[Hoot Gibson]

What makes you think they are going to be better than when they faced Highlands? Are you just preparing for a reason if JC does get beat tonight? Cov Cath is with out their best player tonight (Dressman) who played in the Highlands game, and nobody is sure how many of the injured are back. From what I am hearing, still players who are not back or playing hurt. If the QB plays he will not be at top form having only played very little last week and only throwing a couple of passes.

Why do I need any excuses? I don't plan on suiting up tonight. Aside from Dressman, I understand that Covington Catholic is healthier than they have been in quite awhile. Their starting quarterback even threw 4 or 5 passes with no incompletions against Rowan County last week. Like I said, when players coming off of injuries are inserted into the lineup late in the season, it often causes chemistry and timing issues. I think that you are being a touch over sensitive. If anything, I am making excuses in advance for Covington Catholic. If you want to read some real excuses, go back and review all of the excuses that Highlands fans made after the 'Birds gave up a state record 918 total yards against Warren Central. I can imagine the excuses had Highlands actually lost that game. nicker: