[oneijoe]

John Derossett has brought this program back to the way it used to be.I would do anything to have the Blackcats and Pirates rivalry back.I can remember watching these games. The atmosphere was amazing. But this year was a building block for the next 3 to 4 years. Watch out 2A the Blackcats are the team to beat next year and are the real deal.You better believe that there gonna do just as good or better next year. Even though im a Belfry Student I believe that they will have a great team next year.

Thank you for the kind words. You're exactly right about a Belfry/P-burg game atmosphere. It's a game steeped in a 70 year rivalry, after all. I'd like to see it back, and hope it will happen sooner rather than later. :p

And Coach Derossett, IMO, does a very good job as HC. Not only does his style of football win games, it's also VERY entertaining to watch !!

Prestonsburg has everything it needs to be competitive with Belfry except one thing: depth numbers on the offensive and defensive lines.

The Pirates draw on a talent pool encompassing northern Pike Co. and most of Mingo Co.. It assures Belfry of always having a good number of big, mobile players.

This year is a perfect example. Belfry had one of its best linemen quit during the season. Yet, the Pirates kept right on chugging without missing a beat. Something like that happening to P-burg would have measurably harmed the Blackcat's season.