[EKUAlum05]

Because their skilled positions are very good. Much better than Belfry's, in my opinion. Especially since they were able to add Bryce Workman to the fold. Both JC and Belfry have some questions up front heading into the season. Just feel JC has a stronger set of skilled players.

Yikes... you stubbed your toe on that one brother, IMHO.

Had you went with the fact Belfry has a defense that is basically requiring the entire Front 7 to be rebuilt after losing three LB's who have a combined 11 years of starting experience then I could buy it...but you chose skill positions?!?!?!?

Belfry may very well have the best backfield in the ENTIRE state of Kentucky returning 100% in tact. I try to check my bias at the door on here..so for me to even make such a broad statement should say something.

They return one of the better QB's in EKY in Warren, they return a 1000 yard rusher in Carr who is set for a breakout season, they return the FB Hatfield who was literally unstoppable once he stepped into the lineup (including a dominating performance against JC where he basically single handily sealed the game), they return Justin Johnson who was on pace to a record breaking season before injury (he averaged a whopping 14.3 yards per carry), and as an added bonus they also return Keaton Taylor who was dynamic at three different skill positions last season.

Had Jonson and Hatfield each started ten games Belfry would have easily had (3) 1000 yard rushers returning.

No offense to Workman, who you singled out and is a fine player, but I am not sure had he transferred to Belfry he would even crack the starting lineup.. if he did it would almost have to be at WR... and personally I think Taylor is the more natural WR if we were comparing.

With all that said, if you look at my rankings I actually agree that I think JC is more than worthy of the nod ahead of Belfry as defensively I think they have less question marks... but skill players? Nah...cant buy that one.