[mightydog]

That's pretty much the way it goes. That's typically why Russell teams get better as the season goes along.

Could someone please explain to me why this is a good way to condition. Why not start the season in relatively good condition, especially when two of you first three games are with ironton and Ashland. I know these aren't as important as district games but you still want to give yourself an opportunity to win. Being this bad out of shape dosent do that for you. Also when you tired and based is when the risk of injuries and mistakes start to increase. Fortunately I don't think anyone was injured last nite. But as coaches why not give your team every chance to win and they know that ironton and Ashland are usually big and have speed and you can't play physical football or go against speed when your totally based. And it showes every year against these two teams