There's A New Bear Coach...Pikeville College's Joe Johnson

PIKEVILLE, Ky. - Pikeville College didn't have to search far for its fourth
football coach. On Monday afternoon, defensive coordinator Joe Johnson
accepted the task of leading the program.

Johnson served the 2008 season as assistant head coach and defensive
coordinator while coaching defensive backs and kickers. Despite its 2-9
record, the Bears were first in the Mid-South Conference against the pass.

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In addition to his efforts with the defensive unit, Johnson coached junior
Kyle Chilton through his first-team All-American season.

Johnson is a native of nearby Abingdon, Va., and has a Bachelor of Arts
degree from Emory and Henry College in Emory, Va. His experiences on both
the college and high school levels are vast; included in that is a two-year
stint as head coach at North Greenville College in Tigerville, S.C.

In addition, Johnson was defensive coordinator and secondary coach at
Lenoir-Rhyne College; recruiting coordinator, secondary coach and kicking
coach at Charleston Southern University; director of football operations and
recruiting coordinator at Appalachian State University; and assistant head
coach, defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator at Lees-McRae
College.

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It was during his stint at Lees-McRae from 1986-1991 that he worked with Mac
Bryan, who brought Johnson to Pikeville College this season. Under their
direction, the Bobcats went 44-10-1, winning three Coastal Conference
Championships and participating in five consecutive bowl games. In their
tenure, Lees-McRae stayed in the nation's top 11 in the junior college poll
for four consecutive seasons.

Johnson has coach 13 position players who were named all-conference, nine
kicking specialists who were so honored, six All-Americans and several
players who went on to careers in the National Football League.

During his stint as head coach at North Greenville, he led the Crusaders to
their first ever bowl game, the KWTO Bowl in Bolivar, Mo. In addition, he
was Director of Athletics Ministries at the school.

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Pikeville College Football Coach Resigns

Say it Ain't So...

A few minutes ago, we recieved word that Pikeville College Coach Mac Bryan has resigned as Head Coach of our beloved Football Bears. Citing his father's health issues, Mac will be moving to be nearer his parents.

Charlie, Mark, and I were saddened by the news. Mac and his wife, Vickie, are not only part of "the football crowd" they are dear friends. Mac and Charlie have spent many hours together, on and off the turfed gridiron. Charlie hosts "The Bear Facts" TV Show for Mac, and of course we see the Bryan's socially.

It is not easy when a parent or loved one is ill, and we surely understand that Mac needs to be with his family. We wish him and Vicky only the best. It is our sincere hope the Pikeville College Head Coach position will be filled quickly and we can continue a football tradition at Pikeville College.

Farewell Mac and Vicky!

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Kick it A Mile Kyle gets National Rep

Chilton, Take 3 times 2

PC kicker named NAIA Special Teams POW for third time

PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Special, indeed.

When it’s all said and done, it won’t be too much of a stretch to call Kyle Chilton the most decorated player in the brief history of Pikeville College football.

The decorations got even more colorful for Chilton on Monday. Hours after being named Mid-South Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for the second straight week and third time this season, Chilton took another honor.

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He was named the NAIA’s national Special Teams Player of the Week.

On Saturday Chilton accounted for all of Pikeville’s points in a 14-6 loss to U.Va.-Wise, booting field goals of 46 and 45 yards.

Chilton, a 5-11, 170-pound junior from Clearwater, Fla., is no stranger to the honor. In fact, it’s the third time he’s been the national recipient of the award in his career. He won it twice as a freshman.

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“Kyle is an outstanding football player,” said Coach Mac Bryan. “With all due respect to the other terrific kickers out there, we think he’s the best in the country. And when we say that, we mean it – he’s the best on any level.”

Chilton is all over the Pikeville College record book. He holds the record for the longest field goal in school history, a 61-yarder in 2006, and also has the second and third longest ever. In 2006, he made 14 of 23 field goals, both school marks. He once tried five field goals in a single game, which is the record. As a punter, he has the third- and fourth-longest in school history.

And in the career section of the record book, he appears nine times, including two places he stands alone at the top – in punts inside the 20 with 35, and the one he set on Saturday, when his first field goal gave him the record for field goals made in a career. He now has 29.

On Saturday, he averaged 44.4 yards on five punts, including one that sailed 55 yards.

Chilton has been named MSC Special Teams Player of the Week six times in his career.

As a freshman, he was honored after leading the Bears to an overtime win over Cumberland University. He hit a 50-yard field goal as time expired to put the game in overtime and then another to win the game.

Four weeks later, he closed out the season with the 61-yarder at WVU Tech and was honored by both the MSC and NAIA again.

He won the conference honor last week as well, when he kicked a 49-yard field goal and was 3-of-3 on extra-point kicks in Saturday’s 42-24 loss at Union College. In addition, Chilton punted five times for an average of 37.6 yards.

For the season, Chilton is tied for the league lead in field goal percentage, having hit 6-of-8 (75 percent). He’s also third in the conference in punting at 40.7 yards per punt. His punting average is 10th in the country.

Chilton and the Bears will play their final home game of the 2008 season on Saturday when they host Georgetown College. Senior Day festivities will begin shortly after 1 p.m., with kickoff set for 1:30 at the W.C. Hambley Athletics Complex.

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This article provided by Pikeville College Sports Information Director, Rick Bentley.

Charlie Pinson  has been in Lexington taking  Kentucky insurance  classes for the past several days. He looks forward to Saturday's Pikeville College Senior Day, with anticipation. Catch Charlie on WPRG-TV 5 as "The Voice of the Pikeville College Bears" or in his office where he really is a Kentucky insurance agent.

Kyle "Kick it a Mile" Chilton Pikeville College Bears

Top Kicker Chilton named player of the week by MSC

PIKEVILLE, Ky. – It’s not exactly been an ideal season for the Pikeville College football team, but placekicker/punter Kyle Chilton has kept a slow, steady pace.

It’s not going unnoticed; on Monday, Chilton was named the Special Teams Player of the Week in the Mid-South Conference.

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Chilton, a 5-11, 170-pound junior from Clearwater, Fla., was honored after kicking a 49-yard field goal and going 3-of-3 on extra-point kicks in Saturday’s 42-24 loss at Union College. In addition, Chilton punted five times for an average of 37.6 yards, including one that buried Union inside its 20-yard line.

Chilton is having a solid if not flashy season. He is 4-of-6 on field goal attempts this year, and is 13-of-14 on extra-point tries. His 25 points leads the team and is 10th in the league.

“We just haven’t scored enough to give him very many opportunities,” said Mac Bryan. “Anytime we get close we feel like we need to go for it to get the touchdown and not kick the field goals. We’ve probably cost him more kicks than we’ve let him try.”

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Chilton is also the punter for the Bears, and is averaging 40.2 yards per punt this season. He has trapped the opponent inside the 20 11 times. When he did so on Saturday, it was the 33rd of his career, passing Don Paul Branham as the all-time leader in the category.

His average is good for third in the MSC.

Chilton was the winner of this award after the Week One loss at Brevard College. On that night, he was 2-of-2 on PATs and hit a 29-yard field goal in a 20-17 loss. In addition, he punted eight times for an average of 41.4 yards on Saturday, including three inside the 20. He had punts of 48, 50 and 56 yards in the loss.

It is the fifth time in his career he has been named Special Teams Player of the Week in the Mid-South Conference. He has been tabbed the national player of the week on two occasions.

Chilton and the Bears will be back in action on Saturday afternoon when they host No. 11 U.Va.-Wise at the Hambley Athletics Complex. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m.

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Bethel ruins Homecoming with 42-10 win

PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Sophomore tailback Justin Woodard ran for 175 yards and a touchdown Saturday afternoon as Bethel College spoiled homecoming at Pikeville College with a 42-10 win.

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Woodard carried the ball 24 times in the win, only the second in six outings for the Wildcats, who were preseason No. 6 in the NAIA poll and a national quarterfinalist a year ago.

Pikeville fell to a dreadful 1-5.

Bethel wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, going 51 yards on seven plays with the final 41 coming on a pass from senior quarterback Chad Lamping to senior wide receiver Will Cripps. It was the first of two touchdown passes Lamping would throw to Cripps and the PAT by senior Sean Fraser made it 7-0 with only 2:15 off the clock.

