Knoxville Catholic vs. Belfry, KY

[IrishBBall]

Very interesting article in the Belfry area newspaper. 

What's the name of the paper? Found it....

Edited September 21, 2016 by IrishBBall

[ATLCat]

Good ole Williamson Daily News.... HAHA

 

Sigh... 

 

Pulitzer Prize winners they are not... but they do at least try to give lots of coverage to area athletics despite their limited resources.

[ATLCat]

For the curious KnoxCath fans, some of Belfry's key players to watch

 

OL/DL Cole Bentley

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3068066/57d428b3842eb3532c44942f

Kid is a brute. He is an absolute mauler and plays with max effort every snap. Committed to Louisville. Four year starter and he is playing better as a Senior than he ever has and that is scary.

 

OL Austin Dotson

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4256028/5721de089a90ec5540a7b9c7

You can judge for yourself, but IMHO he is one of the biggest sleeper prospects in the Country. Committed to Kentucky. This kid is a special football player. 6'6 300+ and runs like a TE. Has a nasty side. A little back story on him, he is one of the most modest kids you will ever see. Doesn't do social media, doesn't do interviews really, and above all didn't do the whole recruiting process. Last year at the State Finals college coaches in attendance were literally looking for his parents. Dotson didn't even have a highlight video and had never set foot on a college visit. Belfry's coaches put his highlights up for him and soon UK came calling and offered him basically on the spot. Dotson and his family are diehard UK fans and he committed right then. From what I have heard from good sources, Alabama called and pleaded for him not to commit before visiting them for their Spring Game. Saban even sent a hand written letter. Dotson though politely said "Thanks but no thanks". Just watch him and how he moves Friday. If he learns to pass block in college, LOOK OUT

 

P.S. if nothing else watch the play at 1:05

 

DT RayQuan Horton

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3068042/5721db5b19a53e2a187e1524

Just watch the video and smile. Horton will go down in Belfry lure once his career is over.He has been a standout since his Freshman year and has just made game changing play after game changing play. He has several offers but the Power 5 offer hasn't came yet despite dominating at The Opening in Columbus. Tremendous football IQ.. the knock is his height and wingspan but the kid is simply a winner.

 

OL Jordan Scott

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/2775597/5721de0dbd746d007c806ac9

Scott has been the victim of being surrounded by great players, to the point he is probably the most under appreciated Pirate. Big kid and a prototype guard. Has an offer from Tennessee Tech. 3 Year Starter and just fulfills his assignment every play.

 

HB/S/KR Cameron Catron

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3068211/57cad8d70aff7a64c4ca1b5c

He's that kid we have all enjoyed watching for other schools. Undersized but the heart and work ethic of a Lion and a natural leader. Is a violent and aggressive Safety, a dangerous kick returner, and a lightning quick HB who runs like he is shot out of a canon. Belfry's vocal leader. He has small college offers and has a couple FCS school very interested in him as a slot guy.

 

QB Noah Corbett

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4303776/5721d33819a53e2a1874f0b4

Corbett is the perfect fit for this Belfry Offense. Great athleticism, great ball handling skills, and when asked a big time arm. Has some small college offers.

 

FB/LB Derek Wellman (Jr.)

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4435562/572bad32c6de8045d8f31885

Probably my favorite Pirate to watch alongside Catron. Kid is just a football player. Very smart and fundamentally sound LB'er with excellent athleticism and plays angry. Belfry limits his reps at FB to keep him fresh but when he is in there he is a game changer. Averages over 8 yards per carry for his career. Getting looks from FCS schools, I expect him to open eyes this summer as he hasn't did the recruitment game yet.

 

CB Devin Varney (Jr)

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4762944/highlights

Was an All-State 2nd Team Selection as a Sophomore. Has potential to be the best CB to ever play for Belfry. He has dominated KY competition and I would be lying if I didn't say I am eager to see what happens with him Friday when he steps up to play D-1 talent. He plays with supreme confidence so I can see Friday going either way.

