[EKUAlum05]

Pikeville's defense is not good enough to carry them on their shoulders against good teams. IMHO, Pikeville is what I would consider a "B" defense.. good enough to get the job done and keep the game within grasp...but not going to ever impose their will.

With that said, when Pikeville is playing smart, protecting the football, and using their different weapons they truly have an "A" offense.

The Pburg game was actually the perfect display of Pikeville's strengths and weaknesses. The First Half is what Pikeville will look like when they aren't bringing their best performance..when Special Teams hurts them.. when they are careless with the ball..and when they are more concerned with being cute on offense then feeding their horse. That Pikeville team is not a serious threat in 1A.

The second half Pikeville established Hall early and often..they used the pass as a luxury... and they held on to the ball. That Pikeville team is my favorite to reach Bowling Green.