[Bear_Paw]

Yep second best team in Danville that beats the lakers in 2 weeks. If you guys played are schedule you be lucky to see 500.

Im sure rc is a ok football team just not on are level.

^ Education must be priority at Boyle...lol. Mainstream BC knows...you my friend have no idea what Russel County is going to bring. nicker:

[sstack]

Common man you predicted earlier Boyle by 21. Now you are saying a running clock . Which are you predicting, 21 or a running clock???

Not changing,Boyle by21 but if it was Highlands you where playing it would be running clock.

[JustGoWithIt]

^ Education must be priority at Boyle...lol. Mainstream BC knows...you my friend have no idea what Russel County is going to bring. nicker:

I'd like to think of myself as neutral in a potential Boyle County/Russell County matchup but do you know what Boyle County is going to bring?

A lot of bold statements made by both fan bases and neither team is playing each other. Lets all save the bold predictions for next week for the much anticipated matchup.

[RunItUpTheGut]

It would be something if RC and BC lost in the first round nicker:

[rc58]

It would be something if RC and BC lost in the first round nicker:

Not gonna happen gut, You should have been at the Adair game, first qaurter 45 to 0 very much focused and ready for whatever in Russell county, no let down this year its full steam ahead.

[Bear_Paw]

Yep second best team in Danville that beats the lakers in 2 weeks. If you guys played are schedule you be lucky to see 500.

Im sure rc is a ok football team just not on are level.

I'd like to think of myself as neutral in a potential Boyle County/Russell County matchup but do you know what Boyle County is going to bring?

A lot of bold statements made by both fan bases and neither team is playing each other. Lets all save the bold predictions for next week for the much anticipated matchup.

Boyle on cloud 9..no comparison in Whitley and Russel

[sawmill]

Boyle on cloud 9..no comparison in Whitley and Russel

And no comparison between boyle and the weak teams rc played this yr.

[laker20]

And no comparison between boyle and the weak teams rc played this yr.

The best win on Boyle's schedule was the one this past friday against a freshman QB, and IMO the only games that really matter are those that you won.

Look at the schedule that Clay Co has played.............does that make them better than boyle? How about UK, they've had a hell of a schedule.....has it made them a good team?

Say what you want about the Laker's opponents, but Knox is a very good team, haven beaten Johnson Central who beat Ironton, and HC who gave Bell a smack down for 3 1/2 quarters. And Whitley Co is a solid team when they play with their starters, and we beat them every bit as handily with them as BC did without. In fact, if you look at our opponents records you'll find that we gave all but two of them their worst defeats of the year, and we scored more points on all of them than any other team except 1.

The big difference between you guys and us is you guys are saying "BUT we had HHS, JH, LexCath on our schedule".....we don't have any BUTS this season, and it's our opponents that our saying "But we had Russell Co on our schedule."

So, unless JH, LexCath, Danville, & HHS left some of their players behind to become rebels, then what did you really gain by getting beat by them?

Go ahead and work on that LexCath game play, and if we both get by this weeks game, we'll welcome you to a great atmosphere for what should be one heck of a game, and hopefully, the long drive back up 127 will give the rebels an opportunity to think about 2013.

[Poseidon]

Boyle County will be a tough out in the playoffs. Where would the Russell County\Boyle game be if it happens?

[laker20]

Boyle County will be a tough out in the playoffs. Where would the Russell County\Boyle game be if it happens?

Russell County

[sawmill]

So a weak schedule make s you a super power. You guys have not been challenged yet but you will be. Cya in two weeks.

[RebelPride]

The best win on Boyle's schedule was the one this past friday against a freshman QB, and IMO the only games that really matter are those that you won.

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So, unless JH, LexCath, Danville, & HHS left some of their players behind to become rebels, then what did you really gain by getting beat by them?

I was going to stay out of this, especially since we don't have to worry about each other for another week. BUT..... Looking at the bold in your quote..... Do you really think that RC beating Campbellsville 51-0 made them better? Boyle learned a lot about their team and what they needed to do even in losses early on. I will say that the early losses to Highlands and Hardin made them better than blowout wins over Campbellsville or S. Laurel would have helped. At this time, it doesn't matter of you are 10-0, 6-4, or 4-6. Everyone is starting 0-0 and it is win or go home. Playoff experience comes in to play now, and over the last 3 years this Sr. class at Boyle is 12-1 with 2 rings and RC is 1-3. Bottom line is both teams this year are very good teams, and it should be a great game if it comes around.

[laker20]

I was going to stay out of this, especially since we don't have to worry about each other for another week. BUT..... Looking at the bold in your quote..... Do you really think that RC beating Campbellsville 51-0 made them better? Boyle learned a lot about their team and what they needed to do even in losses early on. I will say that the early losses to Highlands and Hardin made them better than blowout wins over Campbellsville or S. Laurel would have helped. At this time, it doesn't matter of you are 10-0, 6-4, or 4-6. Everyone is starting 0-0 and it is win or go home. Playoff experience comes in to play now, and over the last 3 years this Sr. class at Boyle is 12-1 with 2 rings and RC is 1-3. Bottom line is both teams this year are very good teams, and it should be a great game if it comes around.

