[PHSForever]

Just dont think Paintsville has enough fire power to pull this one out, eapecially in Pikeville's backyard. Just dont see it happening. Belcher and Daniel are good, but Pugh is a threat to go at any time, but he can also get between the tackles and eat up time. We already know what Squeek Charles (great nickname btw) and Estep are capable of, and lets not forget Maynard. I just think Pikeville has too many weapons offensively and too much speed defensively for the Tigers. I like Pikeville by 3 or 4 scores.

In all seriousness, other than the mild trolling, I've tried to avoid making a call on this game. But I just have to agree. Paintsville is solid and well coached, with some good players, but the depth and overall athleticism just isn't there yet to allow them a return the the Walter Brugh days YET. I think, in the end, Pikeville's overall experience and speed across the board wear the Tigers down and it is about a 2-3 score win for the Panthers. They (Pikeville) got caught peeping ahead on the schedule last year, that won't happen this year. These boys are on a mission with a bad taste in their mouths from the way last season ended.