[Deathstar 80]

Grimm and Blume were never really a combo together. Grimm played sparingly when Blume was a senior. What about Chase Richardson? He was at one point leading the state in rushing last season too. So far JJ Jude's stats as a sophomore, have obliterated whatever either Grimm or Blume's were at the sophomore stage. If he stays healthy and has a productive line he should easily pass whatever rushing numbers either one may have put up, and become JC's all time leading rusher.

Matney said it because it is fact. Dillon had over a 1,000 yards last season too, but he has a broken hand and has not even played the last two games. Unfortunately the offensive line is not what it has been in previous years. But make no mistake, this is the best overall backfield in JC history. Hopefully by the end of the season the O line will mature and be healthy. Last year's line was just phenominal, creating holes you could drive a coal truck through. That needs to be mentioned.

I personally think last year's backfield was the best for Johnson Central, at least in the past recent years. For a few games, they had a chance to break the state record for most rushing yards in a single game. If you need a fast halfback, use Nathan Dillon. If you need a good powerback, use Chase Richardson. While you're at it, fake a handoff and give the football to the other halfback. Now you have half of the defense running to one halfback and the other half towards the other halfback (which makes a halfback's job much easier).

I can see why Coach Matney would consider this year's backfield the best since he's been there. I'm not sure when he said that, but if it was before Nathan Dillon's injury, it would definitely make a lot of sense. You have Nathan Dillon (who could only improve from last year), J.J. Jude, J.K. Hall at quarterback who can run, and many other runningbacks that he uses (he has so many, I can't keep up with them, lol).