[gapman]

Come on guys, all this fuss about the refs. They were inept last night, that's for sure but, they couldn't get it right on either side of the ball. I'm sure some would not agree but Ashland fans have just as much to complain about. Believe me, complaints have been made and will be made about the officiating crew.

Both programs are classy and have reputations built on hard work. I've never talked to anyone at Ashland who had anything but respect for Belfry.

Both teams will be fine this year as they progress and I'm proud of both of them. Talking to the players, I learned that it was a highly emotionally charged game between two good schools and because of that, there was some talk, pushing, shoving and etc on 'Both' sides of the ball. But nothing out of character for two rival teams trying to best the other.

This was a meeting between two well coached and physical football teams and you're going to see some of that kind of behavior on the field. Nobody wants to get a victory by any way but honorable means at Putnam Stadium, regardless of some of the disparaging suggestions to the contrary that have been made by some.

Saying that, I was impressed by the Pirates and I fully expected no less than they delivered on the field last night! Good luck on the rest of the season.:Clap: