FINAL: Paintsville- 42 Prestonsburg -21

[BelfryPride]

Congrats to the Tigers.

[CatDawg]

Congrats and OH MY!

[PHSFAN]

Pburg will move to 0-3 against the supposed weakest district in Class A....congrats to the Tigers. I will eat my crow I was wrong. It is time to face the fact that Pburg just isnt the Pburg we are used to seeing. Way to go Paintsville.

[football05]

Good job tigers, O yea congrats bill mike on kicking the ball onside with the lead in the 4th...........Thats all I have to say about the game
Hold ya head high pburg thats all you can do right now

[MR.INCREDIBLE]

wow!! dont know whats goin on in pburg but congrats to paintsville on a great win!

[Beef]

HOLY CRAP!!!!


Way to go Paintsville....don't know what to think of the blackcats!!

[blackcat]

Don't know what to say.. Prestonsburg just played awful turning the ball over 6 times and still almost managed to win the game. Can't figure out what is wrong with this team.

[Beef]

I don't think that 42-21 is almost winning. yeah, it may have been 21-21 at one point bit the tigers pulled it together. Will pburg start 0-4 against Ashland next week?

[blackcat]

I don't think that 42-21 is almost winning. yeah, it may have been 21-21 at one point bit the tigers pulled it together. Will pburg start 0-4 against Ashland next week?

The game was close.

[Beef]

oh..ok...Pburg just pull away at the end? Like the blackcats folded or something?

[blackcat]

Yeah, they just quit after they lost the momentum and Paintsville score to take the lead with 5 minutes left in the fourth.

[imported_torQQue]

Man the road dont get any easier for Pburg. They got ashland coming up and then Belfry. WOW. .

[Superman]

Glad to see the Tigers get the win, but i hate the direction that Prestonsburg's team is heading. I know a few of the boys that play for pburg, and they are some real nice guys. I wish them the best the rest of the season, and hope they turn things around.

[15thRegionCrazy]

From what I heard it was a close game.. Pburg was only down by a touchdown with 5:00 to go... hopefully the cats will get everything together and get a good win.. and congrats to Paintsville

[imported_torQQue]

Someone mentioned that Paintsville outside kicked the ball late in the game. What for?

[football05]

YES that someone was me
they dont it twice BMR has no class and I woudlnt care to tell him that to his face

[imported_torQQue]

YES that someone was me
they dont it twice BMR has no class and I woudlnt care to tell him that to his face

:confused: I would be confused to why you would need to kick an outside kick after the game is well in hand! Was the game well in hand Football at that time?:confused:

[PHSFAN]

YES that someone was me
they dont it twice BMR has no class and I woudlnt care to tell him that to his face

I know you don't like BMR football05 but after watching both teams who are you taking in the Pikeville-Paintsville game?

[Fishing]

What goes around comes around. Pburg will get Paintsville back. NO CLASS

[Fishing]

Pikeville will give them a thumping.

[football05]

Pikeville- 35
Paintsville-14

[PHSFAN]

Emotions aside football05 is that really what you think or is it that you just don't like Paintsville that much? Regardless I hope you are right.

[football05]

No serisouly TRUST ME emotions aside dude ive calmed down a little bit ive been looking at my senior picture book bringing back memories im calmed down

[MOJO]

Okay since no other Tiger fans have gotten on and spoken, I think I will. Trust me the second onside kick wasn't planned. LOL. Jeff Collett just missed the ball, the first one that went out of bounds was planned. Pikeville seems to be the better team right now, but there are still 7 weeks left in the regular season anything can happen.

[PHSFAN]

Pikeville seems to be the better team right now, but there are still 7 weeks left in the regular season anything can happen.

I agree Mojo...anything can happen.

