[laker20]

I think Russell Co. is way too one deminsional to beat Pulaski. PC may not hold them to under 100 yds rushing (mostly becasue Russell will run it 99% of the time) but they will keep it in check. This year's Lakers team is no where near the complete team they had last year because of the lack of the passing game. Fletcher may be a suitable replacement for Britt but Ellis can't throw it to himself - He is their best Receiver- and Smiddy is no the QB that Mann was. Plus the old addage holds true, when you have 2 QB's , you don't have one.
On the other side, PC has shown they are a balanced football team offensively. They are playing good D. I think they are just a better team. And it will be the 1st home game for PC, so there is that added electricity.
Game will be close early, PC pulling away late. PC by 18.

I think you'll find they aren't one dimensional at all. They're running the spread and have an extremely mobile QB in Ellis. Then you factor in the speed of Fletcher and you have a nice combination. Up until this point the opposing defenses have just left a lot of lanes and the run game has been strong. Don't think that the Lakers can't throw the ball.

As far a multiple QBs, I think it's clear that Ellis is the guy. Smiddy has gotten some time due to the point deficits. It's a perfect time to get him comfortable with the system. It also free's Ellis up for receiving, and he is one of the most athletic in the state.

Where the Lakers are really down is in the kicking game. Williams gave them a huge advantage last year...that will be missed.