Paintsville 2006

[TERMINATOR X]

How do you guys think the Tigers will be next season?

[Tough Turf]

How do you guys think the Tigers will be next season?

what about the chances of winning the apple bowl next year???

[#_4]

I think they will be very good again. They have a GREAT QB coming back.

[Tough Turf]

I think they will be very good again. They have a GREAT QB coming back.


you got that :thumb: How does their O line look???

[Tough Turf]

I think they will win their district

[Old School]

Who does Paintsville have coming back in 2006?

[sf_football]

they will do ok but there qb cant do everything and thats all they will have they lost like 18 seniors this year

[tb15]

The Tigers will be a very good class A ft. ball team next season. They return Pugh which is huge. Can they win the apple bowl? I don't think so, losing almost the whole o line that couldn't stop JCHS last yr. will make it tough. Although I do believe they will play pikeville for the district champ. next season.

[MOJO]

they will do ok but there qb cant do everything and thats all they will have they lost like 18 seniors this year

I think Paintsville may suprise a few people. That statement relies heavily on finding an o-line. I think they may take a couple of lumps early in the season due to this factor. I can see them being in the hunt for a district title. As for the Apple Bowl, the o-line didn't really block anyone well. Maybe Paintsville will find a more aggressive o-line.

[TERMINATOR X]

Paintsville definantly needs an o-line... They lose every starting o-line member except JJ Hensley (center)... But, supposidley some people are coming out and they also have Casey Brown...

[MOJO]

Paintsville definantly needs an o-line... They lose every starting o-line member except JJ Hensley (center)... But, supposidley some people are coming out and they also have Casey Brown...

Coming out is not good enough. They need to be in the weight room now. Building an oline for next year starts now. JJ Hensley returns, as well as Justin Stafford who started at tackle early in the season due to an injury to Blake Lemaster. Casey Brown will be a key cog, I think if he hits the weight room and puts on some mass he could be one of the best lineman in the district. I think the kid would hit a brick wall if the coach ask him to. Has the Tigers started lifting yet?? If so whose over the weight program?? I heard they may have to share it with baseball team, if that's the case they should just let Tucker Howard be the strength coach for football?? He don't put up with slackers, as well as looking as if he's pumped some iron in his day.

[TERMINATOR X]

Weight lifting starts after Xmas break and Coach. Allen will be in charge of it all...

[TERMINATOR X]

Weight lifting starts after Xmas break and Coach Allen will be in charge of it I'd say.

[MOJO]

Oh my bad, I forgot about Coach Allen. He's going to be over all the sports?? Or just all of the football?? Because it's my understanding that the football team is sharing the weightroom with the track and baseball teams.

[SW81]

those kids have alot of heart... I stood behind thier sideline at Somerset. they never gave up. and a rock band instead of a school band... that was pretty kool.

[TERMINATOR X]

[/QUOTE]Oh my bad, I forgot about Coach Allen. He's going to be over all the sports?? Or just all of the football?? Because it's my understanding that the football team is sharing the weightroom with the track and baseball teams.[QUOTE]
I think he's over all the sports... and I'm guessing that yes, they will all be sharing the weight room.

[shafter9]

Good QB...He'll need some help!!

[BC75]

one word "PUGH" i think that sums it up nicely lol
they'll be a force in 1a

[jcmadman]

what about the chances of winning the apple bowl next year???
theres no chance of paintsville winning the apple bowl while JIM MATNEY is still in town! PERIOD

[JCRunningMachine#17]

theres no chance of paintsville winning the apple bowl while JIM MATNEY is still in town! PERIOD

And why is that? Don't talk trash without being prepared to back it up!

[jcmadman]

And why is that? Don't talk trash without being prepared to back it up!
yea ill back it up. its because johnson central has to many athletes for paintsville to compete and JIM MATNEY knows how to utilize them.... that good enough for ya...#17?

