[Old School Hound]

Not as far fetched as you might think OSH. Much respect to Corbin. I think they have another fabulous team but Pikeville has an edge at RB.  Anthony is just better than any back Corbin can put out there and they have a few more to go with him. QB is a push. I’ll give Corbin an advantage in the skill positions because I think they have more options and are deeper there but it’s not a chasm. I don’t think either offensive line is a juggernaut but advantage to Corbin. Defensive line slight advantage to the Hounds but again, you’ll be surprised. Pikeville LB crew all day over Corbin’s. One of the best groups in the state regardless of class and I mean that. Secondary push and I don’t wanna hear about offers kids have. Watch the tape. It will come down to if Pikeville can run the ball effectively and slow down the passing attack of Corbin. I don’t think Corbin will be able to consistently run it but I think Pikeville can string enough offense together to sneak out of there with a win. I picked Corbin but I can definitely see Pikeville winning that game. It should be Corbin’s 2nd toughest regular season game but as you said there is a world where if Pikeville plays poorly and has turnovers, I can see a lopsided Corbin victory. You seem very confident and I don’t know that this game is a foregone conclusion. Someone will earn it.

I was being slightly facetious, Beli. I have great respect for Pikeville. If Corbin is not on top of their game, Pikeville can leave with an upset win. I could see this game being very close either way or a decisive Corbin win. I am a bit surprised at the number of people who are picking Pikeville to go into Corbin and win. Corbin is one of the toughest places to go into and come out with a victory.  Pikeville has done it twice before and they are capable of doing it again. I still say Corbin by 14 or 15.