Belfry vs Sheldon Clark Region 4 AA championship (predict)

[imported_torQQue]

What you guys/gals think?

[Batpuff]

i like both teams but i will have to say Belfry by 12.

[BelfryPride]

This will be a good game. I really can't give a prediction right now...I'll wait till later on in the week for that.....

I know THE CAM will be a rockin' next week for the Regional Title and the winner goes to the State Semi-Finals !!!

:PirateSho Go Pirates !!!!:PirateSho

[I was the greatest]

98 98 98 98 98 98 98 98 98 98 98 98 98 98 99.............maybe ?? hopefully

[BelfryPride]

98 98 98 98 98 98 98 98 98 98 98 98 98 98 99.............maybe ?? hopefully

I knew that would end up in here somewhere. Let's nip it in the bud now. There will be no trouble started over a controversial call that happened 7 years ago.

It's 2005 and we will be talking about this game, and this game only. Talking about it will be off topic and will not be tolerated.

[EastKYReporter]

Shawn Hager is the real deal, and so are his Cardinals...They pulled off one upset and I'm calling this one!!!

THE CARDS KNOCK OFF THE 2 TIME DEFENDING CHAMPS!!!!!

Sheldon Clark - 16
Belfry - 12

[BelfryPride]

It's a good thing games aren't called by the fans or spectators.....

[sportwhiz]

No way the Cards knock off Belfry. Belfry has been there and done that. They know how to prepare and have the experience at this level.

Belfry continues to flex it's muscle.

Belfry by 21.

[BelfryPride]

This thread should be a classic......let's keep it clean and respectable !!! It will be watched closely !!!

[I was the greatest]

I knew that would end up in here somewhere. Let's nip it in the bud now. There will be no trouble started over a controversial call that happened 7 years ago.

It's 2005 and we will be talking about this game, and this game only. Talking about it will be off topic and will not be tolerated.not starting trouble just bringing it up there was nothing wrong with my post just saying hopefully sc can get the better half of belfry like in 98 that is just the memory that sticks out the most when i think about these 2 teams

[I was the greatest]

it will be one for the ages sc in a close one maybe 22to 21
going with a different score but same spread
i have no clue really i am just a little biased

[HappyGilmore]

not starting trouble just bringing it up there was nothing wrong with my post just saying hopefully sc can get the better half of belfry like in 98 that is just the memory that sticks out the most when i think about these 2 teams

Weird that one win sticks out above 20 losses or more.

But hey, if it makes you sleep better at night, what the heck.:)

[BelfryPride]

not starting trouble just bringing it up there was nothing wrong with my post just saying hopefully sc can get the better half of belfry like in 98 that is just the memory that sticks out the most when i think about these 2 teams

It's a memory yes, but it's 2005 now and this topic is about this years game. Let's keep 98 in the past.

Thanks

[scfanforlife52]

will be a her fought game but i pick sheldon clark to come out on top 24-21

[I was the greatest]

well ok here in 05 now sc has to do 2 things to win this game play alot better special teams and maybe spread the ball out a little more imo sc has the ability to spread the ball around just a little more to keep belfry honest sc strickly ran the ball against leslie co. and barely got the win and belfrys d is much better than leslies they have got to be more diversified with the o if they have any chancde to win this game

[15thRegionCrazy]

I think Belfry will win
good luck to both teams

[piratefan4ever]

Lots of respect to sheldon clark.... clearly a good team. but Belfry is by far the better team. We've proved that already! Good luck Pirates!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Crossbones]

This is my first post on the site and glad to be here. PiratePal informed me of this site tonight at the Belfry game. I used to be on the other site, but this one looks much better.:Thumbs: I'll give a prediction later on in the week.

[Tweety]

Belfry will take this Win in a good game! :wenumber1

[MR.INCREDIBLE]

haywood continues the march towards louisville, in a game that should be much closer than the first one, 21-13

[TE#82]

sheww this is a hard perdiction for me because to be honest i dont want to go against my cards.. but im a fan of football and i perdict who i think will win.. B-E-L-F-R-Y do i have to spell that any better thats who they play..the cards will keep it close all night but the pirates are to much. i want SC to win but this is the last step for the cards great run this year.this game has been hyped since the playoffs started even i predicted this match up.. Belfry wins 28-21... but i hope the cards prove me wrong

[I was the greatest]

TE 82 did you go to the game tonight??

[TE#82]

no.. i wish i would have now did u go greatest

[I was the greatest]

nope but i will be at cam stadium with bells on!!!!!!11

[I was the greatest]

but i am out for the night the wife is a callin

[TE#82]

yelp i will be there to lets go cards i hope they prove me that they are the real deal

[Pirate Pal]

I have to say that I believe that the Pirates will be as ready for the Cardinals as they were last time..even more so now.

Belfry is healthy and strong this late in the season which speaks volumes of their conditioning. Coach Haywood will do what he does best...take one game at a time and improve with each game. I'm sure that whatever mistakes were made in the game tonight will not be made in the future.

Coach Hager has done a tremendous job with turning the SC program around from last year. I think that he will get his championship trophy one year, but this won't be it.

Go Pirates!!!!

[former_cards_player02]

All I got to say is Sheldon Clark has been the underdogs throughout the season and playoffs everyone said Brethette county will beet sheldon clark sheldon clark wins everyone says sheldon clark has no chance agaisnt a good Leslie team, they pulled it off no one thinks Sheldon Clark has a chance against Belfry could it be a 3rd time is a charm deal, and Belfry I promise will have many Martin county fans as Belfry fans. I look for Martin County and the cards go into cameran stadium and pull of a very close game.

[PantherBlitz42]

well, heart says SC but head says Belfry....... Though who ever wins this game, i'll be pulling for you in the state semi's

[BelfryPride]

This is my first post on the site and glad to be here. PiratePal informed me of this site tonight at the Belfry game. I used to be on the other site, but this one looks much better.:Thumbs: I'll give a prediction later on in the week.

Welcome to the site crossbones !!! Great to have another Piratefan aboard !!!:Pirate04:

[BelfryPride]

All I got to say is Sheldon Clark has been the underdogs throughout the season and playoffs everyone said Brethette county will beet sheldon clark sheldon clark wins everyone says sheldon clark has no chance agaisnt a good Leslie team, they pulled it off no one thinks Sheldon Clark has a chance against Belfry could it be a 3rd time is a charm deal, and Belfry I promise will have many Martin county fans as Belfry fans. I look for Martin County and the cards go into cameran stadium and pull of a very close game.

