[Hound05]

Not at this juncture. Need a lot of work in the secondary. Additionally, big powerful O-lines give our smallish defensive lineman fits. I will say this....Our defense does appear to be just as quick...and maybe even a little quicker than last years version. However, injuries are beginning to take a toll on what is already a thin defense depth wise.

I’ve only watched belfry play one game, against Huntington. But, from what I saw:

Belfrys Dline might be a little smaller than traditionally, maybe. But they seemed quick off the ball. They almost remind me of our Dline last year. With the right coaching- which I’d go ahead and assume they have- they can turn that smaller size, like we did, to an advantage with their speed.

The linebackers impressed me the most. Their ability to read the ball on a run while mainting discipline is admirable. But what impressed me the MOST, was their ability to shed blockers, some who were wayyyyy bigger and probably stronger than them. So you know they have excellent technique. And that’s especially something you want. You can have the biggest Oline out there but if the other team is shedding blocks and getting to the ball, all you’re doing is coming up field at that point and giving a backside defender an opportunity to break through the gap they left behind.

To me- remember I’ve only watched one game- their weakness is DB’s. It’s not their talent but the way they played the pass. Could be lack of experience or coaching in that department, I don’t know. That’s not a shot, I’m just guessing as to why.....

But with all of that said, belfry has a solid team and a good defensive unit, with the offense coming around with the starting QB back into the mix, belfry- as usual- will be a tough out for someone late in the year. It might take them another 5 games to figure it all out. But I BET they will! It’s destiny for a boyle BC matchup on Pond Creek. I don’t care whose playing that WILL be the best environment in the state that week. Hopefully we will see the winner at corbin. Good luck all!