[Scotty_Bronson]

If Hazard contains the big play threat from Phelps, they win. In both Raceland games, Paintsville struggled to have time consuming, ground and pound, drives that ended with TDs. Phelps is going to break a couple, but if you keep him from burning you and in return you can go down 3-5 yards at a time down the field and score you will win.

Keeping Phelps in check is the key. I look at it like this, if the final score reads something along the lines of 28-20, Hazard is goin to BG. If it reads something like 42-28, Paintsville has punched their ticket. Paintsville relies on big plays and missed tackles. Hazard is more consistent on true ground and pound. This is an interesting match up of to similar, yet contrasting styles within the run game. Hazard holds the edge by air, but if you get too caught up in defending the stretch, Morris can pop one over your corners and the Allen WRs will burn you. I think Hazard (like Raceland, was the better over all team), but Paintsville has the best play makers that can hurt you quick. Ball control is the key to this game.

One last thing, hope the Allen kid is ok. Love watching that kid play ball. Old school and strong as a freakin ox. Good luck to both squads.