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You make some good points. Russell probably doesn't gain much from it and frankly I don't think that Raceland does either. The Russell game does give Raceland a quality opponet to play to better prepare for the playoffs, that is about all that Raceland uses Russell for. A lot of talk for years went on about renewnig this rivalry, Russell would hear none of it for years. I know that as an absolute fact, I was there.
Coach Bill Tom Ross did everything but get on his hands and knees and beg Russell to play. That really is what started the Raceland/Ashland series up again when Russell wouldn't play. Russell did have a large district and limited space on their schedule but the game probably could have been worked out. I think that the biggest plus to this game is the Gate, it is a big money game. As for really caring if the two play past this season, I don't.
Raceland certainly does not need Russell to make any kind of a statement and Russell I am sure feels the same way and they should. Both schools have great footbal programs and winning traditions. I don't think that it proves anything by one beating or losing to the other.
Also, quite frankly some of the derogatory and classless comments by some Russell fans on this thread I believe says a lot more about some of the Russell fan base (certainly not all) than it does about Raceland.
I frankly don't give Russell an 2nd thought. Russell has a tremendous program and a legendary coach in I. McGlone and good luck to the Red Devils execpt for the Raceland game.
Should some feel the need to trash Raceland and feel good about it then have at it. I am one that couldn't care less about that kind of junk. I am new to this site and didn't want to start anything, just that I noticed a few post that I really saw no need in some of the comments.

I apologize if my comments wwere out of line, just stating my views on it as well.

Its not out of line at all. Feel free to speak your mind as you please on this site. As long as it is withing the rules it is fine here.

For somebody that doesn't care though your words seem awfully antagonistic.

Singling people out and for that matter an entire fanbase as "classless" though, sure does seem to go against the tone of your final sentence. Oh well, same old same old.


I wish they still didn't play. Its not a healthy rivalry. Too many hard feelings and in my opinion nothing good comes of it. Its not dodging anyone and its not classless. That is just the truth.