[Old School Hound]

I am going to try to be as honest and true feelings on how I see this game lay out.

Boyle has had a big time hit with the injury bug this season.  Hardwick missed the first 7 games, Sims was lost after the Henderson County game for the season.  We lost a OL for the season against North Laurel scrimmage, and another OL against Lexington Catholic 1st. meeting.  Bodner our best RB was lost in the 3rd. quarter of our Lexington Catholic game ( Our running game suffered) and was our deep safety (Lex Cath hit 3 4th. quarter bombs) to beat us.  Dawson was lost for a few games against Douglas.  This Friday is the healthiest we've been the entire season.  

Both teams have a entirely different schedule and don't even have a common opponent to go by.  Who's to say really one team is better than the other?  I feel Fredrick Douglas also would beat Corbin so that's a wash  For as of our 4 quarter colllapse against the Knights that's the reasoning Corbin is higher in all the computer rankings.  Catholic made the plays and deserve the win and I feel made Boyle a better team Friday night because of that loss.  Boyle proved 2nd. time around they where the better team.  Corbin deserves the higher rankings and all the benefits that go with it.

Boyle has something that Corbin doesn't Friday night. Experience on the big stage!  This group of senior football players have been now all 4 years.  For as of Corbin's group this will be the 1st. time.  Playing loose and not tight, not making mental mistakes are big in this game.  This group has been there done that.  For as of coaching this is Justin's 6th. time and some of his assistant coaches have more experience than that.  How much pressure is on the kids from Corbin to bring home a State Title that hasn't happened since 1982?

Boyle has some hogs on both sides of the ball with Hardwick and Ziesmer. Both with D1 offers that has size, strength, and speed.  I like where we are with our lineman and can easily match Corbin.  Skill players with Quisenberry, Bodner, and Dawson also feel is as good as Corbin's.  One advantage I see is Corbin's kicking game. Now, everyone needs to remember we are playing with college goalpost that is narrow than high schools.  This could play a row.  

Now, these teams look pretty evenly match but we will find out Friday night for sure.  To be honest I like our chances.  Anything can and probably will happen in a winner take all game.  I'm really looking forward to watching it!!

That's a fair assessment with some outstanding points.  I don't think one can underestimate the importance of having been on that big stage of state championhip game before.  Kroger Stage- Advantage Boyle.    Coaching- advantage Boyle.  
Come on, Corbin supporters. I losing some faith after Rebel55 's outstanding analysis. Bring me back home !!!!