[Patriot1]

Like I said before if Pikeville and the offense plays a whole game like they did in the first 2 drives at LCA and the systems up their game like their capable of they win win easily but if they don’t and play like they have at times in the first three games Raceland could very well win and just for you RAMDAD they are behind 17 -0 when they get off the bus love having fun

[Bandit29]

PIkeville picks up their first win this Friday, but is really close.

Panthers 21
Rams 17

[RAMDAD50]

Like I said before if Pikeville and the offense plays a whole game like they did in the first 2 drives at LCA and the systems up their game like their capable of they win win easily but if they don’t and play like they have at times in the first three games Raceland could very well win and just for you RAMDAD they are behind 17 -0 when they get off the bus love having fun

You’re wrong….the puddy tats are 28 points behind. I told you I’m throwing flags all night long Friday haha

[Big Five-0-]

Pikeville turns the corner Friday evening at Ramland by winning 38-14. However, this score will change as the Panthers lose 12 points when they step off the bus. REVISED SCORE-

Pikeville-26
lambs  -14

[jetpilot]

There is no scenario in which Raceland should beat Pikeville this year. The talent gap is that wide.

[jetpilot]

Picking with 75% heart and 25% head here. I’ve picked both the last two weeks…been right both times…

Rams 26
Panthers 20

Real safe though is regardless of the outcome there will be complaints that officiating determined the outcome of the game.

Only if it's another double digit penalties on Pikeville and 0 on Raceland with phantom holds you can't see on tape after watching 20 times.

[ArmChairHC]

Maybe the gap that wide, maybe not. But it doesn’t matter if it is or not. It comes down to Anthony playing or not for me. The last three meetings Raceland has been beaten by one guy. Birchfield in 22 and Anthony in 23. The numbers don’t dispute that. Raceland has matched up with Pikeville otherwise. If Pikeville hasn’t had a stud in the backfield in the last three meeetings, the games have been close. That’s just more proof of how 1A ball really is. One kid can make or break a game and/or season. If Pikeville doesn’t utilize the talent that creates that gap, it doesn’t much matter. And in the most recent meetings, Duty hasn’t been able to beat us on his own. They are not the same team without Anthony. They may still beat Raceland, but if Anthony doesn’t play, it’s a toss up. If he plays, Raceland has to come out sharp to win. But this game won’t be a blow out with or without #35 in the game, unless Pikeville stays balanced offensively.

[Westside]

I have to go with Pikeville.

[bac2369]

What’s status on Anthony for this one? I’m gonna assume he may be playing….

[jetpilot]

Maybe the gap that wide, maybe not. But it doesn’t matter if it is or not. It comes down to Anthony playing or not for me. The last three meetings Raceland has been beaten by one guy. Birchfield in 22 and Anthony in 23. The numbers don’t dispute that.  Raceland has matched up with Pikeville otherwise. If Pikeville hasn’t had a stud in the backfield in the last three meeetings, the games have been close. That’s just more proof of how 1A ball really is. One kid can make or break a game and/or season. If Pikeville doesn’t utilize the talent that creates that gap, it doesn’t much matter. And in the most recent meetings, Duty hasn’t been able to beat us on his own. They are not the same team without Anthony. They may still beat Raceland, but if Anthony doesn’t play, it’s a toss up. If he plays, Raceland has to come out sharp to win. But this game won’t be a blow out with or without #35 in the game, unless Pikeville stays balanced offensively.

Raceland has scored  7, 7, 9, 7, and 0 points on Pikeville's defense the last 5 meetings. That's not losing to one guy.

[HatfieldMccoy]

With Anthony out last year it took missteps by the field goal kicker to give them the win if I remember correctly

[Patriot1]

Nothing I like better than a good football game and good knock down drag out thread now with all the talk Pikeville wins big

[HatfieldMccoy]

The bye week should have raceland prepared for the panthers. Hoping Pikeville comes out and utilizes it he run and pass this game. Must have major improvement from the line

[ArmChairHC]

‘23 title game:

Anthony responsible for 3 scores. DNP in the regular season match up in which Raceland won.

‘22 Title game:
Birchfield ran wild, scored 3 TDs
Weight had 1 rushing TD
Duty a TD pass

Take away 3 scores and that’s a much closer ball game that gives Raceland more possessions and chances at it being competitive.

Pikevilles defense has been remarkable the last 3 meetings. They made our offense completely stagnant at times and we have not been able to produce many points. I am not disputing that. But without Birchfield and Anthony, two of the last 3 games are toss ups that could have gone either way.

The two meetings prior to those am not talking about. Pikeville was better and more balanced across the board. Pikeville was the better team in the last 3 meetings, not disputing that either. What I am saying, and backing up wi the facts, is that AGAINST RACELAND, offensively the Panthers have had the best player on the field and those two guys were the difference in the game. If you take Birchfield and Anthony out of the equation, all of those games look very similar to the game at Pikeville in the regular season last year.

The lack of Anthony on the field defensively in the regular season made a huge difference last year as well.

