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I am still going through withdrawals and wish season was upon us. I don't have a lot to talk about until then. I just thought I would share the light with some of those about what to expect out of the 11 time state champions over here in western Ky.

First of all, as season ended in 2013 and throughout the summer, there was lots of talk that the Cardinals may take as many as 4-5 losses in the 2014 campaign. This being because everyone knew this was going to be a rebuilding year. Just to remind everyone, we had to replace 4 of the starting 5 offensive linemen. We had to replace the starting running back. We had to replace 2 starting receivers. We also had to replace a starting qb. Then if that wasn't enough, on the defensive side, we had to replace a lot as well. There we had to replace a starting lineman, 2 starting defensive ends, 2 starting linebackers, 2 starting corners and a safety. What is amazing is that we did all of that and still made a 3 peat.

I wanted to put that out there to dispell any neysayers that are going to start blabbering that "now we are in 2a and it's a different world". I would say the greater achievement was for the upstart team to win in 2014.

In the 2015 season on offense, we will have to replace 4 starting linemen and 1 receiver. On defense we will have to replace 2 starting defensive linemen and a corner back. However the corner back will be easy to replace since the one that started the season at that position will be back and healed from his knee surgery.

Now on the advancement of the offensive line, I understand that there is a possibility that 2 exceptional sophomores will be starting next year. I also understand that Charles Jackson will be back and stronger than ever. I also understand that another senior may anchor the center spot and he is a beast. I understand this kid is already benching over 325 and that is his weak area. I think the other remaining spot will be a free for all with a lot of kids with bigger size than last year vying for that spot.

The next thing that I think will help is the fact that already there has been some new kids popping up and there is another round of some possibly on the way. The rumor mill is rampet. There is also the fact that the incoming freshmen have a back that some are already comparing to Trajon Bright, and that is very high praise.

The returners look like this:
QB- Landon Arnett Jr
RB- Trajon Bright Jr
FB- Kyle Hurt So
FB- Johnnie Hernandez Sr
WR- Cobly Tucker Sr
WR- Lane Kennemore Sr
WR- Michael Walker Sr
OL- Charles Jackson Sr

DE- Davis Mills Sr
DE- Xavier Brown Jr (limited play at early season, as beast if he can play)
ILB- Johnnie Hernandez Sr
ILB- Kincer Arnett Jr
OLB- Nick Workman Jr
OLB- Kyle Hurt So
CB- Colby Tucker Sr (was starter until torn tendon in McCracken game)
CB- Trajon Bright Jr
S- Lane Kennemore Sr
S- Jaime Tapia Jr

Add to that the talented players that can two deep us at a lot of skill positions such as; Nate Fox, Shauntrez Tyler, Kevin Caldwell, Jack Murrell, Jordan Harrison and many others. This should be another great year. I also like the fact that as long as we win the district, we are home until the State Championship. I also like the fact that we have replaced the non district game that was Murray with Corbin this year.

There is my thoughts and I hope that will enlighten those who are wondering about whether we can contend in 2a or not.

Corbin huh? That is a pretty big haul for us don't you think?