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Even though Pburg is a common opponent, I don't think either Belfry or SC played their best against the Blackcats. The Belfry game was in week 0, and Belfry was very unpolished. I said at the time that Belfry would be a much, much better team by the end of the year, and that is where they are now--a much, much better team. They have played a tough schedule, and have beaten some big teams.

SC just looked worn out against Prestonsburg...like their murderous schedule had finally caught up with them. There was no fire in them, little to no enthusiasm, and it was almost like they expected to lose. However, they have, IMO, played a tougher schedule than Belfry. If SC is healthy, look out... SC seems to not match up well with Pburg for some reason. SC is almost always bigger, stronger, and has faster individual players, but the overall team quickness of Prestonsburg seems to give SC fits. However, the Belfry matchup is, IMO, favorable to SC.

I see the game like this: I think it will be fairly low scoring, with SC trying to control the clock, and probably succeeding, at least some of the time. Belfry will probably strike for a big play or two, but SC's speed will offset alot of Belfry's big plays and turn a potential 80 yd. Belfry TD run into a 40 yd gain because they can run down opposing ball carriers. I think this is the game Hager and SC have been looking towards all year long, and I bet the Cards come out wilder than Commanche Indians.

The game is at SC, SC is bigger, stronger, and just as fast/faster. In a game where 2 teams run the same style offense, similar defensive philosophies, and one team is bigger, stronger, and just as fast, how can you not pick them? I realize the coaching matchup, and the apparent insanity of picking against Coach Haywood, but Coach Hager has shown he knows how to beat Belfry. Belfry has the advantage depthwise, as they play more players, but I see SC winning a very close game. I would be surprised if either team put 28 points on the board. I could see Vegas setting the over/under for this game at 52. I see the final being something like 27-21 SC.

Wish I weren't going to be out of town, or I would LOVE to watch this one. This is just one of those games any true football fan should get excited about.

Here's hoping for an injury free, clean, exciting game. Good luck to both teams.

Great analogy...however; I am going with the depth and my faith in that 0-line to open those holes. It will be a low scoring game. I am going to say 21-14 Belfry.:CheerleadLove my Pirates:Cheerlead