[Patriot1]

I'm going to say its early for both teams and still a work in progress. The first true apples to apples test for both. So I say buckle up and hang on for the ride. The games between these 2 teams lately have been very good except for last year. Always hard hitting and with a little attitude. I do believe Qb Roberts for Pikeville is the difference maker along with the defense starting to gel and come together as one unit. This game at this time is more about pride and putting best product on the field. The second matchup in the playoffs is the most important, if there is one. My prediction is team that plays with less mistakes takes it.

Pikeville 31
Paintsville 20

You know Sports Fan 101 you made a big statement there about mistakes. Most people think of fumbles and interceptions as mistakes and they are but the ones that bother me the most are mentally. You said that about last years game was true and I was there their where 3 mental mistakes that attribute to 3 touchdowns for Paintsville. All on defense which I had said in a post last year that had improved the most over the year, well all the Pikeville fans know how the offense transition took place with the movement of personnel. New year and right this is a pride game and to get better in should have no meaning on the goal this team has for themselves and that’s to get to Lexington but as always GO PANTHERS!!!