The Altoona offense depends so much on numerous short gains that one mistake on a drive usually negates any positives that may have accumulated. The Lions still haven't found a scheme that could take some pressure off the offense when they need to. There still isn't much of an upfield passing game. And with Jerrell Jackson's speed, I'd love to see him run to the outside some. Tackle to tackle he doesn't get a chance to use his speed as much.
Goodness knows the competition has been strong.
But Altoona has not played four solid quarters in a game yet. If they had last night, I think the outcome could have been different. Maybe not a win, but certainly a score that would have been less lopsided. And these injuries have the potential of sabotaging a promising season. Next week, another state title contender will take on the Mountain Lions.