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SC passes the ball better when their running game is working. When SC is forced to pass they really struggle and their QB will throw INT's. If SC is getting nice yards running the ball, their play action game can be very effective, but their primary threats ctaching the ball are the backs out of the backfield.

SC has a propensity to go into "Clock Grinding Mode" when playing in a big game, especially on the road. They eat every second on the playclock and are completely content with riding a RB on the backs of two linemen with very narrow splits.. you will even see another lineman lay on top of the RB from ebhind and push the pile forward. SC usually has a size advantage over most teams, but they typically aren't very fast. If SC gets in this type of mode, they are veruy frustrating and will punish teams if they try to arm tackle on defense. Additionally, this limits the number of posessions assuring SC is in the ball game late and maximizing the significance of turnovers.

They used this approach last year in the playoffs at Mason County.. they have also used it in the playoffs against Belfry numerous times, and in their victory against Breathitt County this year.

The Moore kid is far and away the most explosive player SC has and he is dangerous in the open field. The Sloan kid is good for the tough yards and Ray is a threat catching the ball out of the backfield. The majority of SC's passes come off the rollout and play action. It is very important that Russell doesn't fall asleep on the passes or else the RB's will sneak out and they are dangerous.

Defensively SC will probably play at least 9 players, if not 10, in the box. They are strong up front and against runnign teams typically will have their defenders "fall into" the O-line to plug holes and force the RB's to dance around. SC typically hits pretty hard and are opportunistic on defense. If you can get to the 2nd level though they are very vulnerable to the big play and misdirection.

I'll say:
SC 26
Russell 20