can russell repeat in 06

[RHS 08]

c'mon lets hear, does russell have what it takes to repeat

[Tomcat68]

I think Russell has a good chance to repeat next season. They are losing some good players, bringing back some great players, and have young guys with experience ready to fill in.

[AshlandTcat06]

Russell loses 7 offensive starters and 7 defensive starters, including two players that made all state (Michael Horn and Drew Mell) so they don't return a lot from this year. However, Ivan McGlone always reloads his team and players step it up, and with Kasey Clark returning and those two good transfers coming in, I think their chances of repeating are good.

[MR.INCREDIBLE]

They will have a solid team...as always, I expect them to be a strong contender next year.

[orisonspi]

I don't see it happening,, I think your East representative will be either Belfry or Middlesboro.

Middlesboro returns 9 starters on both sides of the ball.

Belfry returns 8 starters on defense, a pair of 1000 yard rushers, and the majority of a pretty strong offensive line.

[Red Devilette]

I would love to see a repeat of them.. But they will give it their all, I do know that !

[BelfryJustice]

Russell loses 7 offensive starters and 7 defensive starters, including two players that made all state (Michael Horn and Drew Mell) so they don't return a lot from this year. However, Ivan McGlone always reloads his team and players step it up, and with Kasey Clark returning and those two good transfers coming in, I think their chances of repeating are good.

For a Belfry fan this sounds very good! I am not sure if they can or not! It will be much harder the second time around! They now have a big target on their back! We all know that Russell has a great program with a lot of support! I think a few teams in the East may have something to say about them and their repeat!

:Pirate04: :yesno: :Pirate04:

[Tough Turf]

c'mon lets hear, does russell have what it takes to repeat


mmmmmmmmmmmm not really

[Midee1]

mmmmmmmmmmmm not really

Care to elaborate?

[JUDGE140]

No way will they repeat, 06 is Belfry's year.

[Midee1]

No way will they repeat, 06 is Belfry's year.

That's what everyone said about 05.:****happe

[BelfryJustice]

That's what everyone said about 05.:****happe

Now we all know that Belfry lost a lot from 2003 and 2004! I am not sure we were ever the favorite this year! I do think we have a lot more coming back than Russell next year!

:please: :HitWall:

[Midee1]

Now we all know that Belfry lost a lot from 2003 and 2004! I am not sure we were ever the favorite this year! I do think we have a lot more coming back than Russell next year!

:please: :HitWall:

I would agree that you all probably have more coming back. But as you used to tell me. To be the best you have to beat the best.;)

[BelfryJustice]

I would agree that you all probably have more coming back. But as you used to tell me. To be the best you have to beat the best.;)

That is very true! Russell was the team of 2005 hands down! I can not take anything away from them! They played some very good football! I hope that it is Russell and Belfry in the semi again next year! I think both teams have some areas of concern!


:PoliceLig :PoliceLig

[unda-taka]

Really Dont Care who wins this.... but i would like to see russell back there next year, they played very well this year at state. Their Halfback, i aint sure of his name, but he had an excellent game, had like 5 td himself right?

[JUDGE140]

No one said that Belfry wld repeat in '05, it was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the Pirates,so as you said yes **** does happen.

[AshlandTcat06]

Really Dont Care who wins this.... but i would like to see russell back there next year, they played very well this year at state. Their Halfback, i aint sure of his name, but he had an excellent game, had like 5 td himself right?

Kasey Clark is his name. He had 3 rushing touchdowns and 1 receiving touchdown in the state championship game against Owensboro Catholic.

[Midee1]

No one said that Belfry wld repeat in '05, it was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the Pirates,so as you said yes **** does happen.

I'm just referring to things that I have read from several other posters on several other forums. A bunch said that Belfry would repeat. You obviously understand the rebuilding years where others just thought that since Belfry had won 2 in a row that they would automatically win three.

