[EKUAlum05]

I noticed from Sports Overtime that Breathitt Co. outgained Somerset 490 yards to like 230 or something like that? I like to hear a little bit more about that.

From the highlights it looked like Breathitt broke several long runs.

I expect Belfry to have a significant size and strength advantage up front vs. Somerset's D.

The story of this game comes down to:

1) Will Belfry only rush three and drop everyone else? Somerset has a very good RB and if the QB can sit and pick his spots he will tear Belfry apart. Belfry's success with PC earlier this season directly coincided with PC abandoning the run and Belfry having a little bit more pressure on the QB.

2)Turnovers. If Belfry turns the ball over 3X like last night they lose the game. If either team gets a short field the other team is in big trouble.

3) Pace of the game. If this game ends up a shootout then it distinctly favors Somerset, if Belfry can grind the ball with multiple ball carriers then it will play an immediate impact at also impacting the Jumper Defense.


I have harped on Belfry having that "perfect game" where they do not shoot themselves in the foot with costly penalties, special teams blunders, and they protect the ball. Belfry does not have to have a perfect game to beat Somerset, but they still need an "A" performance.

If one looks at records you see a 13-0 #1 team taking on a 9-4 team. What is lost in that is the fact I could very easily see Belfry being 12-1 or 13-0 with the same schedule. The Pirates should be a small underdog in this, but I expect a great game.