[TERMINATOR X]

JC definantly lost their best athelete buddy... I mean if you didn't notice haha... Should be a more interesting game than last year... Is any of this **** i hear about not having an Apple Bowl true?

[jcmadman]

JC definantly lost their best athelete buddy... I mean if you didn't notice haha... Should be a more interesting game than last year... Is any of this **** i hear about not having an Apple Bowl true?
YEA I KINDA NOTICED

[Superman]

Jcmadman...YOU HAVE NO CLASS.

[jcmadman]

Jcmadman...YOU HAVE NO CLASS.
watever u think SUPERMAN...Your intidled to your ipion

[Superman]

you shouldnt get on here and call someone a "*******" and you have no clue what will happen next season.

[jcmadman]

you shouldnt get on here and call someone a "*******" and you have no clue what will happen next season.
sorry man i know blume was a great athlete but there are better at the school that may just come out an play next year makin our team even better
j.c.m.m.

[Superman]

better athletes then blume?

[jcmadman]

better athletes then blume?
Maybe not better but to the same caliber..shawn grim bein 1 that could become 1...and also ian welch has alot of potential of bein better

[Superman]

i hear that grimm could end up being a pretty good back..i liked how he played on defense. I dont know anything about welch though

[flashback_7]

Landon Slone will save the day haha

[MOJO]

Landon Slone will save the day haha

This isn't basketball. I have heard that Landon plans to play football next year but I figure it will be like baseball. He'll comeout not be the star and quit. I've heard that Bundy, and Grimm plan to play as well.

[flashback_7]

I was being sarcastic

[Football24_7]

I've heard BTA is taking over the weight room and that numbers are a little down from the past couple of years...would hate to see them get any less physical...that was the difference to me last year and with losing all they did in their senior class, they'll need a LOT of strength work for the ones taking their places or Pugh might be seeing more opposite colored jerseys than he wants every play.

[Superman]

Since the 2001 season, paintsville hasnt had a good offensive line. I dont see how any of their lineman made all-district this season, i like the kids..but to be honest they played terrible.

[MOJO]

I think you mean JTA rather than BTA. But none the less I agree. With inexperience offensive line, vital off-season workout is a necessity for the Tigers. I can see what Superman is saying, if anyone on the offensive line impressed me it was ***mings especially since he was injured the majority of the season. I think Paintsville o-line next year could be more aggressive, and a little more gritty but they need to hit the weight room hard and with proper lifts for football. Inexperience may cause Paintsville problems earlier in the season. Last season, Jason Kinner stopped by and was going to help coach a little. I don't know if they ran him off or if his work schedule took him away but I feel he could be an asset to the Tigers in the weight room as well as Matt Brown now that his college career is over and he'd have some time on his hands. They're the strongest Tigers that come to mind in recent history.

[PC_U_KNOW_98]

All Paintsville needs is an o-line. They have Pugh back at QB, Subby will play FB, Cantrell at RB, or maybe even Cody Reynolds at RB, whichever isn't the RB will play some WR along with Brian Walker, JD VanHoose back at TE and WR. All the Tigers will need is an o-line and a d-line.

[Football24_7]

All the Tigers will need is an o-line and a d-line.

well...at least "all" they need to replace are the two MOST IMPORTANT parts of a football team. (You say it like it's no big deal! I'm VERRRY concerned about next season for the EXACT thing you're saying!)

[PC_U_KNOW_98]

Well I look at it like this Football24 7, going into my Senior year (2003) we only had ONE returning O-lineman just like next years Tigers, and everyone was saying that same things they are saying now, we did fine, finished 8-4, district runners-up (should have won it), got beat in the 2nd round of the playoffs to an AWESOME Middlesboro team that gave Beechwood a pretty good game. All that while starting 8-9 freshmen (2005's Seniors). I didn't mean for it to sound like its not a big deal, I'm with Mojo when he says they might have a few problems at the beginning of the season, but once they get some experience they will be fine...

