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This sounds like a Russell thread.

There is playing with emotion and there is acting like you've been there before. I think what you need is a mix. You don't have to jump around and act like an idiot but emotion shows in the way you play. Do you get ready for every play? Do you play every play at full speed and 100% effort? Are you focussed on what you are supposed to do?

Leadership usually shows up in effort and from the results so far this year it sounds like Johnson Central does have it.

Let me add that if they are not fired up for Ashland it could be a rude awakening. Ashland is not the most talented team but every time I've watched them they have out hustled their opponent. They fly to the ball on defense. The RBs run hard and never quit. The line stays with there blocks. Most importantly they pick each other up. Not physically but through execution. Everyman on that team gives their best and then some.

The thing that works in Johnson Central's favor is that their offense is the counter to that fast Ashland defense. They fly to the ball and the best way to negate the pursuit is to run straight at them. Quick hitters and Power off tackle. They will try to outnumber you at the line of scrimmage but that does leave them open to big plays if you can get past that first wave.