[bac2369]

Anyone get any update on Blanton??

[mysonis55]

Well Jet, I saw them as well. They are no where near as good as the two I referred to. Hughes has already got a verbal to UK. Jones had WKU there looking at him Fri. There are no less than 5 players on McCracken's offense that are getting d1 looks. You need to get out.

[jetpilot]

Well Jet, I saw them as well. They are no where near as good as the two I referred to. Hughes has already got a verbal to UK. Jones had WKU there looking at him Fri. There are no less than 5 players on McCracken's offense that are getting d1 looks. You need to get out.

Not at the running back position! And if you think Pugh and Jones don't get d1 looks you are nuts! If you put McCracken's RBs above Pugh and Jones when they averaged 74 yards rushing between them last year and about the same this year you lose credibility 55.

[Spud6]

I see a lot of people giving credit to the O-Line of Pikeville for opening up those holes for Pugh to absolutely have a field day. But I also want to brag on the WR's for Pikeville who busted theirs butts downfield holding onto blocks, they did an exceptional job! Pugh was an absolute monster! Everyone went into this game expecting big things from Jones from Hazard, and although he did have himself great game, Pugh stole the show!

I just want to add, Jones from Hazard could be one of the top RBs in the state but his conditioning will not allow him to stay on the field longer than 3 runs. Hazard needs him, because when he's on the field, big things happen! Does he have asthma or something along those lines?

Overall, an awesome game to be an attendance for at Pikeville!

[bac2369]

I see a lot of people giving credit to the O-Line of Pikeville for opening up those holes for Pugh to absolutely have a field day. But I also want to brag on the WR's for Pikeville who busted theirs butts downfield holding onto blocks, they did an exceptional job! Pugh was an absolute monster! Everyone went into this game expecting big things from Jones from Hazard, and although he did have himself great game, Pugh stole the show!

I just want to add, Jones from Hazard could be one of the top RBs in the state but his conditioning will not allow him to stay on the field longer than 3 runs. Hazard needs him, because when he's on the field, big things happen! Does he have asthma or something along those lines?

Overall, an awesome game to be an attendance for at Pikeville!

Jones is not in game shape yet but hazard is and will looking to not rely on him that much as they did last year. So I expect hazard to keep as they are and developing the passing game and work on there Qb to Wr connection. Jones will have another big season and we shall see if they can overcome this loss and pick up a win at letcher county.

[Spud6]

Jones is not in game shape yet but hazard is and will looking to not rely on him that much as they did last year. So I expect hazard to keep as they are and developing the passing game and work on there Qb to Wr connection. Jones will have another big season and we shall see if they can overcome this loss and pick up a win at letcher county.

Their QB has heck of an arm, just seems to not know when to use that big arm and throw a laser and then when to just loft the ball up with a little more air and less velocity.

[mysonis55]

Dude, yardage is not the tell all. Look at these boys highlights. They have a coach with a gunslinger mentality. He uses the pass first for everything. If he would use the run more these guys would avg over 100 with their tough schedule. What you don't understand is McCracken already played Tn 5a state champs to a one td game. They are for real this year. Depth may get them in the playoffs but their first 11 are as good as any in the state. I love how the credibility thing always comes up and I always tend to be proven right. Just like when Mayfield never had a team ranked as high as Pikevilles mighty team.

[BlueSky]

How high has Pike been ranked???

[Big Five-0-]

Their QB has heck of an arm, just seems to not know when to use that big arm and throw a laser and then when to just loft the ball up with a little more air and less velocity.

He's got a good arm for sure. I thought he did a good job last night. Just a soph. is that correct? If that's the case then, y'all got some good qtr, back play for awhile.

[topnotch]

The running backs are good but, before any running back gets looked at by a D1 coach the first test they have to pass is tof or time on the 40 if he cannot run that under4-5 forget it. I promise you. there is one back in this area that I know of that can do that HARRIS. the backs you mentioned are good backs and probably will play at Eastern, Austin Peay Murray and many others opportunities, but no SEC, Big10. East coast, mac or big East. Want Happen.

[hitter]

Was the penalties 170 yards against hazard and only 35 against pikeville. That's a huge difference. And 20 of pikeville so was on the last hazard drive.

[mysonis55]

If you are telling me I'm wrong about Hughes look it up. This past summer he went to UK for a camp. He got off the bus and barely stretched. He ran under 4.4. They offered on the spot as an athlete. I think they want him as a rec. He has already verbally committed. They have a rec and a rb that are also being watched by many teams. They also have 2 offensive linemen that are highly recruited and one is a soph. McCrackens first 11 is as tough as any you will see. They need to quit practicing indoors. That caused them to wear down fri and our boys were in better shape.

[PHSForever]

Was the penalties 170 yards against hazard and only 35 against pikeville. That's a huge difference. And 20 of pikeville so was on the last hazard drive.

Doesn't sound right. I know of two holding calls for sure on Pikeville, that's 20 right there. Then I believe there was a block in the back on a run by Charles, etc. Those are just the ones I remember. So I'm sure there were more. As for Hazards, theirs were of the unsportsmanlike conduct, 12 men on the field, etc variety. Unsportsmanlike and personal foul ones were 15 each and I remember at least 4 of those, or 5. Don't remember the penalty for too many men, 5 yards? I'd say there was a big discrepancy, but I don't think THAT big. But Pikeville already had a game under their belts too, and Coach Mac teams generally don't make a lot of the silly penalties.

[jetpilot]

Doesn't sound right. I know of two holding calls for sure on Pikeville, that's 20 right there. Then I believe there was a block in the back on a run by Charles, etc. Those are just the ones I remember. So I'm sure there were more. As for Hazards, theirs were of the unsportsmanlike conduct, 12 men on the field, etc variety. Unsportsmanlike and personal foul ones were 15 each and I remember at least 4 of those, or 5. Don't remember the penalty for too many men, 5 yards? I'd say there was a big discrepancy, but I don't think THAT big. But Pikeville already had a game under their belts too, and Coach Mac teams generally don't make a lot of the silly penalties.

Pikeville had a very damaging illegal man downfield penalty late in the first half that could have ended up losing the game for them. Instead of about a 35 yard gain and the ball fairly deep in Hazard territory they had to punt. Then Hazard scored with minute something left and almost scored again. Possibly a 14 point turnaround and could have been worse. If anyone is complaining about the refs when Hazard game up 300+ yards and 7 TDs to one guy they are grasping for straws in the worst way.

[jetpilot]

Was the penalties 170 yards against hazard and only 35 against pikeville. That's a huge difference. And 20 of pikeville so was on the last hazard drive.

Not even close to that discrepancy. Pugh had 300+ yards and 7 TDs, and you think the refs were the problem?

[jetpilot]

If you are telling me I'm wrong about Hughes look it up. This past summer he went to UK for a camp. He got off the bus and barely stretched. He ran under 4.4. They offered on the spot as an athlete. I think they want him as a rec. He has already verbally committed. They have a rec and a rb that are also being watched by many teams. They also have 2 offensive linemen that are highly recruited and one is a soph. McCrackens first 11 is as tough as any you will see. They need to quit practicing indoors. That caused them to wear down fri and our boys were in better shape.

Jones of McCracken ran for 50 yards on Mayfield on 7 carries this year. Last year he ran for 18 yards on 3 carries.

Jones of Hazard ran for 70 yards on 9 carries against Mayfield in the 2011 championship game as a FRESHMAN. He is much bigger, stronger and faster three years later 55. That should put him straight into the NFL by your standards.irateSho

A better comparison to Jones of Hazard would be Ryan Troutman of McCracken who burned Mayfield for 125 yards and 2 TDs last year. He's at Murray State this year but wasn't one of the 4 RBs who got carries in their opener against Union. Maybe they are redshirting him.

[wildcat12]

The refs didn't determine how this game ended but their was a huge difference in penalties. Once Hazards coach got threw out the team went downhill.

[TigerBlues]

If you are telling me I'm wrong about Hughes look it up. This past summer he went to UK for a camp. He got off the bus and barely stretched. He ran under 4.4. They offered on the spot as an athlete. I think they want him as a rec. He has already verbally committed. They have a rec and a rb that are also being watched by many teams. They also have 2 offensive linemen that are highly recruited and one is a soph. McCrackens first 11 is as tough as any you will see. They need to quit practicing indoors. That caused them to wear down fri and our boys were in better shape.

Wrong wrong and absolutely wrong. Was not offered until the finish of 7on7, McCracken played Paintsville during that stretch in which they defeated Paintsville and the sub 4.4 coming off the bus is not true. The camp was held inside the Nutter Complex due to weather conditions and the players were broken down into groups, I know this first hand because of coaches and parents that were in attendance. Kids sat around waiting to get loose in their respective assigned groups. He was not, I repeat not offered until the conclusion of the 7on7 where he split time as a receiver and QB. You can read the entire story on the ky sports radio network.

[jetpilot]

The refs didn't determine how this game ended but their was a huge difference in penalties. Once Hazards coach got threw out the team went downhill.

nicker: Yeah when their coach left they couldn't ask him how in the heck do you tackle Pugh and all the other coaches were at a loss too.

[bac2369]

Brandon jones had 220 yards on 25 carries. Team rushed for 265. Hazard passed for 222 yards and 1 reciever had over 150 yards in receiving. Hazard had a very solid game themselves even though they lost. But they will improve and will not be the same team in November.

[mysonis55]

Big freaking deal. He was still offered and has given a verbal. But, I guess he is no where near what Jones could be. Okay, makes sense to me.

[jetpilot]

Brandon jones had 220 yards on 25 carries. Team rushed for 265. Hazard passed for 222 yards and 1 reciever had over 150 yards in receiving. Hazard had a very solid game themselves even though they lost. But they will improve and will not be the same team in November.

Pikeville had some kids out and will improve also. Hope to see Hazard again with a trip to Bowling Green on the line. Hazard padded their stats and point total with the last drive against the JV and score on the last play of the game. Pikeville with 3 turnovers to 0 for Hazard in the first half also. So big upside from here for Pikeville as well.

[bac2369]

Pikeville had some kids out and will improve also. Hope to see Hazard again with a trip to Bowling Green on the line. Hazard padded their stats and point total with the last drive against the JV and score on the last play of the game. Pikeville with 3 turnovers to 0 for Hazard in the first half also. So big upside from here for Pikeville as well.

Pikeville will get better as well. Pikeville kept running ball because hazard couldn't stop it. If hazard could of stopped the run then pikeville would of had to throw more but didn't have much success with the two ints. But like I said when you got something going and it's not broke you don't change it.Also that pikeville line and recievers need credit for making the holes and the downfield blocking.

[Spud6]

The running backs are good but, before any running back gets looked at by a D1 coach the first test they have to pass is tof or time on the 40 if he cannot run that under4-5 forget it. I promise you. there is one back in this area that I know of that can do that HARRIS. the backs you mentioned are good backs and probably will play at Eastern, Austin Peay Murray and many others opportunities, but no SEC, Big10. East coast, mac or big East. Want Happen.

Jones can run pretty dang quick for a big boy, pretty shifty too with great awareness and ability to change direction on a dime. The only thing that worries me about Jones going to the next level is his conditioning, I know college will get you in shape, but it never hurts to already be in shape somewhat before you get there. (And I know college conditioning is way different than high school, but I'm just saying)

And I honestly think this kid could run a 40 in a high 4.6/low4.7.

[bac2369]

I seen his forty time somewhere and it was 4.55 or 4.65. I believe it was the second one but not sure.

[#1 Blackcat Fan]

Congrats Pikeville. Two big early season wins.

Kudos to Pikeville's OL for opening up the world to Pugh, and Pugh for taking advantage of it. Xbox stats for Pugh.

[PHSForever]

Pikeville had a very damaging illegal man downfield penalty late in the first half that could have ended up losing the game for them. Instead of about a 35 yard gain and the ball fairly deep in Hazard territory they had to punt. Then Hazard scored with minute something left and almost scored again. Possibly a 14 point turnaround and could have been worse. If anyone is complaining about the refs when Hazard game up 300+ yards and 7 TDs to one guy they are grasping for straws in the worst way.

Agreed. And I forgot about the illegal man downfield, thanks for reminding me.

[hitter]

Those two penalties on hazard coach was terrible. Hazard coach had his back turned and the ref ran over him and the ref threw a penalty flag then when hazard coach asked him about it that's when the same ref threw the other penalty flag then the same ref threw a flag for twelve men on the field when the player was off the field for a good ten seconds but the player hadn't made it to the players box

[Mastadon89]

Doesnt matter. If the ref runs into anyone on the sideline its automatic penalty. Doesnt have to be a coach. Hazard already had a sideline warning before that play happened.

[ekff]

Coach Dixon will not have to sit any games....

KHSAA sent a message to Coach Dixon and Hazard saying that Coach Dixon does not have to sit because Dixon should not have been ejected.... Pretty much saying the ref got it wrong...