[MCHS_FBALL#14]

That's what everyone said about 05.:****happe
Originally Posted by JUDGE140
No way will they repeat, 06 is Belfry's year.


i listened to the game on the radio and it sounded like the only reason russel beat belfry was because it was at home

[The Cheem]

to be the best you gotta beat the best, russel will have a big bulls eye on thier chest, Belfry, along with Sheldon Clark, and Possibly Prestonburg will be shooting to knock them down from thier throne. Next year will be some great football here in the east.

[JUDGE140]

In response to MCHS Fball # 14,

Russell didn't win just because they played at home. They won because they wanted it more than Belfry did, no way was Belfry going to win that game by playing just 1 1/2 quarters. They needed to play the whole game, which they didn't. Russell deserved the game and the AA Championship as well. I am a Pirate fan abd always will be, but give gredit where credit is due. Congrats Red Devils

[JUDGE140]

2 Championships on a row doesn't guarentee you of anything but being a target the next year, to win 3 you have to want it and have the ability to go out and take it. Belfry did a great job, no one can fault them for what they did.

[Matney's Prodigey]

Russell will always be a threat of winning a State Championship because they are capable of keeping the football from high powered offenses (Like O'Cath) with their Wing-T balll control offense and will always play solid defense. Russell will always have the athletes to compete for the big trophy because Russell is a football school. Do I think they will win it? Not really. It would be hard if they were to have to travel to Belfry, Sheldon Clark, P'burg, Breathitt, or M'boro. Are they capable of winning it? You better bet believe it. This is a football school that is second to none in tradition and will be right in the thick of things next year.

[BelfryJustice]

Russell will always be a threat of winning a State Championship because they are capable of keeping the football from high powered offenses (Like O'Cath) with their Wing-T balll control offense and will always play solid defense. Russell will always have the athletes to compete for the big trophy because Russell is a football school. Do I think they will win it? Not really. It would be hard if they were to have to travel to Belfry, Sheldon Clark, P'burg, Breathitt, or M'boro. Are they capable of winning it? You better bet believe it. This is a football school that is second to none in tradition and will be right in the thick of things next year.

I think most of us agree with you on the above. Russell has a great history and will be ready for any challenge next season. They will have to take their show on the road this year to the greatest show on turf in AA. Belfry and many others in our region will cause a lot of problems for anyone. Belfry will also have a great backfield that will be ready for a battle late in the year. I will go on to say that Belfry beats both teams from the North East next year in Ashland and Russell! I may have put my neck on the line with that statement.

Go PIRATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:Pirate04: :PirateSku :Pirate04: :#1: in 2006

[JUDGE140]

I'll join BelfryJustice in predicting Belfry to beat both Ashland & Russell next yearif Russell wins their region. Belfry will have dynamite backfield as well as a solid line to go along with it.

[BelfryJustice]

I'll join BelfryJustice in predicting Belfry to beat both Ashland & Russell next yearif Russell wins their region. Belfry will have dynamite backfield as well as a solid line to go along with it.

I like the way you think!

:Wave:

[Midee1]

:yesno: To both of you. Of course I think Russell has a chance to repeat. If Kasey stays healthy and a few more step up they have a great chance to go deep into the season again. Keep in mind that these boys were not supposed to win. It was supposed to be the 04 team that went all the way with all the talent. I think that the 05 team may have been a little more well rounded and we still have plenty of depth. Just like Belfry, Russell never really rebuilds they just reload.

[BelfryJustice]

:yesno: To both of you. Of course I think Russell has a chance to repeat. If Kasey stays healthy and a few more step up they have a great chance to go deep into the season again. Keep in mind that these boys were not supposed to win. It was supposed to be the 04 team that went all the way with all the talent. I think that the 05 team may have been a little more well rounded and we still have plenty of depth. Just like Belfry, Russell never really rebuilds they just reload.