As much as you wanna play the victim role, your Cards have the upmost respect from Belfry and the Pond Creek Nation. We do know it will be a tough game and will expect nothing but that from Shawn and the boys from Inez....NO BELFRY TEAM COACHED BY HAYWOOD WILL OVERLOOK ANYONE... !!!


As far as the number of fans you have, I don't think you'll outdo the Piratefans at Home in the Region Championship game.....For those of you not at the playoff games last year, I'd say there was close to 10,000 people crammed into Vipperman Stadium, I expect those kind of numbers at the CAM friday night....:rock:

GO PIRATES !!!:PirateSho

[HappyGilmore]

Should be a very good game and I expect Belfry to pull out a close one. I'll get more into the scenarios and how I see them play out later, but first let me give a little bit of advice to my buddies in the secondary for the Pirates.

Guys, none of you weigh more than 160 lbs and this tackling without wrapping up and hitting people chest high has got to stop. I know the coaching staff has taught you how to tackle better than that, but just in case you forgot here it is plain & simple:

LOW MAN WINS!!!!

Hit low, and hit hard!!! Wrap up!!!

[BCF4L]

I'd say Belfry wins this. They won the first match-up this year and I don't see it being any different in the playoffs. Good luck Pirates!!

[SCHS09]

well...i think that leslie had a much better team them that of BELFRY......i think the cards will pull this one off in a big win

(Edited for Content - No Bashing allowed !!!)

[Steel_Cut_Oatmeal]

Hey SCHS fans, if you would like to see some photos of last nights leslie county game goto www.austinstepp.com

[Steel_Cut_Oatmeal]

SCHS has a great momentum, which they will need against Belfry. Belfry is a big team and are extremely deep. I think it the CARDS are in place, the CARDS could come out on top!
COACH HAGER FOR COACH OF THE YEAR!!:PoliceLig
http://www.austinstepp.com/schsleslie/IMAGES/schs0327.JPG

[Belfry Rocks]

Well we have beat Sheldon Clark 2-3 times with our FReshman, 2 Times with
JV, And once already with our varsity it was a preety big upset:Skull03:

So i have to say belfry by 21

[ElastiGirl]

Should be a good game I think Belfry will come out on top

[The Undertaker]

Ok Cards...Keep on trash talking, you're going to give us some good locker room matireal. You had a big win yes, but you are not world beaters now.....

[Pirate Pal]

This is my first post on the site and glad to be here. PiratePal informed me of this site tonight at the Belfry game. I used to be on the other site, but this one looks much better.:Thumbs: I'll give a prediction later on in the week.

Welcome Crossbones! Didn't take you long now did it. :PirateSho

I love the name by the way.

[Pirate Pal]

Should be a very good game and I expect Belfry to pull out a close one. I'll get more into the scenarios and how I see them play out later, but first let me give a little bit of advice to my buddies in the secondary for the Pirates.

Guys, none of you weigh more than 160 lbs and this tackling without wrapping up and hitting people chest high has got to stop. I know the coaching staff has taught you how to tackle better than that, but just in case you forgot here it is plain & simple:

LOW MAN WINS!!!!

Hit low, and hit hard!!! Wrap up!!!


I haven't seen big tackles all year. Maybe 6 at the most. It looks like they need to get the tackling dummies out and spend one entire practice teaching hitting techniques. Are kids that soft nowadays that they are afraid of hitting someone? A few of them are already halfway to their knees getting ready to tackle around the ankles before the offensive player even gets to them.

I'm with you Happy. This has got to stop. One hard hit on a back makes them second guess running up the middle or to the side.

[Crossbones]

:Skull03: Welcome Crossbones! Didn't take you long now did it. :PirateSho

I love the name by the way.



:Skull03: No it didn't. I love the site alot better than the other. Thanks for the info.:PirateSku

[Crossbones]

Welcome to the site crossbones !!! Great to have another Piratefan aboard !!!:Pirate04:

Thanks glad to be here.

[Superman]

I'd say Belfry wins this. They won the first match-up this year and I don't see it being any different in the playoffs. Good luck Pirates!!


Never base things on the first match up of the year because things can change in the playoffs. Im not saying SC will win, but im just saying that you never know what can happen in the playoffs.

[Triple Threat]

This team don't worry me. The winner of the Russell game will worry me. Not saying that sheldon clark isn't a good team. I just don't think that they will be there in the end of the game and that is when Belfry will pull away. The first time they played each other was a good game the first half. That's just me. Who knows.

[I was the greatest]

ok for all sc fans don't be stupid on here voice your opinions but like they said no locker room material please!! they are already good enough without people who don't know what they're talking about to give them any more incentive

[Ice man]

I will take Sheldon Clark in this one. they are on a roll.

[Bentley16]

Belfry

[GUPETTO]

In my own view I believe that belfry has already peaked this season. SC has now started to peak deep in the playoffs.The first matchup this year was ugly.SC made a few mistakes which I believe cost them the game.Belfry is a very good team with a great coach.belfry will prepare for the cards like they do every team keeping focused and not underestimating anyone.After seeing both teams play I believe if they both played a perfect game that SC would win with ball control and size.Many people might be surprised I say that but its the truth.Belfry is not the team they were in the past winning back-to-back titles.I predict Sheldon Clark will win but in a close game.SC special teams need to work on containing the runner and if they can belfry will not get big plays on O.SC did not play friday in the first half.If they play a whole game against belfry the way they can noone will be second guessing sheldon clarks true abilities as a fantastic ball club.

[orisonspi]

Here's the keys...

For Belfry:
-The Role of Momentum: SC is coming into this game sky high, whereas Belfry looked ho-hum against Middlesboro. For the Cardinals there is no pressure, they were not supposed to be here, they are a decisive underdogs, and if they win then it will be one of the biggets victories in school history. For Belfry, chamionships are now expected and you have already beat this team handily...that's alot of pressure. Belfry has got to match the Card's intensity and play BELFRY'S GAME... SC will try to play stall-ball and eat the clock...Belfry has got to make big plays that drains the Cardinals.

