Russell 07

[RedDevil_TE]

I know this is a common thread but now that we have lost some players and some have moved. What's everyone's thought's on the outcome of this season?

[FBALL]

A tougher schedule but still plenty of talent. Attitude will be the deciding factor on how far this team goes.

[DEVILOLOGIST]

Seth Moved- who else?.....Some have not been out but that means better competition for others. I have not seen the team but on paper we look stronger than last year and the year before.

[devil58]

Devils will be just fine...May take a little time to gell but you can rest assured they will be hitting on all cylinders by late October...

[FBALL]

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[RedDevil_TE]

i believe that this years team is going to be more of a team than some of the years in the past. and we are a very strong team. yes its a tougher schedule but its about time we get a tougher schedule, i think it will better prepare us for the play-offs.:thumpsup:

[DEVILOLOGIST]

A-men Brother !!!!!!!

[RedDevil_TE]

does anyone know anything about Simon Kenton???

[Neersfan]

i believe that this years team is going to be more of a team than some of the years in the past. and we are a very strong team. yes its a tougher schedule but its about time we get a tougher schedule, i think it will better prepare us for the play-offs.:thumpsup:

I think the that you guys will be just fine. You have a great coaching staff and alot of kids out. You may have lost some players but I don't think you'll be hurt too bad. The Coach knows how to win and how to bring the best out in his players. Good Luck to the Devils this season.

[DEVILOLOGIST]

Simon Kenton-6A playing at Russell 3A,,, is the home field winning streak coming to an end???? I dont know how many wins at home it is now.....

[DevilsWin]

31 game home win streak. (last home loss Ashland Sept 5 2003 score was 33-14)

The 2007 Red Devil team will field 18 Seniors according to last years roster at the awards banquet .

These 18 guys will take the field with 30 full games under their varsity belts.

10 of which were play off games against some of the best teams in the state.

Belfry x 2 , Newport, O- Cath, Mercer Co x 2 , Fleming Co x 3, Corbin, Henry Co, Ashland Blazer x 2. Of these games they lost 1 to Mercer Co 15-12.
Needless to say, but "I feel good about 2007!":devilflam

[Tomcat68]

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They also lost one game to Ashland and Boyd County each during that stretch. Also, I wouldn't consider Henry Co. as one of the toughest teams in the state. IN 05 they finished 6-5 and then 3-7 in 06 missing the playoffs.

[EKUAlum05]

SIMON KENTON
- Finished last season 6-4
- Return 6 starters on both sides of the ball
- Lost their QB and RB, but return their top two receivers.
- Picked to finish third or fourth in their distirct behind Boone County, Ryle, and Campbell County.
- Should be decent on the line, biggest strength on defense will be their LB's.

[EKUAlum05]

31 game home win streak. (last home loss Ashland Sept 5 2003 score was 33-14)

The 2007 Red Devil team will field 18 Seniors according to last years roster at the awards banquet .

These 18 guys will take the field with 30 full games under their varsity belts.

10 of which were play off games against some of the best teams in the state.

Belfry x 2 , Newport, O- Cath, Mercer Co x 2 , Fleming Co x 3, Corbin, Henry Co, Ashland Blazer x 2. Of these games they lost 1 to Mercer Co 15-12.
Needless to say, but "I feel good about 2007!":devilflam
Keep in mind that Belfry enjoyed a two and a half year stretch like that in which they had won over 25 consecutive games against Kentucky competition, and had not lost to a AA team between Breathitt County in the playoffs of 2002 til Russell in the state semi's of 2005..... but low and behold the Devils got them. Streaks are meant to be broken, and I am sure there are a couple teams capable of ending those streaks, one of which wears Red and White. ;)

[devil58]

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They also lost one game to Ashland and Boyd County each during that stretch. Also, I wouldn't consider Henry Co. as one of the toughest teams in the state. IN 05 they finished 6-5 and then 3-7 in 06 missing the playoffs.

Not at home...That's what he was talking about...They have lost but not at home since Ashland '03...

[devil58]

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They also lost one game to Ashland and Boyd County each during that stretch. Also, I wouldn't consider Henry Co. as one of the toughest teams in the state. IN 05 they finished 6-5 and then 3-7 in 06 missing the playoffs.
I'll agree with that...They were not very good...

