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Imo, Paintsville was better offensively last night than they have been in 3 years. Poe managed the game, made throws when he had to, and added a different dynamic for the Tigers. Good luck to him and the tigers moving foward.

Now...This Raceland team became far more than i thought it would. The kids bought into playing for eachother and played with an edge and chip on their shoulder that i havent seen out of a Raceland team in a long time. The future is really bright IF we can keep that mindset, because the tallent is definitely there. 3 turnovers in a game decided by 1 score is impossible to overcome. We scored on every possession we didnt turn the ball over in the first half. Were there questionable calls? Sure. But imo, the turnovers, and the inability to cover the middle of the field on 3rd and 4th and long are the difference in the game. 2 of Paintsvilles TDs came on drives that they converted 3rd and 4th downs that were over 9 yards. There was a big 4th down deflection by Melvin before our last possession, so either the adjustment was finally made or the coverage was finally there, but it was too little too late. If we would have gotten off the field on 3rd and 4th down, we win the game. Very suprised and very proud of the turnaround my Rams showed this year. 1A is now wide open.

I would agree. Poe has looked like he’s played the position for most of the season and Paintsville’s offense did moved the ball well last night. Completely different look. It’s not easy to do what that young man has done, to be thrown into a position you’ve not been playing AND right at playoffs. I think he’s shown a lot about the type of player he is and look forward to seeing how far he takes them.

If Hayden were to get healthy would he get his spot back?  After the performance that Poe had last night it would be hard to justify taking him out.

Personally, I stick with the hot hand. 

Hyden can help this team in many other ways and especially on defense.