[Belichick]

I picked Corbin to win 35-20. Having said that, Corbin was so much better that some buttholes puckered in that stadium when that Pikeville receiver broke loose with 4 minutes to go on what would have been an easy TD and a 1 score game and the Hounds looked gassed. Nevertheless, that connection didn’t happen but you’re kidding yourself if you watched the game and thought this year’s Corbin is that far superior to Pikeville. I saw mistakes both ways but Pikeville had essentially 3 turnovers if you count the onside kick and the mighty Corbin offense mustered 2 scores all night. I think a poster earlier this week made fun of someone who predicted a final score of 14 for Corbin but 15 is what their offense gave them. Turnovers were the difference. Pikeville defense gave up some yards and missed too many tackles but kept Corbin out of the end zone. If I knew Corbin managed 2 scores on offense last night, I would have bet on Pikeville but credit to the Corbin defense with a slight nod to some conservative play calling by Pikeville. Both teams will benefit from that game.