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I was able to attend the Belfry game this past Friday in Somerset. Even though Belfry did not execute particularly well, I was impressed with their team speed and ability on defense. That said, the weakness is in the secondary. Some super soft coverage from the DB's and some poor angles from the safeties could give Pikeville some big play opportunities to Estep, if they can protect long enough to throw. Not saying that the Belfry secondary is weak, but relative to the front 7, it is the weak spot in the armor so to speak.

Belfry's offensive line was very impressive, minus their tendency to false start. Even when they didn't blow open holes, Hatfield turned a 3 yard gain into 7-8. Neither RB got many touches. Willis had a couple nice runs but Joplin was largely ineffective. Haywood didn't really run either RB between the tackles and it is unclear whether either can be physical/between the tackle runners. It may very well be that neither need to be this season, but I kept waiting to no avail for Joplin or Willis to get it second man through and finish a nice 5-6 run with authority. Perhaps Catron will give them some of that when he gets back from injury. Joplin looked a step slower to my eye than I expected but a little stouter.

No offense to Pikeville but I don't see them being able to compete on the LOS.

Belfry - 49
Pikeville - 14

(35-7 at half)