[EKUAlum05]

I cannot shake the feeling that Belfry's Special Teams may be the X-factor in this one.

Belfry's Special Teams are the ultimate Jekyll and Hyde story.

On one hand, the XP kicking has been downright brutal all season to the point it may be wise for the Pirates just to go for two every time because the chances of converting are almost the same. Leaving points off the board in a big game is a recipe for disaster and already hurt Belfry against Pikeville.

Belfry also hasn't exactly been stellar in kick coverage and with the explosiveness Ashland has, a big return could flip this game and field position in their favor.

On the other hand, you probably will not find a more dangerous duo than Dixon and Bentley in the return game. If Belfry could have avoided blocks int he back, these guys may have 6 or 7 punt return TD's by now. Any field able kick has the chance to go for 6.

These two teams both should be able to exploit the other teams weaknesses in some regard on each side of the ball.

I honestly am not sure how this will play out, but I am taking Belfry 26-24 at home and if this were at Ashland I would take the Tomcats 28-20.