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We were pretty big that year. Probably the biggest team we had since the 01 season.
And we actually had 301 yards that night :biggrin:
Even though we lost 42-16 it was much closer than that, if thats possible to say.
We fumbled 2 or 3 times on 3rd and shorts and Collinsworths speed was ridicolous.
Highlands only outgained us by around 30 or 40 yards.
The dup of Powers and Jones in the backfield was maybe the best Whitley ever had. Powers was a rock and just ran through lines while Jones was the speed and could flat out fly. An interesting note you may not know is that Jones actually plays for UK and will be playing this year.
The turning point of that game was when we went up 8-7 midway through the first quarter and we had held you all to a 3rd in long deep in your territory and Collinsworth came up with a catch that ill never forget. A one handed, falling down, dipsy doo. Our biggest problem that night was that our defensive backs, who were a junior and sophomore, couldnt keep up with your recievers on deep balls. They did a lot better than i thought, but it just seemed like every loose ball and bounce went Highlands way.
Ill never forget standing on the visitors side as i always do and watching Highlands Defensive coach ripping your guys defenses ass apart after we pretty much ran it right up the middle for about 86 yards on that first possession. It definitely got your kids attention.

http://thetimestribune.com/sports/x10652...s-too-much

Actually Collinsworth has just average speed, it was his ability to see the entire field and make GREAT cuts that made him a great HS player. Speed wise though he was far from fastest on the team or track team. He could make a cut on a dime though on the football field.