hatr1234 Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 I agree 5thQuarter the future looks bright. Good to see so many young guys out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAmbassador Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) 77-79 kids are slated to head to camp tomorrow in Georgia. McCurry did turn the program back in the right direction, Ross has taken that and went to the next level with it. I think you will be surprised at how good the defense is this year. Remember, other than you and Ambassador, most sp folks said last year that last year would be our only year to be good. I think after that fourth week a few may change their minds. Defensively mc will be nasty, offensively, the team will lack the three yard guarantee that Zeman was able to provide, but should be way more dynamic and are loaded at running back and receiver, plus the offensive line is all a year older and will only lose one offensive lineman after this year. Their is no doubt who the better qb is on the roster, not downing Bryce at all after what he did for the team last year, but he is naturally a tight end. The question becomes can Logan learn the offense and what is he doing to learn it, is his attitude right, how much extra work is he putting in with the coaches and such. Knowing Logan he is probably spending lots of extra time with the coaches in his spare time. Last year Bryce came early and stayed late working with coach Mathis to learn the system. With Logan at qb, mc has a chance to go undefeated in the regular season and with him not at qb, 8-2 or 7-3 is the best we can hope for. The schedule really ramps up this year with Hixson, who is preseason number eight in the area and are picked to win their district. Funny, most sp folks say this will be hixsons worst year in a while when we play them, but last year was supposed to be one of their best when y'all played them. Any decent four a school will give a two a club fits if for no other reason than depth. Meigs, tyner and Boyd will also be tough and brainerds athletes will cause problems. Staying healthy will be key to surviving this season. We should have kept whitwell on the schedule this year in order to get a breather instead of putting hixson on the schedule. This district has to be one of the best in the state, especially in 2A. To answer your question about grades, I think I heard of only seven seniors, and 28 freshmen. Someone may know for sure that's closer to the program.All good points. Everyone knows Marion is the team to beat in the east. Hixson's best team they have had in awhile was in 2013. That's the year they beat us at home. This Hixson team shouldn't be as good as the last several years, but still a 4A team. Marion has a great chance to go undefeated. It won't surprise me at all to see them be 14-0 and heading to Cookeville. It is Marion County's time to be good again and it could last for several more years. Edited July 20, 2015 by TheAmbassador Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurplePower68 Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 I agree 5thQuarter the future looks bright. Good to see so many young guys out! Good to see you back hatr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrage1990 Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 What kinda size does MC have up front ? Just curious . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thquarter Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 What kinda size does MC have up front ? Just curious . Decent size, we are not small but there will be some larger teams than us in 2A. Grace last year was much larger than us. You guys would have the advantage, size wise on the line of scrimmage too. Ross does prefer the mobile lineman rather than the large size. Some of our biggest lineman will not play as much due to his system, which by that i mean its a face paced, no huddle offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9zo Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 As of right now we are expecting to have 75 +/- kids. That is as big of a teams that I have ever known to be at Marion. We do not have a lot of seniors on the field contributing, we are very heavy with contributing Juniors in which a lot of them were starters on last years squad as sophomores. Next year could easily be the best team if a replacement QB is found, which Scott Barton's son looks the part and has the coaches very excited. This years sophomore class is large as well with several contributors that played significantly last year and some new faces as well, especially in the skill spots. This years offense should be much more dynamic, last year it was kept very basic because of time and first time QB. Defense, should be NASTY. We must replace Zeman at LB and Hayden Tuders at tackle. We return 4 year starter at MLB, Henderson's is arguably the best player on the field at safety, McClain at LB was very good last year and has gotten much bigger, and LB Kirkendoll looks like he has gained 25 lbs. of muscle. He will be a load this year. Tucker at DT should build on his All-State from last year as a sophomore too. Way to many starters are back that included many sophomores to not have a chance to be very dominate. I would be shocked if we were not. By grade breakdown and IMO best players in each class that started last year. I put in bold, a select few, is what i believe whom the game changers are, the guys that are very hard to deal with for the opposing team. Seniors, approx. 14: Walters QB, Massengale QB, Henderson RB/S, Wildermuth OT/DT, Baxter LB, Downs FB/S, Stephens K, Beasley RB Juniors, approx. 21: Kirkendoll LB, Murray RB, Tucker DT, Zeman LB/WB, McClain FB/LB, (Campbell, Walters, Morrison, Tucker; 4 offensive lineman that started all 15 games last year) Hefner OT/DT Sophomores, Approx. 15; Saylors WB/C, Freshman, Approx. 28 This year's Junior class reminds me, defensively, of some of the MC championship teams of the 90's. A lot of talent in one class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrage1990 Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Decent size, we are not small but there will be some larger teams than us in 2A. Grace last year was much larger than us. You guys would have the advantage, size wise on the line of scrimmage too. Ross does prefer the mobile lineman rather than the large size. Some of our biggest lineman will not play as much due to his system, which by that i mean its a face paced, no huddle offense.Size isnt everything your right ! Peabody was smaller than us . All it takes is a couple great players to make plays and carry a team ! Good luck to MC this season ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriorhalloffamer3 Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Yes TTP logan has been working hard on plays and in the weight room. Cleaned 270 then ran 4.6 40. This is his last weekend of baseball so then will be all football. Baseball been great for him this summer got emails from west Virginia and ohio state this morning wanting him to come up for visit. Clemson and east Carolina showing the most interest. Thanks for asking how he was doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurplePower68 Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Yes TTP logan has been working hard on plays and in the weight room. Cleaned 270 then ran 4.6 40. This is his last weekend of baseball so then will be all football. Baseball been great for him this summer got emails from west Virginia and ohio state this morning wanting him to come up for visit. Clemson and east Carolina showing the most interest. Thanks for asking how he was doing That's Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAmbassador Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Yes TTP logan has been working hard on plays and in the weight room. Cleaned 270 then ran 4.6 40. This is his last weekend of baseball so then will be all football. Baseball been great for him this summer got emails from west Virginia and ohio state this morning wanting him to come up for visit. Clemson and east Carolina showing the most interest. Thanks for asking how he was doingHe is a very talented young man. I haven't seen him in baseball, but have seen him in football. He could probably play any sport he chooses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiRaTe._.MiKe Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Man that's a lot of players and to have 28 freshman is insane and a coach's dream. Barton's son is an athlete like his daddy and will do fine next year. Good luck except against us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9zo Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Man that's a lot of players and to have 28 freshman is insane and a coach's dream. Barton's son is an athlete like his daddy and will do fine next year. Good luck except against us. Heard a rumor that the MC-SP game might be on TV this year. Anyone else heard it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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