[EKUAlum05]

Just an update, but initial diagnosis of a severe concussion for Holman appears to actually be severe migraines though he is day to day, he is not out for a significant amount of time. Pope's leg is fractured and will likely miss the rest of the season.

Having Holman is big for the defense, but everyone knows Bourbon's bread is buttered on the offensive side of the ball, and without Pope they will struggle.

That is huge news though.

Losing Pope is definitely massive as he is such a special player and IMHO the best QB in 3A. But.. Bourbon still has a veteran line, a talented RB, and playmakers at WR. Johnson can make any QB look good by turning a 5 yard completion into a 55 yard completion with his feet and the Hilander kid is a big body and very good at getting open on the short and intermediate routes.

If the new QB has any sort of accuracy he will have success thanks to the talent around him.. where Pope will be missed is his ability to extend plays and be a threat with his legs. Against Belfry last year Pope's running ability was what gave the Pirates the most fits. That, along with Senior decision making, is where Bourbon has to find an answer