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Friday Night Fallout

Thank to the new six-class football playoff system in Kentucky, we're heading to the state quarterfinals with five teams from western Kentucky still alive in the playoffs.  This year the Friday after Thanksgiving will be busier than ever. 

I want to take a second and thank everybody who came out to be a part of our live broadcast at Lone Oak at 6pm last night.  Some of you even spent some time making signs for the event.  Sign of the night: "Bidwell, where's your Purple jacket?"  Well played boys, well played.  Other notes...

  • Obviously, Corey Robinson and Lone Oak steal the headlines again with their impressive win over Calloway County.  Robinson not only broke the national record with his 81st touchdown pass of the year, but he also broke the state record for yards in a season with 4,773.  Unbelievable.  Even when he doesn't put the throw on the money, his receivers always do a remarkable job of catching just about everything.  They rarely drop a pass, and at the high school level, that's amazing.  I don't think any one in their right mind can deny Lone Oak is really, really good.  Starting Friday, the Flash will get the chance to start showing people if they can be great when North Bullitt comes to the newly-dubbed "Graveyard."
  • Speaking of graveyards, that's about how quiet it was at Paducah Tilghman last night.  Blue Tornado fans...where are you?!?  I don't know if there were 500 fans at that game last night...and Union County even brought a good chunk of that number.  Here's your open challenge for the week...come out and support your team this week as they try to get back to the state semifinals for the first time since 2003.
  • For the first time in forever, Mayfield had to go on the road for a second-round playoff game.  Senior quarterback Logan Armstrong wasn't going to let them lose to Fulton City again. His three rushing touchdowns helped the Cards avenge their earlier loss to Fulton.  Now Mayfield has to go back on the road next week at Frankfort.  It won't get easier for the Cardinals.
  • It took a half for Trigg County to wake up against Heath before the Wildcats finally got past the Pirates.  Trigg is back in the state quarterfinals for the second straight year.  The good news for Trigg?  They won't face Owensboro Catholic this week.  The OC sent Trigg home the last FOUR years in the playoffs.  This week, it's Metcalfe County coming to Perdue Field.  Metcalfe is 10-2...both losses were on the road.  That might be some good news for the Wildcats.
  • What a comeback for Marshall County!  Down 21-7 with 3 minutes left, they rally to beat Daviess County 22-21.  Their reward?  #1 St. X.  Yikes!!  It's safe to say this will be the Marshals biggest challenge of the year. 

I hope everybody enjoys their turkey Thursday, and then get ready for a whole bunch of football Friday night.  The floor, as always, is now yours.

Published Friday, November 16, 2007 11:33 PM by Bidwell

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Laker Dad said:

Its been a great ride for the Laker Nation this year!!!!! Lone Oak good luck on your way to state, make the 4th dist. proud!!!!!
November 17, 2007 12:47 AM
 

footballfan said:

im gana have to say that both teams did a very good job of being very respectful this time around.. way to go corey robinson, and of course LONE OAK!
November 17, 2007 1:17 AM
 

kentblue said:

hey jeremy & kyle, i hear your local wal-mart & kroger locations will have 4-7 lb. fresh or frozen 'crow' available with 'your-choice' of three veggie sides starting after 12 p.m. today - should be great for your thanksgiving meals in place of the old traditional butterball turkeys - left-over good for stew so i'm told also - get there early now as there should be quite a line over your way purchasing - enjoy guys, happy thanksgiving...  
November 17, 2007 3:18 AM
 

kentblue said:

what a performance it was - the flash simply took advantage of each & every opportunity created either by themselves or given by calloway...

i was hoping personally to see a dominant defensive type game on behalf of both squads - but settle for what the flash delivered instead works for me just fine also...

things often have a way of just absolutely going hay-wire as such was the case for the lakers last night - a great season they had and back next year they'll be i'm sure...

other than the win, for 'me' the traditional hand-shake @ the conclusion was some what inspirational and 'stood' very tall in my opinion of both programs - special thanks to all the players and coaching staffs for over-coming the entire package of the preliminary side-show crap that festered prior to the show-down...

both calloway & mccracken county have every reason to be very proud of their schools, student bodies, and football programs respectively - a games out-come and final score is merely a single faucet & indicator of the entire  meaning of the word winner - 'all' the players involved in last night's game & complete rosters left that field personally owning & deserving a portion of the word 'winner'...

despite all the hype, the spirit of sportsmanship lives thanks to you as individuals - your efforts applauded & greatly appreciated...                          
November 17, 2007 6:11 AM
 

Eric Chumbler said:

Calloway County has alot to be proud of. Great season, what seems to be a good group of kids, led by a solid group of coaches. Keep your heads up and we'll see you guys next year.

What's the scouting report on North Bullitt?
November 17, 2007 6:42 AM
 

Sabrina Tucker said:

Way to go Lone Oak! You did us proud! You played like the band of brothers you are and strived to be "11's"....congratulations Lone Oak, you've made i!  It has been a very exciting year for us the fans as well and one we will never forget! Coaches...what can I say....you're awsome! Thank you for such a great season and for all you've done for our boys. Good luck Lone Oak on your road to State, we know you will continue to make us proud!
November 17, 2007 8:28 AM
 

Dawg Fan said:

Well, even though our Bulldogs didn't come out victorious last night, I am very proud to be a Bulldog fan.  Our guys and coaching staff have done an AMAZING job this year and have nothing to be ashamed of.  On another note, congratulatsion to Corey Robinson on the record...he is an amazing quarterback.  On yet another note, I hope that next week the Mayfield Cardinals team has enough respect for this great country to not be running, screaming and huddled up planning their strategy when someone is singing the National Anthem as they did last night at our game.  That was completley classless.
November 17, 2007 9:22 AM
 

travis said:

that game had to be one of our best performances so far. we really did good. go lone oak. 12-0 3 to go
November 17, 2007 9:23 AM
 

Mommabear43 said:

Wow! Congradulations to the Mayfield Cardinals! Go Big Red!
November 17, 2007 10:15 AM
 

Alex said:

Great Game last night the Flash played.......Calloway you had a great season and played your best.

I am a little confused though......who were you booing at halftime cause from the way i saw it you were booing your own team?
November 17, 2007 10:53 AM
 

Lone Oak Football Booster said:

Lone Oak, congratulations on your win over Calloway Co.  Way to go C-Rob on breaking the national record for TD passes and for leading our Purple Flash team to the state quarterfinals!  We are so proud of our Purple Flash football team, you boys sure have made it exciting this year for us fans in the stands!  Keep on pushing all the way to state!!!!!  Congratulations also to Calloway Co..  You've had an excellent season and have much to be proud of as well...your team will definitely be a force to be reckoned with next year.  And to all the skeptics of 4A in far western Kentucky, hopefully the Lone Oak Purple Flash will continue to show the rest of the state that the Flash and the others of 4A/District 1 are for real!  Jeff Bidwell and Greg Miller, thanks for the superb job you guys are doing this year covering the local football teams.  We enjoyed having you at Flash Field last night and for creating the blog this year; it's been a lot of fun!  Go Lone Oak Purple Flash...all the way to state!  
November 17, 2007 1:47 PM
 

Sam and Afco said:

Way to go Lone Oak!  We are so proud of you.  Two more and  we're on to STATE!  We always knew you were great and last night you dried up the "LAKE".!
Congratulations on your sportsmanship and showing all of western Kentucky that you do have "CLASS".  Way to go Corey.  You and the rest of the team have put the Lone Oak Flash in the news and have every right to be proud of yourselves.  We love you guys!
November 17, 2007 3:34 PM
 

Eric Chumbler said:

