[jetpilot]

Normally I would say Belfry better get a win soon or this isn't a rivalry anymore, since I heard that from Belfry fans a million times over the years. But the truth is although I would rather eat a double turd sandwich than ever lose to Belfry, I hate to see them like this. I want them to go 9-1 every year in the regular season and win the 3A championship. So here are a few random thoughts...

Belfry played with a lot of fire even though they were outmatched. Run defense is pretty good but pass defense needs work. I don't fault their coaching but if you never ever ever throw the ball...I think Belfry staff is getting new QB reps so they can be back to Belfry football by playoffs. 5 or 6 passes per game and QB runs the offense with Dixon back to his old spot where he can do serious damage.

As for Pikeville, they can get a little sloppy at times but the talent level is through the roof. Defense doesn't get enough credit, all scores against Pikeville this year have been off of turnovers + a kickoff ran back on special teams.

The big tell from this Pikeville team is they are putting devastating runs on teams like 2019. 36-0 run vs. Paintsville, 41-0 run vs Letcher Central, 20-0 run vs Wheelersburg w/no points given up in last 3 3/4 quarters, and 29-0 vs Belfry.

This post comes with a huge grain of salt as always, just one guy's opinion. Good luck to both teams the rest of the way.