If Burton could get past there fear of GC they would be in good shape.
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If Burton could get past there fear of GC they would be in good shape.
1. Powell Valley- an experienced Viking team returns and they can only beat themselves they will dominate in the district having maybe 1 to 2 tough conference games. having beat Gate City 4 times in a row Helps too.. 9-1 (7-0)
2. JI Burton- In my opinion JImbo Adams have established himself as an elite coach in not only the LPD but in the state, the raiders had one of the better seasons in school History and they will have another one to complement it. they will get over the fear of gate city and pick up the W on senior night.. 9-1 (6-1)
3. Gate City- The Devils arent as dominate as when they first entered maybe a factor of 1 to 2 things 1. People have figured out how to play them better and 2 their talent level has went down... but still they are a good team and will win a majority of the games.. 7-3 (5-2)
4. Clintwood- The wave had its ups and downs last season with a victory over Powell Valley but a loss to Pound it left wave fans asking questions. but Clintwood had some talented Freshman and they will be playing for a Division 2 playoff spot... 6-4 (4-3)
5. Pound- The Wildcats had one of the better seasons in a while posting a 6-4 record with a victory over Clintwood to cap the season, last years Pound team missed the playoffs due to the "Rye Cove Rule" This years squad has some playmakers back but the question mark will be the offensive and defensive line, but they will win just enough to make a division 1 playoff appearance.. 6-4 (3-4)
6. JJ Kelly- The Indians have had their share of bad fortune but they will be looking to change that this year, they were much improved last season expect more progression but not enough for break into the top half, they won't win every game but they will be in them... 3-7 (2-5)
7. Appalachia- A tough year for the Bulldogs, they lost their beloved coach.. The Dogs have a new guy at the helm and he won't get the same response as Tom it will be tough for the Dogs to stay focused.. 4-6 (1-6)
8. Coeburn- The Blue Knights will have another struggling year for their last year in the LPD, I think things will pick up for them after they move out. Best thing for the Knights to do is play hard and don't give up you never know what will happen.. 3-7 (0-7
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5. Pound- The Wildcats had one of the better seasons in a while posting a 6-4 record with a victory over Clintwood to cap the season, last years Pound team missed the playoffs due to the "Rye Cove Rule" This years squad has some playmakers back but the question mark will be the offensive and defensive line, but they will win just enough to make a division 1 playoff appearance.. 6-4 (3-4)
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How did the RC Rule keep them from the playoffs? It actually gave them a chance because they would have been D2 had the RC Rule not been in place.
Exactly.
Stripes, what's the deal in the CD this year? RC still #1?
I don't know. They have the skill people to be, but only have 20 out. Something needs to be done to get the kids out. I don't know if it is an issue with the LL program or what, but numbers have been dwindling the last 3 years. They hope to have 24-25 out if they can talk a few into coming out late. They will be real young in the trenches, but I hear they have some pretty good young freshman at OG who will pull out and lay a lick. This year and next should be their leanest in a while, but I hear good things from their upcoming 7th grade classes and such.
I reckon TS has 33 out, and Cwood has 36. Not sure about SP, TW, or Ervinton. There are some good single athletes at a few of the schools. RC has Shupe and Franklin who could play for anyone. TS has Dockery back out at WR. The Kiser kid at Ervinton is a fine ball player, and Cwood's coach said they talked Drew Justice into playing. Him and Dockery would be tough matchups for about anyone at WR. If I was to pick I would go:
1. RC - Go with them till someone knocks them off.
2. TS - If they can get the ball to Dockery, he proved last year he can pick on about anyone in the CD.
3. CW - I thought they would do better last year after watching them scrimmage. They just have too much bball on the brain.
4. Ervinton - How Kiser goes, they go.
5. SP - Have a good coach in Palmer, I just don't know if they have much talent right now.
6. TW - They were young last year, and will be again this year. Plus, they just don't have the fundamentals, or X's and O's and thats a bad combination.
No reason why the Cove shouldn't be getting at least 30 or so each season.
btw...There will be no tie (at least, I think we tied) this year in the Pickem' contest, I will clearly destroy you. [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
In the words of Lee Corso, "Not so fast my friend!"
You dropped a game last year to finish behind fastang and myself. Speaking of that, I need to get on the ball and decide what games will be on schedule for the season.
Also, I agree about the 30 player deal. RC's enrollment is dropping a little, but not that significantly. We had 40 out my SR year and that was one of RC's largest teams in a long time. I think there may be some issues with the HC, but I don't know.
Gate City only has 43 or so out. A far cry from the 60+ from last year.
Hey Stripes, just so you know. I am fastang on the CD board.