[MCDADDY]

OK, if there are any college scouts that read these message boards I would like to extend some advice to you..............PLEASE spend some time looking at Daniel Pugh from Paintsville, Ky. He is an outstanding athlete and by far the best athlete in East Ky. (Granted I understand that label does not mean what it used to) He looks as if he could play several positions on the next level. I have spoke to some people who know the game and have played on the next level. They all agree he is very much a hidden gem in the mountains.

[Moose Nuck]

I love to watch Daniel play, you never know what big thing he's going to do next. Depending on what style of O a team runs depends on if he should play QB at the next level. Personally I see his as a FS, and really think thats what he should play in college and will probably get the most looks at.

[Old School]

Has Daniel been contacted by anyone?

[Moose Nuck]

At the combine, he talked to several D-1AA programs including WKU and EKU. Last season he recieved interest from GA Southern I believe. But I look as this season progresses so will the interest in #1 by a lot of schools.

[BlackcatAlum]

He would be a good athlete !

[BurntTires]

Who ever he goes with, they will be getting a complete player.

[Moose Nuck]

Not many people can say they play 4 sports and do extremely well at them. Daniel is an exception to that, he is a solid football, basketball, baseball player and a heck of a boxer. Very well rounded at just about everything he does, I'm sure if he decided to play golf or any other sport he'd be just as good at those as well. Just a natural, gifted athlete.

[PHSFAN]

Pugh is the best QB in Class A and East Kentucky IMO going into the season...The Tigers are going to be tough to beat in 06 with him under center.

[In the Know]

Pugh is the best QB in Class A and East Kentucky IMO going into the season...The Tigers are going to be tough to beat in 06 with him under center.

I agree Pugh is talented and an excellent all around athlete. However, the outlook for PHS in '06 is sketchy at best. They lost so many people and if I'm not mistaken, their entire line with the exception of 2. That's a tough hit to take. Of course they'll still beat up on AC, BLHS, and the usuals, but I don't see them making any BIG noise in the playoffs (not like Runyon and the '05 crew). However, that won't be for Pugh's lack of effort - he's a great player. There are just too many to losses they will have to try and fill. Hopefully though they have a staff who can work some magic/voodoo/perform a miracle or whatever it takes! :devilflam

[Warlock]

Daniel is an amazing player on the field. I am sure he will lead his Tigers to a better season than is expected. I am not saying they will dominate every team, but I will predict they will win the games they are supposed to, and maybe even surprise a team or two that they are not supposed to play with.

[BlackcatAlum]

Daniel Pugh is like Trevor Compton that played for Prestonsburg a couple of years ago !

[The Blue Blur]

I agree Pugh is talented and an excellent all around athlete. However, the outlook for PHS in '06 is sketchy at best. They lost so many people and if I'm not mistaken, their entire line with the exception of 2. That's a tough hit to take. Of course they'll still beat up on AC, BLHS, and the usuals, but I don't see them making any BIG noise in the playoffs (not like Runyon and the '05 crew). However, that won't be for Pugh's lack of effort - he's a great player. There are just too many to losses they will have to try and fill. Hopefully though they have a staff who can work some magic/voodoo/perform a miracle or whatever it takes! :devilflam

I think you may be suprised by this Tiger team. They may lack experience upfront, but these youngsters will possess more passion than they've had for awhile now. Not to take away from the line the Tigers had last year, but it was obvious during the Apple Bowl they were just good enough to get infront of someone and not actually block anybody. The line for the last three years now, were wise and gained experience but was not aggressive in the least bit. With the relentlessness of J.J. Hensley, Casey Brown, and a few others up front I look for them to suprise some people. I look for the Tigers line to put you in mind of the strong line the Tigers had earlier this decade with the likes of Matt Runyon and company. With experience in Sublett, Pugh and Cantrell in the backfield and the secondary. I look for the Tigers to regroup early on in the season. Just like in baseball, the Tigers weren't expected to do much due to the amount of seniors they lost the previous season. I look for this gridiron team to be much of the same and sneak up on some people.