Edited September 21, 2016 by ATLCat

[BCsportsfan]

For the curious KnoxCath fans, some of Belfry's key players to watch

 

OL/DL Cole Bentley

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3068066/57d428b3842eb3532c44942f

Kid is a brute. He is an absolute mauler and plays with max effort every snap. Committed to Louisville. Four year starter and he is playing better as a Senior than he ever has and that is scary.

 

OL Austin Dotson

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4256028/5721de089a90ec5540a7b9c7

You can judge for yourself, but IMHO he is one of the biggest sleeper prospects in the Country. Committed to Kentucky. This kid is a special football player. 6'6 300+ and runs like a TE. Has a nasty side. A little back story on him, he is one of the most modest kids you will ever see. Doesn't do social media, doesn't do interviews really, and above all didn't do the whole recruiting process. Last year at the State Finals college coaches in attendance were literally looking for his parents. Dotson didn't even have a highlight video and had never set foot on a college visit. Belfry's coaches put his highlights up for him and soon UK came calling and offered him basically on the spot. Dotson and his family are diehard UK fans and he committed right then. From what I have heard from good sources, Alabama called and pleaded for him not to commit before visiting them for their Spring Game. Saban even sent a hand written letter. Dotson though politely said "Thanks but no thanks". Just watch him and how he moves Friday. If he learns to pass block in college, LOOK OUT

 

P.S. if nothing else watch the play at 1:05

 

DT RayQuan Horton

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3068042/5721db5b19a53e2a187e1524

Just watch the video and smile. Horton will go down in Belfry lure once his career is over.He has been a standout since his Freshman year and has just made game changing play after game changing play. He has several offers but the Power 5 offer hasn't came yet despite dominating at The Opening in Columbus. Tremendous football IQ.. the knock is his height and wingspan but the kid is simply a winner.

 

OL Jordan Scott

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/2775597/5721de0dbd746d007c806ac9

Scott has been the victim of being surrounded by great players, to the point he is probably the most under appreciated Pirate. Big kid and a prototype guard. Has an offer from Tennessee Tech. 3 Year Starter and just fulfills his assignment every play.

 

HB/S/KR Cameron Catron

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3068211/57cad8d70aff7a64c4ca1b5c

He's that kid we have all enjoyed watching for other schools. Undersized but the heart and work ethic of a Lion and a natural leader. Is a violent and aggressive Safety, a dangerous kick returner, and a lightning quick HB who runs like he is shot out of a canon. Belfry's vocal leader. He has small college offers and has a couple FCS school very interested in him as a slot guy.

 

QB Noah Corbett

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4303776/5721d33819a53e2a1874f0b4

Corbett is the perfect fit for this Belfry Offense. Great athleticism, great ball handling skills, and when asked a big time arm. Has some small college offers.

 

FB/LB Derek Wellman (Jr.)

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4435562/572bad32c6de8045d8f31885

Probably my favorite Pirate to watch alongside Catron. Kid is just a football player. Very smart and fundamentally sound LB'er with excellent athleticism and plays angry. Belfry limits his reps at FB to keep him fresh but when he is in there he is a game changer. Averages over 8 yards per carry for his career. Getting looks from FCS schools, I expect him to open eyes this summer as he hasn't did the recruitment game yet.

 

CB Devin Varney (Jr)

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4762944/highlights

Was an All-State 2nd Team Selection as a Sophomore. Has potential to be the best CB to ever play for Belfry. He has dominated KY competition and I would be lying if I didn't say I am eager to see what happens with him Friday when he steps up to play D-1 talent. He plays with supreme confidence so I can see Friday going either way.

Good stuff!

 

How does this year's team compare to last year's team?

 

What's your score prediction?

[IrishBBall]

For the curious KnoxCath fans, some of Belfry's key players to watch

 

OL/DL Cole Bentley

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3068066/57d428b3842eb3532c44942f

Kid is a brute. He is an absolute mauler and plays with max effort every snap. Committed to Louisville. Four year starter and he is playing better as a Senior than he ever has and that is scary.