[DevilsWin]

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They also lost one game to Ashland and Boyd County each during that stretch. Also, I wouldn't consider Henry Co. as one of the toughest teams in the state. IN 05 they finished 6-5 and then 3-7 in 06 missing the playoffs.

Very true TC68. Ashland in 2006 was a tough game and a tough pill to swallow. Ashland found out what kind of RB Matt Thomas was going to be in 2007 that night and we were all impressed.


The Boyd Co game in 2005 was this simple. 80% of their coaching staff were former Russell standout players who played under Ivan. They were in the Russell huddle all night. Good job by the BC coaching staff that night.

As for Henry Co. Their O-Line average size was the same as most D1 colleges, well over 300lbs per man. They didn't have the horses to make the plays they needed but they had a winning season against good teams and made the play-offs.

[DevilsWin]

Keep in mind that Belfry enjoyed a two and a half year stretch like that in which they had won over 25 consecutive games against Kentucky competition, and had not lost to a AA team between Breathitt County in the playoffs of 2002 til Russell in the state semi's of 2005..... but low and behold the Devils got them. Streaks are meant to be broken, and I am sure there are a couple teams capable of ending those streaks, one of which wears Red and White. ;)
Well first off there isn't gonna be any teams that wear Red and White playing at RHS in 2007.

Secondly, yeah Belfry's stretch of AA wins was impressive, and ended. But Boyle Co and Danville both had streaks that lasted longer and were more impressive.

Russell has won 31 consecutive games AT HOME and I don't see the streak ending at the hands of Ashland, but anything is possible. Just like TC68's AVATAR says. "We Believe"! The streak lives on! :devilflam

[DevilsWin]

I'll agree with that...They were not very good...

Speaking purely on terms of relative comparison.

To the Red Devils, nobody is "Very Good".:letsparty

[DevilsWin]

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They also lost one game to Ashland and Boyd County each during that stretch.
That's still a 17-3 record against tough competition. This group of Seniors knows what it's like to lose. And they don't like it.

[jc#44]

i think that russel will still be a tough team to beat pleanty of players and smart coaches that know the game even with the loss of casey clark and other good player you should still be a team that will be almost unstoppable

[RedDevil_TE]

Well first off there isn't gonna be any teams that wear Red and White playing at RHS in 2007.

Secondly, yeah Belfry's stretch of AA wins was impressive, and ended. But Boyle Co and Danville both had streaks that lasted longer and were more impressive.

Russell has won 31 consecutive games AT HOME and I don't see the streak ending at the hands of Ashland, but anything is possible. Just like TC68's AVATAR says. "We Believe"! The streak lives on! :devilflam

now we do play a team who wears red and white. the boyd county lions, but if thats the teams hes talking about thats funny. and we wouldnt even play belfry until semi's and it would be at our field. i think the streak will go on.

[FBALL]

now we do play a team who wears red and white. the boyd county lions, but if thats the teams hes talking about thats funny. and we wouldnt even play belfry until semi's and it would be at our field. i think the streak will go on.
Actually with realignment Russell and Belfry would meet in the region finals if they both make it that far. Also the game would be played at Belfry.

I wouldn't take Boyd Co lightly either. They return alot from last year and should be much improved. Also don't forget they were the only team to beat Russell in 05 as well as being the only KY team to beat Belfry in 04.

[RedDevil_TE]

The Boyd Co game in 2005 was this simple. 80% of their coaching staff were former Russell standout players who played under Ivan. They were in the Russell huddle all night. Good job by the BC coaching staff that night.


well said, that all that needs to be said about that game. and other then the fact that they were a bunch of mules that we took lightly, and it bit us for that.

[RedDevilRB]

as of now for the starting line-up (this could change) but as of now

offense
TE-greg bender
LT-Travis Comptson
Guard-Evan Boyd
Center- Toby Hicks
Guard Adam Foster
RT-Drew Miller
Split end- justin mitchell
QB-Tyler Jones
HB Drew Abrams
HB David Bailey
Fullback Will rice


Defense
DE-Tyler jones
DT-mikey dillon
Nose- Johnathon Cornwell
DT Mickey Brown
DE- Adam foster
Lineback evan boyd
Linebacker Joey Roark
Corner David bailey
Corner AJ Cordle
Strong Saftey Drew Abrams
Free Saftey Derek fosson

[RedDevil_TE]

as of now for the starting line-up (this could change) but as of now

offense
TE-greg bender
LT-Travis Comptson
Guard-Evan Boyd
Center- Toby Hicks
Guard Adam Foster
RT-Drew Miller
Split end- justin mitchell
QB-Tyler Jones
HB Drew Abrams
HB David Bailey
Fullback Will rice


Defense
DE-Tyler jones
DT-mikey dillon
Nose- Johnathon Cornwell
DT Mickey Brown
DE- Adam foster
Lineback evan boyd
Linebacker Joey Roark
Corner David bailey
Corner AJ Cordle
Strong Saftey Drew Abrams
Free Saftey Derek fosson


OKAY????????????