[TBIRD]

The game wasn't really that close, 2 big plays kept PBurg in it. A pass that went throught the hands of the Paintsville defender and Shafers QB draw led to two long TD's. I thought Paintsville dominated the whole game except for about 8 minutes in the 3rd. As for the onside kicks, why would one want to kick it deep when they have the lead to let PBurg have the chance to run it back for a TD, they have a shot at it every time with some serious speed returning it. Coach D is natorious for running up the scores, he done it back in 2001 with 3 minutes left to go scores 2 TD's and beats them by 20 instead of taking a win by 6. He also done it in 2002, so I see nothing wrong with it, what comes around goes around is right, they done it first and BMR done it back. Leaves a bitter taste in your mouth doesn't it. And for anyone wanting to tell that to his face.....RIGHT....lol

[tomcatnation]

By lookin at the score it looks like P-burg is hurting after loosing most of their starters who where srs last yr. Might be a down yr I believe.

[numbaonestunna]

Congrats Tigers!!! Awesome game!

[football05]

Tell BMR to join on here and he can read what I wrote.

[blackcat]

TBIRD, how can you say the game wasn't ever close? It was 21-21 with 5 minutes left in the 4th, that sounds pretty close to me. However the game was very sloppy overall.

[PaintsvilleFootball]

Let me say something here.....idc what you think about BMR....hes one of the best coaches i have ever had....and if it wasn't for him.....we wouldn't be in the shape we are right now.....and yes lastnight was a great game everyone got excited on who was going to the the first touch down when we got tied up and evenually PAINTSVILLE got it.....so i mean theres no reason to run your mouth about it now....the game is over and we won....so i mean ya'll did good lastnight ya'll just gave up to soon just because 5:00 were left in the quarter doesn't mena you have to give up....you play like its your last play....

[football05]

I dont have a problem with anything but WHY kick it onside with the lead late in the 4th ID rather take my chances of them running it back than them getting the ball and throwing a hail mary IDC nemore games over thats all im saying, but it was a sloppy game Good win tigers

[TBIRD]

Take away 2 plays and the score is 42-7. Take away a bad snap and the score is 49-0. Paintsville is a pretty good team, if they aren't the best team in their district the sure have extremly nice uni's. If they were onside kicks thats fine I don't blame them PBurg is natorious for cheap shots when they are losing as well as trying to run up the score, but I personally thought they were squibbers.

[football05]

Ahh I guess we will never know if they were or not....Im over it now I was upset last night as well as feeling abd for Pburg b/c everyone knows they could have a good team. It is over now no since in argueing over it nemore

[MOJO]

The kicks were not called onside kicks. They were both suppose to be squibs but Collett the kicker missed them both and hit too high up on the ball. I can guarentee you one thing, BMR doesn't care what you have to say he doesn't even like sites such as this. I'll put money you don't have the testicular fotitude to say in person to his face. Anyone can hide behind a name and say tell him to get an account and get on to read. Grow up!!!!

[blackcat]

Take away 2 plays and the score is 42-7. Take away a bad snap and the score is 49-0. Paintsville is a pretty good team, if they aren't the best team in their district the sure have extremly nice uni's. If they were onside kicks thats fine I don't blame them PBurg is natorious for cheap shots when they are losing as well as trying to run up the score, but I personally thought they were squibbers.

Take away 2 plays?? Not sure about one of the plays, but I'm guessing the other one of them was the play when Slone went up and took the ball away from the Paintsville defender. That was just good effort from a P-burg player.

[MOJO]

Take away 2 plays?? Not sure about one of the plays, but I'm guessing the other one of them was the play when Slone went up and took the ball away from the Paintsville defender. That was just good effort from a P-burg player.

Good effort by Slone, but Cantrell from Paintsville had position just didn't make a play it went through his hands.

[blackcat]

I agree MOJO, but what happens, happens. There aren't any "If's".

[MOJO]

I agree MOJO, but what happens, happens. There aren't any "If's".

I agree, if IF's and BUT'S were candy and nuts we'd all have a Merry Christmas. Well IF you noticed, I didn't use the word if in my description. It wasn't that spectacular of a play as they described it, Paintsville's player had position and didn't make the play and it hurt Paintsville's MO. I give Slone credit for staying with the play and making the catch.

