[jetpilot]

When I was first reading MicroBrew's post, I found myself agreeing somewhat.
But after thinking about it, it's more complicated and not so bad.
Yes, of course Pikeville is going to have to step it up a couple notches to get to Kroger field. But there is plenty of time and I have faith they will.

They just played a 5 game stretch against great competition. I know people on here are preaching LCA's funeral but on calpreps they are ranked way ahead of that Portsmouth West team Raceland fans are raving about. Pikeville flipped that game from a 28 point loss last year to a 43 point win this year. Flipped Paintsville from a 28 point loss to a 23 point win. Flipped a Hazard loss to a win. Flipped a noncompetitive game vs. Belfry last year to a game this year they played pretty even but lost on a couple turnovers and big plays. And played to the last play against an undefeated and highly ranked Point Pleasant team on the road while piling up 500+ yards. So plenty of positives. But yes they have to improve and I expect they will.

As for the game last night, Hazard is legit as most of us knew they would be. Pelfrey is the real deal. Pikeville played Blair very well, holding him to 35 rushing yards and 110 passing, with 60 of those on the one drive throwing to RBs running open down the middle of the field. Pikeville took that away after or Hazard didn't go back to it, I didn't notice which. Pikeville played Fletcher well also, 37 rushing yards with most coming on a big run late in the first half. Played Stupart well, 3 catches for 18 yards.

The most important thing is they got the win and home field throughout the playoffs. I still like their chances come playoff time. Go Panthers!inglepar