Will West Carter finally get a win over Russell, or will the Devils run their record to 26-0 against the Comets?

I think Russell will win this by at least 2 td's.

Streak ends.

I am a big fan of Daniel Barker and TJ Maynard. Regardless of who wins, those kids are blessed to have these guys as their coach.

I think the home field advantage at Russell will be the difference but it will be close.

 

Russell 35

West Carter 28

I am a big fan of Daniel Barker and TJ Maynard. Regardless of who wins, those kids are blessed to have these guys as their coach.

I agree! I’m friends with both and I can’t decide between them. I hope it’s a good ballgame.

Last year, Russell started 0-3, blew out a bad Boyd County team, and proceeded to running clock the Comets. I don't think the script plays out quite the same way this year, but West Carter has an awful lot of ground to make up on Russell. Historically in this series, the Red Devils have had a big advantage over West in trenches. There lies the key to this game, imo. Have the Comets progressed enough in that area to help offset any advantage Russell might have in size and numbers?

 

Russell did a great job of containing West Carter's speed last year, while showcasing some of their own. I think we're looking at a closer game this time around, but ultimately the same outcome... a decisive Russell victory.

I don’t know if Russell can own the trenches if they have the injuries up front like I have heard. I don’t know if what I heard is true, if it is, West may have an advantage.

I don’t know if Russell can own the trenches if they have the injuries up front like I have heard. I don’t know if what I heard is true, if it is, West may have an advantage.

 

What I have heard is that Russell's OL/DL is full go this week. I know Jon Giles did not play last week but is available this week. I think Russell is much better up front than WC. WC has a lot of athletes, especially the RB, #21. He has a lot of speed and utilizes his vision well. I think Russell's DL is much better than WC's OL.

 

WC's defense plays fast and physical; they run to the ball well. I think WC will try to run outside on the Red Devil defense and try to pick apart the secondary, as the QB is pretty good as well. Last year, Russell was able to do as they wished on offense and I think it will be more of the same in the running game. I know many WC fans have publicly said it is "their year" to get the Devils, but I think they fall short in the second half:

 

Russell 35

West Carter 14

 

But much closer at half.

What I have heard is that Russell's OL/DL is full go this week. I know Jon Giles did not play last week but is available this week.

 

That's great to hear, especially regarding John. He was visibly upset after aggravating an injury versus Ashland. I was afraid it might have been a season ender, or at the very least, kept him out for an extended period of time.

Russell 35

 

West Carter 17

That's great to hear, especially regarding John. He was visibly upset after aggravating an injury versus Ashland. I was afraid it might have been a season ender, or at the very least, kept him out for an extended period of time.

 

Yes, he was very upset. He knew this injury would lurk all season, but one little mishap can put him out for awhile. He’s very tough and Russell football means a lot to him, you can tell. If Russell comes out with the effort they had against Ashland, it will be ugly. If they come out with the effort they gave agianst Ironton, it could be a great W for the Devils.

I am glad to hear Russell is not hindered by injury.

I don’t know if Russell can own the trenches if they have the injuries up front like I have heard. I don’t know if what I heard is true, if it is, West may have an advantage.

 

Interesting....if what I heard is accurate then big advantage Russell....we shall see tomorrow night.