[papabear02]

We are victims of success at Pburg. We were so good for so long that most of us weren't even alive the last time Pburg really struggled to win most of the football games that we played in. We took it for granted that the talent and the culture would always be there because for 30 years it just kept coming through year after year. But we've had a huge dip in talent the last 5 years, and losing arguably the best class in a generation, pretty much the WHOLE class, crippled the program to the point that it still hasn't recovered. I think the culture that we always took for granted that if we worked hard enough then we could beat everybody died after those kids transferred and Derossett was fired. I think culture is harder to replace than talent. The best coaching trait that Derossett probably had was that he always expected his teams to win. 24/7, 365, he always expected to be able to win against anyone, and that's the way he coached and that created a culture of success, and maybe most importantly it makes less talented players become good football players and makes talented players become exceptional football players. It all starts from the top.

I like Brewer and I think he's a good coach, but I think he needs to do more than just make the playoffs this year. He needs to at least compete for a district title. I thought they had the talent to stay within 2 or 3 TDs of Martin, SV and WC last year, but they got pummeled and going back and watching those games it feels like their fires went out pretty early on in those games. Most of those starters return, so I think this year has to be the year.

I agree 100% with this response.  and you are correct about being a victim of success at Pburg.  We were used to winning and being successful each year and being the competitive team in East KY.  Even though those players' parents chose to move their kids elsewhere, DeRossett still made do with what he had, got the best out of each player that stayed.  Not one specific scheme, he adapted to each game with plays and play calling.  I guess we will have to hurry up and wait for the rebuild to happen...

on to Betsy Layne and Floyd Central.

Jarredd at BL, I hope he works on his temper and doesn't do what he did last year on the sideline.  That was immature.  Im all about protecting players and standing up for them but what he did was out right un called for and I'm surprised he didnt get a much harsher punishment.  

The team though looked great and Adam's defense was put together nicely, Its been a long time since I have seen BL fly to the ball, and compete on Defense.  

Floyd Central I didnt follow much