Jackson 54 Wellston 18

[ironman02]

I can understand that. Hopefully Gabe is back for the opener, but if not, Rafferty may definitely see some time at RB.

If he doesn't play QB, then Hunter Sexton would have to step in there. He has proven to be a winner at the lower levels and is quite capable of playing well, but it's difficult for sophomore QBs at the varsity level. Even some of the best QBs in Jackson history have taken their lumps as sophomores, so it'll be interesting to see how it plays out.

The Ironmen need to get healthy, though. Sounds like grades may be a factor for someone, but hopefully that's not the case. It seems like almost every year there is some type of off-season injury or other situation. It's pretty unfortunate, but I'm sure that Coach Hall will have the Ironmen ready.

I'm honestly excited to have such a young and talented team. The senior class is small, but the juniors, sophomores, and also the freshmen have been very successful throughout their football careers. It's rare to have three consecutive groups that are so talented, and we'll basically get to see them develop this year, and then come back intact next season as well.

[firecracker]

Williams/Humphreys as fullbacks, Berg as tailback, run it straight at them. Hopefully have some good linemen this year. Not many kids playing this year, hearing they were feed up with issues from last year. I hope the coaches see that there is alot of talent on the team, they just need to give the kids the chance to show it.

[green&yellow]

Williams/Humphreys as fullbacks, Berg as tailback, run it straight at them. Hopefully have some good linemen this year. Not many kids playing this year, hearing they were feed up with issues from last year. I hope the coaches see that there is alot of talent on the team, they just need to give the kids the chance to show it.

Firecracker--I am familiar with the first two names you mentioned for fullbacks, but who is "Berg" as a tailback?

[firecracker]

Nick Berg, soph this year,

[ironman02]

It's Nick Burd. He's very quick and athletic...hopefully he has been working hard in the weight room.

I would think that Jake Crabtree may see time at FB. He hasn't been moved to another position has he?

And Griffiths will be one of the RBs once he's healthy.

Reagan Williams has played some FB, but he was playing TE a lot too. Humphreys has also moved around from RB to TE.

All those guys are pretty versatile, plus you have Rafferty who could play RB if for some reason he doesn't end up at QB.

[ironman02]

Also, who isn't playing that played last year?

[green&yellow]

Heard last week that Burd quit?

[green&yellow]

Heard last week that Burd quit?

Also Firecracker, not sure from the 7v7's with not being able to run the ball but it seemed they were putting crabtree in the TE spot some having him run as receiver quite a bit..definitely an athlete and would work nicely as a second big TE with Williams

[doubleplay643]

I02, think there are very few that aren't playing this year that played last year. A kid that transferred in last year went back to Oak Hill this year (Starr?? not sure name). Parks was out last year but not returning this year for his senior year. And then the Betschel kid that went to Florida. Other than that most everyone back I believe. Heard last night at the 2-8 grade camp may have a couple with some eligibility issues for academics, but not certain if that rumor or factual.

Skill position on offense (QB, RB, TE, etc.) and defense (CB, LB, DE) there are a ton of athletes that can do the job, not to worried about those spots. Kids like Rafferty, Humphreys, Griffiths, Williams, Sexton, Voilles, Crabtree, Barger, Burd (if he playing), and the entire freshman team from last year including kids like Trisch, Massie, Edwards, Conley, Jones and some new freshman this year Potter, Cooper, Roseberry and we can put some pretty good athletes in all sorts of offensive and defensive "skill" positions on both sides of the ball.

But can we find the guys in the trenches that make things happen. The varsity kids that were helping with the camp last night looked "small", Woolum was there and definitely has the tools to be a great lineman, but is there five or six more like him to be on the O&D lines...you may end up having to move some of those athletes into the trenches in order to piece together something effective.

Pretty sure they will figure something out, but look for it to take a couple games to come up with the best solution.

[green&yellow]

Couldn't have said it better. We have the skill players its the line we need. Alaways want to see the Ironmen do well, but you are correct it may take a couple games to figure out what works best with this team with what they have. Either way, nobody expects this team to go undefeated, although it would be nice. I hope to see a team that improves throughout the year and plays some hard nosed football.

[ironman02]

Thanks for the information, doubleplay634.

Who are some of the potential linemen? Woolum, Staten, and Fairchild I would think for sure. Any chance that Reagan Williams plays O-Line if Crabtree may play TE? Massie has played guard at the lower levels, hasn't he? Would Roseberry play O-Line as a freshman? Definitely a lot of questions when it comes to who will be playing up front. I'm not too worried though. It always seems like Jackson puts together a solid offensive line, and a lot of that has to do with being well-coached.

[doubleplay643]

Yep, Woolum at tackle, Staten at center and Fairchild maybe guard or tackle. You have a couple TE options including Crabtree if they wanted to move Williams to guard don't think they will though. Roseberry definitely an option he has an upperclassmen frame even if he is a freshman. Massie or Trisch could play guard they did I believe as freshman/JV last year although I think both are better on the defensive side of the ball. Tre Barger is also a good option at tackle or guard as is the Bachtel kid for that matter. We need to assemble a line that has a little bit of "attitude", so even if they are "small" they play hard-nose and there clearly are some kids that can deliver a little attitude.

[chillidawg]

I have seen Wellston practice a few times during camp and the number of kids out for the team is great. They talk as if their is the potential to have up to 50 kids in the program. That would allow for a freshman, JV and Varsity schedule. Been a while for that to happen. I would say that our line would have to be as physical and big as any around and move well. Don't think we will be out muscled up front. Also a lot of talent in the skill positions so I think this team has a lot to look forward to. I would guarantee they are not going to roll over to anyone this year especially Jackson. As a lifetime Rocket fan I look for them to win. If Jackson is not prepared it could be by a couple touchdowns. Looking forward to the big game on 8-31.

[boilermaker]

* Crickets*

[Amarranavajas]

With over 50 players this year, Wellston is prepared to put a beating on Jackson at all three levels freshmen, JV, and varsity. I for one can't wait to see it happen.

I just don't see that happening there sacker.

[doubleplay643]

* Crickets*

Lol boilermaker...very, very quiet and not much chatter at all for the 100th meeting of these two schools.

I assume both sides have no idea what to expect this year or for that matter whom to expect it from...and thus, everyone keeping mum until there is a little clearer picture from the practices, 2 a days, scrimmages, etc.

A lot of youth on both teams, not sure how many seniors the Rockets have but Jackson I believe based on what I've heard is <5 with a couple those on the kicking team which is our most experienced position lol. We will start a sophomore or junior QB depending on injuries at some other positions so no idea what to expect, although defensively I believe we could be a little more solid than offensively...but that is merely conjecture, need to wait for some scrimmages I think.

I for one think this one is going to be a tight game as I mentioned above and it could be a coin flip based on who has the momentum at halftime or shortly after halftime...but that and a buck get you a small cup of coffee at Speedway.

[firecracker]

Red/White game this Saturday.

[Game day]

Why did Wellston cancel the scrimmage Tuesday with Portsmouth West. I heard they called Friday and cancelled. This is really not the right thing to do this late!!!!

[vctransplant]

Them rockets may still be a little to young for their intercounty rivals. Jackson by 2 TD's.

[Blue Duck]

Why did Wellston cancel the scrimmage Tuesday with Portsmouth West. I heard they called Friday and cancelled. This is really not the right thing to do this late!!!!

Wellston's 2 scrimmages are against Portsmouth and Zane Trace as usual. I dont know where you get your info, but a scrimmage against portmouth west was never scheduled or in the making.