[FBALL]

If I know coach McGlone lineups won't be set until there are a couple of games under the belt.

[FBALL]

Actually with realignment Russell and Belfry would meet in the region finals if they both make it that far. Also the game would be played at Belfry.

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I was wrong on this I believe. With realignment and the new playoff format I believe Russell and Belfry would not see each other until the state semis. It would still be at Belfry though, IF they both make it that far.

[RedDevilRB]

I was wrong on this I believe. With realignment and the new playoff format I believe Russell and Belfry would not see each other until the state semis. It would still be at Belfry though, IF they both make it that far.

And why would it be at belfry?? we went there last yr...it rotates every yr right

[FBALL]

And why would it be at belfry?? we went there last yr...it rotates every yr right
Reclassification. Last year means nothing.

[RedDevilRB]

Personally, in my mind drew abrams will be the standout for the Russell Red Devil's. Pretty much like Kasey Clark was last year.

[russelldevils54]

Personally, in my mind drew abrams will be the standout for the Russell Red Devil's. Pretty much like Kasey Clark was last year.



so i guessing this is drew or a relative??

come on everyone knows jones runs the show here

[FBALL]

Any updates on how practice has gone thus far. Who is standing out? Any surprises? What kind of numbers are out?

[russelldevils54]

id say were looking decent right now cant tell you ne thing about the backfield i dont really watch them our d line looks good as well as the backers.........our o line is looking good i think that one guard should be replaced with another....lol

[FBALL]

I'm not worried because I know there is plenty of talent in the backfield and along the line. My main concern is attitude. I get the feeling there is a little complacency right now. Attitude and work ethic got the last two Russell teams to the state championship game. I wonder if this years edition is as dedicated to working together or do they just expect teams to roll over because they are Russell? Nothing worse for a team then a bad case of the big head.

[RedDevil_TE]

id say were looking decent right now cant tell you ne thing about the backfield i dont really watch them our d line looks good as well as the backers.........our o line is looking good i think that one guard should be replaced with another....lol

haha i wonder who that might be??

[RedDevil_TE]

I'm not worried because I know there is plenty of talent in the backfield and along the line. My main concern is attitude. I get the feeling there is a little complacency right now. Attitude and work ethic got the last two Russell teams to the state championship game. I wonder if this years edition is as dedicated to working together or do they just expect teams to roll over because they are Russell? Nothing worse for a team then a bad case of the big head.

This year is different because Russell has no outstanding running back but we have a Dandy quarterback who doesnt care to put you in your place... over the past couple days of practice i've been able to tell that we are working as a team and, in order to win and get back to state we are going to have to come together and work. No one or two people is going to be carrying us this year, its going to be a team effort that im possitive will be there.

[DevilsWin]

This year is different because Russell has no outstanding running back but we have a Dandy quarterback who doesnt care to put you in your place... over the past couple days of practice i've been able to tell that we are working as a team and, in order to win and get back to state we are going to half to come together and work. No one or two people is going to be carrying us this year, its going to be a team effort that im possitive will be there.
Sounds good RedDevil _TE! Keep giving us good inside updates and you yourself stand up and be a leader. Don't make Tyler have to do it all. No regrets Red Devil No Regrets!:devilflam Like I said earlier, "We Belive" in you guys! Now all you have to do is get after it and believe in yourselves!:Thumbs:

[FBALL]

This year is different because Russell has no outstanding running back but we have a Dandy quarterback who doesnt care to put you in your place... over the past couple days of practice i've been able to tell that we are working as a team and, in order to win and get back to state we are going to have to come together and work. No one or two people is going to be carrying us this year, its going to be a team effort that im possitive will be there.
That quarterback is a pretty good runner too.

Don't relish past accomplishments. Strive to do better.


I think this team has the potential to get back to Louisville. Just don't expect it to be easy.