The Wildcats led 14-0 after Woodard’s one-yard scamper ended an 89-yard drive in the first period, and it was 21-0 after freshman tailback David Brown scored from 13 yards out to close an 83-yard drive.

Pikeville got on the scoreboard late in the first half when junior Kyle Chilton made a 24-yard field goal.

The third period was more of the same for Bethel. Lamping hit senior Joevaris Carter on a five-yard pass, Brown scooted in from five yards out and Lamping found Cripps for 21 yards to make it 42-3 by the end of the third period.

Pikeville scored its only touchdown on a 15-yard pass from sophomore Dan Wideman to freshman Lamar Brown with 12:48 left to close out the scoring. It capped a seven-play, 70-yard drive.

Woodard’s efforts led a 254-yard rushing day for the Wildcats, who averaged 6.2 yards per carry. Lamping was 12-of-22 for 191 yards with three touchdowns. His favorite target was Carter, who caught five for 79 yards, and Cripps, who had 71 on only three catches.

Pikeville, meanwhile, had a season-best 206 yards on the ground, with Wideman picking up 78 on 16 carries. Senior tailback De’Rail Sims finished with 65 yards on only nine carries.

In the air, Wideman was 17-of-32 for 182 with two interceptions and the one score. Montrel Jones caught five for 40 yards, while Brown’s touchdown was one of four catches for 58 yards.

With the five catches, the freshman Jones has 40 on the season, tying him for the second-most in a season since Pikeville began varsity football in 2001. He is 11 shy of teammate Justin Lamb’s single-season mark of 51, set in 2006.

Bethel’s defensive attack was led by defensive back Johnathan Deberry’s 10 tackles. Nine of those were solos and he had one of Bethel’s interceptions. Junior DB Antonio Wardlow had eight tackles, all solos, with one tackle for loss, an interception and a blocked field goal.

Pikeville got six tackles from junior linebackers DeVaughn Whitley (four and two) and Kenny Harris (two and four). Harris added a sack for a nine-yard loss.

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Pikeville KY Shorter means longer day for Bears, 52-17

Monday, September 23, 2008

PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Pikeville College scored on a seven-yard touchdown with 6:29 left in the first half to tie Shorter College 17-all.

And that was all she wrote for the winless Bears, who watched the Hawks score 35 unanswered points and roll to a 52-17 win at Hillard Howard Field Saturday afternoon.

The touchdown, a pass from Dan Wideman to Nick Jamerson, ended a 10-play, 80-yard drive that took 5:16 off the clock. From there, though, it was all Hawks, who went ahead on a 61-yard pass from Ben Williams to T.C. Jay only 42 seconds after the game was tied.

The Hawks closed it out with four rushing touchdowns. Ramone Nesbitt had runs of two and 14 yards before Chris Chapman broke loose from 52 yards and Adrian Hargett from three.

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A.J. Cooley got the Hawks on the scoreboard with a five-yard run to end a seven-play, 69-yard drive that took 3:46 off the clock. Wideman, however, tied it 1:38 later when he scampered 78 yards for pay dirt. It was the fifth longest scoring play from scrimmage in school history and the third longest run.

Shorter (2-1) wasted no time in regaining the lead, as a five-yard Ben Williams run ended an 80-play drive to put the Hawks on top 14-7 with 3:09 left in the opening period.

The teams traded field goals – a 25-yarder by Pikeville’s Kyle Chilton and a 21-yarder by Lukas Gonzalez for the Hawks – before Jamerson’s touchdown catch briefly tied the score.

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Shorter had 441 rushing yards on a day it averaged 7.7 yards per carry. In the air, the Hawks were 2-of-6 for 63 yards. Chris Chapman and Ben Williams each had 100-yard rushing days; Chapman finished with 138 and Williams 108. Five different Hawks scored the six rushing touchdowns. Jay caught both compete passes.

Wideman, the sophomore quarterback, carried most of the offensive load for the Bears. He had 103 yards on 11 carries and was 24-of-32 for 156 in the air. Montrel Jones finished with 53 yards on eight catches, while Jamerson hauled in six for 44.

