I am not being argumentative with you but this comment always blows my mind. The long bus ride should not affect 16-19 year old athletes. It affects us 50 year old's with bad knees and backs that ride with them. LOL I am of the opinion that long bus rides being blamed for bad play or losing is just an excuse.

 

I meant it more along the lines of the fact that Louisville schools typically don't venture out of Jefferson County much. Having to go across the state is a completely different routine - the whole day is different. You just never know how they'll respond.

I think it depends on how much time you allow yourself between when you arrive and the opening kickoff. And, how you spend that time. I've never been a good traveler. Anytime we had a long bus ride when I played, it took me a while to rid myself of the malaise I felt from being stuck on a bus for a couple of hours or more, crammed into those seats.

Russell 35

 

Waggener 21

 

Go Devils!

Good luck, Devils!!!!

I doubt many of the Russell fans thought they'd be favored to win game #8 and a chance of playing a home game for the Region Championship after game #3 this year. Great job coaching and an even better job of kids buying into what they were being taught and going out and producing.

 

I still thought Russell would finish 6-4 after the 3 early season losses, win district and win a game in the playoffs.

 

 

The Russell defense has really improved a lot over the season.

 

I never thought Russell would be favored in the 2nd round.