I've added a poll. Like they do in Chicago, be sure to vote early and often.

Russell by 15

I hope we don't throw it 57 times against Russell........... but then again 57 offensive plays sounds like a pretty good number to be able to run against a defense as strong as Russell's.

We have chilled out on the pass since the Middlesboro game and probably average 15 - 20 throws a game.

Has Cashen improved since last season ?

Has Cashen improved since last season ?

He is as good as his receivers and line will let him be. If the line gives him time he'll pick you apart........as long as the receivers catch it........

By the way, I heard a rumor that the Hounds will be coming up a day early????? Can someone from down in KFC land confirm this?

 

Yes they are having dinner after pre-game walk through at 5 thursday evening then after the meal heading out.

Not trying to slight Russell one bit, but I believe the 7 other teams remaining in 2A would probably have the same record if not undefeated. Same goes for Mercer, most teams would probably go undefeated with their schedule. I know you guys are in a large district, but man, that schedule is cupcake city. 5 opponents made the playoffs with a playoff record of 2-5 (all are out) opponents combined record 42-65.

 

Now if the other 7 teams played Corbins schedule - I'm sure all would end up with a better record than Corbin, I believe most would lose to Rock and Bell - Middlesboro would be a toss up. Corbin had 8 opponents make the playoffs, playoff record is 7-6 (2 are still playing). Opponents combined record 59-54.

 

As I said, I'm not trying to slight Russell at all. The 8 team district kind of handcuffs you on scheduling descent opponents. The other 3 games were traditional rivals I'm sure....

 

Cal preps.com projects the game as follows:

 

at Corbin (KY)

[2006] Russell (KY) 28, [2006] Corbin (KY) 27

 

at Russell (KY)

[2006] Russell (KY) 31, [2006] Corbin (KY) 24

 

at neutral site

[2006] Russell (KY) 28, [2006] Corbin (KY) 26

 

 

Freeman ratings actually have Corbin (7) rated above Russell (9).

Last weeks Litkenhous Ratings had (7)Corbin 86.0 (9)Russell 85.4

Massey has Russell (5) Corbin (12) not including last week.

Cantrell has (3)Russell (11-1) 68.3 (8)Corbin (7-5) 57.5

 

I'm not a big believer in letting computers tell me who is the better footbal team, especially this time of year. Sounds like it could be a good game to watch.

7 district games that have to be played. The other 3 (Ashland, Boyd Co and Greenup Co) are all local rivals. There is nothing that could be done to change the schedule. Still Russell's only close call was in the 3 OT loss to Ashland. That is the same Ashland team that beat Belfry and just took Johnson Central to the final horn in their district championship.

 

Its really no weaker than the schedule that Mercer County or Middlesboro has played.

That is an air raid for Russell.

 

"Air McGlone"

 

 

You are so right !! :thumb: :lol: :thumb:

He is as good as his receivers and line will let him be. If the line gives him time he'll pick you apart........as long as the receivers catch it........

 

The receivers were very inexperienced coming into the season(2 of the top 4 did not play last year and the other 2 had less than 10 receptions between both of them)and they have really improved in the areas of running routes and hanging onto the ball.

 

The offensive line returned two starters from last year and have taken a little time to mesh into a unit. They have had a very difficult job at times with teams rushing 7 and 8 players, which I'm sure can be very confusing as far as blocking assignments are concerned, especially when they were not used to playing as a group. Hopefully they will have a good game Friday, if not, Corbin will have a very difficult time winning this game.

I would agree. The point that he is making is that when you are determined to stop Russells run. They burn you for a TD in the air. No not impressive. I'm sure Corbine is much better in your mind but it works for Russell. Corbine will have problems with Russells defense not doubt about it. They are good at this point and have shown that by allowing only 104 points to date. Yes most scored on the number two and three team.

 

This should be a dandy.

 

All you Hound fans have a safe trip. It is a long ways. It will be worth it. This will be a good game. Russell fans are great hosts.

 

 

The point I am making is this...a team that throws the ball 7 times a game is not going to force me to drop three and four guys into coverage. Maybe on third and long I may drop two into a zone and man up underneath. It is not rocket science to say hey this team rarely throws the football thus I do not need to design my WHOLE defensive scheme around stopping the pass...the base package should do fine for around 7-10 passes. I am not knocking Russell anyone that runs it for nearly 4000 yards is a force to be reckoned with...my greatest fear is we will let them chew up all of the clock due to our quick strike tendency...I hope we can maintain some drives and balance out the time of possesion.

The receivers were very inexperienced coming into the season(2 of the top 4 did not play last year and the other 2 had less than 10 receptions between both of them)and they have really improved in the areas of running routes and hanging onto the ball.

 

The offensive line returned two starters from last year and have taken a little time to mesh into a unit. They have had a very difficult job at times with teams rushing 7 and 8 players, which I'm sure can be very confusing as far as blocking assignments are concerned, especially when they were not used to playing as a group. Hopefully they will have a good game Friday, if not, Corbin will have a very difficult time winning this game.

 

 

 

If a team is rushing 7-8 guys a slant or hitch pattern should go for a touchdown...IF Russell tries to beat Clint by rushing him then it could be a long night...a West Coast passing attack would ensue and the intermediate passing game will chew up as much clock as an effective running attack, but I am sure the coaches up at Russell don't need me to give them a scouting report to know that, and I will shut up now and not oblige them with one...hahaha.

If a team is rushing 7-8 guys a slant or hitch pattern should go for a touchdown...IF Russell tries to beat Clint by rushing him then it could be a long night...a West Coast passing attack would ensue and the intermediate passing game will chew up as much clock as an effective running attack, but I am sure the coaches up at Russell don't need me to give them a scouting report to know that, and I will shut up now and not oblige them with one...hahaha.

 

That may have been the plan against M'boro, but the Hounds short passing game was a little off that night and the quick strike offense was clicking and that combonation resulted in way too many possessions for the Yellow Jackets(and a game that lasted almost 3 1/2 hours including halftime).

 

Maybe both facets of the passing game will be working Friday, which should help to open up the running game too.

Certainly...I missed the Boro game, but I will surely be at this one...I just hope we can keep the ball in hand, because if we don't it may get ugly...kinda like UT vs. Arkansas last week because UT's passing game was not clicking and they could not rev up the rushing attack...We have to establish the tempo of the game if we are to win it.

Certainly...I missed the Boro game, but I will surely be at this one...I just hope we can keep the ball in hand, because if we don't it may get ugly...kinda like UT vs. Arkansas last week because UT's passing game was not clicking and they could not rev up the rushing attack...We have to establish the tempo of the game if we are to win it.

Coach Morris will have an excellent game plan ready for Friday night. He has contained many vaunted passing attacks in the past.

Corbin Fans

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