Senior wideout Justin Lamb had four catches for 31 yards on a day he became the first Bear to reach 100 catches in a career. He now has 103.

Shorter’s Josh Gibson and Pikeville’s Daryl Wideman each had 11 tackles; Gibson had eight solos while Wideman finished with seven. The Hawks also got a double-digit game from Will Oliver, who had 10 tackles and forced a fumble. Pikeville sophomore Michael Tackett, making his first career start for an injured Sean McKinley at linebacker, finished with eight tackles and a pass breakup.

The Bears have a short week coming up, traveling to Morehead State to play Kentucky Christian on Thursday night. Opening kick is slated for 8 p.m. Shorter will host Faulkner next Saturday.


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Pikeville College Bears First Homer a Disappointment

Lambuth earns first win in rout of Pikeville KY

PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Just to be clear, the first 31 minutes of Saturday’s Mid-South Conference football game between Lambuth and Pikeville was completely the property of the guests.

Lambuth needed 20 seconds of the second half to push its lead to 35-0 en route to a 49-27 win over the Bears on a day the temperature on the turf at the W.C. Hambley Athletics Complex reached 107 first-half degrees.

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In that time, two different Eagle quarterbacks had thrown a pair of touchdowns and one had run for another. It wasn’t until the fourth period that the Bears showed some life in falling to 0-2 on the season.

Lambuth (1-2) needed less than 3 ½ minutes to score its first touchdown, ending a nine-play, 75-yard drive with a seven-yard pass from Josh Garza to Landon Talley. The PAT boot Ryan Nanny made it 7-0.

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By the quarter’s end, Garza had dove across for a one-yard score and backup Adam Wiese had gone to Edward Robinson for a 14-yard score to make it 21-0. Wiese found Marquis Williams late in the first half from 15 yards out to send the teams to the break at 28-0, and Garza struck again 20 seconds into the second half to make it 35-0.

The Bears got on the scoreboard on their next drive when Dan Wideman hit De’Rail Sims from 16 yards out to make it 35-7, but Brian Keaton scored on runs of six and 11 yards, the latter coming with 12:42 left in the game, to make it 49-7.

A change of quarterbacks brought about a slight change of luck for the Bears, who scored three times in three minutes down the stretch thanks to a turnover and a pair of sustained drives. Junior Chris Walker came in and hit Montrel Jones from 10 yards out with 3:39 left. Nine seconds later, freshman Sebastien Cajuste picked up a fumble and went 17 yards for the score. The final touchdown was again from Walker to Jones, this time from seven yards out with 40 seconds left.

The touchdown drives for the Bears both lasted eight plays, the first going 46 yards and the last 58.

Garza and Wiese combined to go 23-of-34 for 334 with four scores and a pick. Talley hauled in six passes for 101 and two touchdowns on a day that 11 different Eagles caught the ball. Ten Lambuth players ran the ball for a total of 209 yards and an average of 5.4 yards per carry. Williams led the troops with 73 yards while Keaton, who had the two scores, finished with 70.

For Pikeville (0-2), Wideman was 20-of-37 for 207 yards and a score but was intercepted three times. The three picks marks the fourth time a Bear has been intercepted that many times in a game; the record is four. Walker was 7-of-11 for 57 yards with the two scores.

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Jones hauled in eight balls for 46 yards to lead the way, while senior Justin Lamb led the way with 63 yards on four catches. On the ground, the Bears finished with 95 yards on 27 tries, with Sims leading the way with 41.

Lambuth got five tackles each from Ladarruis Madden and Jason Ware, with Ware having three for a loss of yards. Travis Norris led the Bears with seven solo tackles and a forced fumble. The sophomore now has five forced fumbles in his 13-game career; the school record stands at six.

Article courtesy Pikeville College Bears Kentucky Sports Information

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Pikeville Bears travel to Brevard NC this weekend

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Well, former Pikeville College Football Coach Jerry Mynatt may not be Willie Nelson, but he can sure sing up a storm.

