[BellCoBobcats09]

I've seen Boyle play early in the season against Franklin County at the Bob Allen Pigskin Classic and of course saw Bell whip up on us this year with the running back, Davenport. In comparing an early season game to Bell later in the season, I'd say that even though they are similiar in line play....Bell has more speed in the secondary and backfield. The Dawson kid is awesome on D, but, with the him as the exception I feel that there won't be many teams capable of stopping the Davenport kid of Bell if he has a blocking back in front of him. Hilton's kid is also an excellent linebacker for Bell (to counter the argument of Dawson being the scale tipper for Boyle) and my overall take on it....based on the two games I saw...is Bell would probably top Boyle. Last year, I would have swung the other way based on seeing Rees McShara break out against us in the same Classic in the second half. Of course, there is only one way this argument will be settled........that being up to both teams to get to that point. Better get to the point this year as there won't be a next year unless French and Hilton decide they'd like to get together during the regular season.

John Dudley does a excellent job of being the lead blocker for Davenport. JD has gotten alot stronger as well.