[charlie22]

I know the scores were reachable at half time but a game is played in both halves.

Was the score last year not 42-14 very late?

I think Johnson Central is doing all the right things to be a state contender and program. But to call out Highlands as a rivalry after two games that were not contests in the 2nd half is premature imo.

You are correct. Highlands put in their JVs in the 4th quarter. Highlands JV O was actually moving the ball against JC's very valiant but very tired D. Highlands JV RB fumbled on about JC's 45. JC's first O then drove and scored against Highlands JV D late in the 4th quarter to make it a 21 point margin.

Many of us have commented on how JC's lack of passing game has hurt JC. I really wonder if the numerous players playing both ways for JC hurts them more. Both games close at half, with Highlands pulling away in the second half. Highlands had 1 or 2 players playing both ways in 08 and none in 09. If I recall properly, JC had 2 linemen, 2 Lbers and 2 in the secondary playing both ways last year. Huge advantage to Highlands. What do others think about my thoughts? Am I placing too much emphasis on players only playing one way against players playing both ways?