[jgrubby]

Depends... how many Devils are going both ways in the trenches? Russell has had a pension for fading away in the 4th Quarter of big games, would this not be magnified with a very powerful Belfry team who proved against JC they can go the distance. Russell has also put the ball on the groundat very key times, in a game where posessions would be magnified, a turnover would be potentially fatal.

You suuuuuuuure this is the strategy yopu want?

Now if I were a coach, would I tell you any strategy? The passing game is there if needed for both teams. Highly unlikely you will see much of that though. When fumbles/interceptions could be the end for both teams. I say it will be a very conservative game for both. Very conservative! That is why the possesion of the ball and time, will play a major factor in this game. If you see a trick play or a long pass on fourth down, it will be because of panic by that team. Looking at individual stats Belfry doesn't seem to use much depth in key areas, however Russell does. So you are right about the trenches. I see both teams on defense loading the box and keying on Lee, and Abrams. Granted Belfry has size but I think Speed will prevail.