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Have the wheels totally come off for the Bears?

I wouldn't say that they came off, but they have some tread-wear problems. All kidding aside, the offense just could not execute and the Bears were facing a spread offense led by an absolutely fearless option QB with a compromised defense(backup corners)...not the best situation to get off the bus to after a 3 hr drive. I'd say if Greeneville's receivers had done a better job, Finchum could have easily had 300 yds passing. He had over 200 as it was and ran for another 85 or so. The Bear's offense did not give their "Filthy Animals" much help and by midway through the third, they were getting a pretty good East Tennessee scrub down(thanks for that one PC). Greeneville's greasy little scat backs were just squirting up the middle and getting more yards with every carry. I don't think the Coach Ballard is gonna be too pleased with the way the Devils O performed either although the line was superb, but GreenEVILle's defense was just plain nasty. HC now has had a wake-up call and have time to work on the problems exposed over the last couple of games. They have the coaches and fans to get them through this rough patch. Not so long ago, Greeneville started the season 2-3 and rattled off 9 straight wins to play in their first ever state championship game. Harlan County has the talent to get it done.