FBFan2001

Have heard that an option out there for DII is to have a "Super 12" division of the 12 largest private schools, then divide the remaining schools by size.  IF that were true, how would it look? Well, according to TSSAA numbers, it would look something like this if all schools opted to go D2:

 

AAA (Super 12)

 

Baylor

Brentwood

Briarcrest

Christian Brothers

Father Ryan

Knox Catholic

Knox Webb

Lipscomb

MBA

McCallie

PJP II

St Benedict

 

AA

 

District 1 East

Boyd

CAK

CCS

Grace Christian

Notre Dame

Silverdale  

 

District 2 East

BGA

CPA

Davidson

Ensworth

Franklin Road

Goodpasture  

District 1 West

St George

USJ

Trinity

JCS

Harding  

District 2 West

Evangelical Christian

MUS

Northpoint

Lausanne

First Assembly

 

A

 

District 1 East

Concord Christian

Grace Baptist

Kings Academy

St Andrews

TN Christian

District 2 East

DCA

Ezell-Harding

MJCA

MTCS

Zion  

District 1 West

Clarksville Academy

Columbia Academy

Friendship Christian

Grace Franklin

Nashville Christian  

District 2 West

Fayette

Memphis Cath

Rossville

Tipton Rosemark

Word is that Tennessee Christian in Cleveland will be joining TSSAA in D2

Rumors of who has applied:

Courtney Braswell - DC Bradley(former assistant at Central)

Drew Akins- OC Ooltewah

Tony Webb - HC Lookout Valley

Toby McKenzie - HC Tenn Christian (former assistant at Central)

David Gann - HC North Murray (GA)

Tim James - Assistant Lafayette (GA)(former assistant at Central)

Saw this topic and could not believe the coincidence. Just saw a head coach this morning who was talking about Chatt Central and said he got his first job in coaching there in 2005 as running back coach. Said that those boys deserve a quality coach and one that isn't looking to it a a "lay over" job.

Don't really follow either team, but saw it listed in paper today. Sale Creek has two lopsided losses to Richland and Copper Basin. Got first win against upstart Concord Christian. TC has played two ranked opponents in Boyd and Rockwood and a loss at Oliver Springs. They were up at half at OS. Anyone's thoughts?

Copper Basin beat them by 40 last season, but maybe they are down this year from last season.

They played a JV schedule last year except for Copper Basin. Not sure why. But after watching some of their highlights online, they have got some athletes. That FB is a beast. Kinda reminds me of the kid Polk had a few years ago. I think OS, SC, TP, LC, GB, LV, and CB are all winnable for them. Now back to this game. Final score? I predict 48-14. TCPS score a TD in first half and in 2nd after Boyd pulls some starters.

Because they asked for a game.

It would have been disrespectful to say "naw, we're busy that day".

 

It will be over early.

Here is Tennessee Chriistian schedule according to their website:

8/21 @ Boyd

8/28 @ Oliver Springs

9/4 @ Rockwood

9/11 vs Sale Creek

9/18 vs Lancaster Christian

9/25 @ Tellico Plains

10/9 @ Grace Baptist

10/16 vs Copper Basin

10/23 @ Lookout Valley

10/30 @ Sweetwater

 

If they asked for the game then I gotta give them some props. They said they'd play you when others in the area refused. They'll lose but they're supposed to. I do see some winnable games on their schedule. Maybe finish 3-7, 4-6. That's a good season for a 1st year program.

Tennessee Christian is playing Copper Basin in 2015 so i assume they're in the TSSAA

I heard the other day that they plan on joining TSSAA in 2017

Is Tn Christian Prep going to be a member of TSSAA next year? I know they had several home-schoolers & even kids that go to school at Bradley (& maybe other HS's - but obviously don't play FB there). I haven't seen them listed in the new District lineups, so wasn't sure if they will follow TSSAA eligibility rules or not

Talked to their head coach the other day at Jenkins. I know they will have some homeschoolers next year and that they have had some transfers from Bradley and Chatt Central. Also, had kids from other schools in Bradley that don't have football (the really small private schools). He said the plan is to join TSSAA in 2017 after the whole public/private decision is made by the board. This is an up and coming program and is really looking to establish themselves like Boyd has. It will take some time but I think he coached at Boyd a few years ago so he knows what a great program like that looks like from the inside.

Is Tn Christian Prep going to be a member of TSSAA next year? I know they had several home-schoolers & even kids that go to school at Bradley (& maybe other HS's - but obviously don't play FB there). I haven't seen them listed in the new District lineups, so wasn't sure if they will follow TSSAA eligibility rules or not

The word I'm hearing is that TC has beaten Gordon lee's JV squad convincingly and also beat Polk county's JV 55-7. Does anybody know if theire is any truth to that?

According to the Cleveland Banner:

TCPS 44-0 over Gordon Lee

TCPS 55-12 over Polk

The word I'm hearing is that TC has beaten Gordon lee's JV squad convincingly and also beat Polk county's JV 55-7. Does anybody know if theire is any truth to that?

Not sure what the final score will be.  I think Basin wins this one, but I would not be surprised if they were in for a fight.  Know TCPS coach well, they are trying to build the athletic program and the school the right way.  It may be a couple of years, but soon they will be a heck of a team here in Bradley County.

I don't have a dog in this fight, but seeing as how Allen is always "looking", I thought that the Purple faithful would like some numbers crunched.

 

Central may in fact be better off if Allen was to leave, according to the numbers.

 

Allen at Bradley, 2005 (1-9) 10% winning

Bradley since, 2006-2013 (41-40) 50.6%

 

Allen at Silverdale, 2006-2010 (23-29) 44 %

Silverdale since, 2011-2013 (21-8) 72%

 

Allen at Central, 2011-2013 (8-19) 29%

 

As they say on ESPN, numbers never lie

 

So, as an outsider looking in I just wanted to see what the records said.  I wish Central the best of luck with the rest of the year.  You guys (especially the players) deserve a great season.

Congrats to the Cherokees on a big win. Sounds like the running game was on fire. Over 400 yards rushing. Can't wait for the Bradley/Cleveland game. Will determine 2nd in district. Should be a great game. Y'all's offense is awesome. Hope our defense can contain it.

Proud of how the Bears faught to the end. Looks like Cleveland game will determine 2nd and then crucial game at a tough McMinn.

Whoa, that don't make him eligible. There's a long list that has to be met. Just because he lives in McMinn Co doesn't matter. Better go look at the rules

 

He lived in Charleston with his grandparents and mom until September/October of last year. He moved to McMinn during school year then attended McMinn this year which he is now zoned for. Totally legal move.

Last year was quite a surprise to me with McMinn defeating Bradley for the title. Thought all year that it would come down to Bradley/Cleveland game. What are some of yall's thoughts on 2012. I believe that it will come down to Bradley/McMinn again.

 

My Standings:

1a. McMinn County (Defending Champs)- Returning both O and D lines, and possibly adding another good back in Wells from WV (rumor?). Lose some athletes at WR and also lose senior QB. Can the Cherokees repeat as champs?

1b. Bradley - Lose key players in Stoval, Houston, and Benson. Return Bryce Copeland and Austin Sanders, both highly recruited. Can Coach Floyd and Co. finish with a District title?

3. Ooltewah - Lots of good talent returning for an Owls team the underachieved IMHO. Should give Bradley and McMinn good games.

4. Cleveland - With a new starting QB and new PROVEN Head Coach, Raiders look to start the climb back to the top!

5. Soddy Daisy - Haven't heard much on the Trojans this offseason. Should look to win more games this year.

6. Rhea County - The Eagles will fly a little higher and finish with 3 wins.

7. Walker Valley - Think Glenn Ryan will have the Mustangs in better situations, but if the rumors are true and Wells

has left, then I can't see them winning more than 2 games.

There have been more than the usual amount of coaching changes thus far this off-season. Is this a reflection of the state of Tennessee High School Football?

 

Here is the list that I have of jobs that have opened (some have already been filled) at this point:

 

Richland

Forrest: filled

Hillsboro

East Literature

Cane Ridge

Stratford

Kenwood

West Creek

Westmoreland

Gallatin

Columbia

Franklin

Brentwood Academy

Zion Christian Academy

Lancaster Christian Academy

Hixson

White County

Kingston

Tellico Plains

Marion County

Walker Valley

Dresden

Peabody

Gibson County

Fayette Academy

Greenfield

McNairy Central

 

 

If I have missed any jobs that were/are currently looking for new head football coaches since the end of the 2011 regular season please add them below!

 

Cleveland High School is open. Walker Valley and Marion have been filled.

There are some young area coaches with Cleveland ties. Brandon Fields is an assistant at Ooltewah and played at Cleveland. He also played at Tennessee Tech and I think Arena 2 (may be wrong on that). And McKenzie Jr. also played at Cleveland and he is an assistant at McMinn Co. And I know Doug Green didn't have a great year at Rhea but he is an alum. With all of these alums at district rivals, and possibly looking to come home, why not take a look at them. If y'all are looking for a coach that knows the program and would have some stock in it, I would look at them. Maybe you could even hire one and he could get the other two to come with him. Now you would have a true Raider born and bred staff. Just my opinion.

Boards been quite for a few days whats the latest, John the Baptist thinking about wanting a different visor? The purple one not suiting him?? If all the rumors turn out to be true and he bolts will the county step in and make a hire here cause its pretty obvious to the average fan that the administration at Central is clueless. Seems very unfortunate for the football players to have so much

uncertainty year in and year out.

 

 

Best thing that could happen to Chatt Central. He came to Bradley promising A LOT and bailed after one season, leaving the football program thousands of dollars in debt. After he left we finally have had some success. If it is true I hope those boys at Chatt Central get a coach that will stay more than a year or two.

So how did the Cherokees do in their scrimmage with Baylor?

From what I got from my sources, all three teams (McMinn, Baylor, and Tyner) looked pretty decent. I am not sure of the "score", but all three teams moved the ball and scored a few TDs a piece. Defenses look to be very good despite TDs on several jump balls and busted plays. My guess is that the score of Co./Central game will be McMinn Co. 52/McMinn Central 14

Any Boyd lineman that could be named?

Boyd-Buchanan: Ben Beasley, Running Back

126 carries

791 yards

6.28 yd/car

16 rushing TDs....stats so far.

 

Just my opinion, but I think he is one of the best RBs in the state in 2A, if not the best. Really makes good decisions and sees the hole really well. He will be atop the list for Mr. Football Back. Only seen him play a couple of games (Red Bank, Notre Dame), but he is the REAL DEAL.

Also, Boyd beat Red Bank in the passing scrimmage at Hixson in late July, after Red Bank had beaten three teams in a row by a sizeable margin in each game. But then, in the full scrimmage at BBS, Red Bank took advantage of its running and beat Boyd easily, under moderated rules, if I remember correctly.

 

 

Boyd and Red Bank never played a full scrimmage. They did play another 7 on 7 at BBS. I think this could go either way. Red Bank has not played a game yet, and although Boyd played a much lesser team in CCS, I think those first game jitters are out of the way. The winner will be which ever team's defense play up to the challenge.