[Scotty_Bronson]

If Ashland can't hang with Johnson Central this year, then they may never be capable of doing so again. Ashland has the best player on the field and several other good athletes surrounding him. This season is going to say a lot about the Ashland coaches. Did they build a line in the offseason? Can they come up with an offensive scheme to utilize the weapons they've got? Can they put the right pieces in place on defense to slow anyone down? I think they have the bodies available to do all of these things. We shall see, though.

They need variety on offense. Last year it was Baker, off tackle to bounce it outside at the 2nd level. Baker off tackle the other way off tackle to bounce it outside at the 2nd level. Jet sweep Baker. Screen to Long...rinse and repeat. They need to utilize Goble and the QB more this year. They have to have methodical, organized, consistent drives to beat the better teams.

Last year, against Raceland, Johnson Central, and Highlands, they didn't do that. All they had was the homerun. Against Russell, they were a bit more decisive in their play calling and imo, played one of their better games of the season. Against Raceland, their numbers and the long runs from Baker, broke the Rams in the end, but Raceland still was in striking distance to win the ball game. Johnson Central OWNED the LOS last year and was too quick defensively on the edge. Against Highlands, they had some constistency running the ball, but you have to keep teams like the Bluebirds and Eagles OFFENSES OFF THE FIELD, they will control the clock and play the time game. there's nothing you can do about it.

Ashland needs more consistency in their offense.