Hats off to my boy, Sean Murphy, for coming up with the "Bidwell, Where's your purple jacket?" sign. That will forever have a place in the Bidwell shrine. Which is really only filled with Penn St. and Philedelphia Phillies stuff. So basically, your sign will be the only thing valuable in the shrine.
November 17, 2007 4:51 PM
 

Eric Chumbler said:

Oh yeah...Bidwell also has alot of pictures of himself in that shrine...furthering my main point, your sign will be the only valuable thing in that shrine.
November 17, 2007 4:52 PM
 

Kristin said:

What a great atmosphere last night at Flash Field! That's the most people I've seen in attendance there ever. I hope the crowd and team will be just as jacked-up for North Bullitt. I doubt Coach Haskins will allow a letdown because this team has a serious shot at playing for the Class 4A championship in Louisville. One game at a time though!
November 17, 2007 5:07 PM
 

Lone Oak fan said:

What will the Calloway coach do with the picture of him and the flag?  Was'nt it supposed to get his team motivated?  Maybe he could put it on ebay.
November 17, 2007 7:52 PM
 

FC said:

Dawgfan - I don't think it was classless, I simply think they couldn't hear.
There aren't any speakers on that side of the field, and those on the home side aren't that loud.
November 17, 2007 11:10 PM
 

LO Mom said:

WPSD thanks for the coverage on Friday night. You guys are helping make memories for all these kids that will last a lifetime.
November 18, 2007 7:54 AM
 

LO Alum 99 said:

Anybody out there still doubting these Oakers?!?!

Hopefully this quelled the doubters, as well as the questions about LO's schedule.  No matter how strong, they've worked over everybody they've played.  Even my good friend (and doubter) kentblue, who declared that the blowouts were over before the Calloway game, has to be impressed.

The atmosphere at "The Graveyard" was electric--well worth the 2hr drive from Nashville.  Hopefully that put Lone Oak one step further to establishing itself as a football power and not just a flash in the pan(cheesy pun intended).

Anybody know anything about these boys from North Bullit?
November 18, 2007 5:59 PM
 

GC Fan said:

Not to my surprise, CC loses and not a word from Kyle the entire weekend to take his blows from being COMPLETELY wrong about Lone Oak. Oh well, he has boys basketball season to look forward to with little talent and an ex-head coach that came to fly with the Eagles!
November 18, 2007 11:44 PM
 

Spencer said:

What a night for high school football! The atmosphere in Lone Oak was everything one could want from both sides. But most impressive was the sportsmanship displayed this time and apologies from both sides for last time. Lone Oak was the better team on this night, but the Lakers shouldn't hang their heads because they had an outstanding season in a very competitive district and non-district schedule.

Alex, to answer your question, the boos were not for either team but for the officials because Calloway felt like 1-2 seconds should have been put back on the clock because of the incomplete pass in the endzone at the end of the half. At that point the Lakers still had a chance to go into halftime with a shot and the fans were expressing their displeasure with the lack of a call. Right or wrong on that one, Lone Oak proved that the calls of the officials wouldn't decide this game and congratulations to them on the win. Good luck and bring the 4A title back to our region.
November 19, 2007 8:02 AM
 

Kyle said:

kent and GC fan, please find where I said Calloway would win this game.
I said they COULD but never said they would.
November 19, 2007 12:01 PM
 

Laker mom said:

Congratulations to Lone Oak for a really great game Friday night.  And good luck to them for the rest of the playoffs.  I truly think that they could go all the way.  What a fantastic atmosphere at the game!!  I was impressed with the sportsmanship that was shown on both sides.  Especially at the end of the game (after the handshakes and trophies) when the two squads were actually walking out of the stadium in the same direction at the same time.  There were pats on each others' backs and well wishes from both teams.  It was wonderful to see that.

