[Tomcat68]

I'm going to be honest and say no I didn't see Ashland and I do know Ian along with Angel are two exceptionally good players. The line may have been mediocre at best but there wasn't even one who stood out?? I know these 2 are play makers but the line had to do at least something right at times, teams don't win district titles off of busted plays it's about near impossible. I had the opportunity to watch JC's defensive front against Paintsville, and they were definitely superior. For Ashland to beat JC, regardless of the circumstances that o-line had to at least fall and trip up some of JC's rushers.

I can guarantee you that there were not any Ashland offensive linemen this season made a large contribution to the success of the team. The ability of the skill positions to make a huge play out of what many times would look like a loss or sack is what made this team go. Tyler would run head on into mounds of people and just keep churning until he got 3 yards. Ian would scramble back and forth dodging numerous defenders until a running lane opened or a receiver became open. Gurule never gave up on a play and would run for 8+ seconds trying to get open or behind the defense and allow Holbrook to make the throw. The skill positions carried Ashland this year while the offensive line drug it down. If Ashland had even what would be considered a mediocre/good line this season, there is a good chance Ashland would still be in the playoffs and undefeated on the season making a run to Louisville.