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Alright - to the game.....


I've seen both teams play. Ryle is a shell of the team that they could have been with Elliott, but even with Travis, this game would not be close. This is not the same Ryle team that can beat you up on the line and wear you down. I'm not sure if they are young or not, but this just does not seem like the same level of linemen that they have had over the past five years. Their QB is a nice athlete, but he is all they have on offense. He's too small to be much of a passing QB, thus, he is most dangerous when he runs the football. This is probably the weakest Raider defense of any time that I can remember. They are especially vulnerable on the run, but can be beat badly with a good passing offense.

HHS is just too talented! The offensive weapons that they have will make it very difficult for them to not score 35. If they score 35, this will be a blowout because Ryle's offense is too one dimensional to put up many points against a fundamentally sound defense like the Birds. In the past few years, this has been a game to look forward to. This year it could be as bad as the beating that Highlands put on Dixie.

Outcome is a given. My hope is that both teams come out of the game healthy to give both the best opportunity to make successful runs in the playoffs. I personally want to see another Ryle/Campbell Co. match-up for the District title.

Good luck to both!