I’m not saying Raceland has been better…we haven’t. But what I am saying is Pikeville has been blessed with two guys in the last 3 games vs Raceland that have pretty much carried the offense to n their own.

All this being said, Duty impressed me against LCA as he was really the guy that stepped up and shouldered the load. While it was in a loss, from the outside looking in, that’s a very good improvement for Pikeville.

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Anthony was also 2nd in tackles, TFL, and Sacks in the title game last year. For me it’s very hard to see any other view than Pikeville being about on par with Raceland and Cville last year if you remove Anthony.

None of this truly means anything lol it’s just a discussion and a way to keep the thread going and let me and JP get as many posts as possible lol

[HatfieldMccoy]

‘23 title game:

Anthony responsible for 3 scores. DNP in the regular season match up in which Raceland won.

‘22 Title game:
Birchfield ran wild, scored 3 TDs
Weight had 1 rushing TD
Duty a TD pass

Take away 3 scores and that’s a much closer ball game that gives Raceland more possessions and chances at it being competitive.

Pikevilles defense has been remarkable the last 3 meetings. They made our offense completely stagnant at times and we have not been able to produce many points. I am not disputing that. But without  Birchfield and Anthony, two of the last 3 games are toss ups that could have gone either way.

The two meetings prior to those  am not talking about. Pikeville was better and more balanced across the board. Pikeville was the better team in the last 3 meetings, not disputing that either. What I am saying, and backing up wi the facts, is that AGAINST RACELAND, offensively the Panthers have had the best player on the field and those two guys were the difference in the game. If you take Birchfield and Anthony out of the equation, all of those games look very similar to the game at Pikeville in the regular season last year.

The lack of Anthony on the field defensively in the regular season made a huge difference last year as well.

I’m not saying Raceland has been better…we haven’t. But what I am saying is Pikeville has been blessed with two guys in the last 3 games vs Raceland that have pretty much carried the offense to n their own.

All this being said, Duty impressed me against LCA as he was really the guy that stepped up and shouldered the load. While it was in a loss, from the outside looking in, that’s a very good improvement for Pikeville.

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Anthony was also 2nd in tackles, TFL, and Sacks in the title game last year. For me it’s very hard to see any other view than Pikeville being about on par with Raceland and Cville last year if you remove Anthony.

None of this truly means anything lol it’s just a discussion and a way to keep the thread going and let me and JP get as many posts as possible lol

I see what you are saying but why not utilize him if you have the best player in the field.   I think that Pikeville had the top three players on the field the last couple of years.  Not just Anthony.   The Pikeville LB was better in the championship game than any Raceland player 

Carson Wright would also have been the best player on Racelands roster.  So I don’t think that the scores or outcome would have been much different.  Either kid could have carried the load if Anthony wasn’t needed.  

as for the regular season loss, Pikeville was very mundane with the play calling and didn’t want to show Raceland anything.   I still believe Pikeville is two scores better than Raceland even without Anthony

[ArmChairHC]

I’m not saying the use of him isn’t merited. It’s really just a matter of my being surprised by knowing full well all that Pikeville has, and the staff Pikeville has, why they hammer one kid so much. I know it’s not an intentional thing, but Anthony seems to get dinged up a lot. The kid is in remarkable shape and is a physical specimen to say the least. It’s just odd to me that Pikeville seems to be one demensional with him and we’re with Birchfield as well. While when Pugh was at RB, they seemed to be a little more versatile in their offensive system. Same when they had Chase Hall. They were more diverse offensively. It’s hard to argue with decision making of other teams when they are beating you, this is all from a more “remove myself” football observation. I just noticed a trend over the last few years with Pikeville and figured I’d throw it out there lol

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I’m a big Ram fan…but even a bigger football fan. I have the same questions about Raceland. We did the same thing with Wallace and have done the same thing with others in the past. I don’t understand why even the best coaches seem so tunnel visioned sometimes and lock in on one guy. I felt like the last 3 or 4 years, 1A had more talent than they have had, maybe ever among the top 4 or 5 teams. But everyone seems to be pretty predictable. When you could utilize all athletes you have at your disposal and keep everything more balanced, which in turn would develop the game more. Jmo

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I look at teams like Trinity, Male, Corbin, Boyle, etc and see the same things as well. But when you look at the other states, there seems to be more diversity in the play calling, even while running damn near the same systems that are being ran here.

[Boomer_Sooner]

This is a massive dropping competition this week for the Panthers!! Raceland has been the second best program in 1A for several years now but they're a very distant second!! I'm not sure what they return from last year & if they're better this season. Even if Raceland is 10 points better than last year's team it still shouldn't matter!!

