[RunItUpTheGut]

Since Whitley is throwing the ball a little more this year I guess they could play Highlands tougher than 2008.
If Harlan County started throwing it 30 times a game now they could play Highlands closer than 2010.
Those Whitley and HCHS teams were regional champs because they were very good at what they did. If they tried to be something else, they probably wouldn't have made it as far as they did.

Nobody said to throw the ball all over the place.
You are right about those teams being extremely good at what they did. They both ran threw teams here like nothing. But to play on a state level in 4A and 5A, your going to have to pass the ball atleast 35-40% of the time. Good coaches will learn every play you got and know whats coming before you snap the ball if you run it 30 times a game.
Its also something that takes years to ease into. Deciding to go 90% run to a balanced attack comes with years of practice from feeders on up.
A good example is Pulaski. Hines knew the changes had to be made and they have improved every year since 2009. Its also the reason people believe they can compete with BG this year. If they were running the ball 80-90% of the time, they would not.