[oneijoe]

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I will say this to all the returning Blackcats. They have an opportunity next year with all the talent they return to do something really really special. Next year's senior class has been talked about since they were freshmen how they could be the ones to win a state title. So now its put up or shut up time. A lot of guys just flat out didn't show up lastnight, a lot of guys just got their butts kicked. Its up to YOU all as players to take this offseason to more then anything mentally toughen up. It seemed as though when things got tough this year a lot of people broke under pressure. Its up to each and every player (especially you seniors) to hold each other accountable for their every day approach to football. I felt like from the games I saw this year that everyone was just doing their own thing, but they were soo talented that they got by with it for the most part. And we see what happens when we met up with someone just as talented. Talent can win you regular season football games. But CHAMPIONSHIPS, which I assume is what everyone wants, are won with HEART! Scratching tooth and nail, fighting til your last breath, and willing to do whatever it takes to WIN!

Love each other, play for each other, and cherish every moment you all have from here on out guys. Life is a vapor, gone in a flash. And you don't want to look back in 10 years and say man I wish i would have played a little harder, i wish i would have put a little more time into it. Because it can and will haunt you if you dont.

I'm proud of this team for what they accomplished this year. They had a great year but I know they are a better team then what they showed lastnight. And I also know that they are destined for greater things then just a district championship and a regional runner up. Coach D and staff work too hard for that to be all they accomplish. The more you except out of each other the more you will get out of each other every time you step out on that field. And all I can say is if you arent killing yourselves every day for a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, then you are playing the wrong sport at the wrong school.

WIN EVERY DAY!

A post from the heart, and all very true. The only thing I'd add is, Prestonsburg needs to learn/re-learn how to run the football.

It'll be interesting to see how the coaching staff approach next year. IMO, this entire year has demonstrated the weakness of the jet series. Additionally, the spread can't be fully utilized without a mobile QB (Crisp has a fine arm, but he's the poorest running QB P-burg has had in many years). While Anderson would be an upgrade at QB in the spread, he may be the only player on the team suited to play tailback in a standard running formation (with the possible exception of Keens).

The one real disturbing aspect of this Prestonsburg team is...it was weak all year long on blocking and tackling fundamentals. That shouldn't be so - even on a team as young as this one.

IMO, the coaches have some real thinking to do and a lot of work ahead of them.