[Football24_7]

we only had ONE returning O-lineman just like next years Tigers, and everyone was saying that same things they are saying now, we did fine...but once they get some experience they will be fine...

I'd say it has more to do with how well they're doing in the OFF-SEASON weight program.

Do you know how each one of those potential linemen are doing in the weight room so far? As I said previously, I heard the numbers in the weight room are WAY down and that the strength program isn't being "pushed" like it was in the recent past.

If you don't MAKE kids lift hard, they pretty much won't.

...and if you're going to count on a bunch of Frosh and Soph linemen, they'd BETTER be lifting HARDER than everyone else so they can make up in strength what they're losing in OL/DL experience to other teams.

I'm getting word on these boards that some of the teams around here that didn't push the weights hard back in the days you're talking about ARE now...comparing what happened even as recent as 2003 may be comparing apples to oranges!

just my opinion...I hope I'm wrong...but I guess we'll see by the middle of the season next year on those kids.

[Football24_7]

By the way, looked to me like we dressed around 24 kids most games and lost about 15 seniors...with Pugh anVanHoose among those coming back, doesn't look like there's many lineman even LEFT!? Won't almost all of them have to go both ways every play all year?

If so, they'd BETTER be working on CONDITIONING as much as STRENGTH this off-season!

[Fuzzy5118]

I'm with you all on this. How many are showing up for weight training? There's many parents of middle schoolers out there who need to be given the heads up on weight training... along with some of the ones, who have yammered on about "coming out" and then don't show up.... if there was ever a "golden opportunity" to train now and walk into a position in the Spring/Fall... it would be after losing as many seniors as Paintsville has. I like JTA and all... I know Coach Howard loves Football. I know he would be a great influence upon these young men and be able to impart the Tiger Mantra to all. Sounds like Coach Allen needs to get things lined up and on the road. Good Luck Paintsville.

[PC_U_KNOW_98]

I'm with you all on this. How many are showing up for weight training? There's many parents of middle schoolers out there who need to be given the heads up on weight training... along with some of the ones, who have yammered on about "coming out" and then don't show up.... if there was ever a "golden opportunity" to train now and walk into a position in the Spring/Fall... it would be after losing as many seniors as Paintsville has. I like JTA and all... I know Coach Howard loves Football. I know he would be a great influence upon these young men and be able to impart the Tiger Mantra to all. Sounds like Coach Allen needs to get things lined up and on the road. Good Luck Paintsville.

I would say the weightroom will fill up now that Christmas break is over, alot of kids like to take that month, month and a half off and take a break before they start getting into lifting hard and heavy. I would bet that BMR will get the players together in the gym and have a meeting with them about the offseason training.

[MyNaMeSbUrChEtT]

I think paintsville will be descent in their class next year but when it comes to the applebowl they wont stand a chance. They lose their whole o-line and they couldnt do anyhting with central d last year. They should win district in their class though.

[MOJO]

I think paintsville will be descent in their class next year but when it comes to the applebowl they wont stand a chance. They lose their whole o-line and they couldnt do anyhting with central d last year. They should win district in their class though.

What happens during the season, doesn't really matter especially outside of your class. I know the Apple Bowl means a lot to both schools, and it's a good thing for the community but it means absolutely nothing to a teams' success. Paintsville lost a lazy yet smart offensive line, which leaves the possibility of Paintsville to have a more aggressive line next season. One thing they will miss is the experience. Worry about what you lost and not what Paintsville did, smart leadership and 4.4 speed. When it comes to recognizing defenses and making the correct audibles, Sean Music will be missed as much as Peyton Manning would be missed by the Colts.

