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Russell has the talent right now to compete. This large group of seniors was undefeated as freshman and dominated including against Wheelersburg. Several players have years of experience at the varsity level. This was the group Ivan wanted to stay for combined with the now junior class. Ivan and his staff saw the talent.
This group has struggled more than last year with the change in offense. But the talent is there. Defensively the Devils will compete with Belfry just like last year. The game will likely be lost on the offensive side as it was last year. To many three and outs will wear down the defense.
Long term the Russell kids down thru the JFL will adjust to the spread and the offense will catch up to compete statewide. Maynard has significantly improved the intensity, and conditioning that were clearly lacking in Ivan's last years. This program will get back to the top.