[Pirate Pal]

Well, well, well....here were are again in familiar territory.

The only thing that worries me about this game is that it's at Russell. I hope the refs aren't feeling any "at home" pressure and it's a clean called ballgame. Don't get me wrong, I'm in no way saying that Russell is known as that. I'm saying that ref's are human *(I think...lol) and sometimes the pressure of a big home fan base makes a little hesitation to throw the flag.

I know that Belfry can beat Russell. They have everything that they need to get back to State. The ability, talent, determination, and skills are there. More importantly, the coaching staff. This is a completely new Belfry team in almost every skill position than the past 2 years, but have come together as fast and as well as the previous 2 state championship teams. These kids know the taste of the carpet in Loiusville and want to experience it on the field this year instead of from the sidelines. They have the hunger.

My prediction (which is subject to change during the course of the week or when ever I feel the need to ):

Belfry by 2 TD's