Storm? Funny you should mention storm, as there is a hurricane brewing of the Carolina Coast. Now a hurricane is not a tornado, but Pikeville College Bears are playing the Brevard College Tornadoes tomorrow in Brevard North Carolina. Pikeville fans will see the irony as Brevard's Assistant Coach is none other than Jerry Mynatt.

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The Tornadoes have never met the likes of our Bears; in fact the Brevard storm have never beaten an NAIA opponent. That's "beary" good news for Mac Bryan's Pikeville squad. However, the Tornadoes are coming off a loss last weekend; and may be feeling the pressure.

Charlie Pinson  and  Mark Frantom, Kentucky insurance agents by day, and the WPRG-TV 5 Intermountian Sports crew by night, will be travelling to the eye of the storm this weekend. Catch the game on WPRG-TV 5; and if all goes well on Pikeville College's website.

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Pikeville KY Bears Football "The Bear Facts Show"

On the Air tonight WPRG-TV 5
Coach Mac Bryan, hosted by Charlie Pinson

"The Bear Facts," a Pikeville College Bears Coaching show takes the airwaves tonight on WPRG-TV 5. Coach Mac Bryan and host,  Charlie Pinson  will update you on the latest as the Pikeville College Bears gear up for their season opener against Brevard NC this weekend.

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Coach Mac is confident in his returning players; especially Justin Lamb and Nick Jamerson. Dan Wideman, starting quarterback is showing much improvement this year and has stepped up leadership skills on and off the field.

Pikeville's Bears will travel to Carolina this weekend to match up with opponent Brevard NC. Fans of the Bears will remember Coach Jerry Minet, who will be on the sidelines as an wide receivers coach, and assistant head coach for Brevard. The game will be aired on WPRG-TV 5, and is customarily picked up on Pikeville College's website.

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Next weekend, the Bears will rumble with Mid-South conference rival Lambuth at Howard Field in Pikeville.

Watch Mac Bryan on the Pikeville College Bear Facts TV show every Wednesday night during Kentucky football season. Hosted by "The Voice of Pikeville College Bears" Charlie Pinson, this season's programs will be taped at  Charlie Pinson Insurance in Pikeville Ky.

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Pike County Bowl..It's Football in the Mountains!

Countdown to Kentucky Football Kick-offs

It's football season in the mountains, as Pike County high school football checks in with our annual Pike County Bowl. Four games coming up this weekend, with two tonight and two on Saturday night.

A new format this year, the first night will be held at Shelby Valley High School and the second night at Pikeville's Howard Field. This year's Bowl is a real showcase of Kentucky High School Football.

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Louisville's Holy Cross travels to Pike County to take on the Belfry Pirates. Belfry is a powerhouse, and was edged out of the state championship game in 2007. Belfry looking to do as well, or better this season. A force to be reckoned with; the mighty Pirates have many returning players.

Pikeville Panthers and Corbin are the premier match-up on Saturday night. Both, are traditional Kentucky football powers. Pikeville will be bringing a new coach and a new system to Howard field. We'll just have to wait and see if Pikeville can "bring it." Corbin's hounds only lost one game last season; and are heavily favored in this match-up.

East Ridge and Shelby Valley will battle it out tonight at Robinson Creek. East Ridge Warriors comes to the field with a new coaching staff; all graduates of Pikeville College. Brad Allen is the new head coach, Mark Edwards as defensive coordinator, and John Paul Branham as offensive coordinator. The Pikeville College proteges' will bring a "run and shoot" offense to the field.

Shelby Valley Wildcats has continued to improve; and have been stepping up their game in recent years. The Shelby Valley "Blue Crew" is one of the strongest student pep sections in the area; and maybe they'll have something to cheer about tonight. East Ridge vs Shelby Valley will be one of the interesting battles of the Pike County Bowl!

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Looking to the Phelps Hornets vs Pike Central Hawks, Pike Central comes into the pairing as the favorite. However, Phelps might turn up the heat. Phelps Hornets brings a new coaching staff, with Pikeville College alum Jesse Peck as head coach.

I'm outta here! See ya at the game! You can catch playbacks of the Pike County Bowl on WPRG-TV 5, with Ken Hall and me,  Charlie Pinson  as your Kentucky sports broadcasters.

