[Poseidon]

Some people (not mentioning any names) may have been to a game IN Harlan, but have they ever been to a BLACK BEAR game????? Probably not....totally different thing my friend.

We Black Bear fans will be as loud as it gets throughout the entire game, when the tide is going our way and even when it isn't. I for one probably won't be able to speak the next day. If you look up in the home side stands and see a crazy woman screaming like a crazed banchie then entire game, that will probably be me.....and I figure to see a whole lot more "crazy screaming banchies" Friday night. Come on Bear Nation....let's show em all what a home crowd sounds like. WHOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! I absolutely cannot wait for Friday.

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No matter who the team is the atmosphere will be better if the team is having success and has high expectations, it really has nothing to do with it being Harlan or anyone else. The team has given the community something to look forward to and that is a great thing. At least if Harlan wins it can not be said that I did not think Harlan could beat Breathitt. I wish everyone the best of luck that goes to this game and I hope it turns out the way you want it to.

[Poseidon]

Some people (not mentioning any names) may have been to a game IN Harlan, but have they ever been to a BLACK BEAR game????? Probably not....totally different thing my friend.

We Black Bear fans will be as loud as it gets throughout the entire game, when the tide is going our way and even when it isn't. I for one probably won't be able to speak the next day. If you look up in the home side stands and see a crazy woman screaming like a crazed banchie then entire game, that will probably be me.....and I figure to see a whole lot more "crazy screaming banchies" Friday night. Come on Bear Nation....let's show em all what a home crowd sounds like. WHOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! I absolutely cannot wait for Friday.

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The Black Bears will be going into hibernation after this game, Breathitt will roll......JK figured I would get a rise from the drama kings\queens...lol

[Hilbily]

Harlan Co. should have way to much defense. I do not think it will be a blow out but the Bears will win pretty handily. Good luck to both.

[cougarpride08]

Harlan Co by 2 td's..Go Bears!

[mlb_27]

Ok then i take DaBears by 2tds.And why. because we have the best fans eastern ky.The Bear Nation.<-------------we play with 12 at home.

Ok i do agree harlan will win. But, why in the world would the fans make a difference in the game. You sure know your football. psh!

[Poseidon]

Ok i do agree harlan will win. But, why in the world would the fans make a difference in the game. You sure know your football. psh!

The fans will give a boost early, but it will come down to who is better on the field.....A home field advantage can help because officials are more likely to swallow their whistles is they think it will cause an uproar and the adrenaline rush a team gets from hearing fans root for them can not be ignored. The thing about adrenaline is that if you get that sudden boost, there is usually a downward spiral in energy levels as the game goes on.

[BB CLAW]

How good is the Breathitt County QB? Is he big enough to take some hits?

[sc06cheer]

We live week to week here. Not worried about next year. We're focused on beating Breathitt Friday night at 7:30PM. Coach Larkey has a talented group of young Bears moving up through the ranks. There's no indication to think that we want be as strong next year or years to come. I think this Breathitt game will be a good measuring stick to see where we are. Remember this is the first year these kids have ever played together and are adjusting to a new Coach and a new philosophy. The Bear Nation is only getting larger! :letsparty

Regardless of what happens Friday night, Breathitt County's football program is always a force to be dealt with.

could not have said it any better!

[sc06cheer]

I know that sometimes us Harlan countians can seem a little cocky about our football team if you wanna say it that way, but we're just awfully proud of them boys and what this SCHOOL is bringing to our county, not just the football squad, but everything surrounding this school. It's great to have a football team like this, and I'm just looking forward to hearing about the game friday night. It will be a good test to see how good they are, but the teams Harlan have played are NOT that horrible of football teams, I don't know why everyone keeps saying that. Sure they're probably not TOP ranked teams, but they're good quality football teams.

I have a feeling that HC won't get any respect until NEXT season when they're placed in the 5A class, which is beyond me, its not the boys fault that they were placed in the class. They deserve to win, just like every other team out there that places on Friday nights. Just remember, we've got seniors boys that are on this team and this is their last game against a certain team, each night they step out there it'll be their last HS fball game on Sept 26th (etc.) and they deserve to win just as much as that senior on the opposite team does. Give a TEAM the respect they deserve, regardless of the situation.

K I'm done for the night haha!

[Playboy5]

Breathitt..Well because they are suppose to win...Tradition is hard to stop, especially when you are a first year school. Breathitt is struggling so far in this early season but I see them pulling out a win against a tough Black Bear team! Best of luck to both schools!!!

[Poseidon]

I know that sometimes us Harlan countians can seem a little cocky about our football team if you wanna say it that way, but we're just awfully proud of them boys and what this SCHOOL is bringing to our county, not just the football squad, but everything surrounding this school. It's great to have a football team like this, and I'm just looking forward to hearing about the game friday night. It will be a good test to see how good they are, but the teams Harlan have played are NOT that horrible of football teams, I don't know why everyone keeps saying that. Sure they're probably not TOP ranked teams, but they're good quality football teams.

I have a feeling that HC won't get any respect until NEXT season when they're placed in the 5A class, which is beyond me, its not the boys fault that they were placed in the class. They deserve to win, just like every other team out there that places on Friday nights. Just remember, we've got seniors boys that are on this team and this is their last game against a certain team, each night they step out there it'll be their last HS fball game on Sept 26th (etc.) and they deserve to win just as much as that senior on the opposite team does. Give a TEAM the respect they deserve, regardless of the situation.

K I'm done for the night haha!

Harlan is getting the respect now...People know they are a good team and are getting better every game. Just because I have pointed out the weak schedule does not mean that I do not respect the Harlan team. It is good that the team has caused excitement in the community, and I hope that it continues next season. Just because people point out negatives on a team as well as positives does not mean that they disrespect the team.

[sc06cheer]

Harlan is getting the respect now...People know they are a good team and are getting better every game. Just because I have pointed out the weak schedule does not mean that I do not respect the Harlan team. It is good that the team has caused excitement in the community, and I hope that it continues next season. Just because people point out negatives on a team as well as positives does not mean that they disrespect the team.

I was not referring to you, I know quite a few people that have said those exact words to me ("I don't respect them till they play in the right class"), face to face with me, so I know that there are some people that don't respect them...So sorry you misunderstood that I was meaning you, I wasn't singling you out...there is people that have said it though.

[Black_Bear_58]

ive gotta go with da bears on this one. it's our first home game ever and coach Larkey knows how to get us ready mentally as well as physically for a big football game.

[sc06cheer]

got this as a bulletin on myspace thought people might want to read it...

Friday September 26th 2008-BLACKOUT FRIDAY in Harlan County!

This activity is being sponsored in conjunction with the BIG DISTRICT football game Friday against visiting Breathitt County. The football boosters are sponsoring Black Out Friday and want everyone to flood the schools and the football stands Friday night with a sea of black as the BLACK BEARS break out in their black uniforms for the FIRST TIME. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.


ARRIVE EARLY FOR PARKING AND A GOOD SEAT!! The boosters are sponsoring numerous activities, including a corn hole tournament, tailgating and much more.


WYMT Sports has declared the Breathitt County vs. Harlan County game as the game of the week.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE BLACK BEARS

[Poseidon]

I was not referring to you, I know quite a few people that have said those exact words to me ("I don't respect them till they play in the right class"), face to face with me, so I know that there are some people that don't respect them...So sorry you misunderstood that I was meaning you, I wasn't singling you out...there is people that have said it though.

O.K...........I hope you have a safe trip to the game and hope it turns out the way you want it to. Harlan is a good team and if the two teams continue to play the way they have, the Bears should win. If Breathitt can put together four quarters of football and play up to their potential, they will run away with this game, but that it a big if......

[BB CLAW]

How good is the Breathitt County QB?

[BB CLAW]

Can the Breathitt QB throw the ball well? Can he scramble? Most importantly, can he take some hits? Breathitt normally has a good QB. ???

[sc06cheer]

O.K...........I hope you have a safe trip to the game and hope it turns out the way you want it to. Harlan is a good team and if the two teams continue to play the way they have, the Bears should win. If Breathitt can put together four quarters of football and play up to their potential, they will run away with this game, but that it a big if......

Sadly, I won't be attending this one, it breaks my heart not to be there and support them, but I already have an engagement with the womens group of my church and will be away from football pretty much all weekend :booo: but I know there will be plenty of fans there for BOTH sides of the field, wish both teams luck and I know it will be a good game!

[Poseidon]

Can the Breathitt QB throw the ball well? Can he scramble? Most importantly, can he take some hits? Breathitt normally has a good QB. ???

The Breathitt QB is young and inconsistent. He seems to be doing the same thing his brother did as far as the way their QB1 careers go. Justin Haddix did the same thing as far as struggling with inconsistency his first year @ QB1 and he also was a Junior. Justin adjusted his Senior year and led the Bobcats to their 3rd State title. I hope it does not take Jade until next year to adjust and become consistent, but both he and Channing Fugate are Juniors and the WR core is young, so I think that by the end of the season they will be alright.

[Lambert #1]

I pick the bears by 16 because they are hungry and want that first big home game to hurry up and get here. This team is definitely overlooked and underrated in my opinion. I watched them early on in their first ever game and they were a few plays away from beating LCC in their opener. Larkey has done a fine job with those boys and he's a real leader. People forget that most of these boys have played together back in Junior High and they were a force to be dealt with back then. Winning is an attitude and I think they are there and that's because of leadership. Breathitt is not nearly as good as people thought they would be, kind of disappointing after all of the build-up early as to how good this team would be. Harlan has jumped up and made people realize that their is a new kid in town and they mean business and if Breathitt doesn't go in their with some respect they will get beaten worse than I originally said.

[Poseidon]

I pick the bears by 16 because they are hungry and want that first big home game to hurry up and get here. This team is definitely overlooked and underrated in my opinion. I watched them early on in their first ever game and they were a few plays away from beating LCC in their opener. Larkey has done a fine job with those boys and he's a real leader. People forget that most of these boys have played together back in Junior High and they were a force to be dealt with back then. Winning is an attitude and I think they are there and that's because of leadership. Breathitt is not nearly as good as people thought they would be, kind of disappointing after all of the build-up early as to how good this team would be. Harlan has jumped up and made people realize that their is a new kid in town and they mean business and if Breathitt doesn't go in their with some respect they will get beaten worse than I originally said.

Good post, but Breathitt will not just go in there and be intimidated by the atmosphere and will be ready. They typically play better on the road because of the intensity that a road game brings. They have been in more "big" games than has Harlan and know that they have to be ready. Breathitt will not be an easy win by any stretch of the imagination and if they can put together four quarters of consistent football, they will win by 2-3 TD's, but if they continue to play with their heads up their a......, they will be beaten and will be the 2 seed in the playoffs. I think people are more indifferent with the Harlan program than disrespectful. Mercer County was in the same situation that Harlan is in this year in regards to playing with a 5A roster in 3A and they won the title and to this day people do not think they earned it fairly. So I do not think Harlan will get the respect the team and fans think they should have until they compete against schools that are in their class.....

[King Leonidas]

We will have to see which Breathitt team shows up. The one who comes out ot prove something or the one who thinks they can show up and the other team just lays down for them! I hoping for a hard fought old school football game!!!

[Poseidon]

We will have to see which Breathitt team shows up. The one who comes out ot prove something or the one who thinks they can show up and the other team just lays down for them! I hoping for a hard fought old school football game!!!

Good point...Breathitt seems to have lost that hunger and does not play as if they are trying........to prove anything. We shall see as you said and if they come out and play as they have, they may be beaten badly.

[Mama Bear]

BrahmaBull are you gonna make it over here to see the game?

[Poseidon]

BrahmaBull are you gonna make it over here to see the game?

I gotta work to Green County game at the station that night. I have to rely on people from that area to give updates.....I hope you all have a good night.......I hope Breathitt wins the game, but I would not be surprised if they get beaten based on the way they have played leading up to this game.

[Patriot]

Bears will win! The emotions they played with in Letcher County for their first game will be multiplied by a thousand. They will be strong in front of their Home crowd for the firs time as Black Bears. And the Black Bear Nation will be multiplied by two thousand it will be great! As for the schedules or how they line up on paper unless you are taking that paper and making a little triangle footballs and holding your fingers up for field goals like kids do in the cafeteria that paper means nothing. Grit, strength, a little luck, and a whole lot of enthusiasm will win this game for the Bears!

[bearcountry]

well iam pulling for harlan county because we have the best defense in da nation hands down so bobcats you better come ready to play iam guessing the score o be.......

Blackbears-46
bobcats-20
go blackbears...............

[bearcountry]

well mr.bluegrass balla ur wrong blackbear is un-stopable keep that in ur mind man you cant stop us blackbears...

[BB CLAW]

The Black Bears play their biggest game of the year every game. You are correct, the Black Bear Nation will be huge tomorrow night, probably several thousand. The enthusiasm will be great. I expect the Bears Defense will be on that QB quickly and on him all night. He will not be happy. If I could only close my eyes and it be 5 o'clock tomorrow when i open them. GO BEARS!!! :Thumbs:

[Mama Bear]

It's on, like Donkey Kong!!! Wooooot!