[Sponge Bob]

I think certain players are the most athletic and have the most potential to be on the field, but they have struggled mightily. I know they have had illness issues and such and most likely are causing the inconsistencies. However, playing time has to be earned! They were given a shot and did not meet expectations. New alternatives are put in place and should stay there until they falter. Nobody on Russell's secondary is so good that they should be automatic starters irregardless of how they play. The replacements that were chosen are more than capable of handling the job. If they weren't, then they would never have been given the opportunity. Russell's coaches know the pass defense is struggling. They would never make it even weaker by putting incapable players on the field. If they felt all four starting db's from the Simon Kenton game were the heads and shoulders best four we could ever have, then they wouldn't give other players a shot.

On a side note, I know many posters here know the kids by name and the scenarios that are playing out. However, I think we should leave specific kids names out of posts, especially if we talk about how they are struggling. These are fragile minds and psychies. To see your name on the internet, whether in praise or criticism, is a huge thing and can be devestating if taken wrongly.