 

OL Austin Dotson

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4256028/5721de089a90ec5540a7b9c7

You can judge for yourself, but IMHO he is one of the biggest sleeper prospects in the Country. Committed to Kentucky. This kid is a special football player. 6'6 300+ and runs like a TE. Has a nasty side. A little back story on him, he is one of the most modest kids you will ever see. Doesn't do social media, doesn't do interviews really, and above all didn't do the whole recruiting process. Last year at the State Finals college coaches in attendance were literally looking for his parents. Dotson didn't even have a highlight video and had never set foot on a college visit. Belfry's coaches put his highlights up for him and soon UK came calling and offered him basically on the spot. Dotson and his family are diehard UK fans and he committed right then. From what I have heard from good sources, Alabama called and pleaded for him not to commit before visiting them for their Spring Game. Saban even sent a hand written letter. Dotson though politely said "Thanks but no thanks". Just watch him and how he moves Friday. If he learns to pass block in college, LOOK OUT

 

P.S. if nothing else watch the play at 1:05

 

DT RayQuan Horton

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3068042/5721db5b19a53e2a187e1524

Just watch the video and smile. Horton will go down in Belfry lure once his career is over.He has been a standout since his Freshman year and has just made game changing play after game changing play. He has several offers but the Power 5 offer hasn't came yet despite dominating at The Opening in Columbus. Tremendous football IQ.. the knock is his height and wingspan but the kid is simply a winner.

 

OL Jordan Scott

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/2775597/5721de0dbd746d007c806ac9

Scott has been the victim of being surrounded by great players, to the point he is probably the most under appreciated Pirate. Big kid and a prototype guard. Has an offer from Tennessee Tech. 3 Year Starter and just fulfills his assignment every play.

 

HB/S/KR Cameron Catron

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3068211/57cad8d70aff7a64c4ca1b5c

He's that kid we have all enjoyed watching for other schools. Undersized but the heart and work ethic of a Lion and a natural leader. Is a violent and aggressive Safety, a dangerous kick returner, and a lightning quick HB who runs like he is shot out of a canon. Belfry's vocal leader. He has small college offers and has a couple FCS school very interested in him as a slot guy.

 

QB Noah Corbett

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4303776/5721d33819a53e2a1874f0b4

Corbett is the perfect fit for this Belfry Offense. Great athleticism, great ball handling skills, and when asked a big time arm. Has some small college offers.

 

FB/LB Derek Wellman (Jr.)

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4435562/572bad32c6de8045d8f31885

Probably my favorite Pirate to watch alongside Catron. Kid is just a football player. Very smart and fundamentally sound LB'er with excellent athleticism and plays angry. Belfry limits his reps at FB to keep him fresh but when he is in there he is a game changer. Averages over 8 yards per carry for his career. Getting looks from FCS schools, I expect him to open eyes this summer as he hasn't did the recruitment game yet.

 

CB Devin Varney (Jr)

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4762944/highlights

Was an All-State 2nd Team Selection as a Sophomore. Has potential to be the best CB to ever play for Belfry. He has dominated KY competition and I would be lying if I didn't say I am eager to see what happens with him Friday when he steps up to play D-1 talent. He plays with supreme confidence so I can see Friday going either way.

WOW!!!! Will be an exciting game. Both teams better bring some extra helmets. This will be a MAN'S GAME........

[IrishBBall]

I would if I were there!

 

You all should say hi to bucslover68... really great guy. He would especially be interested if there is any tailgating involved and tasty home cooked food HAHA

They're having a Cajun shrimp boil starting at 5:30 to raise money for the LA flood victims. $10 going to a good cause. I've heard the chef is top notch.

 

All Pirates are welcome!!!

Edited September 21, 2016 by IrishBBall

[ATLCat]

Good stuff!

 

How does this year's team compare to last year's team?

 

What's your score prediction?

This year's team seems to be a little ahead of last year's team at this point in time. With that said, they aren't quite to the dominating level last year's team was in November when they steamrolled to a Title. Still making some fumble issues and dumb penalties, and Belfry has been slowed a bit by a bunch of minor nagging injuries that have cost key starters valuable minutes either early in the Season or during Summer.