- May/Chapman: As a collective unit Belfry's backfield may be the most underrated in the state, in particular are these two phneominal underclassmen. Matt Maynard single handidly ate the Cards for dinner in the first meeting so don't expect him to get the opportunity..it's going to be up to the fullback May and Chapman to play huge in this one. I honestly think of Belfry can run it up the gut with these two it will break the Card's spirit as their linemen are their strong spot.

-TACKLING: Without a doubt this is the biggest factor for Belfry. SC will try to drive that wedge and it puts tackling at a premium because it's harder to get a good clean shot on the backs. One missed tackle results in an additional 3-30 yards.... SC just wnats to get 3-4 yards a pop, keep Belfry's offense off the field, and put posessions at a premium.

-FUMBLES: We fumble the way we did last night and it is game over in this one..PERIOD


Belfry is faster, Belfry is deeper, Belfry is more experienced, Belfry has homefield advantage, Belfry has more athletic talent, Belfry has more tradition, Belfry has a legendary head coach, Belfry is the two-time defending champs, and yet Belfry REALLY has me worried in this one for some reason!

[orisonspi]

In my own view I believe that belfry has already peaked this season. SC has now started to peak deep in the playoffs.The first matchup this year was ugly.SC made a few mistakes which I believe cost them the game.Belfry is a very good team with a great coach.belfry will prepare for the cards like they do every team keeping focused and not underestimating anyone.After seeing both teams play I believe if they both played a perfect game that SC would win with ball control and size.Many people might be surprised I say that but its the truth.Belfry is not the team they were in the past winning back-to-back titles.I predict Sheldon Clark will win but in a close game.SC special teams need to work on containing the runner and if they can belfry will not get big plays on O.SC did not play friday in the first half.If they play a whole game against belfry the way they can noone will be second guessing sheldon clarks true abilities as a fantastic ball club.
I disagree with you by a long shot.... this is an extrememly young Belfry team who won't peak until next season. It also takes alot more than simply containing the runner to shut down Belfry's big play capability...it will require playing nearly flawless assignment football because ABelfry has a DECISIVE speed advantage. If both teams play flawless games Belfry wins by 3TD in my opinion... just way too talented... it's the goal of SC to make Belfry play with flaws..and they are capable of doing that.

[GUPETTO]

Okay IM talking about this season.Yes they are young and they are faster but they have peaked this season with this ball club.they played better there 7-10 games then they are playing now in my opionion.This time there is much more confidence in sheldon clark. Anyone with confidence is a challenge.Belfry cannot run up the middle if the line of sheldon clark can prosecute correctly on their assignments.leslie had a hig octane offense which sheldon clark shutdown in the second half.Belfry does not have the offense that leslie had but belfry does have a better defense.Now in saying that I belief that the point of the game will soley remain on sheldon clarks ability in their line to provide a solid running attack which will win the game for sc.Last game a kickoff return destroyed sc momentum.belfry will not have any kickoff returns this game as I am sure coach Hager this week in practice will focus on special teams.belfrey does have big play potential.Therefore I believe if belfry has no big plays or just a few sc wins.

[BelfryPride]

Belfry has not "Peaked" yet this season...How many Belfry games have you watched to make you think that ???? I say that both teams want this game bad, it will be a dogfight, But, if Belfry is on their game they will wear out a very good SC squad.

Belfry will not overlook anyone at all.....Haywood is a better Coach than that.

[I was the greatest]

dogfight????? slobbernocker

[I was the greatest]

you know in all those pirate movies where the pirate has the bird on his shoulder well the bird turned on the pirate and ate his eyes

[GUPETTO]

I liked that...IT was pretty funny

[Pirate Pal]

you know in all those pirate movies where the pirate has the bird on his shoulder well the bird turned on the pirate and ate his eyes

You didn't finish the story.......

With the pirate now wounded, but far from dead...he took out his trusty gun..shot once in the air at his prey...and after the smoke had cleared.. the wounded pirate still ate a cardinal for lunch.

[BelfryPride]

You didn't finish the story.......

With the pirate now wounded, but far from dead...he took out his trusty gun..shot once in the air at his prey...and after the smoke had cleared.. the wounded pirate still ate a cardinal for lunch.

Some roasted Cardinal sounds good with some BBQ sauce and a side of Mashed Taters and cornbread....:) :) :) :yum: :Hungry:

[Pirate Pal]

Some roasted Cardinal sounds good with some BBQ sauce and a side of Mashed Taters and cornbread....:) :) :) :yum: :Hungry:

UMMMM...taste like chicken!:Hungry:

[Bentley16]

Belfry will win this one by at least 21.

[BlackcatAlum]

The Belfry Pirates are on my upset alert for this coming Friday night ! Sheldon Clark will bring it with all they have. This is do or die time for the Cards !

[former_cards_player02]

This year ive been sick and had heart problems, and all I got to say to the cards is win or loose, if my health gets worse next year I want you all to know that you made me really proud of all you guys and its been a honor to got to go to all the games this year, and lets go to Belfry and play the way we know how with heart.

[MR.INCREDIBLE]

The Belfry Pirates are on my upset alert for this coming Friday night ! Sheldon Clark will bring it with all they have. This is do or die time for the Cards !

its do or die time for everyone, the pirates know it, they will be ready. should be good old fashioned blood and guts football next week:thumb:

[blackcatfan_48]

i think that belfry will win in a close one

[tomcatnation]

I see a Belfry D stepping up this week. Belfry by 2 td's.

