[Backwoods]

Nick Jones graduated, but point is well made. There is talent at the skills positions and on defense. Pikeville will be YOUNG. Still, and I hate to put pressure on anybody, but QB is going to be a major factor in the equation. You can't duplicate Maynard, but they can't cost us games, either.

The Panther's are young but will progress well over the course of the tuff season schedule they have before them and may take a lump or two along the way. But,the regular season is all about preparation for the playoffs and coach Mcnamee is as good if not better than any high school coach in this state at getting his team pumped up and ready for the playoffs. Pikeville WILL be fine come playoff time. He will get every bit of bite those Panther's have to give. You can beleive that!!!