I agree with what your saying, but I do think there is much to learn even in blowout wins. There's opportunities to develop younger players who need experience, there's opportunities to work on formations, new plays, etc...things you wouldn't typically do in a contested game. My point is that although our schedule is not nearly as tough, we've taken care of business and at the beginning of the playoffs we have two really good 4A teams poised to play in the 2nd round. If I were BC, I'd take the game agains RC every bit as serious as the potential game with LC, or they might just not get that rematch. Regardless, if there is a team in the state that has a chance of de-throwning HHS, it's going to come from this region.......good stuff.

[Rebel55]

I agree with what your saying, but I do think there is much to learn even in blowout wins. There's opportunities to develop younger players who need experience, there's opportunities to work on formations, new plays, etc...things you wouldn't typically do in a contested game. My point is that although our schedule is not nearly as tough, we've taken care of business and at the beginning of the playoffs we have two really good 4A teams poised to play in the 2nd round. If I were BC, I'd take the game agains RC every bit as serious as the potential game with LC, or they might just not get that rematch. Regardless, if there is a team in the state that has a chance of de-throwning HHS, it's going to come from this region.......good stuff.

The only team at this time Boyle is concerned about is Clay County. You don't win 7 state championships by over looking your next game. If Boyle gets a win Friday, not a chance they would look past the Lakers.

[JustGoWithIt]

It would be something if RC and BC lost in the first round nicker:

I honestly would laugh. But we know its not going to happen. Both teams do need to play a healthy free game. :Thumbs:

[JustGoWithIt]

The only team at this time Boyle is concerned about is Clay County. You don't win 7 state championships by over looking your next game. If Boyle gets a win Friday, not a chance they would look past the Lakers.

I agree with you.

Why would anyone overlook a potential 11-0 team? Granted Russell County's schedule is watered down they are still undefeated and still a threat. No reason to overlook a undefeated team.

[JustGoWithIt]

Boyle on cloud 9..no comparison in Whitley and Russel

Speaking of education on an earlier post, it's Russell. And I think a Boyle/Russell matchup could be a really great game. Time will tell.

[Do-double-gg]

Laker I like how you back your team and seem to have a ton of faith, but you also need to be realistic when looking at the playoffs. RC has not been a perennial power and one good season against a very poor schedule does not make a team a title contender. Could it happen,very slight chance. I just think your bold posts are going to come back to bite you in the butt. Every year it happens with a team like yours, big record against poor competition and then a running clock when they play the big boys. I would much rather play RC than Boyle who we have played twice the last two years,it is fun to get to see new teams I just do not think it is going to happen. Best of luck Friday

I agree with some of this and I had some doubts about Russell this year also, but with that said, let me say this. They did have a weak schedule this year but I promise you that Knox Central is a quality team who is much improved from last year and Russell co beat pretty good. I also would not get over excited about the win on Whitley because of all the positions on a team to lose a starter,the quarterback is probably the worst. I dont think you got the same team who took Bell co to the wire. Just my own personal opinion.

[Hatz]

1st, congrats to the Rebels on the win. Get ready for the playoffs.

2nd, keep hearing about Whitley missing their QB was a big difference maker. Sure it had some impact. The QB of an offense that scores 28.2 points per game is going to be missed. But it was Whitley's defense that gave up over 400 yards that was their worst undoing. A QB has less to do with that than a defender.

3rd, it's all talk right now from Rebel fans, Laker fans and any other fans. in four weeks each team will have the answers to the bombast and fears each has for his/her team.

I think I will just enjoy the circus and let the field determine who is better this year. :Thumbs:

[laker20]

1st, congrats to the Rebels on the win. Get ready for the playoffs.

2nd, keep hearing about Whitley missing their QB was a big difference maker. Sure it had some impact. The QB of an offense that scores 28.2 points per game is going to be missed. But it was Whitley's defense that gave up over 400 yards that was their worst undoing. A QB has less to do with that than a defender.

3rd, it's all talk right now from Rebel fans, Laker fans and any other fans. in four weeks each team will have the answers to the bombast and fears each has for his/her team.

I think I will just enjoy the circus and let the field determine who is better this year. :Thumbs:

Come on Hatz, you know the circus is fun!

As far as the QB goes, it does impact their defensive side because of the lack of any sustained drives & time of possession. One long sustained drive for another TD would likely have taken one away from BC, which is a 14 point swing. I honestly think BC is a better team than WC, but it's simply not a good comparison game for BC vs RC in the way that it was played. So, you are right, we have to wait for the field to determine, but I for one enjoy the Clowning before the game......all in good fun.

[Hatz]

Come on Hatz, you know the circus is fun!

