[Beetle01]

Should be a good one Friday. If Russell comes out and plays their best game of the season, which means come out fired up, tackle low, fill the holes, and sustain your blocks. AND DONT KILL DRIVES WITH PENALTIES. Then it should be a good game.

Russell has played against 2 better rushing teams in the last month. However, Belfry is much bigger in the backfield than either of those teams. So that could cause problems for Russell's undersized inner D. However, if they can tackle low on Lee and the bunch, they will be fine.

Offensively, Dave should be ready to go, he experienced pretty much no pain last week while playing a little. With another week of therapy he should be good to go Friday. I think that will give this team a little boost in the passing game. Russell is going to HAVE to pass some this game. They threw almost 40 times against Mason and Raceland. They will need to throw 15+ times Friday to win. Gotta keep Belfry honest so that Drew can do what he does.

I hope the Russell players thinking that because WC scored a couple TD's on Belfry, that means that they are not any good. They are very good, big and physical. Ive seen them play. However, they are not the best team Russell will have played this year, so they shouldn't be intimidated.

For Belfry fans thinking because Ashland beat Russell, and JC blew out Ashland means they are gonna win by 20+ pts, all I need to do is remind you that last year JC took Central to the woodshed. Football is also alot about matchups. I think Russell is the toughest matchup for Belfry's Defense that they have seen all year. JC is good, but JC plays right into Belfry's strength. Anytime JC passed, they sent out 1 reciever to be covered by 3 DB's. I don't think Russell will make that same mistake with Dave back.

Oline has to block this week, no matter what, just block your guy.