On the opening kick of the
Montbello versus Mullen game, Montbello was able to flash its once legendary
athleticism taking the kick back for a score. That early score may have only fired the
Mustangs up as they went on to handle the Warriors 47-15. Spreading the wealth and using a variety
of weapons, Mullen was able to move the ball at will throughout the first
half. Running backs Josh Ford,
Adonis Ameen-Moore and Jonathan Gaye were too much working behind Mullen’s
talented offensive line. Gaye
rushed for fifty-five yards on eleven carries and the freshman Moore showed that
he may be one of Colorado’s emerging talents, while Ford did the tough work in
the red zone scoring four rushing TDs and catching another. QB Jonny Miller went 7-11 for
seventy-three yards with one touchdown pass. By early in the third quarter Mullen had
pulled the starters, thus keeping the varsity fresh for a game against Grandview
this upcoming week.
Bottom Line:
Mullen, with its talented and
experienced offensive line, is buying time for athletic but inexperienced skill
players to get comfortable playing varsity ball. Sophomore QB Jonny Miller has three
backs to work with as well as Terrence Dent and Ryan Hewitt to throw the ball
to. This group will get tested in
the next game as they take on a Grandview squad known for its defense. Montbello has athletes but needs to find
consistency if they ever want to get back to competing at the 5A level.
Game Ball:
The Mullen offense line allows
coach Dave Logan the ability to run his balanced style of offense. With a young QB, the tendency might be
to run the ball behind the big line.
Logan has ignored this and is comfortable allowing Miller to throw the
ball because he knows Miller will be protected. This offensive balance will
become important as the season progresses.