[#55PirateFan]

Means 100x more than you saying Pikeville wasn't close to Lex Cath level.
Take a deep breath. Didn't mean to upset you by pointing out that the defense needs to get better.

No need to take a deep breath, I'm just fine. I'm enjoying the humor in your posts! Hahahaha!

[jetpilot]

Nobody broke anything. I'm just trying to save you some heartache. Pikeville is a very good 1A team. But if you think their as good as Boyle County or Lex.Cath then your delusional.

http://calpreps.com/2018/ratings/Kentucky_all.htm

Final ratings from calpreps last year. Pikeville 23rd, Lex Cath 30th.
I wasn't trying to even make this a Pikeville/Belfry thing, you did that.
Good talk though, I'm done.:insane:

[FoSho]

Yes Pikeville passing game will be on the level of Lex Cath and Boyle and they can run too.
But I was talking about playoffs as well. Glad to know there's nothing to fix though.
Boyle and Lex Cath didn't make it to Kroger but that 92 points and 1000+ yards to end the season isn't a big deal. Truth is Belfry defense looked bad vs. good teams last year and will have to crank it up a notch or 2 in 2019.


PROJECT A MATCHUP


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[2018] Pikeville (KY) 35, [2018] Lexington Catholic (Lexington, KY) 34

I can guarantee LexCath would have beaten Pikeville last year and I can't stand them. Lol.

Boyle Co would have had a running clock on Pikeville by halftime...last year, the year before and this year. If you think otherwise you simply don't understand football.

Pikeville has a good team and has a couple of good receivers but Belfry will be just fine vs you this season. They will have the best two athletes on the field in Dixon and Bentley and a fantastic OL with Wolford and the bunch. Last season Boyle's Reese Smith was the best football player in KY (IMO) and had a great game vs the Pirates but Dixon/Bentley weren't 100% and the game would have been much closer had they been.

I'm a Boyle Co fan and Belfry was easily the best team we played last season. Our kids crashed physically and mentally after that game, got complacent and weren't 100%. Corbin was ready for us and took it to us. This year, if you want to see the best offense and passing game in KY, pay attention to Boyle. If you want to see the best running game in KY, pay attention to Belfry.

Pikeville may win the state title and I hope you do but let's not get crazy with our posts on here. Good luck!

[#55PirateFan]

http://calpreps.com/2018/ratings/Kentucky_all.htm

Final ratings from calpreps last year. Pikeville 23rd, Lex Cath 30th.
I wasn't trying to even make this a Pikeville/Belfry thing, you did that.
Good talk though, I'm done.:insane:

How can you make this a Belfry/Pikeville thing? There isnt a "thing". Your the one that brought up the stats from Belfrys last two games. Everyone knows our defense needs work. But you just wanted to bring it up and add your stats. You and CALPREP can rank all you want, but until you play the game then it doesnt matter.

[OutlawJoseyWales]

Yes Pikeville passing game will be on the level of Lex Cath and Boyle and they can run too.
But I was talking about playoffs as well. Glad to know there's nothing to fix though.
Boyle and Lex Cath didn't make it to Kroger but that 92 points and 1000+ yards to end the season isn't a big deal. Truth is Belfry defense looked bad vs. good teams last year and will have to crank it up a notch or 2 in 2019.


PROJECT A MATCHUP


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[2018] Pikeville (KY) 35, [2018] Lexington Catholic (Lexington, KY) 34

In all fairness....our defense did struggle at times last season. .....against good teams. Struggled with JC, Lex Cath, Boyle Co....and with Pikeville between the 30’s. Saying our defense will need to step it up this season is, quite frankly a fair statement. What can’t be left out of that equation last year were all the significant injuries we had. Unfortunately....we’ve already had two major setbacks to this point. While it’s pure speculation....if we would have been 100% healthy last year....we still lose the JC game... against Lex Cath, Beau Allen hurt us as much with his feet by keeping plays and drives alive....of which I don’t think would have happened if we were at full strength. Boyle Co IMO, becomes a toss up. Defensively we had them on the ropes with the INT for a TD that was reversed. But we had too many breakdowns on both sides of the ball against a quality , well coached team like Boyle.

Back to this season. The secondary will be much improved. Last year was a growth year. I don’t expect to see the same breakdowns we witnessed last year. Again....it’s all predicated in staying healthy. If we have any additional injuries....it’s gonna be difficult. It’s just the truth.

[jetpilot]

I can guarantee LexCath would have beaten Pikeville last year and I can't stand them. Lol.