[tomcatnation]

I don't think that 42-21 is almost winning. yeah, it may have been 21-21 at one point bit the tigers pulled it together. Will pburg start 0-4 against Ashland next week?


If the tomcats come out with a fire the way they did with west then we are gonna be watchin for a one huge friday nite football.

[blackcat]

MOJO, I was refering to TBIRD's post.

[Beef]

It's got pretty heated in here...which is expected with such a big game...but guys calm down please!

[MOJO]

MOJO, I was refering to TBIRD's post.

Oh my bad.

[blackcat]

It's got pretty heated in here...which is expected with such a big game...but guys calm down please!

It's all good Beef.

[Beef]

Good deal!

[Red and Black]

Pikeville will beat Paintsville. Pikeville's defense is too fast overall and if Pugh cant get out of the pocket he isnt as effective. Pikeville's secondary is faster than Paintsville's receivers IMO too, but this will definitely be a game I will attend. Prestonsburg looks like an army without a general right now, no leadership on the field or on the sidelines, Prestonsburg dominated the 3rd Qtr, no question about that, holding Paintsville to 2 consecutive 3 & outs and scoring after both of them. Prestonsburg just falls apart at the drop of a hat. Slone fumbled the punt with the score tied 21-21 after holding Paintsville to another 3 & out and Prestonsburg layed over for them to do whatever they wanted to. They just dont have anybody to step up and make the plays, everybody just stands around and waits for somebody else to make a play. Prestonsburg showed me more vs. Paintsville than the previous 2 games tho. I think any other team would have beat pburg 60-7 if we had 8 TO's against them while paintsville only had 1 i believe. But overall they still play gutless. Congratulations to Paintsville tho on their first victory vs. pburg in 24 years I think. I'm sure they partied hard in paintsville friday night, lol. I'm all out of suggestions for this blackcat team, I have gave every SR this year all the secrets that made us a State championship caliber team last year, so either they arent listening to me or they just dont really care anymore. So they just need to play ball they way they think they should play, since obviously I dont know how to play good football or dont know what i'm talking about one or the other. The only prediction I will make after this game is that paintsville will beat hazard, but not pikeville. And prestonsburg will make the playoffs(what seed? the good lord only knows). But personally I am just disgusted with this team. Football isnt that hard of a sport, unlike basketball and baseball it doesnt really require much talent, all it requires is heart and motivation. I hope we can find out what those 2 things are before it's too late and we end up 2-8.

[imported_torQQue]

Pikeville will beat Paintsville. Pikeville's defense is too fast overall and if Pugh cant get out of the pocket he isnt as effective. Pikeville's secondary is faster than Paintsville's receivers IMO too, but this will definitely be a game I will attend. Prestonsburg looks like an army without a general right now, no leadership on the field or on the sidelines, Prestonsburg dominated the 3rd Qtr, no question about that, holding Paintsville to 2 consecutive 3 & outs and scoring after both of them. Prestonsburg just falls apart at the drop of a hat. Slone fumbled the punt with the score tied 21-21 after holding Paintsville to another 3 & out and Prestonsburg layed over for them to do whatever they wanted to. They just dont have anybody to step up and make the plays, everybody just stands around and waits for somebody else to make a play. Prestonsburg showed me more vs. Paintsville than the previous 2 games tho. I think any other team would have beat pburg 60-7 if we had 8 TO's against them while paintsville only had 1 i believe. But overall they still play gutless. Congratulations to Paintsville tho on their first victory vs. pburg in 24 years I think. I'm sure they partied hard in paintsville friday night, lol. I'm all out of suggestions for this blackcat team, I have gave every SR this year all the secrets that made us a State championship caliber team last year, so either they arent listening to me or they just dont really care anymore. So they just need to play ball they way they think they should play, since obviously I dont know how to play good football or dont know what i'm talking about one or the other. The only prediction I will make after this game is that paintsville will beat hazard, but not pikeville. And prestonsburg will make the playoffs(what seed? the good lord only knows). But personally I am just disgusted with this team. Football isnt that hard of a sport, unlike basketball and baseball it doesnt really require much talent, all it requires is heart and motivation. I hope we can find out what those 2 things are before it's too late and we end up 2-8.


