[OutlawJoseyWales]

I don't think this will be a down year for the Bulldogs. This is a young team but there are still a lot of good players and coaching staff is a little moved around but basically the same core of coaches. I don't have the huge expectations of taking Belfry down this year because Belfry is just loaded in the trenches and will be hard for anyone to deal with this year. I really think LC will finish 2nd in district and still have an above .500 record. I am very excited about this year and I think most all the teams in the area feel the same way. Lot of new coaches and with all these area kids getting scholarships to play ball at the next level I don't think there has been a bigger and better time for football in the mountains. LC may have some growing pains early in the season but I think they will make huge strides in building up for next year and if Pike Central gets their program back on track as well then that should be one of heck of a district.

A competitive district would be great for everyone.....but I can't honestly see that this year. Frankly, I'm not sure how competitive its gonna be for the next 3-4 years. Unless something drastically changes, IMO, Belfry's gonna keep a stranglehold on this district until at least 2019.