[EKUAlum05]

How much hardware does Belfry showcase from a 3A championship Mr. or Mrs. Boondock Saint? Bet I know the answer NONE!!!!!! and it will stay that way if they don't throw the ball from time to time. Now you have a nice day and God bless....

The irony of this post is the fact that had Belfry not attempted a pass to end the 1st Half in their first matchup with Central, the Pirates may very well have a 3A Championship. That Pick 6 turned the game upside down and completely shifted momentum. Instead of going into the half down by 3 after having just turned the ball over, instead Central went in up 4 getting the ball to open the 2nd Half.

Belfry has the pieces to have a very, very dangerous passing game. Messer and Dotson both are good playmakers and can get open, the backs, specifically Robinson have good hands..and both Williams and Warren can throw the ball well. The issue with Belfry is you can only have a set number of options on any given play and when the pass is expected (3rd and Long, 2nd and Long) it becomes much easier to defend. The best chances for success are 1st and 2nd Down, but an incompletion suddenly puts you in the long yardage situations that kill the Belfry offense.

Do I get frustrated Belfry doesn't utilize the pass more? Sure. I also understand Haywood's philosophy and the fact that forcing a throw when it is unnecessary goes completely against what Haywood is trying to accomplish.