[Batpuff]

Well let me put my two cents worth in, from an outsider looking in at the game. To start with i know both teams have improved from the start of the year. Belfry is a great young team that makes a lot of unforced turnovers a lot like Lawrence co did this year. Sheldon Clark is also a young team, that also has unforced turnovers. The Belfry kids need to stick to what has gotten them here, and take care of the ball. But they are very vulnerable to a team that spreads them out and can do different things with there qb. Example Lawrence Co, did just that, and was only an inch from beating them. Sheldon Clark is vulnerable to the run and pass, but as of late has been stopping the run pretty good, but then teams are able to pass on them. IMO i think both teams will be throwing the ball alot more than they have all year if each team comes out and does what there suppose to do, stop the run. I look for Belfry to control the firt 1 1/2 then sheldon clark takes over, and it come down to the last drive of the game, and they try to kick a FG to win it. this is IMO>

[TE#82]

im a card fan and a former player all the sheldon clark fans remember this is belfry they still have good players and still have the same coaching staff and they will exucute when the time comes but they will have to do that at the right time in this game or they will get upset the time to shine is now for both teams or u will be in basketball season next week... i hope SC wins and i will prey but belfry has more experience than the cards are this deep in the playoffs it will be a great game with belfry winning a close hard fought game 28-21 belfry... but i hope cards win..

i love this trash talkin belfry will be fired up and the cards will to lets go cards.. whoever wins i hope they win state

[Tomcat68]

I think Belfry takes this one pretty easily and heads to Russell next week.
Belfry 28
Sheldon Clark 14 (one late TD)

[orisonspi]

Okay IM talking about this season.Yes they are young and they are faster but they have peaked this season with this ball club.they played better there 7-10 games then they are playing now in my opionion.This time there is much more confidence in sheldon clark. Anyone with confidence is a challenge.Belfry cannot run up the middle if the line of sheldon clark can prosecute correctly on their assignments.leslie had a hig octane offense which sheldon clark shutdown in the second half.Belfry does not have the offense that leslie had but belfry does have a better defense.Now in saying that I belief that the point of the game will soley remain on sheldon clarks ability in their line to provide a solid running attack which will win the game for sc.Last game a kickoff return destroyed sc momentum.belfry will not have any kickoff returns this game as I am sure coach Hager this week in practice will focus on special teams.belfrey does have big play potential.Therefore I believe if belfry has no big plays or just a few sc wins.
Trust me when I say Belfry has far from peaked this season..... 3/4 of the team is improving every week and we still haven't mastered the art of atckling and aissgnments on defense which has slowly been improving as well.... at this point in time Belfry hasn't put together 4 quarters of their best football...if they happen to do it this week then this game will get ugly and fast.

Comparing Belfry's offense to Leslie's isn't like comparing apples to oranges, it's like comparing apples to pumpkins because they are totally different. It takes a completely different type of performance to shut down Belfry's offense as it does LC's... LC will spread you out and beat you with finesse, Belfry packs you in an beats you with fundamentals and power. I said it before and will say it again...if SC doesn't play perfect assignment football then it's goodnight sweetheart. Thus I agree wiht your big play assumption...if SC keeps Belfry from having big plays then it means Belfry is playing right into SC's tempo.

The special teams point you makes brings up an interesting dillemma...if SC has to focus so much on the kick return game then won't that hurt them in other aspects? Also, Maynard doesn't just kill you on kickoff returns it is punts as well... that's alot of practice time you lose for a team who will have three 1,000 yard rushers and a passing game that has improved exponentially since mid-season.

[orisonspi]

A question for everyone....

What is the biggest difference maker in this one, Sheldon Clark's confidence or Belfry's big game experience?

[PineRider4Life]

Belfry-28
SC-10

[XxXxRebelxXxX]

Cards will win by 7

[XxXxRebelxXxX]

I think it will be a :redboxer:. the cards have played great this year. i think the cards will come out this week at practice and focas more on there passing game and special teams. i think they have the hart to beat the pirats and win the reginal championship this year.



go cards....:wenumber1

[XxXxRebelxXxX]

Sheldon clark. i think they will come out and play there harts out if they cane play like they did in the last half of the leslie game then they will come out reginal camps...

[catsfan072]

Go Belfry!!

[xsharpxshooterx67x]

I say Cardinals in a very close game. Cardinals are on a great high because they were supposed to have been beating 2 games ago, they are playing with great heart. This will be a very hard fought game by both teams. The Cardinals have nothing to lose in this game they will play with everything they have got, Belfry on the other hand has everything to lose. We were not to have gotten out of the first round, Belfry on the other hand is supposed to be the 3peat. Go Cards....:wenumber1

[BIG JOHN]

I've got to believe that Belfry is on their way back to Louisville, but if those Pirate linebackers and d-backs don't wrap up and tackle those cardinal runners they'll be in for a long night.

[MR.INCREDIBLE]

I say Cardinals in a very close game. Cardinals are on a great high because they were supposed to have been beating 2 games ago, they are playing with great heart. This will be a very hard fought game by both teams. The Cardinals have nothing to lose in this game they will play with everything they have got, Belfry on the other hand has everything to lose. We were not to have gotten out of the first round, Belfry on the other hand is supposed to be the 3peat. Go Cards....:wenumber1

just for the record, nobody gave belfry a chance at even winning the district this year, remember this was the year the mighty were going to fall, well as you now know, haywood didnt let that happen........i have no doubt that the cardinals have heart, but dont think for a second that belfry thinks that sheldon clark will just lay down and give them what they want because they are belfry....sheldon clark has proved they are a good team by beating some quality teams to this point, but let me say one of them was in the middle of thier worse season in many years and the other was a finesse team that doesnt match up well with a physical defense, this will no doubt be a great game between two teams who BOTH have everything to lose, not just belfry.

[BelfryPride]

Well put Mr.I !!! Belfry will not overlook anyone, If anyone from SC knows anything about Coach Haywood they are smart enough to know that he will have the team ready to play and focused on the task at hand.

Both teams have the heart and desire to win this game.....

Go Pirates !!!!

[DNTKNME]

Sheldon clark suprises everyone and wins big...:omg: :wieghts:

sc-35
belfry-14

[Camper]

belfry by 10

[Pirate Pal]

I see four factors to Belfry winning this game:

1. DEFENSE: The pirates have to hit and hit hard. They have to stop a play at the point of impact ...NOT giving them 5 more yards by hanging onto their ankles. I'm sure that the Coaching staff will drill this all week at practice. Don't get me wrong, I know that their are a few that hit and tackle well, but it should be the entire team doing just that.

2. BALL CONTROL: We can't afford to let Sheldon Clark eat away at the clock. It's funny to say that because that is our game too. We have to give them 3 quick downs and then force them to punt (and to punt to Matt Maynard preferrably :cool: ) We all know that Coach Hager is going to have his team key on Matt, but we have to show them that Corey and Dustin are just as dangerous (which I'm sure everyone knows by now)

3. NO MISTAKES: Absolutely, positively, no mistakes...Period!!! We cannot fumble the ball. We can't give them that opportunity to get the ball back by fumbling. We can't get any stupid penalty calls either. The pirates will have to be show discipline and keep level heads.

