[EKUAlum05]

I think CovCath has to be the favorite, as they have been dubbed all season, but I don't think the gap between them and Ashland/JC is nearly as much as some people think.

I think JC is a better team offensively and defensively. The OL gets a much better surge this season, and their defense flows very well. Where JC is vulnerable and where CovCath will hurt them, is their pass defense. I truly feel JC will have quite a bit of success offensively and will move the ball effficiently on the ground, but I am also expecting the Colonels to move the ball effectively through the air. JC is not a passing team... they are better than last year..but if JC is relying on their passing game more than just to take a thought out shot down the field...they will not win.

The irony is I think JC matches up better to Highlands than Ashland, and Ashland matches up better with CCHS than JC. If this was Ashland playing I would actually predict the Tomcats to beat CCHS.


I am going to say:
CovCath 31
JC 20

They key to this game is the JC D-line. If they can get pressure on the QB and force him to force some throws I think JC has a legit chance at an upset. If Bir has time to survey the field I simply can't see JC winning though.