Calloway had a terrific season and a lot to be proud of.  There are only better and better days to come for Laker Football!!!!
November 19, 2007 4:04 PM
 

kentblue said:

is this sort of what you were asking for 'below' old buddy - or more of your smack type stuff from weeks past - now you & jeremy come on back over to the grave-yard friday evening kyle and watch two of the 4a 'elitea' take the field for play - may you 'both' R.I.P. my friends, sincerely kentblue...

((( purchased those t'giving crow-bird specials just yet @ your local wal-mart or kroger boys - better get'em while the get'ns good fellows - heard they were going fast over in your neck of the woods )))

Kyle said:
Come on Calloway fans, let's not stoop to their level.

Sure we're all Calloway fans, and if we didn't think Calloway will win, we wouldn't be going to the game.

It's just like Dale Jr. He gets critized for thinking he's the best driver. If you don't think you're the best driver, don't even race.

So, sure I think CC can win and hope they do. Let's just not drop down with them and start smack talking.
November 19, 2007 7:16 PM
 

Cards #1 said:

Mayfield vs Fulton City--We could not hear anything on the visitor side, not even when things were quiet.  People had to stand to see the game over the players. We are not a classless team.  Mayfield respects every team we play.  I think it was obvious after the game.  
November 20, 2007 6:59 AM
 

lakerfan4life said:

watch it, GC fan...don't insult players by saying they have little talent.  that is a personal jab...not called for.  And you have Birdsong...big deal.  We have Big Bruce Lane...and he has been around for quite awhile himself.  But NEVER insult a player...very not cool (will refrain from that word unclassy)
November 20, 2007 12:36 PM
 

Jeremy said:

kentblue,

In case you missed it, below is my post on the previous blog page.  It was posted shortly after the game Friday night.  Way to keep up the smack talk Kentblue.

 Jeremy said:

I just want to say that Lone Oak played a heck of a game and they deserve to move on.  I wish them the best of luck next week.

Now I do hope for the best for Lone Oak.  I hope C R passes for 15 more td's.  We'll see what happens.

Now nobody wants to talk about anything other than Lone Oak.  I would like to talk some about the Marshals and their game against St. X  They are the top rated school in KY and I'm told they are in the top 25 in the country.  If any one what's to talk about that game, let's hear it, I'm listening.
November 20, 2007 1:17 PM
 

Kyle said:

kent, thank ya for proving my point.

"So, sure I think CC can win and hope they do."


Had I come out and said "Lakers are going beat down the Flash" etc, then I would see your point.
November 20, 2007 1:49 PM
 

kentblue said:

kyle & jere, 'no' i haven't missed a single post by either of you - dished plenty both of you have about multiple teams - no sense wasting any more room here to prove that - most all of 'us' can read - maybe not blog up to expectations of some, but read fairly well all the way through the posted history - plus i did take the time to review entirely also...

'if' i offended either of you guys with the wal-mart / kroger / crow comment i apologize - it was intended soley in fun that's all - just have always believed in one taking 'if' one gives that's all...

for the record, please note or recall on many occasions i've personally defended calloway plus agreed with several of both of your offered thoughts previously - and you have to admit that certainly has been a rarity coming from some-one 'of' lone oak & fan of such also - plus 'still' hold my personal views of their schedule as i have all year but 'the' test' comes to town friday and just maybe i'll be eating let over crow - who knows...

oh and jere there's really not much 'to' say about the marshall / st x game other than marshall had a great season which 'ends' come friday with-out a doubt - tough tough tough that class 1 through 12 for sure...

again i do apologize for the 'crow' posting - maybe consider refunds for such purchases they would for home-town folk - your buddy, k'blue...    
November 20, 2007 3:51 PM
 

Lone Oak fan said:

Can somebody tell me for sure what time the Lone Oak game starts.  I've heard 6:30 and 7:30.
November 22, 2007 9:41 AM
 

Bidwell said:

Lone Oak and Trigg County start at 7:30.  Marshall County, Tilghman and Mayfield all start at 6:30pm CT.
November 22, 2007 10:46 AM

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