[LazerMan]

Does anyone know for sure if Blake Bundy will be returning to the football field? I know he had a serious injury last year. Will he be able to play? I figured he would want to play just to get to play for Bill Mike. Imagine, the success of "PUGH IN THE AIR TO BUNDY"!!!!!! That would be fun to watch.. Just like it was in elem school... I recall that one of the local newspapers ran an article about them, said they had over 1,000 yds in the sky.. broke some record, and that was middle school, boy, paintsville has some weapons coming for 06. Could someone let me know for sure if Bundy will be returning..:dance:

[TIGER FAN]

yea

[JCRunningMachine#17]

Does anyone know for sure if Blake Bundy will be returning to the football field? I know he had a serious injury last year. Will he be able to play? I figured he would want to play just to get to play for Bill Mike. Imagine, the success of "PUGH IN THE AIR TO BUNDY"!!!!!! That would be fun to watch.. Just like it was in elem school... I recall that one of the local newspapers ran an article about them, said they had over 1,000 yds in the sky.. broke some record, and that was middle school, boy, paintsville has some weapons coming for 06. Could someone let me know for sure if Bundy will be returning..:dance:

Exactly, listen to what you're saying: "and that was MIDDLE SCHOOL". Middle school was a cake walk compared to high school, then again, it is 1A.

[MOJO]

Exactly, listen to what you're saying: "and that was MIDDLE SCHOOL". Middle school was a cake walk compared to high school, then again, it is 1A.

Smart man, I agree. I don't care if it's 1A or 4A, everyone starts maturing in high school and competition catches up especially if you haven't really played in high school. Bundy could be a good asset to have but he has to be a team player, and expect that the ball isn't going to be thrown to him every play.

[TERMINATOR X]

I doubt he'll play anyways so it doesn't really matter...

[TERMINATOR X]

But, if he did, he would be an excellent asset to the Tiger's passing game... The boys back is just to bad... **** of an athelete though!

[MOJO]

I'm not 100% sure, but I'm almost positive Blake plans to play next season. He's just got to keep a level and play ball while adjusting to the high school game.

[TERMINATOR X]

Wonder who we'll see in the backfield for the Tiger's?

[MOJO]

Probably not Bundy, he'll probably be WR. In the backfield, more than likely you'll see Pugh, Sublett and Cantrell with Hunter Preston and Cody Reynolds being in as well. Pugh, Sublett and Cantrell has the most experience in the the backfield but you never know. Sublett started his freshman and sophomore year fore the most part and Cantrell was the TB his freshman year and done well in 2004 when Doderer broke his collarbone.

[Sasquatch72]

im not to sure about what paintsville will be able to do but as of rihg tnow they arent looking good. they only return 2 starters on offense and three on defense. Pugh playing both ways of course

[jcmadman]

paintsville will be ok next year...they lost alot of talent but last years underclassmen should have gained alot of expience playing with and against last years district champs and regional runners up in practice...

[Eagle Football]

What is prestons 40 time?

[PC_U_KNOW_98]

What is prestons 40 time?

I'm not real sure on what Bear's 40 time is, but I will bet that it is below a 4.8, he is pretty quick.

[TIGER FAN]

He's in the mid 4.6 range... He's quicker than he is fast... I'm not sure of his shuttle time...

[TIGER FAN]

We need to get some size on him!

[TERMINATOR X]

Yeah

[TERMINATOR X]

He needs to be about 170 lbs...

[Superman]

From what i hear Cody Reynolds might be the starting back for paintsville

[rockhouse]

Paintsville should be loaded in the backfield. Hope the line comes around. Need to get those guys in the weightroom NOW.

[Football24_7]

Paintsville should be loaded in the backfield. Hope the line comes around. Need to get those guys in the weightroom NOW.

Are they NOT in there already???!!! If not, especially considering how INEXPERIENCED they are, they're going to be WAY behind everybody else. Some teams started their program in-full immediately after the season...that means any that haven't started yet would be about EIGHT WEEKS behind some of their opponents!

And I'm not sure about the "loaded" comment. The RB replacements after Hans went down didn't set the world on fire -- Evarts was a one-man show (D.P.) and I'd venture to say defenses they'll play next year will be good enough to focus on one man (even though he is very, VERY good) and limit him enough to win.