Very good anaylsis Red and Black. I 100 percent agree with everything you said. This team seems to lack what previous Pburg teams always had. Thats heart and motivation. I hope Coach D can get these boys motivated and get this thing turned around before its too late. Pburg had always kept floyd co on the map in terms of footballl. Come Pburg you guys can turn this around.

Again, Great post, Red and Black.. thanks.gif

[football05]

Great post buddy.......
I honestly think everyone had it in their head they were the best team when the passing tournements came around and was talking about a state championship and now reality has hit them in the face.....I hope Pburg doesnt go 2-8 I was looking at more like 4-6 BUT who knows about this team, b/c like you said R&B after the fumble Pburg stopped playing like they knew they were beat. Im not blaming the game on Slone b.c. it wasnt his fault at all b/c one player cant win or lose a ball game, so dont take it the wrong way. It takes a team effort and leadership to win and Pburg hasnt showed any of those this season. All I can say is good luck blackcats and get some fire in your eyes and play like there is no tomorrow.

[MOJO]

Pikeville will beat Paintsville. Pikeville's defense is too fast overall and if Pugh cant get out of the pocket he isnt as effective. Pikeville's secondary is faster than Paintsville's receivers IMO too, but this will definitely be a game I will attend. Prestonsburg looks like an army without a general right now, no leadership on the field or on the sidelines, Prestonsburg dominated the 3rd Qtr, no question about that, holding Paintsville to 2 consecutive 3 & outs and scoring after both of them. Prestonsburg just falls apart at the drop of a hat. Slone fumbled the punt with the score tied 21-21 after holding Paintsville to another 3 & out and Prestonsburg layed over for them to do whatever they wanted to. They just dont have anybody to step up and make the plays, everybody just stands around and waits for somebody else to make a play. Prestonsburg showed me more vs. Paintsville than the previous 2 games tho. I think any other team would have beat pburg 60-7 if we had 8 TO's against them while paintsville only had 1 i believe. But overall they still play gutless. Congratulations to Paintsville tho on their first victory vs. pburg in 24 years I think. I'm sure they partied hard in paintsville friday night, lol. I'm all out of suggestions for this blackcat team, I have gave every SR this year all the secrets that made us a State championship caliber team last year, so either they arent listening to me or they just dont really care anymore. So they just need to play ball they way they think they should play, since obviously I dont know how to play good football or dont know what i'm talking about one or the other. The only prediction I will make after this game is that paintsville will beat hazard, but not pikeville. And prestonsburg will make the playoffs(what seed? the good lord only knows). But personally I am just disgusted with this team. Football isnt that hard of a sport, unlike basketball and baseball it doesnt really require much talent, all it requires is heart and motivation. I hope we can find out what those 2 things are before it's too late and we end up 2-8.

I'm not dogging you on your prediction, Pikeville may very well beat Paintsville. But you make it sound as if Paintsville is a terrible team and if you feel that way, that's why they were up 21-7 at the half right?? A bad snap inside the ten, turned the momentum and that one key turnover on a drive. Paintsville didn't execute in a few situations, that I think they will down the road. Paintsville may very well have beat Prestonsburg by that score, if not for a few key mistakes. I blame the 3rd quarter on the coaching staff for not making the adjustment on defense, that they did in the 4th to stop up the middle. It worked, they do it in the 3rd and Shaeffer doesn't score on a run up the gut. I also blame it on Derossett for being such a motivator, he got his troops rallied at the half and Paintsville unfortunately came out flat. They did party hard, and I think they had every right to do so. No offense to you or any other posters, but Paintsville isn't the doormat folks. I do understand this game was used to judge Paintsville's ability, they won by 21 points. Pikeville beat the lifeless Blackcats by 24 and Hazard beat them by 2. I have nothing but good things to say about the Blackcats effort Friday night. I seen some things they do that I don't agree with like, offensive lineman tackling people and diving in late but sometimes you got to do what you got to do. I think the Blackcats turn things around after the Ashland game and get things going in district. I think they wind up at 5-5 or 6-4 with a home playoff game. Good luck the rest of the season to P-burg.