Boyle Co would have had a running clock on Pikeville by halftime...last year, the year before and this year. If you think otherwise you simply don't understand football.

Pikeville has a good team and has a couple of good receivers but Belfry will be just fine vs you this season. They will have the best two athletes on the field in Dixon and Bentley and a fantastic OL with Wolford and the bunch. Last season Boyle's Reese Smith was the best football player in KY (IMO) and had a great game vs the Pirates but Dixon/Bentley weren't 100% and the game would have been much closer had they been.

I'm a Boyle Co fan and Belfry was easily the best team we played last season. Our kids crashed physically and mentally after that game, got complacent and weren't 100%. Corbin was ready for us and took it to us. This year, if you want to see the best offense and passing game in KY, pay attention to Boyle. If you want to see the best running game in KY, pay attention to Belfry.

Pikeville may win the state title and I hope you do but let's not get crazy with our posts on here. Good luck!

Boyle Co. went home early with a goose egg on the board and you act like they are the New England Patriots. Sorry but you need to get out more. This isn't even about Belfry vs. Pikeville but if it was your opinion on and a dollar wouldn't even get you a cup of coffee. :dontthink

[#55PirateFan]

I can guarantee LexCath would have beaten Pikeville last year and I can't stand them. Lol.

Boyle Co would have had a running clock on Pikeville by halftime...last year, the year before and this year. If you think otherwise you simply don't understand football.

Pikeville has a good team and has a couple of good receivers but Belfry will be just fine vs you this season. They will have the best two athletes on the field in Dixon and Bentley and a fantastic OL with Wolford and the bunch. Last season Boyle's Reese Smith was the best football player in KY (IMO) and had a great game vs the Pirates but Dixon/Bentley weren't 100% and the game would have been much closer had they been.

I'm a Boyle Co fan and Belfry was easily the best team we played last season. Our kids crashed physically and mentally after that game, got complacent and weren't 100%. Corbin was ready for us and took it to us. This year, if you want to see the best offense and passing game in KY, pay attention to Boyle. If you want to see the best running game in KY, pay attention to Belfry.

Pikeville may win the state title and I hope you do but let's not get crazy with our posts on here. Good luck!

Exactly! Some people just dont get it brother. But it's all good. There's always a couple from each program that give the rest a bad name. Pikeville has some great, loyal fans. Then you have guys like this. Lol

[jetpilot]

In all fairness....our defense did struggle at times last season. .....against good teams. Struggled with JC, Lex Cath, Boyle Co....and with Pikeville between the 30’s. Saying our defense will need to step it up this season is, quite frankly a fair statement. What can’t be left out of that equation last year were all the significant injuries we had. Unfortunately....we’ve already had two major setbacks to this point. While it’s pure speculation....if we would have been 100% healthy last year....we still lose the JC game... against Lex Cath, Beau Allen hurt us as much with his feet by keeping plays and drives alive....of which I don’t think would have happened if we were at full strength. Boyle Co IMO, becomes a toss up. Defensively we had them on the ropes with the INT for a TD that was reversed. But we had too many breakdowns on both sides of the ball against a quality , well coached team like Boyle.

Back to this season. The secondary will be much improved. Last year was a growth year. I don’t expect to see the same breakdowns we witnessed last year. Again....it’s all predicated in staying healthy. If we have any additional injuries....it’s gonna be difficult. It’s just the truth.

Thank you. That was all I was saying. Belfry is going to put massive amounts of points on the board, they just have to get the defense lined out to get another title in the opinion of this armchair QB.

[jetpilot]

Exactly! Some people just dont get it brother. But it's all good. There's always a couple from each program that give the rest a bad name. Pikeville has some great, loyal fans. Then you have guys like this. Lol

Now you're just being stupid. I'm out.

[#55PirateFan]

Now you're just being stupid. I'm out.

Thought you were already out? But you keep coming back. As far as me being stupid, ok. Real classy buddy. But I wouldn't expect nothing less from you.

[#55PirateFan]

In all fairness....our defense did struggle at times last season. .....against good teams. Struggled with JC, Lex Cath, Boyle Co....and with Pikeville between the 30’s. Saying our defense will need to step it up this season is, quite frankly a fair statement. What can’t be left out of that equation last year were all the significant injuries we had. Unfortunately....we’ve already had two major setbacks to this point. While it’s pure speculation....if we would have been 100% healthy last year....we still lose the JC game... against Lex Cath, Beau Allen hurt us as much with his feet by keeping plays and drives alive....of which I don’t think would have happened if we were at full strength. Boyle Co IMO, becomes a toss up. Defensively we had them on the ropes with the INT for a TD that was reversed. But we had too many breakdowns on both sides of the ball against a quality , well coached team like Boyle.

