[david5164]

The big game changer was in the middle of 2nd quarter and Russell had it 1st and goal at the 6 and 4th and 1 at the 1 and lost 4 yards to turn the ball over. Then Ironton marched down the field and had it 1st and goal and Russell held them to a FG to make 3-0 at halftime. It was 3-0 late in the 4th quarter and the 40 yard TD Pass will be talked about because it was very close. If Russell could have just punched it in middle of 2nd quarter and would have went up 7-0 it could have changed the game. You could feel the Momentum change when Russell didn't get it in on 4th and 1 at the 1. Ironton finally got going and marched down and was 1st and goal but Russell's 'D' held them to a FG. It still felt like the game changed not getting the TD. Even in the 2nd half Russell's Defense looked outstanding and they could had a couple of Interceptions that was dropped. Still with all the hype for Ironton this year and there huge OL and DL and great 'D' with Reid Carrico having offers from Bama, Clemson, OSU, and Notre Dame, and most all SEC schools are after him. This Russell Red Devil team is for real and this is one of the best Defenses I have seen in awhile at Russell. They basically shut down one of the Top teams in Ohio Division 5 Football this year. Great game for Russell tonight!