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I was relegated to listening to the audio broadcast while on my return trip home. Cell reception was spotty at times but I got the message loud and clear, Pikeville is the best team and the best program in 1A. For us Ram fans this is just the reality. Whether Beechwood, Mayfield, Pikeville, etc. there has always been that one team that's just better. In the past when one of "those" teams moved to 2A we got our hopes up, held back a few more kids, and crossed our fingers.  It's not working....and I'm okay with it.  Let's stop the foolishness and be happy with who. I wouldn't trade our community for any but the sad truth is in just a few weeks the chatter will start again....Pikeville is awful close to 2A....our second year 7th grade team is gonna be good....boys we got a shot.  Sorry, I woke up on the wrong side of the bed and went from congratulating to venting.

I completely agree.  After really thinking this it is just a deeper program issue. Think about how many times we have been on the cusp of winning a championship and I’m not talking about just now but go back to the 70’s.  There has always been a Ludlow, Bellevue, Beechwood, NCC, LCA or Pikeville in the way.  Right now we are just running into “that” team later than those older teams did. Somewhere deep in the DNA of the football program is a problem that needs fixed or the title will never come.

Blaze, like you, I love this team. I hesitate in talking about the program because I don't want to sound like I'm not proud of our kids. But you are right, as a program we have issues.  The things we are choosing to do is not winning titles.  Let's do it the right way and be happy with wherever we land.  Even if that means giving up a few regional titles and maybe even starting a soccer program.  Oops, I forgot, that would "destroy our football program". But hey, were in it for the kids, as long as they don't want to play soccer.  've never watched an entire soccer game in my life but our girls and boys not having the opportunity is ridiculous. As many have told me in person, they can just go to Russell or Ashland. I didn't mean to stray off topic, I'm just in a venting mood I guess.