I don't think Pugh is going unnoticed, I think he's made numerous highlights on WYMT since his freshman year. He's definitely an athlete and a playmaker. I'm sure he has been contacted by many schools and I've heard WKU is hot on his trail. I guess when it comes down to his decision it will be up to him where he goes on if he can play offense or defense. With Pugh's passing ability as well as his ability to run, do you think the Tigers would be best suited to run out of a spread offense or would it be best suited to run the I with Pugh under? I think if Bundy and J.D. Vanhoose come out as go to receivers, playing the spread offense would be nice. I remember a few years back, when the Tigers lost Tate Harmon for the season FB Kyle Murphy stepped up and was successful out of the spread formation with Chas Harmon as the QB. With no clear cut favorite at tailback, maybe this could work to Paintsville's advantage. I was told by a reliable source that Sublett ran a 4.8 and Pugh ran a 4.53 at EKU's senior day. I think out of a spread offense they both could have good nights, running with open lanes. It seemed last year's FB Wes Ward got most of his big gains on draws when the Tigers ran the spread offense.

[Moose Nuck]

Yeah, I saw Pugh yesterday and he had a pair of WKU ball shorts on, I wonder if that gives any insight on who his early favorite is. I just hope he doesn't jump too soon, love to see all who else gets on him.

[Golden Eagle]

. I was told by a reliable source that Sublett ran a 4.8 and Pugh ran a 4.53 at EKU's senior day.

How many times did they bench 185? Where these the only players from Paintsville that was at EKU?

[FOX SPORTS]

I was told by a reliable source that Sublett ran a 4.8 and Pugh ran a 4.53 at EKU's senior day. .

Sublet really ran a 4.8???? That really surprises me. I've seen him run and there is no way I would have said he was under 5.0
Were these hand timed???
I don't question Pugh's 4.5 at all.

[Battle Tested]

i would love to see pugh go to a d-1 school and do well. but i think he will be a d-back if he goes d-1

[Hold_'Em_King]

Sublet really ran a 4.8???? That really surprises me. I've seen him run and there is no way I would have said he was under 5.0
Were these hand timed???
I don't question Pugh's 4.5 at all.

I disagree with both, I just don't see either of therm running those on lasers.

[The Blue Blur]

The times were just what I was told. Heck, if you don't believe me talk to them, because I would imagine the info that I received was from the horse(s)' mouth. I'm not sure about 185 reps, they may not be able to run those times on lasers and then again maybe they could. I really don't know what they were timed on but I would imagine it was on hand time. And yes they were the only two Paintsville players to go to EKU, again from what I was told.

[Moose Nuck]

What was Blume's 40? I know he had Daniel down field by about 15 yards in the Apple Bowl and Pugh caught him. Hand time or not, all that matters is what goes on the coaches sheet.

[FOX SPORTS]

Hand time or not, all that matters is what goes on the coaches sheet.

Not true. How it is timed matters a great deal.
Most programs discount hand times and add 2 tenths to hand times.

[The Blue Blur]

Not true. How it is timed matters a great deal.
Most programs discount hand times and add 2 tenths to hand times.

But let's be honest, how many programs use the laser? Only big time division 1 schools. I've always heard that two tenths of a second were were deducted from the laser time to make it par with hand time due to its' pin point accuracy. Actually, what's the big deal between two tenths of a second?? I mean that's not even a step, it's a good jump, good form while staying low. I think it only looks good on paper and really doesn't matter all that much during a game. College coaches put a lot of emphasis on it, I would venture to say a little too much.

[Hold_'Em_King]

What was Blume's 40? I know he had Daniel down field by about 15 yards in the Apple Bowl and Pugh caught him. Hand time or not, all that matters is what goes on the coaches sheet.

Actually i remember that. Pugh started in front of Blume because he was at Safety! :lmao:
Yes he was in front, but he also had the angle!

Nothing taken from Pugh, he is one helluva athlete! He will no doubt be the Big Sandy Region MVP this year!