[football05]

GO TIGERS, 1st time in what 18 years R&B they have beat us and now they are the STATES POWER HOUSE in single A **** yea baby GO TIGERS........

[MOJO]

GO TIGERS, 1st time in what 18 years R&B they have beat us and now they are the STATES POWER HOUSE in single A **** yea baby GO TIGERS........

Now is that what I said?? Seriously, Prestonsburg has been the state power for many years. Paintsville has never been a state power to my knowledge. I just don't think they're a doormat team. Everyone hyped Hazard after they beat the Blackcats and they're still being hyped. Paintsville beats the Blackcats, and now suddenly it's Prestonsburg is terrible. And I really don't believe the Blackcats are, I think they've played 3 talented teams with only one being a state power. I'm an adult I come here to discuss high school sports and my observation from games. If I were throwing mud or pouring salt on the wound, I could understand your comment but I'm not so chill.

[jayblackcat2006]

Prestonsburg actually committed 8 turnovers in this game, TJ Freno had the best jump on an interception that I have ever seen in high school football, the Blackcats are very disappointing this season. Nevertheless I will continue to show support for them.

[football05]

Who would that be Mojo ?
I dont see how you could say Pburg isnt down this year, they are certainly down in these past 3 games and if they dont get there head outta their *** they r gonna be out of playoff contention before they realize it. I love my blackcats and I post this stuff on here for some of them to read hoping they will step up and make a leader out of their self, but who knows man.

[MOJO]

Who would that be Mojo ?
I dont see how you could say Pburg isnt down this year, they are certainly down in these past 3 games and if they dont get there head outta their *** they r gonna be out of playoff contention before they realize it. I love my blackcats and I post this stuff on here for some of them to read hoping they will step up and make a leader out of their self, but who knows man.

Pikeville is the state power, bottomline they're head and shoulders the team to beat in the district along with maybe region. Man you read out of context a lot. I'm not saying they're not down, because I know they are but they've played stiff competition and will again Friday. I have nothing against the Blackcats, they're a very well respected ball club. I think they will step it up, we've all been in a ditch in our life and once your down it's hard to get up. They'll get up come district, and gel at the right time. The Blackcats returned a lot of talent Shaeffer, Peters, Hamilton, the entire o-line and they definitely have support, that was evident at Memorial Field on Friday. I think things get turned around and look positive for the Cats. C'mon guys prove me right, get things going. Best of luck to the cats the rest of the season, I have the faith in them.

[MOJO]

Prestonsburg actually committed 8 turnovers in this game, TJ Freno had the best jump on an interception that I have ever seen in high school football, the Blackcats are very disappointing this season. Nevertheless I will continue to show support for them.

I think you can accredit that jump to DB coach Joe Chirico, still considered one of the great to grace the Marshall secondary when they were racking up championships. He's a great secondary coach. Obviously after the game yesterday, they have a lot to be desired in the coaching department.

[jayblackcat2006]

Freno read it the whole way, and when he seen the pass come his way you could actually see his eyes light up through his helmet.

[PHSFAN]

You are making some good points MOJO....Paintsville is far from a doormat and personally I can't wait for the Pikeville-Paintsville game, I think it will be a great game. I do think Pikeville will win with the homefield but a lot of things can happen between now and then and there is no doubt that the Tigers are for real. Good luck to the Tigers from here on out until they travel to Pikeville and I hope you guys come to The Ville with a undefeated record.

[imported_torQQue]

You are making some good points MOJO....Paintsville is far from a doormat and personally I can't wait for the Pikeville-Paintsville game, I think it will be a great game. I do think Pikeville will win with the homefield but a lot of things can happen between now and then and there is no doubt that the Tigers are for real. Good luck to the Tigers from here on out until they travel to Pikeville and I hope you guys come to The Ville with a undefeated record.

