[EKUAlum05]

In the prediction thread one post sticks out more than any to me, EKUalum posted that the margin for error for Corbin was very slim, and that couldn’t have been a more true statement, as someone that has seen the battles between belfry and central it’s always been a true statement. Unfortunately that rings true for coaching against them as well, i don’t have a problem going for two but leaving points on the field before half proved a little more important at the end. Central has always had luck on their side if you will, and they will capitalize on any mistakes. I have no doubt Corbin was the better team, the ball just bounced centrals way.

If you dont play a clean game against Central you lose.. It's the simple.

Central never brings a sophisticated Offense or stellar Special Teams, but what they always bring is a team who wants to turn you over and force you to do things you aren't comfortable doing. Mistakes you make against Central also seem to be amplified as opposed to the mistakes Central makes against you.

Corbin was the better team top to bottom, but they did not play a clean game.They left points off the board, they committed costly penalties, they turned it over, and when they were presented with opportunities they didn't always capitalize.

We can debate the decisions Haddix made til we are blue in the face, but it wasn't simply those calls that lost the game. It was 7-10 plays where Corbin didn't execute or made costly mistakes that led them to be in position where a 2-point conversion or decision at the goal line mattered so much.

Hats off to Central once again. You can say what you want about Central, but when it comes November that program simply gets the big wins. IMHO, that is a testament to the resiliency of the kids year after year that they can still get it done no matter who the Coach is.