[The Blue Blur]

Sublet really ran a 4.8???? That really surprises me. I've seen him run and there is no way I would have said he was under 5.0
Were these hand timed???
I don't question Pugh's 4.5 at all.

Just curious when did you watch Sublett run??

[Moose Nuck]

Considering Blume had the sideline, and Daniel was all the way across the field in coverage and having to chase him down says a lot. Blume on flat land, Pugh runs up the crown on the field, having to open out of his stance, turn his body around all in a matter of seconds or Blume scrose another one of his million touchdowns he had last year. Daniel is quick as a cat, and there is no one doubting that. Subby's size can be deceiving, he can motor for a big bulky back. I've played the whole college thing and I can honestly say there are two different kinds of speed. There is game speed and then there is natural speed that goes on a time sheet. I think if teams looked at these two players game speed, they would be overall impressed.

[The Guru]

I disagree with both, I just don't see either of therm running those on lasers.

Earlier this spring, Daniel ran 4.6 in 50 degree rainy weather, this was timed by three. One coach had him at 4.6, another coach had him at 4.61 and the laser had him at 4.6. So 4.53 in good weather would be easy to believe.

[The Guru]

Not true. How it is timed matters a great deal.
Most programs discount hand times and add 2 tenths to hand times.

When coaches see that a kid has game speed, and Daniel has it, timed speed doesn't matter.

[The Blue Blur]

I've played the whole college thing and I can honestly say there are two different kinds of speed. There is game speed and then there is natural speed that goes on a time sheet. I think if teams looked at these two players game speed, they would be overall impressed.

Very good points. That's why I ask Fox Sport where he watch Subby run. Like you said their is a big difference between game speed and sprint speed. A 40 time can't be compared with running bases in baseball, running on the hardwood or even sprinting on the football field. The only thing a forty is much like is a sprinter on a track team, and neither run track. I've seen these two with some others over at the field on a few occasions working on forties and such. You know as well as I do PHSCARD, that anyone can cut down their forty time with proper form and a good start. So maybe I just wasn't as shocked as some with these times, as I know they've worked on it.

[Ridge Runner]

Daniel is a complete player. Those who have watched him play and played against him know this. The play last year were he caught Blume fcoming from the other side of "Louisa" was impressive! Sublett is a lot faster than what people think. His size makes his speed very deceiving. If this young line comes through, should make for a pretty good season for both. Good Luck to both this season.

[Hold_'Em_King]

Considering Blume had the sideline, and Daniel was all the way across the field in coverage and having to chase him down says a lot. Blume on flat land, Pugh runs up the crown on the field, having to open out of his stance, turn his body around all in a matter of seconds or Blume scrose another one of his million touchdowns he had last year. Daniel is quick as a cat, and there is no one doubting that. Subby's size can be deceiving, he can motor for a big bulky back. I've played the whole college thing and I can honestly say there are two different kinds of speed. There is game speed and then there is natural speed that goes on a time sheet. I think if teams looked at these two players game speed, they would be overall impressed.

:lmao: Out of his stance in coverage?

The play was ran right up the middle and PUgh started running before Blume got even with him! ALthought he did catch him, my cousin even tells me he didn't expect for Pugh to catch him. Kid is one heckuva a Safety for sure......if he goes and plays college ball, i expect him to play some D

[Moose Nuck]

I've got the tape and I've seen it probably a thousand times, I'd take Daniel in a foot race with Bloom any day of the week. Yeah out of his stance in coverage. Play man, your back faces the middle and you are looking toward the sidelines for help over the top if you are a FS. He was in coverage over towards JC's sideline, Bloom breaks it to the outside going down Paintsville's sideline, Daniel opens up, throws the elbow to get his body around, and runs him down before he makes it to the endzone the way a college coach teaches their players to do it and most high schools as well. Quit takin up for Bloom so much, yes he is fast, but I don't think he is as fast as Pugh. Just a few posts ago you agreed and said he caught him and had the angle. Thats part of the game, Bloom can't score every time he has the ball.