I've spoke to several coaches this afternoon and one thing they almost all brought up was all the rain that has soaked local fields the last three days.

For those schools that have artificial turf it's really no big deal, the rain should drain right away.

Where it could be a problem though is fields that are still natural grass. Granted there aren't that many of them anymore, but still, some au natural fields area a little muddy.

Since it is so ealry in the year the grass shouldn't be too chewed up. The muddier and wet a field is though the slower the players can run.

One coach I talked to though was worried that the combination of precipitation and grass could put his speed-dependant team at a disadvantage.

The sun was shining up here in the Northland earlier today (though metaphorically, when isn't the sun shining here?), however that only lasted about long enough for me to walk to my mailbox.

Those teams who like spread things out and go fast, are all hoping for some sunny weather and wind.

Meanwhile, it's fair to say I'm sure there are a few meatgrinder teams who wouldn't mind a mud bowl.

I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens tomorrow night.