Have to replace a BRUISER of a FB too!

Not saying it can't be done...but not sure if I'd be very optimistic UNLESS there's some real good weightroom work going on...and you're implying it's NOT happening!

[TERMINATOR X]

they are in the weight room... Have been for about 3 weeks...

[Football24_7]

they are in the weight room... Have been for about 3 weeks...

Good...the way I read an earlier post made it sound like they hadn't been:

...hope the line comes around. Need to get those guys in the weightroom NOW.

Any details Terminator? Anybody showing major improvement? How would you say the attendance/numbers have been?

I wondered if BMR and many of the football staff being involved in bball might have an effect on the rest of the kids getting the proper "push" into the weight room.

Thanks.

[MOJO]

Are they NOT in there already???!!! If not, especially considering how INEXPERIENCED they are, they're going to be WAY behind everybody else. Some teams started their program in-full immediately after the season...that means any that haven't started yet would be about EIGHT WEEKS behind some of their opponents!

And I'm not sure about the "loaded" comment. The RB replacements after Hans went down didn't set the world on fire -- Evarts was a one-man show (D.P.) and I'd venture to say defenses they'll play next year will be good enough to focus on one man (even though he is very, VERY good) and limit him enough to win.

Have to replace a BRUISER of a FB too!

Not saying it can't be done...but not sure if I'd be very optimistic UNLESS there's some real good weightroom work going on...and you're implying it's NOT happening!

Daniel Pugh was a one man wrecking crew against Evarts, but it wasn't like he scored 10 TD's every game. Yes Daniel is the focus and the main player offensively and in games he didn't produce the Tigers lost such as Somerset and Pikeville. I don't know too many teams that a QB can have a bad game and expect their offenses to produce. Paintsville isn't too concerned about replacing the big bruising FB. Sublett was the starting fullback as a freshman, Ward took over after Sublett was injured and had the game of his life against JC in the Apple Bowl. Subby came back from injury to become a blocking back for the Tigers in 2004 and did well at that along with producing some impressive runs with his limited carries in Chuke's offensive scheme. Subby didn't play much offensive last year. I think the concern is more with replacing Hans at TB with a consistent back. I've heard Reynolds but I think Cantrell will fill that void, if he can carry the load. Which Cantrell was starting TB over Hans as a freshman as well. Hunter Preston is also a possibility at TB. As a freshman, Bear Hunter produced in the backfield when given the opportunity. Although undersized he is a spark plug, much like Patrick Butcher. Paintsville's biggest concern offensively is replacing a line that only returns one player in junior to be J.J. Hensley. Paintsville also returns Justin Stafford who started at tackle while Blake Lemaster was out due to injury. Casey Leonard if he can shake his shingles or staph infection. He's had it twice within the last 6 months, showed promise early in the season last year. Casey Brown, younger brother to former Tiger greats Matt and Ryan Brown showed promise on ST and both lines this season. Most of the basketball players are coming out, having numerous athletes to give Pugh options to throw to is always a plus. Along with an athletic transfer in Cory Humphrey from Lawrence Co., who has said if eligible he'd be willing to play anywhere they can use him. A lot of inexperience but I wouldn't count the Tigers out just yet.

Off season workouts are in full swing I assure you. Assistant Jim Tom Allen, brought back a new improved workout from Pikeville College. Turnouts have been great compared to the past. I've been told as many as 30 kids are showing up for after school workouts. Although this is great, Paintsville needs some other guys to join in. Players who have played in the past but quit due to having to pay dues could help the Tigers tremendously if they'd just come out and workout. Players in this category include lineman Josh Watkins and Donald Nelson. A few other big boys around Paintsville have said they're going to play, but seem to have more important things currently going on. If Paintsville can get a few more lineman out, I think they'll be alright.

