[EKUAlum05]

Just a few observations/opinions on the scrimmage.
1. Do not put much stock on either team's season success based on this scrimmage. Belfry was very vanilla in their play calling, aren't they always, but that is besides the point. Anyway my point is they ran basic bone 1 and 2 wide and broken bone most of the time.
2. Hazard is full of really good skill players. IMO, if you give Belfry number 1 for Hazard and another skill player, Belfry is a state title contender. Give Hazard a couple of the Belfry lineman, and they compete for the crown in single A.
3. The addition of Pruitt and Mahon are big for the Pirates.
4. Belfry still is getting blown out at the ends on sweep plays. They must correct this problem against the good teams like SC, JC, and Ashland.
5. The young talent Belfry has is very evident. I will not name names,but there are at least two freshman who may be tough to keep out of the lineup this year.
6. Belfry will be competitive this year. I see a good balance of experience and youth and i do see some more passing in store to shift the balance a liittle bit from just mainly a running team. However, as always, I think Belfry's strength will be on the ground.
7. I will hit on a point I have made before. You had best beat Belfry this year. The upcoming talent is really good. The freshman class is the best I have seen in years on Pond Creek. Combine those kids with this year's junior class, and Belfry will be at state competitive level next year IMO.
8. Belfry dressed right at 70 for the scrimmage with 6 or 7 in street clothes and they listed 79 players on their roster.
9. There was really a great crowd for the scrimmage.

There he is....:Thumbs: