[bac2369]

I want Raceland to win this game because of some of the posters from Raceland seem to be very much football guys but I don’t care how long you be around football at any school and I have been around football at Belfry and Pikeville the last few years but to say Raceland has a back better than Anthony on this team right now is a crook now he may develop to be a great back but no way in comparison to Anthony end of story

We had one in 2007 I would throw up against Anthony. His name was Brett Denton. Best back I’ve ever seen at Raceland. Nobody we’ve had since compares.

He also had a pretty good counterpart too. 2008 the year I wanted that Hazard/Raceland matchup. Crazy how deep Class 1A was back then.

[ArmChairHC]

It used to rotate but I don’t think it has in many years.

[WestCoast]

If what I am hearing is correct, Sayre is 100% stacking 8 in the box against Racelands 3 WR set and playing Cover 0, and on the I-formation and T sets and playing a 6-2. They have zero fear of being beat in the passing game. We will see if this is true, but parents discussing what went on at practice on social media is not a good thing.

[Devilfan73]

If what I am hearing is correct, Sayre is 100% stacking 8 in the box against Racelands 3 WR set and playing Cover 0, and on the I-formation and T sets and playing a 6-2.  They have zero fear of being beat in the passing game. We will see if this is true, but parents discussing what went on at practice on social media is not a good thing.

What is the source?

[RAMDAD50]

If what I am hearing is correct, Sayre is 100% stacking 8 in the box against Racelands 3 WR set and playing Cover 0, and on the I-formation and T sets and playing a 6-2.  They have zero fear of being beat in the passing game. We will see if this is true, but parents discussing what went on at practice on social media is not a good thing.

The same thing the last two opponents tried to do to the rams? Yeah Raceland out scored them 49-0. The Rams will be fine

[TrueMarshall0627]

Sayre 26. Rams 6, raceland blows another state championship. Good run for the rams though.

[zangazang]

I don’t think the rams have a chance in this one. Raceland can’t pass the ball and their run game is mediocre. On the defensive side raceland can stop Penningtons pass game mixed in with the run game sayre has

[ReginaPanther08]

I agree, honestly at this point its getting sad. They’re about to blow another chance at gold. At this point I think all of the small 16th region schools need to consolidate because Raceland can’t compete by theirselves. Sayre will run through Raceland like a knife through hot butter. The clock and buses will be running by the 3rd quarter.

[WestCoast]

If what I am hearing is correct, Sayre is 100% stacking 8 in the box against Racelands 3 WR set and playing Cover 0, and on the I-formation and T sets and playing a 6-2.  They have zero fear of being beat in the passing game. We will see if this is true, but parents discussing what went on at practice on social media is not a good thing.

What is the source?

Social media posts by what are supposedly parents. Could be fake, but I'm leaning toward it not being fake.

[Belichick]

Sayre played against a depleted Pikeville secondary and they didn’t play against 35. They played against #17.5. Anthony wasn’t half of what he was against anyone else. Pikeville at 100% beats Sayre.

Pikeville at 100% beats everybody in class A but that wasn’t the case.

[Orange Blaze]

Saying Raceland can’t pass the ball is a dumb statement to make. Raceland is a very run heavy team but the passing game is very capable as well with Waller having 1400 yards on the season. The real question is will Raceland use all of their offensive weapons or play it safe and stick with the run.

[oldramalumni33]

I agree, honestly at this point it’s getting sad. They’re about to blow another chance at gold. At this point I think all of the small 16th region schools need to consolidate because Raceland can’t compete by theirselves. Sayre will run through Raceland like a knife through hot butter. The clock and buses will be running by the 3rd quarter.

I don’t understand what part of this is “getting sad”. The Rams are more experienced in these big games than Sayre is by yards. Sayre’s style of football won’t match well with this Raceland defense. Letting up only 20 points in 4 playoff games. Mind you those 20 points were scored late in the first two rounds. If the Rams play their game and keep the ball out of the Spartans hands, Sayre will have a hard time winning this football game.

[2000PHS]

Saying Raceland can’t pass the ball is a dumb statement to make.  Raceland is a very run heavy team but the passing game is very capable as well with Waller having 1400 yards on the season.  The real question is will Raceland use all of their offensive weapons or play it safe and stick with the run.