If they beat JC PHS. .I think they will roll in undefeated. Should make for an exciting district title game. letsfight.

[imported_torQQue]

I think Pikeville and Paintsville will both easily beat Hazard.

[BCF4L]

Oh well is all I can say. Bad year for P-burg.

[Red and Black]

Mojo, i'm sorry if my post came out sounding like my opinion was that paintsville isnt a good team or a regional contenter for that matter. That wasnt the impression i was trying to send. Paintsville is a very good team and that's obvious because no matter how down pburg is they will always be pburg and will always be a tough team to beat. But all I said was that i thought pikeville would beat paintsville, just an honest opinion. But i do think both teams will beat hazard and I will go out on a limb and say that these 2 teams will play for the regional title.

[TBIRD]

I think Pikeville and Paintsville will both easily beat Hazard.

I think Paintsville has a good shot of beating Pikeville, Pikeville plays them both in back to back weeks. After Hazard Paintsville has South Floyd then Pikeville. Scheduling may play in favor for the Tigers.

[MOJO]

Mojo, i'm sorry if my post came out sounding like my opinion was that paintsville isnt a good team or a regional contenter for that matter. That wasnt the impression i was trying to send. Paintsville is a very good team and that's obvious because no matter how down pburg is they will always be pburg and will always be a tough team to beat. But all I said was that i thought pikeville would beat paintsville, just an honest opinion. But i do think both teams will beat hazard and I will go out on a limb and say that these 2 teams will play for the regional title.

It's not just your post, and I want you to understand that. I know frustration is setting in on the Blackcats, but they need to understand their non-district schedule is not of the cupcake type. It was just that Hazard beat P-burg by 2, and then suddenly Hazard is the team to beat in the district. Pikeville beats the unenthused Cats (Played worse in this one than they did in Hazard and Paintsville combined) by 24, and then Pikeville is the team to beat. Paintsville then goes out and beats the Blackcats by 21 (best game the Blackcats have played thus far) and Paintsville is a fair team, but Prestonsburg is terrible. See what I'm saying my frustration isn't just on the Blackcat fans but fans in general. People aren't giving Paintsville the respect, I now think they deserve. Pikeville may very well hand Paintsville their lunch, but I'd like to see the Tigers be respected by that time. You know what they say about respect, if no one gives it you must demand it. As I've said before, nothing to worry about Cats, good non-district schedule plays off in the end and the first week in November you'll see the Blackcats at Josh Francis field.

[Red and Black]

I see where you are comin from Mojo. So let me try to let you in on where i'm coming from. I think prestonsburg had 3 TO's against pikeville and hazard both, which is an average amount of TO's in a HS football game. They had 8 vs. paintsville and were still in the game the entire game up untill the 4th QTR., while paintsville had 1 TO if i'm not mistaken. Therefore, IMO if paintsville was that much better than hazard or pikeville then they should have beaten prestonsburg by 40 at least. I hope you understand where i'm coming from. But paintsville is a good team dont get me wrong, and i'm sure they will continue to improve every week from here on out, but from what I saw in the Pburg-Pikeville game and the Pburg-Paintsville game I would have to say that Pikeville is the clear cut favorite to win that district AS OF NOW, but that could change by the time those teams play for the district title, and that's why the game is played on the field and not in the brains of the spectators.

[Basketballer]

Prestonsburg had been a huge let down so far, The only postive thing I have seen from them is the play of Shaffer

[JKWON33]

That is true, Shaffer has played good so far. Some passes have been off, but he and Peters seem to be the only ones that have showed heart from what I've seen out of the 2 games I've watched of the 'cats.

[MOJO]

I see where you are comin from Mojo. So let me try to let you in on where i'm coming from. I think prestonsburg had 3 TO's against pikeville and hazard both, which is an average amount of TO's in a HS football game. They had 8 vs. paintsville and were still in the game the entire game up untill the 4th QTR., while paintsville had 1 TO if i'm not mistaken. Therefore, IMO if paintsville was that much better than hazard or pikeville then they should have beaten prestonsburg by 40 at least. I hope you understand where i'm coming from. But paintsville is a good team dont get me wrong, and i'm sure they will continue to improve every week from here on out, but from what I saw in the Pburg-Pikeville game and the Pburg-Paintsville game I would have to say that Pikeville is the clear cut favorite to win that district AS OF NOW, but that could change by the time those teams play for the district title, and that's why the game is played on the field and not in the brains of the spectators.

