[Hoot Gibson]

It sounds like JJ is the only weapon that they have. For Ryle, Elliott was not the only runner, and definitely not the only offense that Ryle put's on the field. As I said, if JC's only offense is JJ, then they are one dimensional. When top 10 teams in the state play, one dimensional teams don't necessarily fair well in the W/L column. I'd say that JJ will get his yards, but as I said, in the Red Zone, those teams become too predictable. So, will JC have solid options to keep HHS from just keying on JJ. HHS nor CCH made that mistake against Elliott, and it was others that beat them.

If Highlands can't stop Jude, then you will see him carry the ball 30+ times again. Any sane coach would key on Jude and try to force JC to beat them some other way. Hopefully, Highland's will employ the strategy that Whack'em outlined in his post.

As for having other weapons, JC has them. Bratton has played solidly against Highlands in the past and so has J. K. Hall. But if Jude can average 8 to 10 yds. a carry or more, then Hall will be content to hand the ball to him and save his energy to play defense. And if the Birds believe JC has no receivers, then they may be shocked to find out that they are mistaken at an inopportune time. Matney will have a Plan B if Highlands proves that it can contain Jude and Highlands will see things from JC's offense that no other opponent has seen this season.