That says it the best. Raceland CAN pass, but history tells us they will be 82% run heavy with some crazy trick pass play at some point in the game. 

I would absolutely love to see Raceland come out and pass early to set up the run. It would be completely unexpected.

[Orange Blaze]

Saying Raceland can’t pass the ball is a dumb statement to make.  Raceland is a very run heavy team but the passing game is very capable as well with Waller having 1400 yards on the season.  The real question is will Raceland use all of their offensive weapons or play it safe and stick with the run.

That says it the best. Raceland CAN pass, but history tells us they will be 82% run heavy with some crazy trick pass play at some point in the game. 

I would absolutely love to see Raceland come out and pass early to set up the run. It would be completely unexpected.

If Raceland comes out with the same offensive game plan they had against LCA Sayre will have problems stopping them.  Raceland wasn’t afraid to play aggressive offensively in that game and that’s what it will take to win the championship.

[RAMDAD50]

This thread has a weird feel to it. People that aren’t even Raceland fans are showing the agony of being a Raceland fan hahah. This is crazy

[Orange Blaze]

This thread has a weird feel to it. People that aren’t even Raceland fans are showing the agony of being a Raceland fan hahah. This is crazy

It’s hard not to feel that agony though.  Raceland is like the Buffalo Bills of HS football lol.  We are always solid but for some reason haven’t been able to win the big one.  Hopefully that changes in a few days.  As someone who was raised in Raceland I’ve always understood the importance of the football program and unless you are involved in the community you won’t really understand what a championship would mean to this town.

[RAM-A-DEVIL]

If what I am hearing is correct, Sayre is 100% stacking 8 in the box against Racelands 3 WR set and playing Cover 0, and on the I-formation and T sets and playing a 6-2.  They have zero fear of being beat in the passing game. We will see if this is true, but parents discussing what went on at practice on social media is not a good thing.

The parents have no idea what the game plan is. You can see on film what we run. The question is can it be stopped by sayre? Maybe it can maybe it can’t. We will find out at high noon Friday.

[2000PHS]

This thread has a weird feel to it. People that aren’t even Raceland fans are showing the agony of being a Raceland fan hahah. This is crazy

It’s hard not to feel that agony though.  Raceland is like the Buffalo Bills of HS football lol.  We are always solid but for some reason haven’t been able to win the big one.  Hopefully that changes in a few days.  As someone who was raised in Raceland I’ve always understood the importance of the football program and unless you are involved in the community you won’t really understand what a championship would mean to this town.

Hey, it took us (Paintsville) exactly 100 seasons to win a championship. I understand agony.

[bac2369]

Stat from teams from the East since the 6 Class Era.

Hazard- 08,10,11,16 = 1-3
Williamsburg 13,14= 0-2
Paintsville 19,20= 1-1
Pikeville 15,18,19,21,22,23 5-1
Fairview 12 = 0-1
Raceland 17,22,23 = 0-3
Pending results 24.

[WestCoast]

If what I am hearing is correct, Sayre is 100% stacking 8 in the box against Racelands 3 WR set and playing Cover 0, and on the I-formation and T sets and playing a 6-2.  They have zero fear of being beat in the passing game. We will see if this is true, but parents discussing what went on at practice on social media is not a good thing.

The parents have no idea what the game plan is. You can see on film what we run. The question is can it be stopped by sayre? Maybe it can maybe it can’t. We will find out at high noon Friday.

Most of the comments that were shown to me were the parents saying they expect Stiltner back and they are prepping for him to get the majority of the workload. They don't feel any of our receivers can win 1 on 1 matchups against their corners. They feel like scoring will be a struggle but if they can put up 14 points they feel they can win, and that we have a ultra conservative offense. I agree we will see Friday. I have a feeling Sayre will come out throwing everything at us but the kitchen sink. Each teams first two drives will dicate how the game goes I believe.

[CitySlicker]

In a perfect world, Raceland runs the ball over and over again while Sayre throws the ball over and over again. IF this is true, it would come down to defensive stops. On the defensive side of the ball Sayre has proven to be the best defense other than Pikeville (IMO) in 1a. Therefore, Sayre gets their first taste of jewelry while Ramland goes home empty handed once more.

[ArmChairHC]

Racelands JV could play a .500 record against Sayres schedule. Not saying the Spartans defense isn’t good, bc they contained Pikeville very well. But it’s hard for me to put them in the “elite” level as a defense against the competition they played.

[Patriot1]

Racelands JV could play a .500 record against Sayres schedule. Not saying the Spartans defense isn’t good, bc they contained Pikeville very well. But it’s hard for me to put them in the “elite” level as a defense against the competition they played.

I agree but will add Pikeville was a shell of the team they were in 2023 and only had to stop 1 guy so if I was Sayer I wouldn’t be beating my chest on that feat and Raceland is a lot more diverse

[WestCoast]

Sayre regular Opponents:
(43-68)

Raceland regular season opponents:
(80-46)

This is the exact reason people are still doubting Sayre. They chase games that are stat padders. No one will take them seriously until they quit playing these single A schools and start scheduling some competition.

[Wanna-be]

I sure hope Raceland wins. If not, there’s a lot of posts that aren’t going to age very well.

[ArmChairHC]

Hey I will eat my crow if I am wrong. I’ve done it before. Been wrong…just ask my wife lol that being said….

Sayre has to be able to stop a stable of RBs for 4 quarters. They can load the box. That’s what the last three teams did. It worked for KCD for 2 1/2 quarters. Then the fact that we had 4 kids playing one way upfront defensively and 5-7 kids playing one way upfront on the OL began to cause issues. Couple that with having 3 WRs that don’t play defense unless they are needed (btw I expect to see them get time Friday). But Racelands depth is where the advantage lies.

Sayre will have to hit big plays early to win the game. Raceland isn’t coming into the game looking for a shoot out. But imo, they can do just that if need be. But if this game is low scoring in the first half, Raceland will win by 2-3 scores. Their depth and physicality just keeps going and going. I said at the beginning of the year this was the fastest, most athletic, and best in shape team that I had seen at Raceland in a good while. Even the big kids move well and there’s lots of them. I’ve watched a lot of Sayre games now and they are lacking depth, imo.

[bac2369]

The question I ask in this matchup is, how many is Raceland gonna bringing every play? It seems like they bring 4-6 players depending on the down. Maybe a 3 man rush but n 3rd and forever.

Another question is if Raceland wins the toss are they gonna choose to defer or take the rock.

[RAMDAD50]

The question I ask in this matchup is, how many is Raceland gonna bringing  every play? It seems like they bring 4-6 players depending on the down. Maybe a 3 man rush but n 3rd and forever.

Another question is if Raceland wins the toss are they gonna choose to defer or take the rock.

Defer…you always wanna go with what you’re best at and that’s defense

[ArmChairHC]

Finally….back to talking actual football. And that to me is a very good topic of conversation. The toss.

I’m on the fence with it. I’d like to say defer. Our defense hasn’t given up many points and have rarely seen a 1A school cross into plus territory. So getting that initial stop has set the tone. That being said, I expect Sayre to come in fired up with something to prove, so I would also heavily consider taking the ball and methodically marching down the field and eat up the clock. But that possession has to come away with points.

I feel like the defer is a bigger thing though. Takes the pressure off of a young QB, puts the pressure on Sayre to do something early. If it’s me, I kick to them, then bracket Coffman and play man elsewhere. I’m not sure Coffman has played against a corner as physical as McKee.

Imo, Another big match up that favors the Rams is Sammons or Headley against Sayre’s LT. Not sure he has seen that type of quickness off the edge. Raceland hasn’t needed to bring a lot of outside pressure because those two have done so good doing it themselves. I’m just ready for Friday to get here!!!

[bac2369]

The question I ask in this matchup is, how many is Raceland gonna bringing  every play? It seems like they bring 4-6 players depending on the down. Maybe a 3 man rush but n 3rd and forever.

Another question is if Raceland wins the toss are they gonna choose to defer or take the rock.

Defer…you always wanna go with what you’re best at and that’s defense

Would you say Raceland is better defensively than they are at running the ball?