Pikeville 42
Raceland 14

[ArmChairHC]

The key for this game comes down to Racelands offense vs Pikevilles defense. Raceland has to sustain drives and capitalize on red zone opportunities. I don’t think either team is as good defensively as they have been the last two years. I think Raceland has improved in the secondary and has made some adjustments in games they haven’t made in the past. There is definitely more coaching from the Raceland staff and less relying on experience to make a play. Raceland is not anywhere near the level of Pikevilles previous opponents, but Pikeville is giving up a lot more defensively than they have in previous years. So I expect Raceland to be more successful offensively this year. Regardless if Anthony plays or not, I would hope to see Raceland play balanced on defense and not stack the box and give up one on one match ups until they absolutely have to load the box up. I honestly think this Raceland team has something than they haven’t had vs the panthers in the last few match ups and that’s a little bit more true speed at RB. If Rowsey gets back in the field it’s another big factor as he was the best WR and DB returning with Isons move to QB. I’m really looking forward to this game Friday night. I don’t think it’s going to be a blow out in any way and I look for it to be a big time atmosphere.

[Belichick]

Some really delusional stuff on this thread from the orange team. Wow. Some self awareness goes a long way in coping.

[ArmChairHC]

I’m perfectly self aware. I’m currently kicked back in my easy chair, with a tall glass of Orange Kool-Aide. Gotta get my rest so I can step out on the field Friday and throw the first yellow flag right at JPs forehead! Home cooking’ just hits different on a Friday night. I believe that’s how the kids would say it these days.

[HatfieldMccoy]

I’m interested to see all the speed that Raceland posters were saying they had in the preseason.

[Big Five-0-]

Any live stream for this game?

[Jarons]

Any live stream for this game?

Kool Hits TV. I'm sure someone will post a link later.

[RAM-A-DEVIL]

Pikeville overcomes 10+ penalties and wins 22-15.

They are not playing at paintsville. Home of where the referees walk right out of the house and onto the field

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Maybe the gap that wide, maybe not. But it doesn’t matter if it is or not. It comes down to Anthony playing or not for me. The last three meetings Raceland has been beaten by one guy. Birchfield in 22 and Anthony in 23. The numbers don’t dispute that.  Raceland has matched up with Pikeville otherwise. If Pikeville hasn’t had a stud in the backfield in the last three meeetings, the games have been close. That’s just more proof of how 1A ball really is. One kid can make or break a game and/or season. If Pikeville doesn’t utilize the talent that creates that gap, it doesn’t much matter. And in the most recent meetings, Duty hasn’t been able to beat us on his own. They are not the same team without Anthony. They may still beat Raceland, but if Anthony doesn’t play, it’s a toss up. If he plays, Raceland has to come out sharp to win. But this game won’t be a blow out with or without #35 in the game, unless Pikeville stays balanced offensively.

Raceland has scored  7, 7, 9, 7, and 0 points on Pikeville's defense the last 5 meetings. That's not losing to one guy.

Hard to score on 11 dudes and 7 referees

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I’m interested to see all the speed that Raceland posters were saying they had in the preseason.

It’s there. It may run the wrong direction but it’s there

[Big Five-0-]

Any live stream for this game?

Kool Hits TV. I'm sure someone will post a link later.

Much thanks!

[Blue_Bird96]

Gonna be a tough one! Raceland is know as the Flag capital of the world! I get that it sounds like a fun place to visit but it’s Not!

[Patriot1]

For this game I am going to use my old buddy’s sayings The panthers are going to smoke some mutton’s hind end in this one but don’t worry you true orange Ramland fans the refs will put out the fire as much as they can but it won’t be enough Pikeville wins

[Blue_Bird96]

I’m not saying the use of him isn’t merited. It’s really just a matter of my being surprised by knowing full well all that Pikeville has, and the staff Pikeville has, why they hammer one kid so much. I know it’s not an intentional thing, but Anthony seems to get dinged up a lot. The kid is in remarkable shape and is a physical specimen to say the least. It’s just odd to me that Pikeville seems to be one demensional with him and we’re with Birchfield as well. While when Pugh was at RB, they seemed to be a little more versatile in their offensive system. Same when they had Chase Hall. They were more diverse offensively. It’s hard to argue with decision making of other teams when they are beating you, this is all from a more “remove myself” football observation. I just noticed a trend over the last few years with Pikeville and figured I’d throw it out there lol

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I’m a big Ram fan…but even a bigger football fan. I have the same questions about Raceland. We did the same thing with Wallace and have done the same thing with others in the past. I don’t understand why even the best coaches seem so tunnel visioned sometimes and lock in on one guy. I felt like the last 3 or 4 years, 1A had more talent than they have had, maybe ever among the top 4 or 5 teams. But everyone seems to be pretty predictable. When you could utilize all athletes you have at your disposal and keep everything more balanced, which in turn would develop the game more. Jmo

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I look at teams like Trinity, Male, Corbin, Boyle, etc and see the same things as well. But when you look at the other states, there seems to be more diversity in the play calling, even while running damn near the same systems that are being ran here.

When Pugh was in the backfield they had Wyatt Battle though. Big difference. Battle was extremely difficult to tackle in the backfield and threw the ball more accurately.

[bac2369]

So is Anthony playing?

[jetpilot]

^^^28-7 if Anthony plays, 21-7 if he's out.