[BlackcatAlum]

That's just it...many of P-burg's horses have pulled up lame.

Blackcat fans are gonna need to ratchet down the expectation level a bit and give the young players filling spots a chance to adjust to varsity speed.

This is a huge challenge to the coaching staff. With Jamerson and Anderson out for extended periods, the offense won't be able to stretch the field as it has in recent past. Defenses will probably double up on Williams. That makes Griffith very important in a possession passing game. And yes, Jarrell will be forced to grow up quickly.

Garner's loss puts a big hole in an already not-as-strong-as-expected defensive front and there's no real way to fill it until a young player grows into the position.

I -hope- the staff has found someone to kick extra points because the P-burg offense is ill-suited for goal-line situations (2 pt. conversions). That would be true even if everyone were healthy. The lack of a real power game hurts us there a lot. Collins is strong, but he can't seem to break the habit of straightening up and hesitating just before contact with the first man in the hole (like a juking halfback). It turns 1-2 yd. gains into no gains or small losses - a KILLER in short yardage. All it takes is keeping down and not hitting the tackler square on.

The coaching staff will need to put extra hours in this week...they've got a lot of answers to find...

Agreed...

There has to be someone on that roster that can make extra points. Maybe give Chris Cook a chance. He's a big boy with some strong legs, he would be a good one for kicking extra points.

I thought that Aaron Griffith did a good job filling in for Garner on the offensive line against Belfry. I also agree that we should begin to start using Adam Griffith more on the short passes over the middle. He has good hands and showed that in the first game against Perry. Jarrell does need to grow up quick, because he has to become a playmaker for the Blackcat offense.

I do like the idea of giving some of the freshman some playing time, because getting them up to varsity speed this early in the season will pay off late in the season when some of the upperclassmen need a break for a few plays.