[Panther Thunder]

This game makes me real nervous. Pikeville is really on a roll right now, but you have to respect a team that is still undefeated at this time of season - AND the game is on THEIR field. I just can't go against my Panthers, I'll take Pikeville in a CLOSE game.

I do realize Fairview is a good team, a very good team. But this undefeated thing is blown up.

If Pikeville doesn't man up and get better by playing Belfry and Swain County, then the Panthers are undefeated! It's not a case of ifs and buts because I am glad we played those games. They have prepared us for what we are doing now. Fairview may have a great rushing attack, but it is in no way better than what the Panthers saw at Pond Creek or in North Carolina.

Check this out (It makes me feel better every day):

Overall:

12-1-0 (Lost to Franklin, NC 14-6 that is 13-0)

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[Image: http://i40.tinypic.com/352qikg.png] These two losses have helped out the Panthers and kept them humble and focused. Each game was close the first half 14-7 at Belfry played well, 14-0 at Swain played horribly. This week Pikeville has to put together 4 quarters against a good team. I believe their schedule has prepared them for it and this staff has done a brilliant job and the leaders on this team will ensure this team goes hard all night. If they can eliminate turnovers and force some punts/turnovers, the Panthers could be hoisting the Region IV trophy for the first time in 7 years (longest drought since the regional format).