[oneijoe]

Pburg seem to have started the season on a high note. They fully caught Belfry off guard with the new offense. This worked in their favor big time. But even if you go back to that game Belfry won the second half. It can not be said with certainty that it was due to Belfry adjusting or Pburg playing consevative. However we do know that Pburg has had some trouble stopping the run and not many teams do that better than Belfry.

Funny you say that... I've felt better and better about P-burg's run defense as the season has progressed. I thought the lack of size would be a real detriment, but so far, it's been more than made up with quickness and good tackling fundamentals. Prestonsburg's performance against Sheldon Clark's power game makes a good example.

And in the first game, I'd say -both- came into play in varying degrees. But I can't help but believe Prestonsburg's too-conservative 2nd half offense was the bigger factor. After all, the Blackcats rarely even tested whatever adjustments Belfry made in the defensive secondary.

I think that game went a long way into making both P-burg and Belfry the teams they are now. Burchett and Varney have blossomed quite nicely since then.