[16th_Region_Fan]

Russell fans are hilarious, TJ is a great coach period. The Russell team that was out there tonight was the smallest Russell team I have ever seen. Plus, they are just not very good. In high school sports it very rarely comes down to coaching. Talent wins in high school sports. Coaching can help but I would say a good majority of the time talent comes out on top.

For the Ivan statements, his time needed to end at Russell. I had no problem with what the administration did at that time. Ivan was not safe on the sideline and most likely couldn’t walk to the press boxes either. There is no doubt he was a great coach but definitely his time to go. Also anyone who knows football knows that the Wing T is played out. Football has evolved far past the 3 yds and a cloud of dust. TJ still ran the ball 90% of the time tonight but just got outplayed by a better team.

Lastly, I don’t think people are giving credit where credit is due. Greenup is a solid football team that I believe can go 8-2 or 7-3 on the year. They have a big time Divison 1 QB in the backfield, really nice skill players, and a solid line. The D could use some work but it is also week 2 that can get better. The D even though shaky at times still laid a couple of nice hits on some Russell players and gang tackled well. People dismissing GC doesn’t know much football. I believe that the only sure loses are Ashland and JC on their schedule. Raceland, I believe, will be a good game and great crowd similar to tonight. I don’t believe Raceland is bad as people are saying but I don’t think they are as good as they were last year. Same for Ashland though, I think the Daily Independent has blown Ashland up like they always do and may be a touch overrated. Like I said, GC is a legit team with some good coaches as well. For Russell, give TJ his chance. He is one of the best coaches in the area but has just fallen on some weak talent that fans aren’t accustomed to seeing.