4. FANS: Get up...Get rowdy...Get loud...Get a regional championship!!!
I believe Belfry can and WILL win this game. There will be football after Thanksgiving for the Pirates.

Belfry 38
SC 21

[i-dono]

Sorry cards...the big red machiene is to much for you friday!


Belfry- 35
Sheldon Clark-7

[Tweety]

Sorry cards...the big red machiene is to much for you friday!


Belfry- 35
Sheldon Clark-7

:wenumber1 :wenumber1 :wenumber1

[shafter9]

Well if you play the number games then it will be Belfry..But if you played the numbers game with Sc win against Lc...All i know is it will be a good game...!!

[HappyGilmore]

Seems to me that Sheldon Clark is an awful confident squad for a team that got beat 38-12 a few weeks ago.:no:


Being in the Regional Finals is quite an accomplishment, but remember that the only people who felt Leslie Co. was a favorite to win the region were the folks from Leslie Co.

So take the win for what its worth. IMO, what it got SC is a trip to Pond Creek to get the smacketh layeth down on you.:wenumber1

All jokes aside, I think it will be a great ball game. I've just been wanting to us the layeth the smacketh down for a while now. And this little guy right here.......>>:PirateSho

[Crossbones]

I do believe Belfry is the better team. But if they don't tackle better than what they have been, it could be a long night. Another thing that to me is disappointing is Belfry not turning the knife when they have the other teams down. IMO they have let up when they get comfortable and let some teams come back on them. I honestly look for Belfry to win by atleast 2 td's.

[Pirate Pal]

All jokes aside, I think it will be a great ball game. I've just been wanting to us the layeth the smacketh down for a while now. And this little guy right here.......>>:PirateSho

Does it feel better now that you got it out of your system?

[U of L]

This will be a very good game. It will come down to who has the ball last.. Im goin with SC on this one..
SC-20
Belfry-18

[VINCE VEGA]

Everyone remember this, this is the playoffs. these are teen age boys doing what they love to do, play football. It doesnt take whole lot to get excited for a game like this,so both teams will be ready to play believe this.

Sheldon Clark's momentiem vs. Belfrys experience is a wash!

This game boils down to execution, the team with the fewest mistakes, most big plays,and best fundamentals WINS, PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!

Besides if any of these young men read this site, they will all be ready to go come friday night. Heck I havent played ball in 17 yr and ready to go.

Belfry 28
Sheldon Clark 18

ROLL BUCS! ROLL

[HappyGilmore]

Does it feel better now that you got it out of your system?

Much better......I might layeth some smacketh down myself this week.:champ:

[15thRegionCrazy]

UMMMM...taste like chicken!:Hungry:

not trying to be rude but keep this on the topic of the game.. bp said it would be closed if it wasn't...thanks

[youknowwhoibe]

Belfry 28
Sheldon Clark 14

[piratefan4ever]

Should be a very good game and I expect Belfry to pull out a close one. I'll get more into the scenarios and how I see them play out later, but first let me give a little bit of advice to my buddies in the secondary for the Pirates.

Guys, none of you weigh more than 160 lbs and this tackling without wrapping up and hitting people chest high has got to stop. I know the coaching staff has taught you how to tackle better than that, but just in case you forgot here it is plain & simple:

LOW MAN WINS!!!!

Hit low, and hit hard!!! Wrap up!!!
Amen!!!!!!!!!!! I agree 100% When you tackle high, they just end up dragging you.

[orisonspi]

Prediction Time:

Belfry 26
Sheldon Clark 14

[Legends of Vipperman]

Ok I have kept my mouth shut for long enough. Sheldon Clark, as a Pirate fan and an ex player I could not be more happy for you all after the huge win in Hyden this past weekend. I said you all would win that game the entire week before, because Leslie Co. was weak. They were not the team that everyone thought that they were, especially what they thought of themselves. Yes they had a 10 -1 record but the teams that they played did not impress me at all (except for Sheldon Clark and Bell Co.).

As for now, you all are coming into CAM Stadium with feelings that you all can beat Belfry, that is great, I'm glad that you all are getting behind your team. However, you do need to realize that coming away with a win this weekend is just not going to happen. Coach Haywood and his boys are not going to over look the Cards and you all know as well as I do that they are going to be ready and hungry for another regional championship at home. The Pirates are going to do what they do best. Line up with 6 to 7 guys on the front line and run the ball up the middle, to the left and to the right all night long. Who knows we may ever toss in a couple passes through the night just to keep the defense on their toes. Hey I am glad to see that Sheldon Clark is back on their winning ways and that they have had a 9-3 season so far, but remember most of these Pirates have been here before and know what is takes to win Friday night, and win they will.:PirateSho :PirateSho :PirateSho

GO BIG RED!!!!!!! :wenumber1 :wenumber1 :wenumber1

Belfry: 42
Sheldon Clark: 14

[Crossbones]

Good call Legends of Vipperman. Nice post.

[BelfryPride]

I agree....I just think that we will run, run, & run some more......Belfry is so determined to win this thing whan no one expected us to even win the District Title.....

I just think that 2 years of playing in the playoffs at home as well on the road, there's way too much experiance on this Pirate team for the Cards to keep up with. I am glad that Shawn has brought the Cardinal program back to a competitive level, but Belfry is going to be the stronger team on friday night.

There's no doubt that SC will play hard all night, no one in Belfry expects less from them especially the players and staff. They know what it takes to take a fired up team coming into The CAM and will be well prepared for the challenge.

I see Belfry hoisting up the Regional Title for the third time in a row and punching a ticket to Russell or Newport after Turkey Day.....

Go Pirates !!!

[Red and Black]

How can you say that Belfry has already peaked this season? Belfry peaks in any game that they need to, that's how they are coached. They play their best when they are in big games, plain and simple. So cardinal fans, keep on thinking that Belfry has peaked because they are going to come out this friday and lay a royal *** whippin on the cardinals, Belfry will roll the carpet for the 3rd year in a row.........:Pirate04:

[Crossbones]

:oo: Just makes me proud to hear you say that.:link:

[Red and Black]

haha, my dad always taught me to give credit where credit is due, and these pirates have earned credit and respect from me over the last few years, GO PIRATES

[Crossbones]

You have learned well "grasshopper".:thumb:

[SheldonClarkPride]

Sheldon Clark has nothing to lose Belfry has everything to lose! We aren't supposed to be where we are but I can tell you now we ain't going down without a fight!

