[OutlawJoseyWales]

I have talked to Belfry0304 offline about this and I still think that if you are going to get Belfry, 2017 is your best shot.

I love what Belfry has coming up, I love the kids like Derek Wellman, Devin Varney, etc that will be Seniors in 2017... but I am just being pragmatic and looking at the fact Belfry will be losing 7-8 starters each way. Included in that group will be 4 or 5 guys who have started 4 years, 4 D-1 players at the LOS, an All-State kicker, the starting QB, and probably 5 or 6 guys that will have a plague in the Belfry Hall of Fame.

There is no doubt the incoming Freshman Class along with the players ahead of them will keep Belfry at a State Title contending level, but that is a wave of players and experience you are being asked to replace unlike anything to ever come out of EKY...and arguably from a small school in Kentucky period

The best thing that can happen to Belfry this year is they live up to the hype and then some. If these kids go out and have a legendary season and Belfry blows out a bunch of the teams on the schedule that means more and more reps for these younger guys against the 1's from a quality team and subsequently less of a learning curve when they ae asked to step in and carry the torch in 2017.

At the end of the day though you are about to lose probably the greatest Defensive Player to come through Pond Creek and arguably three of the best OLinemen. You dont just fill those holes overnight.

I still say Taveon Hunter is the X Factor. If that kid works his tail off he can make a huge difference in 2016 and an even bigger difference going forward to 2017. Hensley is going to be a stud... but it is asking a lot to step in as a Freshman. Varney and Adkins are both excellent HB's but they also are guys you cant risk losing on Defense.

Agreed. Additionally......I hope and pray that Browning gets his share of reps behind Corbett (QB). IMO...Corbett really came on during post-season and shined brightly against Lex Cath. I think he's a difference maker on offense this coming season. I look for him to do big things. That being said.....Avery Browning is the real deal. The more experience he gains this season, will better prepare him for taking over the reigns in 2017.