[sf_football]

nice post

[PHS2002]

So..do you think Casey Leonard aka RINGO will be able to start this year with all the stuff he is going through right now?????????

[Eagle Football]

Whos that?

[TERMINATOR X]

Ringo shoudl be better by then... I sure hope he is... That boy works his *** off!

[TERMINATOR X]

Great post MOJO!!!

[Football24_7]

Great post MOJO!!!

Ditto...thanks, Mo.

Over 30 in the weight room is pretty impressive for a school that size.

Not sure what you meant by "have played in the past but quit due to having to pay dues" -- are you saying they weren't willing to work in the past enough to play...would that be good if they were back if they're lazy?

Also, which of the bball kids are you thinking will come out to help at the skilled positions?

[rockhouse]

Paintsville should be loaded in the backfield. Hope the line comes around. Need to get those guys in the weightroom NOW.Sorry for the misunderstanding. I was just trying to say how important that it is.

[rockhouse]

Daniel Pugh was a one man wrecking crew against Evarts, but it wasn't like he scored 10 TD's every game. Yes Daniel is the focus and the main player offensively and in games he didn't produce the Tigers lost such as Somerset and Pikeville. I don't know too many teams that a QB can have a bad game and expect their offenses to produce. Paintsville isn't too concerned about replacing the big bruising FB. Sublett was the starting fullback as a freshman, Ward took over after Sublett was injured and had the game of his life against JC in the Apple Bowl. Subby came back from injury to become a blocking back for the Tigers in 2004 and did well at that along with producing some impressive runs with his limited carries in Chuke's offensive scheme. Subby didn't play much offensive last year. I think the concern is more with replacing Hans at TB with a consistent back. I've heard Reynolds but I think Cantrell will fill that void, if he can carry the load. Which Cantrell was starting TB over Hans as a freshman as well. Hunter Preston is also a possibility at TB. As a freshman, Bear Hunter produced in the backfield when given the opportunity. Although undersized he is a spark plug, much like Patrick Butcher. Paintsville's biggest concern offensively is replacing a line that only returns one player in junior to be J.J. Hensley. Paintsville also returns Justin Stafford who started at tackle while Blake Lemaster was out due to injury. Casey Leonard if he can shake his shingles or staph infection. He's had it twice within the last 6 months, showed promise early in the season last year. Casey Brown, younger brother to former Tiger greats Matt and Ryan Brown showed promise on ST and both lines this season. Most of the basketball players are coming out, having numerous athletes to give Pugh options to throw to is always a plus. Along with an athletic transfer in Cory Humphrey from Lawrence Co., who has said if eligible he'd be willing to play anywhere they can use him. A lot of inexperience but I wouldn't count the Tigers out just yet.

Off season workouts are in full swing I assure you. Assistant Jim Tom Allen, brought back a new improved workout from Pikeville College. Turnouts have been great compared to the past. I've been told as many as 30 kids are showing up for after school workouts. Although this is great, Paintsville needs some other guys to join in. Players who have played in the past but quit due to having to pay dues could help the Tigers tremendously if they'd just come out and workout. Players in this category include lineman Josh Watkins and Donald Nelson. A few other big boys around Paintsville have said they're going to play, but seem to have more important things currently going on. If Paintsville can get a few more lineman out, I think they'll be alright.Graet post MOJO.

[MOJO]

Ditto...thanks, Mo.

Over 30 in the weight room is pretty impressive for a school that size.

Not sure what you meant by "have played in the past but quit due to having to pay dues" -- are you saying they weren't willing to work in the past enough to play...would that be good if they were back if they're lazy?

Also, which of the bball kids are you thinking will come out to help at the skilled positions?

