[Hoot Gibson]

I am saying 45% of D starters rested. The DB's, safeties and best player on D at LB were out and that is where WC did their damage. If you follow highlands you understand that in games that do not matter, you never know what Dale will do. He will rest people, he will throw 100% of time, run 100% of time, try new plays/formations like he did Friday with no QB on the field, get 2 and 3 string players playing time,ect. It can be frustrating as a fan to understand what he is doing but it works so it is hard to question. When it is a big game he has best players where they need to be and team firing on all cylinders. I guarantee you they are game planing for JC already, and you will see the D that played against Elder. a lot of false hope out there with people thinking HHS gave up 69 points with their best D team on the field. Some of the players on the field Friday I did not know who they were and looked very bad and embarrassing. But they got a lot of playing time which will help them improve for next year. Can't wait for this possible game, first two rounds will be yawners.

And I can guarantee you that Matney will not let the Golden Eagles look past anybody. He has been building a team capable of beating Highlands, but he will not be game planning for them until he is certain that his team will be playing them.

As for 45% of Highlands defensive starters requiring extra rest after playing a physical game a week earler...:lmao: