[EKUAlum05]

It can be done, but IMHO it will require a 10-3 season to get there.

That means a Regional Final loss to Pulaski County and going 1-2 vs. Belfry, JC, and Greeneville.

With all respect I think on paper HC has a chance vs. JC. The Golden Eagles not only lost a whole slew of talent to graduation but the departure of Belcher will make them considerably greener than year's past.

Belfry and Greeneville will both be tall tasks...especially with Belfry on the road. The one thing HC has working for them is Belfry's offense will still be a bit fresh that early in the season.

Still if I were handicapping I would predict HC to go 9-4 next year.. IMHO best case scenario looks like 10-3 and worst case would be 7-5 with Bell jumping up to bite them and a potential pitfall vs. Madison Southern in Round 2