[ScHs#1 FAN!]

SCHS is gonna win and thats all I gottA say!!! SCHS IS THE BEST EVER!!!!!!!!!!!

[Red and Black]

:lol: truely spoken like a #1 fan......................:)

[orisonspi]

I am starting to believe that all this SC momentum may be a bad thing.....

Simply put this team is on Cloud 9 right now following a Leslie County win, but, all of a sudden they are becoming a trendy upset pic by alot of people across the state. Add to the fact that they are going to be playing in a packed house that should be rocking with probably the rowdiest SC following of the year.... to add to all this is nwo the added pressure of the WYMT broadcast, the subsequent interviews and media attention that will be coming throughout the week, and the ultimate realization that if they can beat belfry they are only one game away from Louisville.

Belfry will be entering this game calm and collected. They have been here...ALOT. Belfry will be playing in their fifth consecutive regional finals game... included in those matchups was the epoch battle with Pburg that garnered an audience of nearly 10,000 fans. The Pirates have dealt with the ultimate of media attention, a state title game appearance, the past two seasons. When that ball is teed up Belfry WILL not be playing before the largest crowd these kids have ever seen (both Pburg games last year as well as Russell).

Add to the fact that if Belfry has to receive the ball to open the game then SC has to deal with a bunch of overly excited young men having to contain Matt Maynard who single handily turned the game around the last time with a kick return. I have said it before and will say it again SC has to play mistake free assignment football to win this one, by being so fired up it may cause players to force the issue or over pursue. On offense the Cardinals can not afford to come out too tight or else they may fumble early or committ drive killing penalties.

I have ehard it debated so much why it is important for CAM to eb rocking come Friday.... well as a Belfry fan we need it to be rocking to make sure that SC knows they are in a game that they are not used to..and that our boys feel liek they are in familiar territory. We are fortunate to have another home game Pirate fans...lets show why they call it homefield advantage!!!!!!!

[BelfryPride]

WOW, that was a great post !!!!

You're absolutly right in everything you said. We've been here before, we've played in front of "Thousands" and been on statewide television in the last two years. Belfry will come out and treat this game as another step back to PJCS.

SC, The Belfry Football team ,coaches,fans really respect your team. You kicked butt to get where you are now. We all know that the SC team will come out and give it their best and their fans will be there to support them, but I honestly have to say that Coach Haywood and his Pirates have way too much big game experiance, and the fact that there is some hardware to defend will be fuel enough for this Pirate team...

It's as if now the role of underdog has switched over to the Pirates on their own home field, and that will be another factor in the game. The Pirates will come out and prove them wrong, just as we did in this season where we wasnt even picked to win the district, and thanks to the work and dedication of these Pirates we are 10-2,District Champions and have a chance to roll back to the Pizza Box for December football....

Piratefans, there is no doubt in my mind that you'll have the CAM rockin' on Friday night as we host the Regional Championship for the second straight year !!!

Belfry, this is Your Turf, those are Your Titles....go out there on friday night and defend them with that Pirate Pride !!!

:Skull03: GO BELFRY !!!!:Skull03:

[former_cards_player02]

Matt Maynard is fast i will give him propts but sheldon Clark can stop him, Leslie County had the fastest running back ive ever seen who I beleive could out run Matt in a foot race. Howard was the fastest kid ive seen this whole year and if they could stop that Howard kid I believe they can stop Matt Maynard, its going to be a fun interesting game all year long Sheldon Clark has been working there butts off to get there shot again against Belfry. Sheldon Clark is better than what they were first time around and so is Belfry so I beleive its going to come down to heart and whoever wants it the most. Sheldon Clark is ready to play ball come Friday night and with all respect to Belfry they will get a taste of what a fired up Sheldon Clark team can do.

[orisonspi]

Matt Maynard is fast i will give him propts but sheldon Clark can stop him, Leslie County had the fastest running back ive ever seen who I beleive could out run Matt in a foot race. Howard was the fastest kid ive seen this whole year and if they could stop that Howard kid I believe they can stop Matt Maynard, its going to be a fun interesting game all year long Sheldon Clark has been working there butts off to get there shot again against Belfry. Sheldon Clark is better than what they were first time around and so is Belfry so I beleive its going to come down to heart and whoever wants it the most. Sheldon Clark is ready to play ball come Friday night and with all respect to Belfry they will get a taste of what a fired up Sheldon Clark team can do.
One major flaw in your thinking though.....

Howard is the ONLY running threat that SC had to be concerned with when dealing with Leslie..he is also a completely different style of back in a completely different style of system. When you play Belfry you have to not only contend with Maynard but two other backs... remember..Matt maynard is the 3rd LEADING RUSHER ON THE TEAM... he may be the big play man for Belfry but there are two other superstar backs. When delaing with Leslie and Howard you had a spread field where they solely rely on Howard's speed on draws and trunign the corner to produce their rushing yards...when you spread the field though it makes it much easier to spy a single back...with Belfry you have to consider the sheer compression that the wishbone causes and how much more difficult it is to not only read who gets the exchange, but also to which hole the back is going to.

Can SC should down Matt Maynard...of course! Would it be wise to focus all their attention on him? NO WAY! Will hager focus all his attention on him? NO WAY, he's too smart of a coach.

Remember this and remember it well....there has not been a single game this year where Maynard didn't have a big play for a TD in some way...even against henry Clay and Ironton the kid was a superstar. Personally,, I'd rather try to stop Belfry's two leading rushers then to focus on one guy and let the other two carve you up all night. You can't stop the fullback then it's goodnight sweetheart.

