[oneijoe]

I used to walk by Coach Haywood's old house every day in between the main building and science building over on Belfry's old campus.

You and I go way back OneIJoe, and I know how much you enjoyed beating Belfry in week one. I want to say congrats. Blackcats have a good team this season, and I am routing for you guys in 2A.

Hatred on gameday but mutual respect. That is what should define Belfry v. Pburg.

Sorry for the aside to all other posters.

Absolutely !!

It wasn't so much "enjoying" the Blackcat victory (it was only the 1st game, after all), as much as being pleasantly surprised at P-burg's performance and relieved the Pirate win streak was ended. Once a rivalry game favors one team too many times, it tends to become less of a rivalry (you know what I mean) and I didn't want Belfry/P-burg to lose its luster.

As much talk about Belfry having so many 1st time varsity players, I knew P-burg had more. Fortunately for the Blackcats, Burchett was one of the returnees and has allowed the offense to work as designed. Belfry had Varney, but I'm sure no one there knew he'd shoulder a load like he has so far (what an animal !!).

IMO, Belfry is the favorite to be the 3A rep. from this 1/2 of the state. Wouldn't it be GREAT to see both the RED and BLACK in Bowling Green ?!? :rockon: