[bucslover68]

I really think this has turned into a good thread with some real sound analysis and definitely some favoritism but not really rudeness and IMO that is the way these discussions should be...EKU is like no other in breaking down a game...His track record of being right is very high...Hawksrule has some real good valid points as well...Looking at this objectively I see a moderately high scoring game with both teams with at least 20 points. I agree with those who have said the little things will be the difference and I agree that pace and the one team who gets their style of play established has a real advantage. Tackling is a must for Belfry...I have watched film of their last two losses, JC and Central, and more often than not Belfry has been in position to make stops but just hitting hard or arm tackling will not get it done. Wrapping up and driving to the ground or gang tackling is imperative. I think this goes for Breathitt as well. They must gang tackle Belfry's strong runners. Another area Belfry had in the JC loss was the 5 yard penalties...For expample...Belfry 3rd and 2...no brainer most of the time Belfry will get this...They false start, now 3rd and 7...totally different play call and much harder to get...For Belfry to be their best, the sustaining of drives is key. They cannot have the five yarders all night in crucial moments and win. For both teams, keep the emotions in check...There will be a huge crowd...Emotions will run high...A big unsportsmanlike either way could help set a tone early...For Breathitt, use the home field to your advantage...Play juiced, but not out of control...Many times home teams let distractions get to them...You have to play focused, if you don't Belfry has the talent to roll you...Belfry, you have to play with your usual "road game" focus...Breathitt is known for this same road focus. Belfry seems to be able to block the distractions out and line up and play and they must do this Friday. The LOS is still the key to me...I don't think either team wants to throw a lot... Breathitt has more experience at passing and will pass more than the Pirates, but if Holcomb can line up and run it he will...Belfry would rather not throw, but do not be deceived thay can...Breathitt cannot afford to get suckered in on play action and leave Dotson or Messer wide open...Also, Breathitt, going back to the tackling, If you do stack the box...you must make tackles..One real good block by Belfry and they can go to the house...I honestly hope for a great game and may the best team win and the loser take the loss with class.

Belfry 21-20 in a classic