[Bigbluefanatic]

Sad that people must say things about the region this year when a very good team like LC is the clear favorite. Sure, the region isn't great. But to say it's "down" is a bit overstating right now. Magoffin and LC and JC are all good, with LC being a notch ahead. Are those teams "great"? No. But just because Shelby Valley or JC isn't "dominant" doesn't mean it's down.


Also about these transfer posts. The Dalton kids have been in LC since 8th grade. They LIVE in Louisa. Claim "transfer" or "recruiting" all you want, fact is that these kids have all came to LC and moved here. That's legit. How about some of these other schools in Pike County who transfer and NEVER move? Like when the Daniel kid from Paintsville transferred to Pikeville for football, eventually transferring back. I don't recall "recruiting" threads about that?

Regardless, the pressure being put on these KIDS from Lawrence is enormous. Not only the pressure of being the "best" by all those in the region, but the hometown fans are pretty much saying "Rupp or bust". I hate that for these kids. If they get upset in the regional tournament, the city might burn down from outrage. It's been a wonderful year, and great 4 years for these seniors, but they will only be remembered for the next week in their sporting careers and that's not right. Upsets happen everywhere, and although I believe LC will win the region, I could see where JC or Magoffin, and possibly Pikeville, could upset them. If LC draws JC/MC in the 1st round, that could be enough to tighten up the boys and not play well.

It reminds me of 1990 when Pikeville was this with some 2 or 3 team a notch below them and Pikeville got sent home in the 1st rd...