Two speedsters and a truck: Metamora spreading workload with talented backfield trio

Metamora's Evan Keil (left), Jaiduan Cranford (middle) and an offensive lineman congratulate Cranford during a 2023 game against Pekin. Francisco Alonzo/Clutch Sports Media

There’s an enamoration among many with seeing a football team that likes to throw the ball. 

Hal Mumme and Mike Leach’s Air Raid offense has grown in popularity at the college level for the last 30 years. Whether it’s Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford or any gunslinging quarterback throwing, watching a football fly through the air and land in a receiver’s hands for a big play elicits loud reaction.

But the run game can be just as explosive and effective, especially when you have three talented ball-carriers like Metamora’s offense does. 

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