I think we at Belfry all know that Russell will be the team to beat in 06! They have some very good players coming back that love the taste of that title. I do think Belfry will have move coming back and will cause problems for anyone late in the season. The reload concept is what separates the top teams from the others! Both Russell and Belfry have been doing this for years. Did you enjoy the 03 and 04 games Midee1? And once agian you have to beat the best to be the best! Russell is on top of the hill with a BIG target on their back!!!!!!!!!!!

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[Midee1]

I think we at Belfry all know that Russell will be the team to beat in 06! They have some very good players coming back that love the taste of that title. I do think Belfry will have move coming back and will cause problems for anyone late in the season. The reload concept is what separates the top teams from the others! Both Russell and Belfry have been doing this for years. Did you enjoy the 03 and 04 games Midee1? And once agian you have to beat the best to be the best! Russell is on top of the hill with a BIG target on their back!!!!!!!!!!!

:PirateSho :PirateSho :PirateSho :PirateSho :PirateSho

Glad to see that we understand one another. Look forward to meeting up again next year. I've only watched the 04 game but I enjoyed it very much and am looking forward to watching to 03 game.

BTW How was the game and the picture disc that I sent you? Oscar does a wonderful job of capturing the action.

[HappyGilmore]

Glad to see that we understand one another. Look forward to meeting up again next year. I've only watched the 04 game but I enjoyed it very much and am looking forward to watching to 03 game.

BTW How was the game and the picture disc that I sent you? Oscar does a wonderful job of capturing the action.

Not to nitpick, but they only played in '04 & '05.

So which one did you get to see? I am assuming the '05 game.

[Midee1]

Not to nitpick, but they only played in '04 & '05.

So which one did you get to see? I am assuming the '05 game.

What I meant was that I have the games that were played in 03 and 04. Yea it was the 03-04 and 04-05 school year. I watched the Belfry/OC game. Haven't watched the Belfry/Etown game which is the one that Belfryjustice says is the best of the 2.

[JUDGE140]

Belfry/Etown was the better ballgame of the 2

[BelfryPride]

Russell could re-peat in '06, Bu I do think Belfry will have something to say about it. Its the District 8 teams turn to host again this coming year....

[HappyGilmore]

What I meant was that I have the games that were played in 03 and 04. Yea it was the 03-04 and 04-05 school year. I watched the Belfry/OC game. Haven't watched the Belfry/Etown game which is the one that Belfryjustice says is the best of the 2.

As sloppy as it was, it did have the closer score. I think Belfry actually played a better game in '04.

[BC75]

if they want it

[Matney's Prodigey]

if they want it

Huh?. Do you think they will pass on next years state title. They probabley don't even want to make the playoffs. PLEASE.........:rolleyes:

[Midee1]

Huh?. Do you think they will pass on next years state title. They probabley don't even want to make the playoffs. PLEASE.........:rolleyes:

:lol: :lol:

I think those boys will just ride the feelings of this years Championship and rest next year. After all they have 26 more years to prepare for another.:big grin:

[Red Devilette]

LOL Midee.. I said the exact same thing when they won this one !!! :)

[pirate16]

[QUOTE] Orinally posted by Midee1

"That's what everyone said about 05."

No we said that we were confident in our team. Listen just because Russel won ONE championship does'nt mean they're the best. Besides we all know who the best is it's.......



[B]BELFRY PIRATES

[Midee1]

[QUOTE] Orinally posted by Midee1

"That's what everyone said about 05."

No we said that we were confident in our team. Listen just because Russel won ONE championship does'nt mean they're the best. Besides we all know who the best is it's.......



[B]BELFRY PIRATES

FYI Russell has won 2 Championships. One in AAA and 1 in AA. Russell is the best in 2005. Belfry was 03 and 04. Remember to be the best you have to beat the best.

[DEVILOLOGIST]

Yea Midee ,tell'em. Russell has 17 returners who played in the state championship game, plus the Harvey kid coming home at 6'6" 320 and the Cordle kid moving back home who runs a 4.6 or 4.5- both are freshman this year.

