[EKUAlum05]

Bringing home a trophy dosen't make him a better back than he already is.
For his size, he's probably the best back that I've seen in quiet some time in the mountains or anywhere in the state. There are backs that are faster, but it seems those backs are smaller in stature. JJ has enough speed to get to the hole and is strong enough to take on the linebackers and win most of the time. JJ is the type player that you need to see before he graduates in 2012. Worth the price of admission.

It doesn't make him "better", but it makes him more quantifiable. There is no larger scale in the state than the State Championship game. A career without a State Championship game appearance, let alone a trophy, cannot be ignored when making an argument for Jude. As a fan of EKY football I hope he earns that shot this year, let alone next year.

Right now I would agree with putting him on the elite level with a Michael West, Arliss Beach, Quenton Henson, Brent Coleman, and Shawn Robbins. To get to the level of a Steve Bailey, Doug Howard, or even a Scotty Russell (Mr. Football winner) is going to require that next step of either leading the Eagles to a title or winning Mr. Football.