[PHSForever]

Really, no dog in this fight. But I want to make a point I've not seen anyone address. I've HEARD in the past, complaints about Matney "running it up" against overmatched teams. I do NOT want anyone saying I'm saying he does do that, I've just heard it before. Makes me wonder if some people won't play JC because of the perception that some seem to have? If that's the case, may explain why some if the closer local schools won't play. IMO Pikeville really gains nothing from playing JC because we see a similar offense (similar, not same) via Belfry. Then we see spread vs Prestonsburg, spread mix vs Hazard, Middlesboro run game, etc. I think Pikeville does a good job scheduling to what they need to see in offense and defense. Played Boyle County a couple years ago, etc. really, nothing at all gained from playing JC. Would it be a decent game? I personally think it would be. Would be a great gate too. But nothing really gained playing them. We schedule to prepare against teams and styles we would or should see in 1A deep playoff runs. I think that is what Mayfield does too. They just have fewer 1A schools out their way to prepare them, and schedule a great schedule against good schools fairly close without having to go out of state. Belfry does the same although they play Galila and CAK. That probably stems from both style and personal relationships between coaches. Just my thoughts.