[RedDevilRB]

id say were looking decent right now cant tell you ne thing about the backfield i dont really watch them our d line looks good as well as the backers.........our o line is looking good i think that one guard should be replaced with another....lol
personally i think we only have one good guard..and that is adam foster...and the other spot is up for grabs

[DEVILOLOGIST]

I can not wait for the season to start.................

[russelldevils54]

I can not wait for the season to start.................



ohh god me either:devilflam

[russelldevils54]

i dont know about you all but i want ashland and raceland

[RedDevilRB]

i dont know about you all but i want ashland and raceland

i want all the games but those 2 will be my favorite!!!:ChairHit:

[russelldevils54]

haha yah of course... i hate go say it but im really really want raceland....more than ashland but dont get me wrong the same effort will be put into all the games. lol

[DEVILOLOGIST]

I had to hear it at Church this past weekend how the Raceland Rams are gonna beat Russell because Raceland beat Ashland last year and Ashland beat Russell....... There was no argueing the point with these guys... Could not even get a word in on the subject...I just looked and laughed at them..

[russelldevils54]

I had to hear it at Church this past weekend how the Raceland Rams are gonna beat Russell because Raceland beat Ashland last year and Ashland beat Russell....... There was no argueing the point with these guys... Could not even get a word in on the subject...I just looked and laughed at them..


yeah ok........seriously that must be a joke cause im Lmao

[RedDevilRB]

I had to hear it at Church this past weekend how the Raceland Rams are gonna beat Russell because Raceland beat Ashland last year and Ashland beat Russell....... There was no argueing the point with these guys... Could not even get a word in on the subject...I just looked and laughed at them..

haha that is funny.. and what else i think is funny is that in the past yrs they always said "if we played russell we would kill them" well this yr they get there chance and they say they are gonna suck? haha i think thats funny

[bluegrassballa]

does ne one know where kasey is goin to college????

[Midee1]

does ne one know where kasey is goin to college????

Murray State

[bluegrassballa]

Murray State
i thought he had a scholarship to illinois???

[RedDevil_TE]

i thought he had a scholarship to illinois???

No, illinois never even offered him anything, hes going to murry state

[DEVILOLOGIST]

He will play his last high school football game on the V'ille field and will play hid first college game on the V'ille field. How sweet is that.

[Reddevil07]

Honestly I think Russell will have to do alot of hard work this season. Much harder than previous years b/c im not trying to stab anyone here but now they dont have the shadows to hide behind anymore of last years starters. ive talked to a few people who have spoke with some players and they aare already worried about simon-kenton. Why? theyre just a football team. youve got to take this one week at a time. and as for state, get it out of your head for now, you cant focus all your attention to it yet. just b/c we had a few good seasons doesnt mean that we will be going every year until the world is no longer existing. i do wish the best to the guys tho this year and i hope they have a great run

[JFLDAD]

And we all realize that only half of us are going to get to see the Russell V Raceland game becasue only half of us will fit in their stadium. LOL Sad but True, Alot of people standing around the fence! Alot!!!

[PureRedDevil]

this years team has a lot of determination..
now we have no Kasey Clarke to rely on we have to work together (like everyone has already said). I dont think a "Big Head" will be to much of a problem.. i hope not anyways

[RedDevil_TE]

Honestly I think Russell will have to do alot of hard work this season. Much harder than previous years b/c im not trying to stab anyone here but now they dont have the shadows to hide behind anymore of last years starters. ive talked to a few people who have spoke with some players and they aare already worried about simon-kenton. Why? theyre just a football team. youve got to take this one week at a time. and as for state, get it out of your head for now, you cant focus all your attention to it yet. just b/c we had a few good seasons doesnt mean that we will be going every year until the world is no longer existing. i do wish the best to the guys tho this year and i hope they have a great run

Well who ever reddevil07 is sounds like someone who has played on the team recentley or loves kasey clark because doesnt sound like you have much faith or are much of a fan. sounds like your trying to say that rusell cannot fill the footspets this year.