Completely understand your view point. Paintsville hadn't played any competition, and was lucky to escape with a victory. Yes, 8 to 1 turnover ratio doesn't look good for the Tigers but on defense, they had 2 let up's that resulted in TD's. The other TD came on a good drive by the Cats. Paintsville turned the ball over 2 or 3 times inside their red zone, they have to capitalize in the red zone. They also missed a field goal, that I felt Collett would nail but I was wrong. Paintsville will improve on these things as the year progresses. The next big game being the Apple Bowl, and if they have let down's on defense in that game, Blume will have a hay day. But it's one game at a time, and I'm like you Pikeville is the team to beat in the district. Hazard isn't going to be a joy ride for the Tigers either.

[Red and Black]

Thanks, i'm glad I didnt come off to be a prick or anything because anybody that knows me knows i'm one of the easiest ppl to get along with. But about your earlier statement about Paintsville getting no respect, maybe you should just wait a week or 2 for their victory over a powerhouse prestonsburg team to set in on everybody and realize that p-ville is undefeated. Just give it some time Mojo.

[MOJO]

Thanks, i'm glad I didnt come off to be a prick or anything because anybody that knows me knows i'm one of the easiest ppl to get along with. But about your earlier statement about Paintsville getting no respect, maybe you should just wait a week or 2 for their victory over a powerhouse prestonsburg team to set in on everybody and realize that p-ville is undefeated. Just give it some time Mojo.

No prickish thoughts here. Yeah maybe I should be more patient. Hazard has two quality wins. PCC who is down, and would have a good game with Fairview, Paintsville's other quality win. They have the common denominator in Prestonsburg and just look at the scores. But yet Hazard is in Mt. Top Ten and AP 1A Top Ten maybe it should be that way with Paintsville having 8 TO not turn into points. Good Luck to your Cats the rest of the way, I have faith in them boys. You all have some ball players.

[Amun-Ra]

how many losses for the Blackcats?

[blackcat]

P-burg is 0-3 right now.

Shaffer has played good this year, but he throws the ball a lot better when he has more time to sit back in the pocket rather than being on the run all the time.

[sportwhiz]

Just a few thoughts:

P-Burg has almost their whole line back from last year. That's why everyone, including me, thought they would win the district. Leadership is what is keeping them down right now.

P-Burg was a different team in the 2nd half. It's something the Burg can build on. I can't believe all the negative Blackcat fans on here already giving up on the whole season. I think P-Burg will be 0-4 after this weekend. But, i also would not want to face them at the end of the year.

The Tigers were only a state power in the late 70's and early 80's. They also had a few glory years mixed in there sice then.

Paintsville should have scored late in the 2nd quarter to make it 28-7. What would that have done to P-Burg????? Instead, P-Burg comes out and shows life and Paintsville comes out playing not to lose. Where was the on-field leadership for Paintsville in the 3rd quarter????

P-Burg: I think they will be just fine. They might lose a couple of more games. But, their real season doesn't start until the playoffs, and I like their chances. They have the line experience, a good back, and a good (and big, quick) running QB that will take them a long way in the playoffs. All it takes is a few good games to get on a roll.

Paintsville: This team might lose to JCHS and Pikeville. That would be it. They need to learn from the P-Burg game. They need to take advantage of every TO they get. How many points did they score off 8 TO's???? This team is going to get stronger each week when the tougher games get here. I look for a Pikeville/Paintsville regional final that will be a great game. (I'm not overlooking Somerset and Lynn Camp. I know both are very good teams. I just feel both PHS teams are better.)

Good luck Cats and Tigers.

