[ryanparker]

You are right on the money. Lawrence County is a good team that just happens to be 0-6 due to a tough schedule. They have a very good quarterback. If ever you could say a game that ended up a 21 point difference could have gone either way, it is definitely this one. The last couple of touchdowns were sort of irrelevant and after the fact.

Russell did a good job tonight, though. I really think they still have a ways to go if they are going to contend for a state title this year, but they played a respectable game this evening. It seems to me they are ALMOST there in so many facets of the game, but just not quite good enough to make me feel confident that a deep playoff run is coming.

They ran the ball well tonight. Drew Abrams, David Bailey, and A.J. Cordle all ran very well...particularly Abrams who seems to regularly break numerous tackles. They also came through on defense when they had to. I'd like to see better kickoff coverage, better pass defense including a pass rush, and a little more fire from the fans and sidelines. I'm not sure about the blocking. I look forward to reading some other assessments of that. There seems to be several areas that need to be and can be improved. I look forward to seeing how it goes.

Good game, though, to both Russell and Lawrence County.