[russelldevils54]

i think we will do more that just fill the footprints

[Reddevil07]

as of now for the starting line-up (this could change) but as of now

offense
TE-greg bender
LT-Travis Comptson
Guard-Evan Boyd
Center- Toby Hicks
Guard Adam Foster
RT-Drew Miller
Split end- justin mitchell
QB-Tyler Jones
HB Drew Abrams
HB David Bailey
Fullback Will rice


Defense
DE-Tyler jones
DT-mikey dillon
Nose- Johnathon Cornwell
DT Mickey Brown
DE- Adam foster
Lineback evan boyd
Linebacker Joey Roark
Corner David bailey
Corner AJ Cordle
Strong Saftey Drew Abrams
Free Saftey Derek fosson

I've heard something about taking Jones and putting him at lb with boyd and moving mickey to end...that might not be too bad

[PureRedDevil]

I've heard something about taking Jones and putting him at lb with boyd and moving mickey to end...that might not be too bad

A lot of changes will probably be made to both sides of the ball..
on O i think jones will more than likely see the running back spot and AJ will more than likely see the QB spot. IMO i think that would be a great move.. if anyone saw the maroon and white game last night, jones got a shot at HB and showed his stuff will a simple run.. looked great..
on D jones at linebacker would be a good move too, DE is a tough spot but i think we have ppl to fill that in if jones moves to LB. To say who would fill the DE spot.. i couldnt tell you.. but i think we have the tallent to do so.
Our lineup will change a lot..

[Reddevil07]

A lot of changes will probably be made to both sides of the ball..
on O i think jones will more than likely see the running back spot and AJ will more than likely see the QB spot. IMO i think that would be a great move.. if anyone saw the maroon and white game last night, jones got a shot at HB and showed his stuff will a simple run.. looked great..
on D jones at linebacker would be a good move too, DE is a tough spot but i think we have ppl to fill that in if jones moves to LB. To say who would fill the DE spot.. i couldnt tell you.. but i think we have the tallent to do so.
Our lineup will change a lot..
the question is can Aj actually take a good shot b/c with our offense your gonna get pouned ab every play, can he do it?

[RedDevilRB]

the question is can Aj actually take a good shot b/c with our offense your gonna get pouned ab every play, can he do it?

not really

[russelldevils54]

I've heard something about taking Jones and putting him at lb with boyd and moving mickey to end...that might not be too bad


whod u hear this from??

[PureRedDevil]

the question is can Aj actually take a good shot b/c with our offense your gonna get pouned ab every play, can he do it?

Can he do it? Yes...
Will he? It depends on if he steps it up.. he has gotten a lot stronger since last year. and if he wants it bad enough he will give it everything he has.
IMO i think he can do it..
We will see more of him at QB at the scimmage on sat...
RedDevilRB dont be so negative.... thats not how devils do things:devilflam

[russelldevils54]

Can he do it? Yes...
Will he? It depends on if he steps it up.. he has gotten a lot stronger since last year. and if he wants it bad enough he will give it everything he has.
IMO i think he can do it..
We will see more of him at QB at the scimmage on sat...
RedDevilRB dont be so negative.... thats not how devils do things:devilflam


i think aj can do it...i think jones is more suited for the bootleg, but i tihink aj has the better ball of the two....
also i thkin the move of jones to hb and aj to qb will improve our back field on so many levels

defenses will key on jones play after play and then bam there goes drew abrams or david baliey:rockon:

[PureRedDevil]

i think aj can do it...i think jones is more suited for the bootleg, but i tihink aj has the better ball of the two....
also i thkin the move of jones to hb and aj to qb will improve our back field on so many levels

defenses will key on jones play after play and then bam there goes drew abrams or david baliey:rockon:

You are right.. jones is def. more suited for the bootleg.. but hes one of the best bootlegs around here.. so its hard to compare..
aj does have a wonderful ball....
i once saw him stand on the opposite side of his yard (40+ yds) and say .. i bet you i can hit that stop sign over there.. of course i said yeah right.. but sure enough he nailed it haha (its happend more than once) :Clap:

but yeah.. jones at HB will make our backfield a lot stonger..

[DevilsWin]

It seems to me like AJ has great poise in the pocket and just looks natural back there behind the center, Gabbard had that too but looked outta place when he was flushed outta the pocket.
Jones on the other hand is an outstanding back. He proved that was his position his Sophmore season. He can play QB but he's better suited for the RB spot.

Ashland has been going through the same personnel issues for the last 2 seasons.
Finding the best fit for great playmakers is a tough job. I'd rather have that problem than no playmakers though. I'm sure Coach McGlone will get it all worked out before the Greenup game. We could see alot of AJ depending on the offensive set. We will for sure see lots of him on defense.

I have a couple of questions for RedDevilRB.

