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Yep, Belfry had scored what was to be the game winning TD on that illegal motion call when the back barely flinched. But he did flinch and that's what matters. Conversely Russell also could dispute fairly easily that Belfry deserved to win that game as Matt Maynard stripped Jones after a loooong run in the first half that should have put the Devils up 27-0 going into the half. That was an odd game. Belfry's defense was night and day between the two halves, and I still remember Belfry fumbling the ball numerous times on a key scoring drive only to continue to recover it. I also think Haywood learned about going to the well too many times with the INT by Kasey Clark to seal the game.

Russell fans how would you compare this Devil team to that '05 squad? This Belfry team has some similarities to that '05 Belfry team, but they are much stronger and experienced at QB, deeper at RB, and a little better on the line. Thomas Varney and Matt Maynard have alot of similarities in their ability to take over the game from any spot on the field at any time. Defensively the two Belfry teams are pretty comparable IMO.

I know we are off topic, but this all relates in some way. Ha Ha. The Maynard strip still ranks as one of the great defensive plays I have ever seen. To run some seventy yards from behind and make up at least 10-15 yards was incredible. Also, with the way the second half developed, that play alone kept Belfry in the game. Back to this year. I have not seem Russell play, but I know what they are always about and I think Belfry at home is a huge advantage. Early line, IMHUmbleO, is Belfry by a touchdown or two. The talent level between the two teams probably won't be that great, but I like the Pirates at the CAM. Mason will be a good opponent for whomever they may face.