[Hoot Gibson]

Hoot, I know your giddy over Rowan County's first half defense. Did you ever think maybe Covcath kept it vanilla? It's not as if they were going to lose the game. Maybe that's why it should be Ex Coach Hoot Gibson. Reading a little too much into it. I would like nothing more than for Ashland to beat Covcath. Beat them bad. I just think Ashland historically is way too s l l o o o o o o oo wwwwwwwwwww!

It sounds like somebody is feeling a bit foolish for running their mouth all season long. Do you think that Johnson Central or Ashland went deep into their playbook to put away the Vikings early? I believe that you are one of the loudest critics of Johnson Central's one-dimensional offense, yet that offense was far more explosive against Rowan County than Covington Catholic's was.

Thanks to its second half offensive surge, the Colonels did manage to score the 7th most points (tied with Montgomery County) against Rowan County's defense this season.

Furthermore, both Ashland and Johnson Central's defenses were at least equally effective against Rowan County as CovCath's was. Because of its anemic first half offense, CovCath was deadlocked 7-7 with the Vikings at halftime. A plain vanilla game plan does not begin to explain what was supposed to be the second best 4A team in the state struggling with a team that entered the playoffs giving up an average of 34.5 points a game against a fairly weak schedule.

Hats off to Rowan County's defense which stepped up in the past two weeks to play very well but you have been telling us how Covington Catholic's explosive offense plays on a different level than any team in eastern Kentucky all season long. Obviously, you have been very mistaken.

I have great respect for the fans, players, and coaches of Covington Catholic, who have always been gracious winners and losers in their games with Johnson Central. I will not be surprised if they beat Ashland by two or three touchdowns next week but I will also not be shocked if the Tomcats leave Putnam with a win.

I am not sure that you can look any more more foolish, but an Ashland win will not help your credibility. (Actually, I am sure - you can't.) I bet that Covington Catholic supporters are wishing that you would stick with "supporting" Highlands with your big talk. :biggrin: