[Bull got out!]

Clay County vs Pineville 8/23. Thoughts?

[Bull got out!]

Clay County fans are ready to go into the season after a nice scrimmage game against Scott. Looked like Sizemore to me has got another weapon at the QB spot. Lots of talent on this team and I have tons of friends with kids playing for Clay. I wish them nothing but the best this season and will be pulling for them. I love to see that passing. I think Clay will have another great year.

[64SUR]

Not going to say nothing about Clay schedule this year. Fans are happy, Coach is happy

Clay County 49
Pineville 07

[Bandit29]

Clay rolls in this one.

[UKCC]

Even though they lost a TON, Clay has enough playmakers to have a respectable season if the line can hold up and the qb play just needs to be solid. Looks like Pineville returns the majority of their production. This could be a good game.

[Gridiron_Raid]

Even though they lost a TON, Clay has enough playmakers to have a respectable season if the line can hold up and the qb play  just needs to be solid.  Looks like Pineville returns the majority of their production. This could be a good game.

Pineville loses their starting qb (transfer) and backup who was one of the biggest contributors (isn’t playing football or isn’t on the roster). If it’s a close game it reflects more on clay than it does pineville.

[UKCC]

Even though they lost a TON, Clay has enough playmakers to have a respectable season if the line can hold up and the qb play  just needs to be solid.  Looks like Pineville returns the majority of their production. This could be a good game.

Pineville loses their starting qb (transfer) and backup who was one of the biggest contributors (isn’t playing football or isn’t on the roster). If it’s a close game it reflects more on clay than it does pineville.

I didn’t realize the quarterback thing until a couple hours after I posted. With those losses, I would expect the Tigers to take care of business at home.

[case international]

clay 36-22.clay returns some skill players that should have big seasons.i look for clay to run more this year but may sling it like last year.the o-line is young but physical.if the defense can improve i think clay has a nice season.coach sizemore has done a great job at clay.

[RunItUpTheGut]

The real question is does Pineville prepare clay for bell, Knox, and rock? They also play Harlan in week 2.
I know scheduling is tough, but you gotta see what needs changed and what needs to be better at some point before those games happen. Playing four 1A schools and a 2A school as your non district opponents just seems like you’re reaching for wins instead of trying to compete.

[Gridiron_Raid]

The real question is does Pineville prepare clay for bell, Knox, and rock? They also play Harlan in week 2.
I know scheduling is tough, but you gotta see what needs changed and what needs to be better at some point before those games happen. Playing four 1A schools and a 2A school as your non district opponents just seems like you’re reaching for wins instead of trying to compete.

The program needs wins just to keep players engaged in hopes of building something, but this level of competition is too low regardless. If they would change pineville and harlan to breathitt and shelby valley, imagine the different way we look at this schedule. Or just find any two teams you know you are 15-20 points better than to ensure a win, but still gives you good competition throughout the non-district

[FallRock]

The real question is does Pineville prepare clay for bell, Knox, and rock? They also play Harlan in week 2.
I know scheduling is tough, but you gotta see what needs changed and what needs to be better at some point before those games happen. Playing four 1A schools and a 2A school as your non district opponents just seems like you’re reaching for wins instead of trying to compete.

The program needs wins just to keep players engaged in hopes of building something, but this level of competition is too low regardless. If they would change pineville and harlan to breathitt and shelby valley, imagine the different way we look at this schedule. Or just find any two teams you know you are 15-20 points better than to ensure a win, but still gives you good competition throughout the non-district

Williamsburg & Hazard are solid teams more often than not. Pineville plays Rockcastle next week, and I'm assuming no one knew they were going to have all the transfers and coaching changes. Harlan County is a 4a non district game. Leslie County might be better than clay county and is a rivalry game so no problem there. District is tough, even McCreary could beat a few teams. I don't really see the problem?? you only have 2 "guaranteed" wins on the schedule. Clay might finish .500

[Gridiron_Raid]

The real question is does Pineville prepare clay for bell, Knox, and rock? They also play Harlan in week 2.
I know scheduling is tough, but you gotta see what needs changed and what needs to be better at some point before those games happen. Playing four 1A schools and a 2A school as your non district opponents just seems like you’re reaching for wins instead of trying to compete.

The program needs wins just to keep players engaged in hopes of building something, but this level of competition is too low regardless. If they would change pineville and harlan to breathitt and shelby valley, imagine the different way we look at this schedule. Or just find any two teams you know you are 15-20 points better than to ensure a win, but still gives you good competition throughout the non-district

Williamsburg & Hazard are solid teams more often than not. Pineville plays Rockcastle next week, and I'm assuming no one knew they were going to have all the transfers and coaching changes. Harlan County is a 4a non district game. Leslie County might be better than clay county and is a rivalry game so no problem there. District is tough, even McCreary could beat a few teams. I don't really see the problem?? you only have 2 "guaranteed" wins on the schedule. Clay might finish .500

non district records last season 
2-8 1A
2-8 1A
5-4 1A
1-9 4A
6-4 2A
1-9 1A 

Total 17- 42 
break it down how you want, plus there’s a lot of first round exits on that schedule but i got the stats from khsaa who only published the records after week 10.

If you see only 2 guaranteed wins, i need to rethink my opinion on clay county.

[FallRock]

The real question is does Pineville prepare clay for bell, Knox, and rock? They also play Harlan in week 2.
I know scheduling is tough, but you gotta see what needs changed and what needs to be better at some point before those games happen. Playing four 1A schools and a 2A school as your non district opponents just seems like you’re reaching for wins instead of trying to compete.

The program needs wins just to keep players engaged in hopes of building something, but this level of competition is too low regardless. If they would change pineville and harlan to breathitt and shelby valley, imagine the different way we look at this schedule. Or just find any two teams you know you are 15-20 points better than to ensure a win, but still gives you good competition throughout the non-district

Williamsburg & Hazard are solid teams more often than not. Pineville plays Rockcastle next week, and I'm assuming no one knew they were going to have all the transfers and coaching changes. Harlan County is a 4a non district game. Leslie County might be better than clay county and is a rivalry game so no problem there. District is tough, even McCreary could beat a few teams. I don't really see the problem?? you only have 2 "guaranteed" wins on the schedule. Clay might finish .500

non district records last season 
2-8 1A
2-8 1A
5-4 1A
1-9 4A
6-4 2A
1-9 1A 

Total 17- 42 
break it down how you want, plus there’s a lot of first round exits on that schedule but i got the stats from khsaa who only published the records after week 10.

If you see only 2 guaranteed wins, i need to rethink my opinion on clay county.



Clay lost most of their best players, QB of 4 years and Top WR/RB.  Williamsburg, Leslie County, Harlan County, and Mccreary will all be battles that come down to the wire. I just don't see why people think that 3a Clay County is a Powerhouse do we need to get into their past records? Brings me to my next point; I never understood bringing up a team's record from the last year or any other previous years with players and coaches leaving or graduating or transferring. It has nothing to do with the game that happens THIS year. I hope you're right about Clay though! another winning season would be terrific for us locals. Thanks for the Optimism!

[case international]

clay has around 750 students in high school.lucky if they have 35-40 on the football team.you can nit pick the schedule every year but for my opinion being competitive and winning a few beats getting drilled every week and losing kids every year.clay is not a powerhouse but has shown improvement the last 4 years.i do agree playing better competition will make you better.hope the tigers have a great year.

[Bandit29]

Clay 56
Pineville 14

[Bandit29]

The real question is does Pineville prepare clay for bell, Knox, and rock? They also play Harlan in week 2.
I know scheduling is tough, but you gotta see what needs changed and what needs to be better at some point before those games happen. Playing four 1A schools and a 2A school as your non district opponents just seems like you’re reaching for wins instead of trying to compete.

The program needs wins just to keep players engaged in hopes of building something, but this level of competition is too low regardless. If they would change pineville and harlan to breathitt and shelby valley, imagine the different way we look at this schedule. Or just find any two teams you know you are 15-20 points better than to ensure a win, but still gives you good competition throughout the non-district

Williamsburg & Hazard are solid teams more often than not. Pineville plays Rockcastle next week, and I'm assuming no one knew they were going to have all the transfers and coaching changes. Harlan County is a 4a non district game. Leslie County might be better than clay county and is a rivalry game so no problem there. District is tough, even McCreary could beat a few teams. I don't really see the problem?? you only have 2 "guaranteed" wins on the schedule. Clay might finish .500

IF Clay doesn't finish well over .500 than something has went very wrong.  Will win 8 or 9.

[Granny Bear]

What you see in scrimmage games doesn't amount to much, but if Leslie is anything like they scrimmaged, I think Clay will take the win.

[BUFFALO]

No way Pineville can play with Clay . Running clock early !!