005 on their way to the championship (Boyd 33-14). Mason county beat Boyd that year 40-28. Brace and Huron played in that game. Mason County will definately make some noise this year.