Football Season in Kentucky...At last!

Kentucky Wildcats square off against Louisvlle Cardinals

Yes, I am in football heaven this week with the Pike County Bowl producing four Kentucky high school match-ups, and the University of Kentucky Wildcats making the trip to Louisville's Papa John's stadium to ruffle a few Cardinal feathers.

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The WPRG-TV 5 Intermountain Sports Crew will be on hand Sunday at 3:00 to capture clips of the Wildcat and Cardinal rivalry. The Wildcats seem to be confident; but questions remain about the offense. Of course, last year it was Louisville's defense that was suspect.

Check back on Monday, for the game details.

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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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Joyce Pinson loves Kentucky football of all team sizes and colors. Her closet is a profusion of team colors....and her shoe rack looks like a confetti explosion. Watch for Joyce in the Community Trust Hospitality Room and in the stands at this weekends Pike County Bowl. Guess what colors she will be wearing?

Basketball Olympic Gold!

Team USA Men's basketball wins the gold medal for the first time in the last two Olympics. Dubbing themselves "The Redeem Team," they came to Beijing with markedly more passion and fire than any other group of NBA All-star players in recent Olympic history.

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It's a thrill to see USA back on top in basketball. But what is more gratifying is seeing this group play as a team. This team took pride in representing the USA, and certainly weren't shy about expressing their patriotism. Congrats to Team USA Men's basketball team, and Coach K!

Team USA Women's basketball also wins Gold! That makes it four in row for the women. The team has dominated Olympic play for a number of years. Go Red, White and Blue!

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Charlie Pinson is a Kentucky Independent Insurance agent, serving all of Kentucky. Charlie is also a local TV Kentucky sportscaster for WPRG-TV 5. This weekend, Charlie will be calling games at the Pike County Bowl, and be travelling to Louisville to stomp along the sidelines during the much anticipated UK vs UofL matchup.

Pikeville College Basketball Coaching Clinic Set

Saturday, October 4 Pikeville College Gym

Kentucky basketball coaches, mark your calendar for the upcoming Pikeville College Coaching Clinic. Speakers will include Pikeville Bears Basketball Coach, Kelly Wells, CBA's East Kentucky Miners Coach, Kevin Keathley, South Laurel's Steve Wright, and Centre's George Mason. The clinic will include two practice sessions, and a coaches' social. A question and answer session will focus on "Helping your players be recruited."

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The day will begin at 10 AM. Pre-registration is expected to fill up fast. Cost for one coach is $50 or $40 per each coach if an entire staff attends.

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Pikeville College Basketball Camps

147 Sycamore Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
Attn: Kelly Wells

For more information contact Coach Kelly Wells at Pikeville College. Email or phone 606.218.5352. Assistant coach Ritchie Riley can be reached at EMAIL  or 606.218.5377.

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Eastern Kentucky Colonels Football

Season kickoff at Cincinnati's Nippert Stadium

Well it's not a cabin on the hill; but Nippert Stadium is a big house. Look for the Cincinnati Bearcats and EKU's Colonels to square off at the season opener on Thursday, August 28.

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Senior Defensive back, Zach Denton, a Cincinnati native should be right at home...and hopefully feel he has something to prove. A Greater Cincinnati native myself, let me tell you Cincy is a good place to party!

Speaking of parties, the Eastern Kentucky Alums are throwing a shindig before the Bearcats vs Colonel contest. The tailgate party will begin at 5:30 on game day. For game tickets, and tailgate party tickets contact 859.622.1260.

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Pre-season camp is in full swing for the Colonels. Today, at 3:30 will be the final pre-season scrimmage at Roy Kidd Stadium. Look for great things out of our mountain boy, Allan Holland, a Senior Quarterback and alumni of Perry Central High School near Hazard, KY.

Thursday, Aug. 21 Coach Hood will host his first weekly luncheon of the season at noon. The location is Madison Gardens in Richmond.

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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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