[chadjohnson85]

nope they ain't got it

[Midee1]

nope they ain't got it

Now that's some solid reasoning there. Would you care to elaborate as to why they won't?

What don't they have?

[Midee1]

Just a little information on Russell.


Can they repeat: Sure

What did they lose: 11 seniors. Several were 2 way starters. My son included.

Do they have the talent coming in: YES. The kids that played in limited roles. Were in some cases as good or better that some of the starters.

Are they guaranteed a trip to the regionals.: No but then again neither is Belfry. BUT looking at history it says that both teams will have a legitimate shot at meeting again. I know that in the 4 years my son was playing they won their District all 4 years. Region 3 out of 4. Made it to the semi state 3 out of 4 and had 1 state championship.

Difference from the 05 team to the 06 team.: I think the 05 team was to good. and it ended up biting them in the arse in the state semi's. The 06 team no one heard anything about them. They kind of came in under the radar. They played their style of football. They did not dominate but had what it took to get the job done. They played 4 quarters of football with the starters most of the time. Which I think helped them the deeper they got into the playoffs.

Predicitions for the 06-07 season. Look for both teams to make a solid run towards the title. Possilbe rematch of 05.

I may even come watch the Ashland/Belfry game. Does anyone know when it is?????

[BelfryJustice]

Just a little information on Russell.


Can they repeat: Sure

What did they lose: 11 seniors. Several were 2 way starters. My son included.

Do they have the talent coming in: YES. The kids that played in limited roles. Were in some cases as good or better that some of the starters.

Are they guaranteed a trip to the regionals.: No but then again neither is Belfry. BUT looking at history it says that both teams will have a legitimate shot at meeting again. I know that in the 4 years my son was playing they won their District all 4 years. Region 3 out of 4. Made it to the semi state 3 out of 4 and had 1 state championship.

Difference from the 05 team to the 06 team.: I think the 05 team was to good. and it ended up biting them in the arse in the state semi's. The 06 team no one heard anything about them. They kind of came in under the radar. They played their style of football. They did not dominate but had what it took to get the job done. They played 4 quarters of football with the starters most of the time. Which I think helped them the deeper they got into the playoffs.

Predicitions for the 06-07 season. Look for both teams to make a solid run towards the title. Possilbe rematch of 05.

I may even come watch the Ashland/Belfry game. Does anyone know when it is?????

You make some very valid points. I do feel as if it will be more difficult for Russell this year. They lost a great deal of talent from last years title team. We also know that they have a great deal of talent coming back that must be respected. It is very possible that Belfry and Russell will meet again. Belfry should also be a solid team this year. I don't know about you, but I can't wait until the fun starts again. The family hooked me up on some great tail gating equipment for this season.


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[Midee1]

You make some very valid points. I do feel as if it will be more difficult for Russell this year. They lost a great deal of talent from last years title team. We also know that they have a great deal of talent coming back that must be respected. It is very possible that Belfry and Russell will meet again. Belfry should also be a solid team this year. I don't know about you, but I can't wait until the fun starts again. The family hooked me up on some great tail gating equipment for this season.


:thumb: :PirateSho

I'm ready for it all to start. This year will be so much easier for me to watch. My oldest son was a senior on this team. So next year I can just relax and enjoy some high school football. No more Football Booster president duties to deal with. No more terrible nerves watching my son play. Just enjoy some football. How long till August???????????

[chadjohnson85]

they r good but not a repeat

[t-cat07]

possible but not going to happen with the loss of tommy brown

[DEVILOLOGIST]

I love Tommy very much and people will tell you that he was one of the hardest hitting kids on the team this year. Just look at the Ashland game when he shucked the cornerback with a stiff arm that leveled the kid. Then he had the hardest hit I have seen in a long time at the West Carter Game when he leveled the wide out coming out for a pass. DEMOLISHED !!!!!
BUT !!!
To say that Russell will not repeat because of Tommy is an overstatement.
Tommy has the ability to play college ball, and I hope that he does. We will miss his ability next year, but dont count us out.