[Scotty_Bronson]

I have a feeling they will go back to being a very average football team and program. They have lost an outstanding head coach, some good players, and coaching staff members. Ashland has benefited from some players, and Raceland benefits by Fairview not being very good. It's awful what Mr. Musick, School board, KHSAA, etc. have done to the program and the kids but that's life. Good luck to the remaining players. Whomever they hire got huge uphill battle.

I too am confused as to how Raceland benefits from Fairview not being any good. With this alignment, everyone makes the playoffs. So sinning or losing to Fairview makes no immediate difference. Imo, Fairview and Paintsville being good or improving(Paintsville's case), increases the level of competition for the Rams. There arent many teams in our area to prepare us for the playoffs. Raceland benefitted from having to deal with Fairviews speed, which helped prepared them for Pikeville. I think everyone in NEKY benefits from teams being better.