Is Evan Boyd filling Josh Wills' shoes on offense(G) and defense(LB)? If not who is the middle LB?

Who is calling the Defense on the field for Coach Morris?

[PureRedDevil]

It seems to me like AJ has great poise in the pocket and just looks natural back there behind the center, Gabbard had that too but looked outta place when he was flushed outta the pocket.
Jones on the other hand is an outstanding back. He proved that was his position his Sophmore season. He can play QB but he's better suited for the RB spot.

Ashland has been going through the same personnel issues for the last 2 seasons.
Finding the best fit for great playmakers is a tough job. I'd rather have that problem than no playmakers though. I'm sure Coach McGlone will get it all worked out before the Greenup game. We could see alot of AJ depending on the offensive set. We will for sure see lots of him on defense.

I have a couple of questions for RedDevilRB.

Is Evan Boyd filling Josh Wills' shoes on offense(G) and defense(LB)? If not who is the middle LB?

Who is calling the Defense on the field for Coach Morris?

Well i can andrew those questoins..

Filling the shoes of Josh Wills' woudl be crazy lol.. he was outstanding.. but he has been pulling guard at practice and playing LB on D.. but Jones and Adam Foster have also been put in at the LB stop to see how they do.. and i must say.. they look solid there.. the russell line up is really undecided right now..

and Coach Morris will be calling the defence like always.. there is no one like him around.. he is probably the smartest man i have ever seen when it comes to Defence :Thumbs:

[DevilsWin]

Well i can andrew those questoins..

Filling the shoes of Josh Wills' woudl be crazy lol.. he was outstanding.. but he has been pulling guard at practice and playing LB on D.. but Jones and Adam Foster have also been put in at the LB stop to see how they do.. and i must say.. they look solid there.. the russell line up is really undecided right now..

and Coach Morris will be calling the defence like always.. there is no one like him around.. he is probably the smartest man i have ever seen when it comes to Defence :Thumbs:
I meant is he filling the position. I know it would be hard to fill those shoes figuratively. But don't count on EB to be a let down at that position. He's been 1 year behind Josh Wills at those positions since he was 8 years old and this year he'll get his due. Of course Coach Morris will be calling the defense, but who is the D captain receiving the calls on the field?

[RedDevilRB]

I meant is he filling the position. I know it would be hard to fill those shoes figuratively. But don't count on EB to be a let down at that position. He's been 1 year behind Josh Wills at those positions since he was 8 years old and this year he'll get his due. Of course Coach Morris will be calling the defense, but who is the D captain receiving the calls on the field?

jones will prolly be calling the defense calls out

[PureRedDevil]

Yeah.. it will more than likely be jones..

[DevilsWin]

Here's a video I made last night from the last 3 seasons.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXoIuK-JPZA

[RedDevil_TE]

yes jones is for sure the play caller on defense no doubt about it.

[EkyLb]

I say you will see a mix of players in the backfield this year, and moved all around, your main lineup will be jones-QB, Bailey and Abrams at HB, with bates at FB. I think at times you will see aj come in and jones move to HB, Will Rice will get some FB time. So expect to see alot of players in there, but those first 4 will be 80% of the time, barring any injuries. Jones moving to Lb would be an awesome move, playing him at end, limits him to one side of the field, and teams can adjust their offense, to run away form him, if he gives them too much trouble, at LB that cant happen.

[PureRedDevil]

I say you will see a mix of players in the backfield this year, and moved all around, your main lineup will be jones-QB, Bailey and Abrams at HB, with bates at FB. I think at times you will see aj come in and jones move to HB, Will Rice will get some FB time. So expect to see alot of players in there, but those first 4 will be 80% of the time, barring any injuries. Jones moving to Lb would be an awesome move, playing him at end, limits him to one side of the field, and teams can adjust their offense, to run away form him, if he gives them too much trouble, at LB that cant happen.

Some bad news.. we watched some film today and bates didnt do so hot on there.. coaches we not happy at all..
Moved AJ to half back:confused: and Abrams to full back..
I doesnt make sense to me.. but im sure coaches got somethin in mind..

Aj-OB
Abrams or Bailey- HB
Jones-HB
Rice - FB ...... that would seem the best IMO

[russell]

how do you think the younger kids are looking?

[FBALL]

Some bad news.. we watched some film today and bates didnt do so hot on there.. coaches we not happy at all..
Moved AJ to half back:confused: and Abrams to full back..
I doesnt make sense to me.. but im sure coaches got somethin in mind..

