[Scotty_Bronson]

Lets not forget though, the last, idk 4 or 5 years. Everyone has picked the the "preseason favorite" outnof the east to be on a "collision course" with Beechwood. All of the top 5 (year in and out) in the east, have had the title of THE team in the east. We have all eaten our crow those years lol. But, i think that is a GREAT thing. Much more fun to be on the side of the bracket thats not essentially just all for show. Seeing a darkhorse or atleast a semi-longshot make it the last few years has been awsome. Last year was more proof of that than any other year, imo. That anything can happen in late november in EKY.

Pikeville is still my preseason number 1 in the east, just based on what they return. But i dont see any of the top 5 being any more than a 3-6 point favorite or underdog. Injuries will again be a big factor this year.