Back to this season. The secondary will be much improved. Last year was a growth year. I don’t expect to see the same breakdowns we witnessed last year. Again....it’s all predicated in staying healthy. If we have any additional injuries....it’s gonna be difficult. It’s just the truth.

Agree with one point you made, we would have still lost to JC last year if healthy. But I disagree with you on Boyle County, we lose that game to if we were 100% healthy. What most dont realize was that Boyle had injuries to. IMO, Boyle was the best team in 3A last year, one of the best in the state to. They just got upset. After battling with Belfry for 4 straight, hard fought quarters it took alot out of their team. They were just beat up and going into Corbin after having to travel to Belfry and play the type of game they did, in the end it cost them.

[FoSho]

Boyle Co. went home early with a goose egg on the board and you act like they are the New England Patriots. Sorry but you need to get out more. This isn't even about Belfry vs. Pikeville but if it was your opinion on and a dollar wouldn't even get you a cup of coffee. :dontthink

Compared to Pikeville...we ARE the New England Patriots.

[OutlawJoseyWales]

Agree with one point you made, we would have still lost to JC last year if healthy. But I disagree with you on Boyle County, we lose that game to if we were 100% healthy. What most dont realize was that Boyle had injuries to. IMO, Boyle was the best team in 3A last year, one of the best in the state to. They just got upset. After battling with Belfry for 4 straight, hard fought quarters it took alot out of their team. They were just beat up and going into Corbin after having to travel to Belfry and play the type of game they did, in the end it cost them.

You know deep down you agree with more than one point 😂😂😂. Just teasing you my friend. Hoping you’re feeling better.

You could be right about the Boyle game...who knows. In the end they won. I know Boyle had injuries as well. I certainly would have liked too have seen us play them at full strength. Even so....our DL was underwhelming so it may not have mattered. Who knows?? At the same time.....you can’t have 5-6 unforced turnovers and expect to beat a team of Boyle’s caliber. A lot of issues sprung up in that game. IMO, The Belfry game did take the starch out of Boyle and primed them for an upset. However....all the credit in the world to Corbin. They played one heck of a game....and had a great game plan. But once again....we see injuries and lack of depth playing a major role in a big time ballgame.

[FoSho]

Agree with one point you made, we would have still lost to JC last year if healthy. But I disagree with you on Boyle County, we lose that game to if we were 100% healthy. What most dont realize was that Boyle had injuries to. IMO, Boyle was the best team in 3A last year, one of the best in the state to. They just got upset. After battling with Belfry for 4 straight, hard fought quarters it took alot out of their team. They were just beat up and going into Corbin after having to travel to Belfry and play the type of game they did, in the end it cost them.

I fully believe that if LexCath had beaten Belfry, we walk to another title (even with our injuries). That being said, I can appreciate Belfry because of their fans and program. I wish them well.

2019 is going to be a lot of fun for the Boyle Co and Belfry fanbases and I'll be very pleased with that. If Pikeville wins I'll be cool with that too.

Just for fun:

Belfry - 52
Pikeville - 13

😎

[FoSho]

Maybe so. I know Boyle had injuries as well. I certainly would have liked too have seen us play them at full strength. Even so....our DL was underwhelming so it may not have mattered. Who knows?? At the same time.....you can’t have 5-6 unforced turnovers and expect to beat a team of Boyle’s caliber. A lot of issues sprung up in that game. IMO, The Belfry game did take the starch out of Boyle and primed them for an upset. However....all the credit in the world to Corbin. They played one heck of a game....and had a great game plan. But once again....we see injuries and lack of depth playing a major role in a big time ballgame.

Boyle Co beats Belfry in a matchup of epic proportion.

Boyle Co loses @ Corbin in their revenge Super Bowl.

Central beats Corbin in their revenge Super Bowl for a State Title.

I mean was this really a shock to anyone?

[#55PirateFan]

I fully believe that if LexCath had beaten Belfry, we walk to another title (even with our injuries). That being said, I can appreciate Belfry because of their fans and program. I wish them well.

2019 is going to be a lot of fun for the Boyle Co and Belfry fanbases and I'll be very pleased with that. If Pikeville wins I'll be cool with that too.

