[EKUAlum05]

Woke up with a bad feeling about this one.

Not feeling highly confident at all to be honest. By contrast I was feeling pretty optimistic last week so maybe that's a good thing though HAHA

I know Belfry is continuing to deal with some nagging injuries to key players who will still be going tonight, but more than anything I think you are seeing a Midland team that is finding their footing while Belfry is having to get off the mat some.

My ultimate concern is I think Midland does a good job neutralizing Belfry's greatest strength up front and as a result are able to make Belfry have to beat them playing three yards at a time between the tackles. Belfry's Offense is geared toward the big play more so this year, and I am afraid that when asked to be patient the Pirates' fumble bug has not fully healed and will make a re-appearance this week. I also worry that if asked to win this game 4 yards at a time that Belfry will continue their trend of penalties that now create a 2nd and 12 or 3rd and 8.

Defensively CM has some really nice pieces to go get the deep ball. They aren't exactly geared to pick a defense a part with timing routes, but they have a big, strong running game that opens up the deep ball and they do it well. I could see them hitting a couple deep throws whether by skill or by blown coverage. I also am worried that if those fumbles happen they can mount a couple drives on a short field and this gives them just enough points to pull it out.

Hope I am wrong..just a feeling.