[dontfeedthebears]

It's always good to talk football, esp Harlan County football. Great programs have high expectations and I'm glad to see HC's expectation level rising each year. BUT on that same token, HC fans must realize all good teams start back each season at the same level they started the year before (mentally). You don't go into a season automatically placing yourself back in the state semis. A hard-working off-season of lifting, productive spring, dedicated summer, and a good camp then we're back to another season opener. HC wants to win one game at a time, continue to get better, and then see what they can do in the district. Success breeds alot of things, most good, some bad. The only bad would be looking at next year at HC as a failure if they don't win state. Buzz is all good and stuff, but thats all it is. State Titles are very possible, including next season, at HC- but let's not get crazy with this. We all know Pulaski came into this season looking to get over the Highlands hump and then ended up not even getting there. Coach Larkey is a master-mind at keeping his players even keel and playing every game to win. I don't see the players looking ahead, but us fans must be realistic.