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Wasn't able to be at the Pikeville/Breathitt scrimmage Thursday eve. but would anyone from Pikeville that saw it, would you say Panthers looked impressive or mediocre ? Knowing that a scrimmage is what it is, still, it should give some indication.

Honestly, I thought Breathitt looked to be a more organized team than last year trying to do good things but they are down a few kids due to injuries and graduation. I thought they played hard but talent is not on same level. QB will be good but is a freshman. Handled himself well for that age but they didn’t score against Pikeville.  They ripped off 2 good early runs and then Panthers settled in on defense and Breathitt didn’t get much after that. Panther D had a few sacks and an interception.  I expect the defense for Pikeville to be a strength again.

Offensively, Duty looks good early for Pikeville.  Confident and throwing it well. They have a couple of good receivers and 2-3 more who will play and can hurt you if ignored.  Lots of speed.  Anthony is still the guy at RB. He’s a load. You could tell Breathitt loaded up against him early.  Teams will likely pay for that in regular season because Pikeville has the weapons outside and QB to make them pay.  Pikeville ran 2-3 other backs who looked really good too and that will likely be the case like last year to keep hits off Anthony until the playoffs.  Pikeville scored 5-6 times before the scrimmage was called a little early due to lightning. I thought Pikeville looked slightly unsettled on the offensive line. Not bad but just not settled. Lots of changes up front during the game and seems staff trying to figure out who they want to play together which is what these games are used for. I wouldn’t say Pikeville looked scary yet but they didn’t overwhelm me Thursday night. You can tell they are going to be great but still have a few wrinkles to iron out before they play Corbin in 2 weeks. That has makings of a good one. But Pikeville is going to be a load as the year moves along. Lots of talent and all the pieces.

Hey thanks Belichick. Do appreciate the info buddy! Looking forward to another great season and hopefully the 4th straight championship. Nine total don't sound bad at all!!