[EKUAlum05]

I really fail to see why he has to validate an opinion.

I will say I think people are overestimating what Russell lost. Tyler Jones was a big loss but that came after the injury in the Asland game. He was never close to 100% the rest of the year.

Other than that they graduated most of the defensive line and 3 offensive linemen. Good players but all replaceable. Everyone else is back stronger and healthier.

Belfry lost much more in May and Hickman and I believe two offensive linemen.

Breathitt County lost their quarterback which is a huge loss in that offensive system. They were decent upfront and had very good but not great recievers.


Really I believe you give Belfry a slight edge because of returning linemen. With Russell and Breathitt County very close if not just as good.

Belfry lost OT Jimbo Stanley only on the line...May and Jones are equal losses... Phillip was a good player but as you said about Russell's D-linemen, he is replaceable. Belfry has been plugging in quick DT's since the early 2000's that can disrupt backfield's and timing.

If you have an opinion that against the ordinary, you should be able to backup your opinion with an arguement. That's what I want to see. It's a forum for discussion, it wouldn't be any fun if everyone simply stated their team was the best and never had to explain why.