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I thought the game went well. Still some penalties that killed 2 drives. Also one drive ended with what should have been a pass interference when Mitchell had his guy beat. Still though it was a good game. LC did a good job of not making any mistakes. The defense bent but didn't break. I thought the line played 100 times better, still quite a ways to go, but atleast they played with some aggressiveness. The attitude of the team was 100% better, they need to play every game like that, with no let downs. Even though LC was still in the game, I think the score indicates the difference in the teams. They didn't give us our onside kick we recovered, then they break the next play for a 60yd td run.

LC never loaded the box so the run was there all night, our line does well when they are not overwhelmed with defenders at the point of attack.

I agree that Russell played with more effort tonight than they have all season. But there were still some lapses. Every time they get up 2 TDs they seem to relax on defense.

Packs 60 yard TD should never have happened. He was piled up and instead of hitting and wrapping 2 guys come in and throw a shoulder in but never put their arms around him.

Alot of the passing yards were against that soft zone in the second half. Again, if you are going to play that kind of defense someone has to gets some pressure on the QB.

I wish Russell had more games like this were they were forced into a gut check. It only helps them. I also thought the attitude of the team was much better.