[OutlawJoseyWales]

Not sure if it’s a lack of enthusiasm. In the past…Belfry just had more vocal posters on here who were always up to discuss the Pirates.

I think there is some uncertainty within the Fanbase as to what the Pirates will look like in 2024. Not being as close to the program as I’ve been in the past….the information train has been a slow mover. However….from what I’ve been told, there is a tremendous amount of optimism in the respective locker rooms ( player and coaches). Hearing good things about the line on both sides of the ball.

Defensively….Belfry MUST get better. Last year was discouraging from the standpoint of not being able to get off the field at crucial times. The secondary struggled mightily at times….especially after a couple of unfortunate and needless injuries.

Offensively….replacing Woolum and Young will be a challenge….but IMO, the Pirates will be fine on this side of the ball.

Last season in 3A….for at least 2 years….but unless some dramatic changes occur in student enrollment…..I see Belfry being in 2A for the long run. This last go in 3A ….district wise will come down to Belfry and LC. Sorry, no disrespect intended….but no one else will be a serious contender. I’m guessing Belfry is probably somewhere in the Top 7 preseason in 3A. Believe it or not…. We’ll learn a lot at the Pike Co Bowl. Early for a Haywood team….but GRC was too formidable from a speed and elusiveness standpoint last season. Belfry made a lot of un-Belfry like bonehead plays throughout the season….and it all started with the PCB game. Better angles, better tackling will be a must

Hoping to see some real growth. Go Pirates!