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Dickson County's defense has kept them in all their games, look for them to do this again. It's up to the Dickson County offense to do decide this one late. I still give it to Riverdale to shut it down late and secure the win as they did last year. If your wondering how I know anything about the game last year being a Dobyns Bennett fan, I've got family in Dickson.

Dobyns Bennett 38 - Elizabethton 7 DB with 5 touchdowns and a field goal Elizabethton scores one for Wooten

Totally agree with you on players break out games and play calling being the best its been all year. I like how they rotated in #45 Jordan Lawson and #32 Chris Sensabaugh on offense and #9 James Tempelton on defense. Did a good job and got some reps, will help down the road. I was wondering why #18 Clayton Kilgore and #14 Reid King weren't on the field much. I believe they were unable to practice due to illness earlier in the week. In mentioning the Ring to Dukart connection I didn't mean for touchdowns or big yardage. I meant that Dukart is usually who caught the 1 or 2 passes for decent yardage in the previous four games. I didnt expect the stats to be stellar.

I ask you the same question, how many points did you get off turnovers. Umm, say all 14 of your points.

Nice victory over perennial Sevier County, I'm afraid we all might be taking our licks out on the Smokey Bears this year. I believe Coach Smith might finally have the offense rolling, good to see out of our sister city in the 5A upper northeast. I'll keep it simple, Science Hill is just to athletic in this one. Topper's win by two touchdowns or more.

I asked Oak Ridge to take care of Ooltewah when they get their chance, but kudos to the Govs for beating the Ridgers to the punch. Simply stated...high five on the win! from an Indian fan.

If the remainder of our conference opponents, save Science Hill, are similar to Jefferson County, write off the Ring/Crawford quarterback controversy. I think it was dispelled tonight by the Ring to Crawford passing clinic and again, like every week, in the Ring to Dukart connection. Nice play calling on Graham's part, save early turnovers and Jefferson County may not have scored any points. I believe they ran one play off a turnover for a score and two plays off a turnover for a score. Great job out of Watson again tonight. Speculate all you want, for a confidence booster, a collective community sigh of relief, and for the team to get the monkey off their proverbial back...it was a very good win by the players and coaches, keep up the hardwork. Let's Roll Tribe.

Dobyns Bennett 20 Jefferson County 7 Two touchdowns, two field goals for the Tribe. Patriots will score one late when the defense gets tired.

I will say after attending John Sevier's Area I playoff games last year against two middle school teams from Jefferson County, the Patriots have some talent coming up. Had size and hit hard for a middle school bunch. Maury and Jefferson City, I believe it was. If the kids stay with it, Jefferson County should be back at the top in a year or two.

Your right, haven't seen much of Jamie at quarterback. I haven't seen many of the other talented juniors for that matter. I don't say that with ill intentions, I just seriously haven't seen them physically play. I'll be the first to tell you. I'll admit when I'm wrong, just have to see it to believe it. Jamie, love the kid, watched him grow while playing ball with his brother. Don't have any doubt in his ability. If there is a change, I'd say it would occur during the Elizabethton week. Pulling the regular quarterback during a conference game week might be too much for this week.

I haven't seen enough of Jamie at the quarterback position to say he's all around better than Bart. I agree with you it moves at a quicker pace...on the ground. I've attended the games, home and away, not sure I've seen Jamie have a pass attempt. With saying Bart is the better passer, I say that on potential alone. Call me crazy, your entitled to it...I did say 'in my opinion' in which I'm entitled to as well. Deep down I do believe we could be 4-0. I also agree that major changes need to occur for progress to be made on offense, just not sure its at the quarterback position yet. We spectators are always the first to judge. Don't know who you are, it's easier when you know the poster. On the other hand, I never knew being graduated from a high school or not participating in the sport I start topics for was a stipulation to starting those topics. If being a former/current football player at the respective institution was that requirement, half the members of this forum would not be allowed. I'm a fan, I have my opinions, I can state them. As can you. I check the scores on this website before I do my online homework on Saturday mornings, so sorry I'm up and starting my day by 11:00am. I won't apologize for caring about my community school, maybe I care about Kingsport too much. Thats mine. I started this thread to facilitate opinions on the game, and I appreciate yours. Keep them coming.