No not insinuating they were lazy, or even degrading these kids. As for high school sports, we all know as an incoming freshman it is hard to be a starter or get a lot of PT on varsity. The guys I was referring to were lineman, and knew their chance to play would be slim due to the experience and size that was infront of them in this year's graduating line. Rather than sticking around they just have decided not to play. Although I did not say they were lazy or even insinuate it. Watkins could get out and play sports rather than doing whatever he does. I mean the baseball team could use him on the mound this year and the football team could use him upfront and as a kicker. As a freshman Watkins did much of the kicking for the Tigers. As for basketball players, Bundy wants to come out and play. I know he has been in question to many due to his back problems. But from him and his dad, I've heard they're excited about him returning to the gridiron. I've also heard Shane Grimm and Landon Slone are considering playing. Grimm could help due to his hard work ethic and Landon's an athlete could do some catching. Justin Meek has also said he would like to play, he could really help the Tigers upfront.

[Cash]

More players will come out to help the Tigers

[raider_2006]

There pretty good.

[halfstep]

What about Hans' little brother? Any word on him?

[LazerMan]

Sounds like next year is gonna be an exciting football season for the tigers!! They are fun to watch, although that is the time of year that my job has me out of town alot, so everyone is gonna have to keep me informed....

[MOJO]

What about Hans' little brother? Any word on him?

You know what hs?? He slipped my mind to be honest. I'm sure he'll play somewhere. Not sure where, but I'm sure he'll be used in the secondary maybe in the backfield almost positive about ST.

[i-dono]

I don't think they can beet Pikeville, but good luck tigers.

[PaintsvilleFootball]

I don't think they can beet Pikeville, but good luck tigers.

you may never know...things change all the time...

[HeartOFaChampion]

How many players did they lose?

[PC_U_KNOW_98]

13 I think, maybe one or two more.

[halfstep]

You know what hs?? He slipped my mind to be honest. I'm sure he'll play somewhere. Not sure where, but I'm sure he'll be used in the secondary maybe in the backfield almost positive about ST.

I think that they could really use him in the secondary, seeing they lost Lipps and Hans! He has a good nose for they ball and he is fast! But, like you said earlier, this is High Scool not Middle School. He should be o.k. though. Did hear that his dad is taking over as Head Coach of the Middle School team next year? He is pretty excited about it. Should be interesting, seeing that we lost our entire BF except the QB, if he is even eligible!

[MOJO]

I think that they could really use him in the secondary, seeing they lost Lipps and Hans! He has a good nose for they ball and he is fast! But, like you said earlier, this is High Scool not Middle School. He should be o.k. though. Did hear that his dad is taking over as Head Coach of the Middle School team next year? He is pretty excited about it. Should be interesting, seeing that we lost our entire BF except the QB, if he is even eligible!

Yeah I had heard that, kind of suprised me but sounds like a good thing. I think he can help in the secondary too as well.

[Lattimer_99]

Daniel Pugh was a one man wrecking crew against Evarts, but it wasn't like he scored 10 TD's every game. Yes Daniel is the focus and the main player offensively and in games he didn't produce the Tigers lost such as Somerset and Pikeville. I don't know too many teams that a QB can have a bad game and expect their offenses to produce. Paintsville isn't too concerned about replacing the big bruising FB. Sublett was the starting fullback as a freshman, Ward took over after Sublett was injured and had the game of his life against JC in the Apple Bowl. Subby came back from injury to become a blocking back for the Tigers in 2004 and did well at that along with producing some impressive runs with his limited carries in Chuke's offensive scheme. Subby didn't play much offensive last year. I think the concern is more with replacing Hans at TB with a consistent back. I've heard Reynolds but I think Cantrell will fill that void, if he can carry the load. Which Cantrell was starting TB over Hans as a freshman as well. Hunter Preston is also a possibility at TB. As a freshman, Bear Hunter produced in the backfield when given the opportunity. Although undersized he is a spark plug, much like Patrick Butcher. Paintsville's biggest concern offensively is replacing a line that only returns one player in junior to be J.J. Hensley. Paintsville also returns Justin Stafford who started at tackle while Blake Lemaster was out due to injury. Casey Leonard if he can shake his shingles or staph infection. He's had it twice within the last 6 months, showed promise early in the season last year. Casey Brown, younger brother to former Tiger greats Matt and Ryan Brown showed promise on ST and both lines this season. Most of the basketball players are coming out, having numerous athletes to give Pugh options to throw to is always a plus. Along with an athletic transfer in Cory Humphrey from Lawrence Co., who has said if eligible he'd be willing to play anywhere they can use him. A lot of inexperience but I wouldn't count the Tigers out just yet.