As far as the QB goes, it does impact their defensive side because of the lack of any sustained drives & time of possession. One long sustained drive for another TD would likely have taken one away from BC, which is a 14 point swing. I honestly think BC is a better team than WC, but it's simply not a good comparison game for BC vs RC in the way that it was played. So, you are right, we have to wait for the field to determine, but I for one enjoy the Clowning before the game......all in good fun.

It is all in fun Laker20. :Thumbs:

My only thought on the QB for Whitley thing is hidden in my stat of 28 points per game. This was an offense that didn't average huge points and quite frankly when they played the best teams on their schedule the QB didn't have his best games.

Good luck to the Lakers (unless of course they play my Rebels). :Thumbs:

[MSU Eagle]

First of all, let's assume Whitley's starting QB plays and scores two more touchdowns. Maybe that runs a little more time off the clock, but Boyle's play calling would not have gone so conservative either to try and run the clock. If you were at the game you saw that Boyle was scoring with ease out of the spread, and would have easily put up 50+ points if they wanted.

Secondly, what does it matter that Boyle beat Whitley (with starters sitting) by 31 and Russel Co beat them by 29? The winner of a game is not determined by the score of games against common opponents. Boyle beat Whitley who beat Somerset who beat Danville who beat Boyle.

The point is that when two good teams face off in the playoffs, regardless of their schedule or wins/losses, absolutely anything can happen, no matter what we think should happen based on meaningless stats. And that's why we love this game so much. With that said, both teams have to take care of business this week because stranger things have happened before

[EKUAlum05]

This may not be saying much, just the view from an outsider with no ties to Boyle or Russell County.


When I watched the Russell Co/Knox Central game online I was very impressed by RC. Just my take but I think they are better then anyone in EKY.

As a barometer, as I know Boyle County fans have a ton of respect for the Bell County program, if RC and Bell were to play on a neutral field I would say RC would be a 2-3 TD favorite this year from what I saw. I know Bell isn't as good as some of their past teams, and in no way does this reflect Boyle County, so take it for what it is worth.

My take on Russell County was they were very quick and surprisingly physical, their line was tenacious and finished blocks, Britt and the other back were a nice compliment to each other and attacked the LOS, and they seemed to play with a lot of confidence.

[sstack]

This may not be saying much, just the view from an outsider with no ties to Boyle or Russell County.


When I watched the Russell Co/Knox Central game online I was very impressed by RC. Just my take but I think they are better then anyone in EKY.

As a barometer, as I know Boyle County fans have a ton of respect for the Bell County program, if RC and Bell were to play on a neutral field I would say RC would be a 2-3 TD favorite this year from what I saw. I know Bell isn't as good as some of their past teams, and in no way does this reflect Boyle County, so take it for what it is worth.

My take on Russell County was they were very quick and surprisingly physical, their line was tenacious and finished blocks, Britt and the other back were a nice compliment to each other and attacked the LOS, and they seemed to play with a lot of confidence.

You know they are playing w/confidence. They would go into a game against Trinity thinking they could win. They are undefeated and think they could beat anybody which you expect them to think. The problem is they have not gone up against tough competition for 4 quarters and while that confidence will help in the first quarter when emotions play a factor, the second quarter and second half is when it will be tough for them to keep pace. I also am curious how many players RC has going both ways and playing special teams? If the play a lot both ways, it will take a toll on them against tough competition that does not play their players both ways.

[laker20]

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You know they are playing w/confidence. They would go into a game against Trinity thinking they could win. They are undefeated and think they could beat anybody which you expect them to think. The problem is they have not gone up against tough competition for 4 quarters and while that confidence will help in the first quarter when emotions play a factor, the second quarter and second half is when it will be tough for them to keep pace. I also am curious how many players RC has going both ways and playing special teams? If the play a lot both ways, it will take a toll on them against tough competition that does not play their players both ways.

We have a couple of players going both ways, and occasionally more based on the scenario. For the most part we're pretty deep. I don't think our team thinks they could beat Trinity, but they do feel that can compete against BC & LC, and they cheated themselves out of that opportunity last season. So, the goal is to get that chance back by focusing on every single game as if it's the last.

[daybowbow]

Ellis, Coffey, and Adams are the only full-time 2-way players I believe.

[sstack]

Ellis, Coffey, and Adams are the only full-time 2-way players I believe.

What positions do they play?

[daybowbow]

Ellis - WR/FS
Coffey - TE/DE
Adams - RG/DT

Other guys sub in and out depending on formations but they're definitely not playing ironman football.

[laker20]

What positions do they play?

Ellis plays WR & Safety, also does some of the P/K return work. A threat any time he touches the ball. Will likely be the QB in 2013

Coffey & Adams are both on the line.

[sstack]

Ellis plays WR & Safety, also does some of the P/K return work. A threat any time he touches the ball. Will likely be the QB in 2013

Coffey & Adams are both on the line.

Has RC played anybody with the spread, no huddle, hurry up offense? I can see this causing problems for Coffey and Adams as far as fatigue. And a team like Highlands will make Ellis run 40 yards every play (they run a ton of WR's in and out and keeps the safety deep every play) and this could wear him down for offense.