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I think you have to consider the fact that this was everyone's first year in the Russell Varsity backfield. Thats one advantage Clark and Gross had was starting as Freshman and/or Soph's. Not to say that any of these kids are as good as them. Im not gonna say they arent either, but that just makes an immense difference.
Not to mention I believe it was Bailey and Bates first year ever at running back. I think you will see a huge difference next year, more of a difference than you saw from the Cabel scrimmage to the Breathitt game.

I'm not saying they can't make it happen. With hard work, if they start now, it will happen. If they work hard. This is the off season and time for results, not excuses. This new backfield has tons of experience coming into 2008. Not as much as the 2 classes before them but more than most. Russell will be fine, just fine. Remember we don't rebuild, we reload. No rebuilding team makes it to the 3rd round and wins or nearly wins every year.