[Tomcat68]

Well considering the end to the Ironton/Ashland game last season it should be roughly a good fix. It is sad to hear that it is only a one year deal as of now. Along with it being a patch for Ironton, it will also be a reasonable measure stick against Russell since Ashland will be playing both.

You lose the hard nosed running the ball you had with Ironton, but you gain a more balanced attack based on speed rather than power. It will be interesting to see how Ashland starts the season next year. They are losing most of the stars off the team while retaining most of the others. Fields Davis should be the heart of the defense again next season as well as an upgrade in the backfield at FB behind an offensive line with a year of experience under their belt.