[Yoter00]

The reason the thought for a loss to either P West or Prestonsburg in my mind isn't based off solely the fact of how Ashland has scrimmaged so far or because I think we're not as good as last year or the other team's are that improved.

My reasons for thinking that we may drop one of those two games is for a combination of reasons.
1. Those are the first 2 games this season Ashland will be playing on the road (including scrimmages)
2. Both of those teams are looking for serious respect after last years' contests
3. I worry about us being emotional and physically drained after playing the season opener against a respected Raceland team, rival and defending 2A state champ Russell, and 03 and 04 2A state champs Belfry

I could just very easily see Ashland get snakebit during one of those road games.

And your opinion is very much respected. But I think you and I both hope and believe that if Ashland comes out emotionally ready to play that they could beat anyone on the schedule. And thats not taking anything from any program there. But I see your point of view, but Id like to think of two years of coming up short to the Red Devils that they themselves are in the hunt for a little respect.