[wolfcat]

This is a tough one to call. A bunch of you seem awfully high on Leslie. I wasn't impressed with Middlesboro last week when they played Breathitt but I know their best player was out. Is Grigsby 100%. What is his injury?

Is it being high on a team or just optimistic for the team you root for?

asking for a friend.

I have not seen one LC fan claim anything crazy with the exception of Pugh being a top 5 linebacker in the state. I have seen a few of them (including me) say that Leslie has some offensive weapons which is true (look at the stats) and that Leslie will beat Middlesboro. Nothing crazy and I don’t know a single person that would say middlesboro is the heavy favorite. Leslie may lose and I wouldn’t be shocked but I don’t think having confidence that your team will win a fairly even matchup is being “high” in a team.

I  haven't saw Leslie play yet but am making the long drive from Jackson to see this one. I'm not saying you guys are wrong it just seems a lot of this optimism has came out of no where. All the guys I've talked to this summer and during 1st few weeks of season only mentioned Breathitt and Middlesboro as front runners. I respect some of your guys assessment which is what is making this a hard game to call.
 
I don't know if Grigsby is 100% or not.
Purely speculation but here goes
If Grigsby is at or near 100% I would take Middlesboro by 14-17 pts.
If Grigsby plays but is closer to 50% Middlesboro by 7pts
If Grigsby is out Leslie by 7 pts.