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Pike County Bowl; What color to wear?Oh the dilemnas!

Blue, No Orange, No Blue, Red! Kentucky Football Season

Revving up for game time is not easy for us women. Football is especially tedious as the weather is predictably hotter than the Sahara desert or colder than the Artic tundra; and usually on the same day. So of course layers are a must. When you have kids, grand kids, nieces, nephews, and second cousins twice removed playing on the team, it is essential you wear team colors from head to foot. Blue for Phelps Hornets and Pike Central Hawks, Orange for Shelby Valley Wildcats, and Red for the Belfry Pirates. Don't forget Black for the East Ridge Warriors, and Maroon for the Pikeville Panthers.

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Yes, I am ready for the Pike County Bowl! I usually lug a equally colorful jacket, a logo sporting blanket, padded sports seat, collapsible umbrella, plus a luggage sized "purse" with sunscreen, eye wash, nasal spray, Shout! wipes, hand wipes, sewing kit, chewing gum, mints, mittens, chap stick, bug spray, band-aids, and anti-bacterial hand cleanser. A sun-visor or ear muffs, depending on the weather, are atop my unruly locks. Of course I have those us clear plastic raincoats for myself and fifty of my closest friends! I am also toting some microphone cable, batteries, or other "essential" sports broadcasting contraption. Balanced precariously on the other hand is two trays of brownies for the press box crew. I don't look like I am going to a sports event; but more like a carnival pack mule with all my belongings on my back.

Why does football have to be such a fashion hassle? Why does my closet HAVE to have so many team shirts shouting through the wool, tweed, and satin that is my "normal" life. Can't I just show up at a pep rally or tailgate party in khakis and a white oxford button down? What would the other mommies, grandmas, aunts, cousins, and sisters say? OH MY!

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So as we prepare for the Pike County Bowl this weekend, four games in two days, I drag out my team colors and hope for the best. What about my husband you ask? Yeah, he will be the one in khakis and a white button down shirt, walking the sidelines and anchoring the press box with a brownie in his hand.

Such is the life of a Kentucky sports announcer's wife...and a good life it is!

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Pikeville College Bears Scrimmage Behind the Scenes

Here Comes the Bears!

Went to Pikeville College's last of the "two a day" practices yesterday at the Hambley Athletic complex. Looking over the players and the team as a whole, it appears they will be a little better than last year. The Bears are more in step, seem to understand the college game much better from Coach Mac Bryan's point of view.

The Defense is looking good; with the defensive front lineman really stepping up. Offensively, the Bears are really shaping up. Dan Wideman, the big quarterback is coming in for his second year. His experience is showing; and he appears to have a better handle on the college game.

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The recievers have also matured this year. In watching the scrimmage, the offensive line did a particuliarly good job yesterday. So it looks like Coach Mac Bryan's Pikeville College Bears will show improvement over last year. We look forward to an exciting season!

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"Just in" a "Nick" of time...Pikeville College Bears Football

Seniors Justin Lamb and Nick Jamerson

To say that  Charlie Pinson Insurance KY  is involved in Pikeville College Football is a little like saying peanut butter is made from peanuts. What goes on at the top of Pikeville College's ninety-nine, and how things play out for the Bears at Pikeville's Hambley Athletic complex is a big part of our social life. You could say it's one of those things that makes us smile BIG.

Charlie Pinson,  is not only an insurance agent, he is "The Voice of Pikeville College Bears" on WPRG-TV 5.  Mark Frantom, Kentucky insurance agent, is also the cameraman for Pikeville College Bears on WPRG-TV5. But who is having the most fun on the field is our agency file clerk, Justin Lamb.

A wide receiver, Justin Lamb is a returning senior to Pikeville College Bears football. A long-time family friend, Justin is a class act on and off the field. Here in the office, he keeps the paper filed and in order. In the classroom, he gets the job done. And on the field, well he shines like a big beacon. We are so proud of Justin!

Today, the Appalachian News Express had a big write up about  Bear's Seniors Nick Jamerson and Justin Lamb. Enjoy!

