[Coach]

I listenend to the game on the internet so I can't see how much Mercer's defense affected it...but it sounds to me like Russell's quarterback killed them in this game. Russell's defense played EXCELLENT. But at least 3 interceptions and 1 fumble by Russell's QB that I heard anyway. 2 of those interceptions and the fumble came at cruciel times in this game. Talk about a momentum killer. Russell stops Mercer on 4th and 1 and then the QB throws an interception to gave it right back. Then Russell stops them again and the QB fumbles. After yet another stop by Russell's wonderful defense, the quarterback throws another interception. 3 possesions inna row ends with turnovers for the Red Devils. Then the last drive for Russell they had a first down and the reciever couldn't hold on to it. That missed extra point in the beginning really hurt Russell too. If they woulda made that extra point most likely Mercer Co. would've went for an extra point too. This game could've very well been tied at the end of regulation if not for that. None the less it was a good ballgame and a very impressive showing by Russell after having everyone saying they didn't have a chance.