[TE#82]

2 great post orisionspi i believe that they are on cloud nine what if u was a player fotr the cards and you are in the regional championship game and at the first of the season people picked u to be 4th and 3rd in the districk .. asa fan i am on cloud nine id like to see em beat belfry but i dont think its hagers turn YET.. hager will have them settled down a little bit they might not be on cloud nine but come friday they will be on cloud 6 with i believe a little to much confidence.. they are gonna get smacked real quick then there focus will come and it will be a close game all night.. belfry wins 28-21 ... but i hope my cards turn me into a believer

[Red and Black]

this thread has turned into a GREAT discussion, IMO special teams could be a HUGE factor in this game, SC is a young team and young teams are almost always weaker on special teams. Because growing up everybody dreams about being a RB or a QB; not a gunner or a long snapper. Therefore nobody grows up realizing the importance of special teams. But if coach hager keeps his special teams sharp and doesnt let maynard get the ball on returns then it would be a big advantage for SC.


For belfry they must keep SC's defense on the field as long as possible and try to jump out to an early lead (say 14-0) in order to weaken SC defensively and try to cripple the momentum SC has coming off of a close game vs Leslie. Belfry's FB needs to have a big game up the middle in order to open up C gap for Maynard and the other RB (sorry but i forgot his name).

[orisonspi]

Excellent points, as for the back you can't remember it is Corey Chapman who ironically is Belfry's leading rusher this year with over 1100 yards. Chapman has amassed these yards with the fewest carries as well and I think he is the key to Belfry's success come Friday at the skill positions. The fact that Matt Maynard is such an unbelievable return man puts SC in a huge catch 22. Field position is going to be oh so critical in this game so they ahve to decide, "to kick or not to kick". If you kick it to Maynard then you take the chance of him bringing it back for the TD and completely shifting the game's momentum. If you kick it away then you are forcing a HS punter with limited experience to have to do some serious angling on his punts. Too often at the high school level this leads to kicking off the side of the foot that may end up being a 15 yard or less punt. There is also the chance that the punter may kick a line drive which Maynard can field without the coverage being downfield on him. Thus,,,, even by trying to take Maynard out of the game he may still have a major effect on it.

IMO, the overwhelming place this game will be won is up front. The strength of this SC team is easily their big,physical o-line. They may very well be the only line which is equivalent to Belfry's, or maybe even better. SC's hopes and dreams in this game come from one source only and that is to eat clock and run the ball 3-4 yards at a time with limited to no turnovers. The Pirates have seemed to be vulnerable at times up in the middle and their strength is definately at the ends. If Belfry's young LB's and noseguards Dotson and Burton can jam up the inside running of SC then it will be curtains for the Cards. Belfry is just too atheltic on offense and if the Cards continue to have short posessions and give the ball back to Belfry on a short field then eventually, no matter how well the Cardinal defense plays, an assignment will be blown and Belfry will break a big play. It is sheer numbers, the more snaps Belfry gets, the better the opportunity for a big play and the more fatigued the Cards get. Consequentially, the longer SC drives on Belfry the better their chances of reducing a big play and the Cards sustain a higher level of momentum.

The 1st quarter and the 3rd quarter are the keys to this football game. If SC is able to keep it close then fatigue won't be as much of a factor as that adrenaline begins to flow. If Belfry jumps on the Cards early then the Pirate's chances drastically increase,,, but they also can't fall into the pitfall that they are going to breeze to vcitory or else the Cards will come back just like the Leslie game.

[TE#82]

they are alot of respect between these 2 teams and from the fans also

[BelfryPride]

Yeah there is. Hager is one of our own. Come friday night he will not be an enemy, he'll be on the opposing sideline.....

Once a Pirate...always a Pirate !!!

[BelfryPride]

This has became a great discussion thread R & B .....I agree !

[Pirate Pal]

Although it's going to be COLD this Friday, I'm sure that the Pirate fans will be fired up and ready to go.

Let's Go Belfry. Another Regional Championship is yours for the keeping.

[Crossbones]

I'll have to disagree with ya Belfry Pride. He is the enemy, at least during the game. When me and my brothers use to play sports it was every man for himself. We would hug after the fight.:link:

[BelfryPride]

I'll have to disagree with ya Belfry Pride. He is the enemy, at least during the game. When me and my brothers use to play sports it was every man for himself. We would hug after the fight.:link:

I guess you have a point, but me and Shawn graduated together and he is a good guy. He really has a passion for the game, and has instilled it into his SC team.

[Crossbones]

I guess you have a point, but me and Shawn graduated together and he is a good guy. He really has a passion for the game, and has instilled it into his SC team.
I totally agree, top notch guy and a great coach. He has done wonders for that team. I played high school ball with him. I was just trying to keep the rivalry from slipping. Can't let it creep up on us.:) :yesno:

[jayblackcat2006]

Belfry by 2+ TDs.

[Pirate Pal]

Just wanted to remind all Belfry fans about the Bonfire tonight .....6:15 at Belfry!

:PirateSho :Skull03: :PirateSku :Pirate04: :flame:

[bragg73]

although there is no way in this world that Sheldon Clark will beat Belfry I would like to see it happen because I would like to see someone else besides Belfry win state

[U of L]

Sheldon Clark will win Friday night. That is if they play hard and play with a determation to win.. After the Leslie co. game, I think that SC has opened peoples minds to see that they arent to be taken lightly.. They have the team to win it.

[shafter9]

It will be a great game I hope....Ill be watching on WYMT!!!

[toolbox]

I'm proud of both of these schools. Be a shame to see either lose. Best of luck to both teams.

[BelfryPride]

Already a thread for this game....

http://www.bluegrassrivals.com/extreme3/forum/showthread.php?t=13836

BTW, Belfry is not overlooking anyone...that's so funny !!! lol, ha ha ha

[BelfryPride]

Already a thread for this game....

http://www.bluegrassrivals.com/extreme3/forum/showthread.php?t=13836

BTW, Belfry is not overlooking anyone...that's so funny !!! lol, ha ha ha

[toolbox]

Just wanted to remind all Belfry fans about the Bonfire tonight .....6:15 at Belfry!

:PirateSho :Skull03: :PirateSku :Pirate04: :flame:


That sounds like good fun. Is Sheldon Clark doing anykind of pep ralley?

[imported_torQQue]

Could we possibly have this thread merged.. TIA

[BelfryPride]

Just wanted to remind all Belfry fans about the Bonfire tonight .....6:15 at Belfry!

:PirateSho :Skull03: :PirateSku :Pirate04: :flame:


Man, I wish I could be there !!!!!!!!!!!!!!:Angry07:

[BelfryPride]

Could we possibly have this thread merged.. TIA

Done !

