[RoShamBo]

This is not meant as a shot at Somerset or their fans...but more curiosity.

When Belfry traveled to Somerset in I think the 2007 Regional Finals (Somerset had a handful of losses) I was absolutely shocked that Belfry not only outnumbered Somerset fans...but by a significant clip.

Conversely, when Somerset traveled to Belfry a few years back for the Semi's (Jumpers were undefeated) that was one of the best away crowds to come to the CAM.

Why such the disparity? Are there simply more fairweather fans than most places? I know when Belfry is struggling they have a drop off..but for a Regional Final game at home there is no way an opposing team would outnumber them. Always made me wonder what the deal was and would be interesting to hear the take from the fans who follow the program. Once again, no slight whatsoever intended and I expect a massive following again and Somerset fans are among my favorite in the state.

Well this is JMO, but you basically answered it there. Fairweather fans seems like strong phrasing but that's what I would probably call it. There simply wasn't as much buzz surrounding the team in 2007 as there was in 2010.

2007, we had already lost several games one of them being a 62-49 monstrosity to cross-town rival Pulaski. Many of the fans that came out did so just to see Cole. To be honest I don't know if a lot of people around town really expected us to actually win that game against Belfry, or even keep it close for that matter.

2010, we were undefeated coming off a state runner-up season with a team that on paper should have been better than the 2009 team. Another appearance at the state championship seemed imminent. I remember riding back on my way to Lexington after that game just crushed. Probably as upset about that game as I was any when I played.