[Crossbones]

I just listed them in order of time frame, I did not get to see the 78 game, but was at the other 2. I would say winning the first one in 78 was a feat to accomplish. Again in 2005 casue we won it again. I think that the 2006 loss to Merger was a great accomplishment since we played a 5A school in a AA bracket and we almost won it, on the scoreboard. Well if anyone was there they know what happened. Anyway we can keep our heads up and know that we were the best team in AA that year.

I understand what you are saying, and I respect and like watching Russell football. Heck, I even like most of Russell's fans. But Russell was not the best team in AA that year. Without the trophy, it means nothing. Same for Belfry last year. I'll also say this, if it was Belfry that played in that game instead of Russell, I still would say the same thing. You play the hand that is dealt to you and if you lose, you lose. I agree Russell has nothing to be ashamed of, but the best they were not.