Just for fun:

Belfry - 52
Pikeville - 13

😎

Same here my friend. Everything I've said about Pikeville has been positive. I've said from day 1 that I believe their the team to beat this year in 1A. But some people has to be cute and post some misleading stats about Belfry just to try to start something and make the Pirates look bad. And thats all that was. I try to be respectful as anyone on here and for the most part I am. But when some arrogant fan wants to be funny, then I can be funny to. Then they want to get all defensive and act like you are the one that started it. That's ok. I'd be pissed to if I was 1-10 against a team in the last decade, (now that's funny!).

[#55PirateFan]

You know deep down you agree with more than one point 😂😂😂. Just teasing you my friend. Hoping you’re feeling better.

You could be right about the Boyle game...who knows. In the end they won. I know Boyle had injuries as well. I certainly would have liked too have seen us play them at full strength. Even so....our DL was underwhelming so it may not have mattered. Who knows?? At the same time.....you can’t have 5-6 unforced turnovers and expect to beat a team of Boyle’s caliber. A lot of issues sprung up in that game. IMO, The Belfry game did take the starch out of Boyle and primed them for an upset. However....all the credit in the world to Corbin. They played one heck of a game....and had a great game plan. But once again....we see injuries and lack of depth playing a major role in a big time ballgame.

Lol! Agree about Corbin, all the credit in the world to the Hounds. They came to play and did exactly what they needed to do to get to Lexington. Much respect for Corbin and their fan base. I just think, IMO, The Rebels were the best team last year in 3A. And the best team doesnt always win.

[OutlawJoseyWales]

Lol! Agree about Corbin, all the credit in the world to the Hounds. They came to play and did exactly what they needed to do to get to Lexington. Much respect for Corbin and their fan base. I just think, IMO, The Rebels were the best team last year in 3A. And the best team doesnt always win.

Truth 💯. Best team doesn’t always win. There are a lot of intangibles that come into play

[jetpilot]

Same here my friend. Everything I've said about Pikeville has been positive. I've said from day 1 that I believe their the team to beat this year in 1A. But some people has to be cute and post some misleading stats about Belfry just to try to start something and make the Pirates look bad. And thats all that was. I try to be respectful as anyone on here and for the most part I am. But when some arrogant fan wants to be funny, then I can be funny to. Then they want to get all defensive and act like you are the one that started it. That's ok. I'd be pissed to if I was 1-10 against a team in the last decade, (now that's funny!).

I didn't attack Belfry or try to start anything, and I didn't put up any misleading stats. I asked about Belfry's secondary. You are unhinged and your reading comprehension skills are nonexistent.

[jetpilot]

Throw in the Central running clock game of 2017 and Belfry has given up 60, 51 and 41 in the last three deep in the playoffs games. So my stats are right and not misleading and my question remains, will the 2019 Belfry defense be significantly better in order to get another championship?

[#55PirateFan]

I didn't attack Belfry or try to start anything, and I didn't put up any misleading stats. I asked about Belfry's secondary. You are unhinged and your reading comprehension skills are nonexistent.

Yeah you did. Thought you were "out"? September 20th!

[OutlawJoseyWales]

Throw in the Central running clock game of 2017 and Belfry has given up 60, 51 and 41 in the last three deep in the playoffs games. So my stats are right and not misleading and my question remains, will the 2019 Belfry defense be significantly better in order to get another championship?

Here’s hoping we see some significant improvement upfront defensively. No doubt the wheels came off at Central....and IMO, you’re right regarding Lex Cath and Boyle.....those games were not typical Belfry efforts defensively. None of us like to see the warts of our respective teams....but we all have them to a degree. To answer your question.... I would expect Belfry’s defense to be much improved. At least I hope so.

[jetpilot]

Yeah you did. Thought you were "out"? September 20th!

nicker:

[FoSho]

Pikeville is not on the level of Central or Boyle Co teams on either side of the ball. If you think you can compare to that you are really not of clear mind.

Belfry will control the game with their running game and unless they turn the ball over multiple times Pikeville won't have a prayer.

I wish both teams a healthy season.

[jetpilot]

Pikeville is not on the level of Central or Boyle Co teams on either side of the ball. If you think you can compare to that you are really not of clear mind.

Belfry will control the game with their running game and unless they turn the ball over multiple times Pikeville won't have a prayer.

I wish both teams a healthy season.

nicker:

[FoSho]

nicker:

😕

[FoSho]

nicker:

Do you honestly believe Pikeville has the same passing ability as the teams that Belfry played last season their last two games?

[#55PirateFan]

Do you honestly believe Pikeville has the same passing ability as the teams that Belfry played last season their last two games?

Sad thing is, he does believe that. And again, I'm not downing Pikeville like he does Belfry, the Panthers will win 1A this year easily, IMO. And I'll be cheering them on. But to say that their as good as Boyle, or Lex.Cath for that matter, in the passing game is just silly! Pikeville has some great players and will have a deadly passing attack. Just not on that level. We gave Boyle everything we had and lost. You can say injuries and bad calls all you want, it went both ways. We gave Lex.Cath. everything we had and pulled it out in the end. We played a horrible game against Pikeville and still won 36-21 in Pikeville. My point is, a team like Boyle you cant play a mediocre game and win, their that good. Pikeville will dominate this fall, no doubt about it. I hope they win every game except one. You can't compare Pikeville and those other teams, it's not fair to the Panthers. So to make such a statement is just ridiculous! That's all I'm saying on the matter. I'm not going to keep responding to this guy about his nonsense and make the good Pikeville faithful fans mad at me. Not worth it! So to all my buddies in Pikeville, I hope your not taking this the wrong way. I'll be cheering you guys on all the way to Lexington!

[bucslover68]

Lost of valid points made by lots of people. Belfry's fate in any season historically depends on two things...1) Are we fairly healthy and 2) Can we hang on to the ball...If these two things happen, Belfry rarely loses regardless of their pass defense. Obviously the talent level has been down the last couple of years on the defensive side of the ball, but gees there is no way you can continue the talent they had in 15 and 16 and even several years before that. With that being said, Belfry has the makings of being a really good D this year, but pre season injuries have already taken place and there is such a fine line as far as depth goes. You would love to be able to rest Ben and Dixon and Coleman some even the first few games of the season, but there is little experience behind them. But you look at kids like Cook and Mounts and Washington and Ashurst and Baisden along with the secondary guys, the experience and talent is there.

Offensively, this is as dangerous a combination of talent as Belfry has had in a long time. Bentley played hurt and still dominated teams at times and Dixon had a sophomore year as good as anyone in Belfry history. They both can run and catch if asked to and they are tough as they come. If Hensley goes at FB the speed factor is unreal. Hensley needs to stay healthy and secure the football every play.

There are a lot of questions, but there always is. Belfry has set the bar high and trying to get back to a state championship game is the goal then let the chips fall where they may.

The numbers they have compiled over the last 17 seasons is phenomenal and historical for eastern Ky HS football.
16/17 years with 10 or more wins.
7 straight state finals appearances
4 straight championships
76 wins in their last 86 games
55-5 in their championship run with losses only to JC twice Pikeville once Cabel Midland once and Knoxville Catholic once.

As far as Pikeville, I think they are the favorite from the east no doubt and they have a great chance to get back to Kroger. The young QB has to mature and as usual the line has to gel. Pikeville is never the biggest, but they usually develop a cohesive unit.

The receiving core is a great one with Hensley, Pugh, and the new kidand others. Coach Mac has the horses IMO to get it done.

Scrimmages start this week, so it really starts to get good.

[jetpilot]

Sad thing is, he does believe that. And again, I'm not downing Pikeville like he does Belfry, the Panthers will win 1A this year easily, IMO. And I'll be cheering them on. But to say that their as good as Boyle, or Lex.Cath for that matter, in the passing game is just silly! Pikeville has some great players and will have a deadly passing attack. Just not on that level. We gave Boyle everything we had and lost. You can say injuries and bad calls all you want, it went both ways. We gave Lex.Cath. everything we had and pulled it out in the end. We played a horrible game against Pikeville and still won 36-21 in Pikeville. My point is, a team like Boyle you cant play a mediocre game and win, their that good. Pikeville will dominate this fall, no doubt about it. I hope they win every game except one. You can't compare Pikeville and those other teams, it's not fair to the Panthers. So to make such a statement is just ridiculous! That's all I'm saying on the matter. I'm not going to keep responding to this guy about his nonsense and make the good Pikeville faithful fans mad at me. Not worth it! So to all my buddies in Pikeville, I hope your not taking this the wrong way. I'll be cheering you guys on all the way to Lexington!

Haha all I did was ask about Belfry's defense and now I'm not a good Pikeville fan. You are extremely triggered and full of it as a Christmas turkey.
Bad Pikeville fan ask about Belfry defense, bad Pikeville fannicker:

:lame: