[BellCoBobcat]

Brian, we appreciate the coverage you give us and I for one know you put forth alot of effort into doing the preseason show and I hope we get to prove we are deserving of the number 1 spot as the season goes forth. I would bet you had the same grief last year from Belfrey and Johnson Central who thought they were deserving of the number one spot. Hand in there, hope to see ya on log mtn. tomorrow night.

I personally think that WYMT has always given Bell great coverage and respect. To malign them in this way is really showing ingratitude from a few of the Bobcat fans and parents. They have done specials on our players and covered our games well. Coach Hilton made the comment before the 2008 season when asked if he thought that team had what it took to win state. He said that he had several teams through the years that had the talent to win the title, but self destructed due to jealousy, parents interfering or complaining about who plays, when and where, etc. He pointed out that if they could overcome those petty things and work together as a team they might have a real shot. Well.....we all know the perserverance of the 2008 team. They were at the brink of failure several times down the stretch of the playoffs and with strong senior leadership and skill players making big plays...including talented underclassmen....they prevailed and brought home the trophy! The thing that drove that team was the loss to Lexington Catholic on Log Mountain. Every moment from that night forward....they were driven. This year's Bobcats have experienced that journey Several were key players....but nearly half of the new team.....got their game experience while the others showered and dressed. Bobcat tradition is obviously deep and passionate. This year's Bobcats have the same challenge and the same opportunity.....but will they be driven by the fact that they want another ring.....or will they have the same passion determination of the 2008 team who were motivated by their failure in 2007. Only time will tell! I guarantee you Boyle County has never forgotten walking off the frozen field on Log Mountain in tears. We better be ready and have the same fire in our hearts if we do meet again.
Go Bobcats! Take it to Alcoa....and let's begin this championship quest on the field....and not in the polls!