[Cat Daddy]

If Breathitt is going to have a strong year, they are going to have to play to their strengths. If the QB play doesn't improve, they will have to operate out of the wishbone. Combs and Gibson need to be getting the majority of the touches, and with opposing defenses stacking the box, this should give Sperry a lot of opportunities down the field. Offensively, I just don't see this team operating out of the shotgun. Defensively, as I have said in the past, I would like to see Breathitt operate out of the 4-3. I would move Tincher up to end, and let him be a nightmare for opposing tackles. Also, If Breathitt wants to improve, Sperry needs to be playing in the defensive backfield. He is a shutdown corner, and against teams who throw the ball around, he will be needed. Tackling will need to improve, but they have only been in pads for a week. I look for Breathitt to improve and bounce back in a big way this week at Paintsville. Pikeville on the other hand, looked like a vintage Pikeville team. Big up front, strong backs, and very athletic skill players. Pikeville made some mistakes on defense, but Breathitt couldn't take advantage of it. Pikeville tackled well, to be the first scrimmage, and I liked their speed in the secondary. Pikeville's backs ran hard, and their line did an excellent job, getting them to the second level. Pikeville is the class of 1A, and I don't see anyone challenging them.