[Hoot Gibson]

I think you are saying those teams are good based off of previous years. I think most of those are a little down this year. Combined record (for the ky teams) is13-13. If you take manual out the record is 8-13.

JC opponents combined record ky teams only (10-12). I would say that is pretty compareable records. I know now you are going to say "but Central's opponents have played much stronger Louisville area competition"

If that is the case (sorry if I put words in your mouth with guessing your next argument) then Central must have a very good team with a record of 4-2 against such strong competition (the 2 losses by a combined 4points). I think it would then stand to reason that Wales would have a better offensive line, a better passing game to keep teams from stacking the line to stop him.

If that's the case I would think it would be harder for Jude to get his yards playing for such a lower quality team, but, I could be wrong.

Jude is the lone returning starter in JC's backfield and most of the offensive line is also new. Even more so than last season, JC's opponents know that if they stop Jude, JC's offense is in trouble. Still, Jude continues to rack up impressive yardage game after game. Johnson Central has some great young talent surrounding Jude, but this is still a rebuilding year for the Golden Eagles.

As you pointed out above, the expectations are high for Central, and Wales is surrounded by talented, experienced players. However, I believe that Jude has been increasing his lead over Wales in the career yardage race. Jude will need to enter the playoffs with a sizable lead over Wales and he also needs for Johnson Central to upset Ashland. That would almost ensure Jude the opportunity of playing in two playoff games. Wales is almost guaranteed of playing in two or three more games than Jude this season.