[Chuck Taylor]

I hope that Shelby County and their Football coach enjoys the $5,000.00 dollars they got for going to Johnson Central and playing this football game a week before their district begins.

They not only lost their startin quarterback for the year with a torn ACL/MCL, they possibly lost four other starters due to injuries. I know that injuries are a part of the game, but why not schedule someone to play at home and split the gate money? Why travel 3 1/2 hours by school bus to play a team that is big and physical up front and will run it down your throat on every play? If nobody wanted to travel and play you at home, here's a suggestion, take a week off and go and watch Scott County play or a future district opponent to scout?

It just looks like that Shelby County put their season at risk for 5,000.00 dollars, I hope they spend that money well

Hindsight is 20/20...Maybe Shelby County wanted to play a quality opponent on the road to prepare for road trips come playoff time...

As for $5000...Taking a couple of buses on a 3 1/2 trip will eat a pretty good chunk of money from any budget...not including feeding the players...

I hate to hear about any injuries during a game...especially the severity of injuries from this game...

But saying Shelby County played this game only because they received $5000 may not be a correct statement...