 

With that said, this team has the POTENTIAL to be not only the best Belfry team in their storied history, but possibly the best team to ever come out of EKY.

 

As for prediction I think we are going to see a high level football game Friday. I think KnoxCath get's theirs on offense and hits some big plays and gains a lot of yards. With that said, I am a firm believer that at the High School level the team that wins the line of scrimmage wins the game.I also think Belfry has enough play makers on D that they get a handful of big/key plays.

 

I will take Belfry 34-26 in a hard fought, close game that leaves both sides respecting one another for their effort and talents.

[BCsportsfan]

I'll take the Irish 49-28.

[QSouth89]

This year's team seems to be a little ahead of last year's team at this point in time. With that said, they aren't quite to the dominating level last year's team was in November when they steamrolled to a Title. Still making some fumble issues and dumb penalties, and Belfry has been slowed a bit by a bunch of minor nagging injuries that have cost key starters valuable minutes either early in the Season or during Summer.

 

With that said, this team has the POTENTIAL to be not only the best Belfry team in their storied history, but possibly the best team to ever come out of EKY.

 

As for prediction I think we are going to see a high level football game Friday. I think KnoxCath get's theirs on offense and hits some big plays and gains a lot of yards. With that said, I am a firm believer that at the High School level the team that wins the line of scrimmage wins the game.I also think Belfry has enough play makers on D that they get a handful of big/key plays.

 

I will take Belfry 34-26 in a hard fought, close game that leaves both sides respecting one another for their effort and talents.

As far as our OL, Mays is committed to Tennessee. His brother (a freshman) has an offer from Tennessee as well. Another freshman Tucker has offers from Tennessee and LSU. So it will be a battle in the trenches. You guys must really have some athletes if you can hold Catholic to 26. Notre Dame and Fulton have athletes all over their defense so Belfry must be loaded and have shutdown corners. I guess it was fluke that Rodgers had 225 yards receiving last year or the QB threw for 336. Edited September 22, 2016 by QSouth89

[ATLCat]

As far as our OL, Mays is committed to Tennessee. His brother (a freshman) has an offer from Tennessee as well. Another freshman Tucker has offers from Tennessee and LSU. So it will be a battle in the trenches. You guys must really have some athletes if you can hold Catholic to 26. Notre Dame and Fulton have athletes all over their defense so Belfry must be loaded and have shutdown corners. I guess it was fluke that Rodgers had 225 yards receiving last year or the QB threw for 336.

Not a fluke whatsoever and wouldn't be surprised if Cunningham goes for 300+ again.

 

As I said, KnoxCath will get theirs and may rack up yardage, but the way this game plays out will be different from any other game Catholic has played.

 

Belfry will chew up more clock than most of these teams and I expect Belfry's Offensive efficiency and this clock grinding to reduce the number of possessions that Catholic gets. I think Catholic hits some big plays and maintains success moving the ball, but I think Belfry has the defensive playmakers and the Dline to do some things that other teams have not been able to and as a result create some big plays or get a key stop or two.

 

Watching those highlight videos the one thing that stuck out as well is Belfry is a much more fundamentally sound team when it comes to tackling, especially in the open field and on the edges as opposed to the teams Catholic has seen. Fulton was downright attrocious at tackling in the secondary.

 

It wouldn't surprise me in the least to not only see KnoxCath outgain Belfry, but to also be the most yards Belfry allows all season by a good margin. That's how talented Catholic is.

Edited September 22, 2016 by ATLCat

[bucslover68]

Not saying Belfry will hold Catholic to 14 like they did last year, but they DID hold Catholic to 14 last year.  Catholic and Belfry are both better than last year IMO, but the game is decided by points, not yardage.  TOP and the ability for Belfry to finish drives and not have a fumble fest will be real important for the Pirates.  Go down there and turn it over a bunch and it will be a long night for the Big Red.

[UCSportsFan]

Will there be plenty of seating for this game should i decide to drive over from Cookeville?  Going to the UT game on Saturday so might make a weekend of it!!