Off season workouts are in full swing I assure you. Assistant Jim Tom Allen, brought back a new improved workout from Pikeville College. Turnouts have been great compared to the past. I've been told as many as 30 kids are showing up for after school workouts. Although this is great, Paintsville needs some other guys to join in. Players who have played in the past but quit due to having to pay dues could help the Tigers tremendously if they'd just come out and workout. Players in this category include lineman Josh Watkins and Donald Nelson. A few other big boys around Paintsville have said they're going to play, but seem to have more important things currently going on. If Paintsville can get a few more lineman out, I think they'll be alright.

Great Post! Paintsville has the talent to really make some noise this year. If they got everyone out that the yneed to, especially those lineman you mentioned then they would be set. This year's line could be better than last year's if they got everyone. We all know they'd be more agressive.

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Daniel Pugh was a one man wrecking crew against Evarts, but it wasn't like he scored 10 TD's every game. Yes Daniel is the focus and the main player offensively and in games he didn't produce the Tigers lost such as Somerset and Pikeville. I don't know too many teams that a QB can have a bad game and expect their offenses to produce. Paintsville isn't too concerned about replacing the big bruising FB. Sublett was the starting fullback as a freshman, Ward took over after Sublett was injured and had the game of his life against JC in the Apple Bowl. Subby came back from injury to become a blocking back for the Tigers in 2004 and did well at that along with producing some impressive runs with his limited carries in Chuke's offensive scheme. Subby didn't play much offensive last year. I think the concern is more with replacing Hans at TB with a consistent back. I've heard Reynolds but I think Cantrell will fill that void, if he can carry the load. Which Cantrell was starting TB over Hans as a freshman as well. Hunter Preston is also a possibility at TB. As a freshman, Bear Hunter produced in the backfield when given the opportunity. Although undersized he is a spark plug, much like Patrick Butcher. Paintsville's biggest concern offensively is replacing a line that only returns one player in junior to be J.J. Hensley. Paintsville also returns Justin Stafford who started at tackle while Blake Lemaster was out due to injury. Casey Leonard if he can shake his shingles or staph infection. He's had it twice within the last 6 months, showed promise early in the season last year. Casey Brown, younger brother to former Tiger greats Matt and Ryan Brown showed promise on ST and both lines this season. Most of the basketball players are coming out, having numerous athletes to give Pugh options to throw to is always a plus. Along with an athletic transfer in Cory Humphrey from Lawrence Co., who has said if eligible he'd be willing to play anywhere they can use him. A lot of inexperience but I wouldn't count the Tigers out just yet.

Off season workouts are in full swing I assure you. Assistant Jim Tom Allen, brought back a new improved workout from Pikeville College. Turnouts have been great compared to the past. I've been told as many as 30 kids are showing up for after school workouts. Although this is great, Paintsville needs some other guys to join in. Players who have played in the past but quit due to having to pay dues could help the Tigers tremendously if they'd just come out and workout. Players in this category include lineman Josh Watkins and Donald Nelson. A few other big boys around Paintsville have said they're going to play, but seem to have more important things currently going on. If Paintsville can get a few more lineman out, I think they'll be alright.

Great Post! Paintsville has the talent to really make some noise this year. If they got everyone out that the yneed to, especially those lineman you mentioned then they would be set. This year's line could be better than last year's if they got everyone. We all know they'd be more agressive.:redboxer:

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Is Pugh getting looked at by any colleges?