[MOJO]

Just a few thoughts:

P-Burg has almost their whole line back from last year. That's why everyone, including me, thought they would win the district. Leadership is what is keeping them down right now.

P-Burg was a different team in the 2nd half. It's something the Burg can build on. I can't believe all the negative Blackcat fans on here already giving up on the whole season. I think P-Burg will be 0-4 after this weekend. But, i also would not want to face them at the end of the year.

The Tigers were only a state power in the late 70's and early 80's. They also had a few glory years mixed in there sice then.

Paintsville should have scored late in the 2nd quarter to make it 28-7. What would that have done to P-Burg????? Instead, P-Burg comes out and shows life and Paintsville comes out playing not to lose. Where was the on-field leadership for Paintsville in the 3rd quarter????

P-Burg: I think they will be just fine. They might lose a couple of more games. But, their real season doesn't start until the playoffs, and I like their chances. They have the line experience, a good back, and a good (and big, quick) running QB that will take them a long way in the playoffs. All it takes is a few good games to get on a roll.

Paintsville: This team might lose to JCHS and Pikeville. That would be it. They need to learn from the P-Burg game. They need to take advantage of every TO they get. How many points did they score off 8 TO's???? This team is going to get stronger each week when the tougher games get here. I look for a Pikeville/Paintsville regional final that will be a great game. (I'm not overlooking Somerset and Lynn Camp. I know both are very good teams. I just feel both PHS teams are better.)

Good luck Cats and Tigers.

To be honest with you about on the field leadership, I really don't think that was the let down for the Tigers. The adjustments weren't corrected at half time to tweak the defense to stop the run up the middle. To be a good team, a defensive coach has to make decision on the run. Paintsville ate up all of the 3rd trying to figure out how to stop the Cats. That adjustment should have been made at the half, it was evident that the defense wasn't working to stop the run up the middle, the solution was already in the Tigers playbook but they didn't use it until the fourth. Once Prestonsburg momentum got going on offense it transferred over to the defense, and it seemed the Cats had the Tigers on the ropes. Before you start asking about on the field leadership, I think you need to look at some of the variables of the situation. No offense to you or any other poster, I know it was the players fault they let the cats back into the ballgame but sometimes there are reasons behind that.

[blackcat]

Sportwhiz, I don't think any has given up on P-burg, just dissapointed in how they have been playing as of late. We all know they are a better team then has showed up the past couple Friday nights. Hopefully they will get it together here in the next few weeks.

[Daddy Cat]

I'm not overlooking Somerset and Lynn Camp. I know both are very good teams. I just feel both PHS teams are better
Is there any way that Somerset, Lynn Camp, and Hazard can go ahead and get out of the way and just let Paintsville pullverise Pikeville and the NKY representative and claim the state title?

[PHSFAN]

Is there any way that Somerset, Lynn Camp, and Hazard can go ahead and get out of the way and just let Paintsville pullverise Pikeville and the NKY representative and claim the state title?

That will happen Cat the day that UK sweeps thru the SEC this year on the way to the Rose Bowl to take on USC for a national title.

[Daddy Cat]

That will happen Cat the day that UK sweeps thru the SEC this year on the way to the Rose Bowl to take on USC for a national title.
You should'nt talk crazy! I don't look for USC to make it! :)

[JKWON33]

That will happen Cat the day that UK sweeps thru the SEC this year on the way to the Rose Bowl to take on USC for a national title.


I like your sense of humor, I'm laughing with you. Paintsville will not pullvarise Pikeville, but they may very well beat them.

[PHSFAN]

I like your sense of humor, I'm laughing with you. Paintsville will not pullvarise Pikeville, but they may very well beat them.

I agree Paintsville won't pullvarise Pikeville but the part I was talking about is the state title part. Having seen NCC play I don't think there is a team in Class A Region 4 that can compete with Beechwood and/or NCC this year, and most years really. NCC dominated a good Pikeville team in every aspect of the game and the winner of Region 4 is going to be playing the semi-final game in the Cincinnati Metro area and that makes it even more less likely.