[EKUAlum05]

Tommy doesn't blitz a lot so Central probably shouldn't expect it. The best defense for a good team like Central is simple assignment defense. Corbin is talented enough to match up tit for tat. This game will come down to who's tougher and wants it more.

Instead of asking what Corbin needs to do, we may need to ask "What does Central need to do in order to stop the Hounds?"

Manufacture points, win the field position game, hold on to the football, make Corbin one dimensional.

Corbin has to establish a passing game downfield. Don't have to be home run balls, but they have to keep Central's DB's and LB's honest to slow down their pursuit and spread out the middle of the field. Defensively Corbin needs to keep Central between the hash marks. Don't let them get outside or lose contain and the Safeties need to make sure the deep pass is never there.

I say this every year and it continues to ring true as well. The one thing that is paramount to Corbin's chances above all else is DO NOT TURN THE BALL OVER. No team in the State of KY year in and year out is more dangerous at sudden change points than a Scroggins' coached Central team. Every fumble and Interception has the strong potential to be taken to the house...and if you are driving it could very well be a 14 point turn around. No Coach in KY does a better job of coaching his players to not only strip footballs but also how to block for their teammate in sudden chance situations.

I am leaning:
Central 17
Corbin 14