Aj-OB
Abrams or Bailey- HB
Jones-HB
Rice - FB ...... that would seem the best IMO

I thought AJ Cordle looked good at the HB spot. He made some nice cuts, has good speed and is a good reciever out of the backfield. He gives the coaches alot of options.

Abrams at FB may be the place for him Quick hitters and cutbacks allowing him to use his strength and quickness.

I still see Will Rice getting some carries too. It really is a deep backfield. Just have to find the right place to put all of the pieces.

[FBALL]

how do you think the younger kids are looking?
I thought the younger kids looked OK. Need more reps in the offense and need to shore up the tackling a bit.

[russell]

so Will Rice is looking good? any others?

[EkyLb]

i heard today they put Aj at the hb spot, took bates out, and put drew at FB,I think thats a good move, now if they will just swap aj and jones, i dont think AJ has it physically to play that half back, he runs sweeps good, but whats he weigh 150lbs? I dont see him running the 26's,24's, or dives, let alone blocking down on linebackers and DE's, hes more of a natural QB, Plus I would like to see what jones could do running with some blockers out there. Instead of those naked bootlegs

[TB8649]

Here's a video I made last night from the last 3 seasons.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXoIuK-JPZA
Nice video.

[PureRedDevil]

i heard today they put Aj at the hb spot, took bates out, and put drew at FB,I think thats a good move, now if they will just swap aj and jones, i dont think AJ has it physically to play that half back, he runs sweeps good, but whats he weigh 150lbs? I dont see him running the 26's,24's, or dives, let alone blocking down on linebackers and DE's, hes more of a natural QB, Plus I would like to see what jones could do running with some blockers out there. Instead of those naked bootlegs

Aj could run the 26's and 24's but yeah your right jones would do a lot better..
jones needs to find holes and cut .. he likes to run ppl over.. which is wonderful in some situations.. but in others its better to looks right or left and run away from the defence

[russell]

jones is a bull but ur right it would be better if he ran away from the defense some

[RedDevilRB]

Aj could run the 26's and 24's but yeah your right jones would do a lot better..
jones needs to find holes and cut .. he likes to run ppl over.. which is wonderful in some situations.. but in others its better to looks right or left and run away from the defence

i dont think jones will have much succsess running over people with that new rule were you cant lower your head....he had like 2 penalties last night

[Russelldad]

Can he do it? Yes...
Will he? It depends on if he steps it up.. he has gotten a lot stronger since last year. and if he wants it bad enough he will give it everything he has.
IMO i think he can do it..
We will see more of him at QB at the scimmage on sat...
RedDevilRB dont be so negative.... thats not how devils do things:devilflam

I second that! Championships are won by TEAM. You pick your team mate up, not tear them down. Even if that person is awarded your spot.

I remember on one occasion years ago, a running back was giving HIMSELF too much credit for his success. So the entire offensive line got together and on the 1st snap from center at the next game they all just stepped away from their blocks. Needless to say the RB was swarmed. He came back to the huddle and apologized to his linemen.

So Keep encouraging each other.

[Russelldad]

i dont think jones will have much succsess running over people with that new rule were you cant lower your head....he had like 2 penalties last night

Can someone explain that rule for me? Cause' it sounds like a very subjective rule

[RedDevilRB]

Can someone explain that rule for me? Cause' it sounds like a very subjective rule

if you lower your head they call it spearing and its a 15 yard penalty each time

[RedDevil_TE]

It's alwayse been a rule they just havent really been enforcing it hardcore until this year we can clearly see that flags are going to be thrown like crazy now. and reddevilrb what are you talking about jones will still be effective running the ball just cause he cant lower his head he will be stunnting haha chyeah

[PureRedDevil]

I wouldn't want to be in the way of jones.. head up or down..

[RedDevilRB]

It's alwayse been a rule they just havent really been enforcing it hardcore until this year we can clearly see that flags are going to be thrown like crazy now. and reddevilrb what are you talking about jones will still be effective running the ball just cause he cant lower his head he will be stunnting haha chyeah

no doubt he will be effective...just most of the ppl he runs over...he has his head down

[red_devils_rule]

if we make it to the sims and play belfry it will be at belfry again

cause we are in 3 A this year

[red_devils_rule]

if you lower your head they call it spearing and its a 15 yard penalty each time

and you can also be throw out of the game for it as well