Football Thursday: Bloomington Jefferson vs. Burnsville

Bloomington Jefferson (0-0, 0-0 South Suburban Conference) vs. Burnsville (0-0, 0-0 South Suburban Conference)

PLAYMAKERS

-- Chris Beeth (Bloomington Jefferson – center)

Anchors an offensive line that looks to open holes for a trio of running backs.

-- Trey Blanchard (Bloomington Jefferson - cornerback)

The speedster is expected to be a shutdown player.

-- Chase Roullier (Burnsville – Left guard)

The 6-foot-5, 300 pound Division I prospect anchors a strong Blaze offensive line that looked dominant at times during Saturday’s scrimmages.

-- Mike Callanan (Burnsville - Linebacker)

Mike was fourth on the team in tackles last year and recovered a Blaze-best three fumbles.

JAGUARS WINS IF...

Bloomington Jefferson will need to play basic football – control the line of scrimmage, not turn the ball over against a largely inexperienced Burnsville squad.

BLAZE WIN IF...

The Blaze showed signs of improvement at last Saturday’s scrimmages. If Chase Roullier and the rest of the Burnsville offensive line can open holes for the Blaze backs it should be a good opening night.

2-MINUTE DRILL

SITE: Burnsville High School

TIME: 7 p.m. Thursday

WEATHER: Partly Cloudy, 90 degrees and humid

LAST MEETING: The Blaze won 35-20 in last year’s season opener at Bloomington Stadium.

BURNSVILLE SCHEDULE

Thu, Sept. 1 vs. Bloomington Jefferson

Fri. Sept. 9     @ Rosemount         

Fri. Sept. 16   @ Bloomington Kennedy 

Fri. Sept. 23   vs. Prior Lake

Fri. Sept. 30   @ Lakeville North

Fri. Oct. 7       vs. Eastview

Fri. Oct. 14     @ Eagan

Wed. Oct. 21 vs. Lakeville South

BLOOMINGTON JEFFERSON SCHEDULE

Thu, Sept. 1 @ Burnsville

Fri. Sept. 9     vs. Prior Lake

Fri. Sept. 16   @ Minnetonka

Fri. Sept. 23   vs. Lakeville South

Fri. Sept. 30   @ Eagan

Fri. Oct. 7       vs. Bloomington Kennedy

Fri. Oct. 14     @ Apple Valley

Wed. Oct. 21 vs. Eastview