[TE#82]

yes the cards are having a hugh pep rally at 3 to mar everyone is invited ne body that wants to go

[TERMINATOR X]

Belfrey by a lot!

[TIGER FAN]

belfry

[piratefan4ever]

although there is no way in this world that Sheldon Clark will beat Belfry I would like to see it happen because I would like to see someone else besides Belfry win state

thats not very nice:Geek:

[piratefan4ever]

Just wanted to remind all Belfry fans about the Bonfire tonight .....6:15 at Belfry!

:PirateSho :Skull03: :PirateSku :Pirate04: :flame:

nothing like a good bonfire to get the adrenaline going.... i cant be there, so do some shoutin for me!!!!!
GO BIG RED!!!!!!
YEEHAWWWWWWWW

[The Undertaker]

Looks like Sheldon Clarks confidence has turned into cockiness....It seems like Belfry is now the underdog at home, that is a role I think the Pirates will love to be in.....

[brotherinarms]

Belfry has this game on lock down....Pirates by 21

[Crossbones]

Is it me or is anyone else getting nervous about this game. My stomach has been in knots all day thinking about it. :insane:




That or it could be the soup beans I had for lunch.......maybe it's just gas.:mop: :)

[BelfryPride]

Is it me or is anyone else getting nervous about this game. My stomach has been in knots all day thinking about it. :insane:




That or it could be the soup beans I had for lunch.......maybe it's just gas.:mop: :)


I am not nervous yet, that'll come tomorrow......:Puke:

Those soup beans are awful good eatin' but they can sure work on ya......:) :bigeyed: :dump:

[Crossbones]

:) :) :)

[former_cards_player02]

That sounds like good fun. Is Sheldon Clark doing anykind of pep ralley?

Tommorow Sheldon Clark is having a county wide pep ralley at 3 oclock at the football field, and tonight a baum fire.

[Legends of Vipperman]

:wenumber1 ........................................and he takes the ball into the endzone for another Pirate Touchdown..............your going to here this sound all night long tomorrow night........

GO BIG RED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:PirateSho :PirateSho

Belfry.............:#1:


Sheldon Clark............:Second: ......

[Hawks nest]

Home field will be the difference in this one. Belfry wins in a close one. Good luck to both teams and good luck through out the playoffs.

[piratefan4ever]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW P. I. R. A. T. E. S.



PIRATES
PIRATES
PIRATES!!!!!!!:rock:
:wenumber1 :PirateSho :Skull03:

[FootballPlayer20]

It will be a closer game than it was that last time these two teams play. i'm sayin Belfry will win by 14

[Hardcore]

sheldon clark

[cards_fan_05]

ah...even if belfry does beat us 2 mar night...they wont 3peat in state im pretty sure fort cambell will thump belfry in the state championship....

[MR.INCREDIBLE]

it seems to be fort campbells to lose

[Boss Hogg]

Matt Maynard is fast i will give him propts but sheldon Clark can stop him, Leslie County had the fastest running back ive ever seen who I beleive could out run Matt in a foot race. Howard was the fastest kid ive seen this whole year and if they could stop that Howard kid I believe they can stop Matt Maynard, its going to be a fun interesting game all year long Sheldon Clark has been working there butts off to get there shot again against Belfry. Sheldon Clark is better than what they were first time around and so is Belfry so I beleive its going to come down to heart and whoever wants it the most. Sheldon Clark is ready to play ball come Friday night and with all respect to Belfry they will get a taste of what a fired up Sheldon Clark team can do.

Maynard ran the opening leg of a 4 x100 relay team last year that came in second in the state. Howard maybe faster...maybe...no way will he out quick him (big difference in speed and quickness) or is as elusive in an open field. He can flat out make you miss tackles.

Belfry has been winning and hasn't played a good all round game yet. They won last game by a confortable margin and the players were upset with their performance. "If" they put together a complete game it could be ugly, if not they still win by 12.

[BelfryPride]

Will Sheldon Clark injuries hurt the Cardinals tonight, according to the News-Express and I quote:

"Cardinals' leading tackler, defensive end James Maynard, suffered a broken bone in his leg. He played throughout the game against Leslie, but is questionable for Friday's game.... Running back and defensive end Shawn Johnson is questionable with a bruised sternum. The senior did not practice Tuesday.... Junior linebacker B.J. Slone went to the doctor Tuesday morning to be X-rayed for pneumonia."

I wonder if this will have an effect on the game tonight ???

[Crossbones]

Didn't realize those players were hurt. Thanks for the info. I hate to hear about any player getting hurt. As for the one that played the game with a broken bone in his leg. My hat goes off to him, now that is what "love of the game" is all about.:Thumbs:

[HappyGilmore]

Maynard ran the opening leg of a 4 x100 relay team last year that came in second in the state. Howard maybe faster...maybe...no way will he out quick him (big difference in speed and quickness) or is as elusive in an open field. He can flat out make you miss tackles.

Belfry has been winning and hasn't played a good all round game yet. They won last game by a confortable margin and the players were upset with their performance. "If" they put together a complete game it could be ugly, if not they still win by 12.

Ryan Howard is no where near as fast as Matt Maynard. Believe me, I've seen them both a lot and its not really close. Howard does have as good or better lateral quickness, I'll give him that.

Side Note.......If Doug Howard would have ran on that 4X100 meter relay team they would have won the state title. All they need was about 2 hundredths of a second. I'm still ticked at him about that.:mad:

[former_cards_player02]

Will Sheldon Clark injuries hurt the Cardinals tonight, according to the News-Express and I quote:

"Cardinals' leading tackler, defensive end James Maynard, suffered a broken bone in his leg. He played throughout the game against Leslie, but is questionable for Friday's game.... Running back and defensive end Shawn Johnson is questionable with a bruised sternum. The senior did not practice Tuesday.... Junior linebacker B.J. Slone went to the doctor Tuesday morning to be X-rayed for pneumonia."

I wonder if this will have an effect on the game tonight ???


James got news he can play in tonights game as for Shawn I dont kow and last time around we didnt have ryan kelley our full back that can run you over he will be back tonight, I think B.j will be playing and im pretty sure Shawn will too.

[BelfryPride]

Just wondering, cause all of this was in todays paper.

Go Pirates !!!!!!!!!!

[BelfryPride]

Belfry -47
Sheldon Clark -7


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