/dry.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=" , Sigh. Let me put it in perspective for you DBstudent. The Dobyns Bennett student section has never been the crazy spirited fan inspiring group that we former and current students think that it is. Ask anybody who knows anything about a football atmosphere and they will agree. Yes, the offense sputtered again, however...sustaining a multiple play and first down drive for a touchdown as they did in the first quarter is more than they have done much of this year. Again, you take away one mistake at the end of the game, i.e. Hogg's fumble, and they would have gone into overtime for a sudden death attempt like last week. Yes, our defense has generally been the only commendable part of the team over the past few weeks. Coach Watson is a defensive genius, he is doing a heck of a job, nobody can deny that. On the topic of the quarterback situation, to you and to all that read this thread, Bart Ring and Jamie Crawford are generally the same player at the quarterback position...in my opinion. Bart seems to be a better passer than Jamie, and both rush the same out of the option. At this point, it might be detrimental to the betterment of the offense to have a quarterback controversy...if you want to call it that. I was pleased with the decision to move the quarterback under center. There were signs of improvement in route running, although getting the ball to the open receiver is still an issue. If you think Jamie can get the ball to the open receivers your entitled to that, however I have to go with Coach Clark in thinking Bart is still the better quarterback. Jamie is a better asset at the skill positions at this point. That said, look for the offense to gain some ground in the remainder of the season. Conference play is generally better to the Indians compared to the tough schedule we have played thus far. Oh, ye of little faith. It's always easier to support your team when their winning. True fans stand by their team when the going gets tough. Might I remind you as well that in the last five years, in 2003, an 8-2 Dobyns Bennett team was a botched punt away from defeating #1 5A ranked Riverdale in Murfreesboro for the right to compete for a state championship. We should be the first to know (from recent experience) that 10-0 doesn't always mean playoff success.

Let's harken back to the days of Jeff Jennings, Scooter Houston, Brent Mears, Thomas Anderson, and the many countless other standouts for these two programs who have participated in this Big East rivalry over the years. In recent years this game has lacked the luster it once held, but with this season becoming one of the strangest of recent memory anything could happen. Dobyns Bennett (1-3) is coming off another bitter loss, losing to #2 5A Oak Ridge 14-7 at home. Jefferson County (2-2) rebounded from last weeks debocale at Campbell County, defeating #9 4A Morristown East 14-2 at home. It seems apparent that in Dobyns Bennett's previous four games this season the Indians defense plays tough, always keeping them in the game from kickoff to final whistle. A little offense is all the Tribe needs to right the ship as they move into conference play. Jefferson County, on the other hand, is somewhat of a mystery. With losses against 4A Greeneville and Campbell County one could jump to conclusions, however with a victory over perennial 4A powerhouse Morristown West and a talented 4A Morristown East squad, it is tough to pass judgement on this Jefferson County team. Let the information and predictions flow people.

Oak Ridge, we DB fans appreciate the comments. Was nice to see another 'down to the final minutes affair', unfornutaley both teams don't like to win in their own stadiums here latley. I don't believe anybody in the remainder of our schedule is as tough as our last three games. Tonight I saw phenomenal speed out of #5 and somewhat of a underachieving yet good performance by #2. Alot to be said about our offense but not enough space. Defense played another good ball game. Every team we've played so far seem to get their yardage yet can't punch it in. We'll figure it out, ole Clark has too. Correct, we hope to see you again in the playoffs. Hopefully in the second round, so we can get over the proverbial stumbling block of the first round. My one request, and you can pass this on to the boys please, take down Ooltewah this year. Their recent grandeur is annoying. Roll Tribe and Go Cats.

You people crack me up. Whether advertising dollars go into the poll or not, the poll is flawed. It is also rather humorous that you all are worried about win/loss records in the third week. Dobyns Bennett, for example, is 1-2. It just so happens they beat current #5 Tennessee High at the Stone Castle (a few big plays away or not). The fact of the matter, if you lose, you lose. Dobyns Bennett has now lost to then #9 William Blount 24-14 and #7 Knox Bearden 8-7, in the AP 5A poll. This week, we take on #2 Oak Ridge. We will give you the fact that we lost, cant deny it and we know why we lost. No excuses here. After the effort our boys have put into these past two games, to be ranked 3rd, behind Daniel Boone, is an insult. No disrespect to Daniel Boone or Sullivan South, but neither Science Hill/Unicoi County/Greeneville or South Greene/Greeneville/Sullivan Central are anywhere along the caliber of William Blount/Knox Bearden/Oak Ridge. I understand, alot of that has to do with scheduling difficulties, classifications, and travel expenses. However, Sullivan South, I'll give you your due. Everybody else, take a back seat. As Cap1 said, until you schedule these teams and win, 1A, 2A, and 3A schools have a hard time claiming anything. Kingsport dominates the poll. Deal with it.