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Pikeville College Bears Ready to Roar!

Pikeville College media day kicks off with a good start as 35 to 40 returning players lined up for photo opps on Tuesday. Pikeville Bears will have a more experienced squad this year with many of their skilled players returning to the gridiron. Quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers.....they are back and ready to rumble! Most of the offensive line is returning players as well as most of the defensive line.

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With these seasoned veterans, Pikeville should have some advantages this season. Coach Mac Bryan projects this team will be a little bit better than last year.

With Dan Wideman as quarterback, perhaps they can open up the defense. Pikeville College Bears may just come into their own this season. Come out and support the team!

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Watch for "The Bear Facts" Pikeville College Coach's show hosted by yours truly coming this fall to WPRG-TV 5 for up-to-the-minute Bears Football news and highlights; and behind the scenes look at the Bear's in action. Live broadcasts of the game will be televised on WPRG-TV 5, as well as WXLR-WXKZ radio 104.9.

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UK Media Day Lexington KY

The WRPG-TV 5 Intermountian Sports Team, including Ken Hall and myself, made the trip up "the big road" to Lexington's Commonwealth Stadium for Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky Sports media day.

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First thing in the morning, Coach Rich Brooks announced he would be cutting Curtis Pulley from the Kentucky team. Mike Hartline, has been given the nod at Wildcats starting quarterback role.Hartline will be an asset to the UK Wildcats; however that does cut the depth of the starting quarterbacks.

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Talking with Coach Brooks, he pointed out that the Wildcats have come a long way. They are now in the position where they do not have to rebuild the program from scratch each year; but to replenish only as positions become available. RELOAD!

Looking at the Senior class, Brooks reported that Kentucky sports fan can expect better depth at the wide reciever position and the offensive backfield; four good running backs and an experienced offensive line.

Dickie Lyons looks to be the leader of the Kentucky Wildcats offensive line. Lyons, a wide reciever, has set a personal goal to double his output over last season. Lyons has a positive attitude, and is one of our favorites to interview.

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David Jones, Belfry High School alum, will be a starting senior cornerback for the 2008 Wildcats. He is in the number one position on the depth chart for his position. Jones is confident; and I expect he will not disappoint the Big Blue nation this fall.

Defensive coordinator Steve Brown says David Jones was the toughest guy to beat in the off-season. Jones said of himself, he hopes to make a big splash this season.

Looking at the Pros

In NFL News, Brent Favre saw his hopes to play again with the Green Bay Packers dashed. He has been traded to the New York Jets. We wish the quarterback all the best in the Big Apple.

On the Homefront Pikeville KY

Pikeville College Bears football players returned for the fall camp on Saturday. Practice will begin today. Pikeville Bears media day will be tomorrow, Tuesday. For their schedule check out my Kentucky insurance website at www.pinsoninsurance.com.  Look for my blog about the coaching changes, and team prospects on Wednesday.

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Charlie Pinson,  Kentucky indepedendent insurance agent  is the voice of Pikeville College Bears. A Kentucky sports enthusiast, Pinson enjoys a variety of sports...but football is perhaps his favorite. Look for Pinson on the sidelines at the Wildcat vs. Cardinal game; and in the pressbox at Pikeville College games. But mostly, look for him in the hospitality room at the upcoming Pike County Bowl.

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Pikeville College Bears Gains New Assistant Coaches

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Head Coach Mac Bryan has hired Joe Johnson as his new defensive coordinator and assistant head coach. Joe is the former head coach at North Greenville College. A longtime friend of Mac's, Joe brings solid experience to the Bears program. Expect to see a big turn around in the Pikeville Bears defense. With some exceptional new players coming in, it will be interesting to see what the new Bears defensive scheme will be.

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Look for more Pikeville College Football updates as the team begins their practices in a few weeks.

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Things have been a little "itchy" in the insurance office this month, with the anticipation of football mania coming unleashed in a few weeks. Mark Frantom WPRG TV cameraman for the Pikeville College Bears, is an agent here with  Charlie Pinson Insurance. He recently arranged for Pikeville College Bears Football Coach Mac to speak at the Pikeville Kiwanis club.