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Congrats to Maryville! Awesome game. Congrats to Hillsboro also; you have much to be proud of.

I agree about the improvement as I stated in my post. I am looking forward to a good game with a Burro victory.

Hillsboro played Tullahoma which runs a spread offense. THS's QB was a Mr. Football Finalist. Tullahoma fell behind 28-14 by the fourth quarter but made a very good comeback to score 2 TD's in the last 4 minutes of the game. THS decided to go for tie instead of win and took Hillsboro into overtime; only to lose in one O.T. by a 35-28 margin. THS's QB had a very good night with 330 yards passing. THS had 111 yards rushing. Total of 441 yards. So a good spread offense can give Hillsboro problems. That was just the second game of the season and Hillsboro got much better as the season progressed but last year (2005) THS handed Hillsboro their only regular season defeat with the same offense and QB. That said; I am still pulling for the Burros; region loyality.

Sorry am at work and didn't look at the name.

Not trying to get into an argument but it does not cost a program the same amount each year to outfit a player.........worn out equipment has to be replaced but not all equipment is replaced each year. I do see your point. NP Just didn't understand why you needed loss defined.

It does cost to "outfit" a player you know. Approx. $800 per player. Let's see now THS had approx. 80 players on the field; therefore that cost alone would be over $60,000. Then there is the upkeep of the field, cost of electricity, etc.. Yes the Support club does help out but you still need to have a good gate, which is split with the other sources. Most of the Nashville teams bring about 100-200 people to an away game like Tullahoma. I have seen this last year; less than 100 on the visiting side. However Coffee County and Franklin County games are standing room only. Shelbyville usually fills the visitor stands. If THS has an average of 1500 people in the "off" years; this is a gate of only around $53,000. I believe this might be a loss. The three games mentioned above bring in half again that much by themselves!

TY for the luck. Gate revenues probably played a great part in the decision. On years that Coffee County, Franklin County and Shelbyville play at THS in the same year; they have a profitable year. On the following year when these are away; they lose money. To play Lincoln County and other more "local" rivals at home on the "off" years would be a benifit.

I could be wrong on the scheduling but that is what the players were told. As for the 5A move; that was from the horses mouth. Which horse I won't say.

NP just did not know where you were going. I am sorry if I seemed to take it wrong. TY for the info. Yes I believe that is usefull info. But needs to be carried out with info on strength of schedule etc. of the opponents to be more conclusive. I know both teams are caplable of winning the game. I respect Maryville and believe they are a heck of a team. If Hillsboro is to beat them; they must play mistake free football and capitalize on any mistakes by Maryville. And not make mistakes to help Maryville. I am pulling for Hillsboro; not against Maryville. Whoever wins deserves credit and respect from all of us.

Why did you reply to my post with this????????? All I said on my post was I wished everybody sized up the game as the gentleman in the post I had replied to. I didnt pick one team over the other or even make a comment on either team. What is up with you?

I wished everyone took your approach to sizing up a game.

Why dont you both read and quote the whole post? You are just as ignorant as you say I am. Heck you are ranting and raving as much as I but because you are from east Tenn, it must be logic not ranting. If you took the time to read the whole post you will see I said all that you said about the awesome string Maryville put together. I also stated that my post was not directed at the complete fan base. I see reading comprehension is not taught in east Tenn. I am not answering anything else about this post as pathetic and ignorant people (the ones quoted above; not all Maryville fans) never see or read but what they want to. You can have the last word .... I don't have to as I have made my statement and I also stated that both teams deserved to be where they are and be proud of their seasons.

Not everyone "wants Maryville to lose"; I do not wish Maryville to lose. I am pulling for Hillsboro due to region loyalty. I am very impressed with Maryville's history and success and think the fans should be proud of them. I am sorry if you perceived my post as all Maryville fans. It was directed at the ones who stated " If anyone picks Hillsboro to win they are a fool. Hillsboro shouldn't even show up. This will be a run away. Maryville 35 Hillsboro 13" or " This will be a close gane(sic) at first but Maryville will pull away by the 2nd quarter and the second and third teams will be in in the end of the 3rd and all of the 4th." I see ony a 11 point, two 14 point and a 4 point prediction by Hillsboro fans; with no arrogant remarks or downgrading of Maryville mentioned in any post. I didn't come "unglued"; I just hate arrogant people. This shows how much class those individuals have. It also reflects on all Maryville fans; therefore you should be offended that they are trying to represent you.

It always amazes me how people will pick their team to beat or blow out another team that they have never seen play or know very little about or use 2 to 3 year old history as their base for their prediction. I am pulling for Hillsboro to win the game and have seen them play and know their region competition very well. I have not seen Maryville play but do know their long history of success. I know to get this far in the season; they are a very good team but the same has to be said for Hillsboro. To make a prediction of a 3-4 TD win (35-13 and 45-14) by Maryville people is very arrogant and I sincerely hope that these people do not have close contact with Maryville's players; as such arrogance could rub off on these young men and cost them the game. That would be a shame. I look forward to a good game and hopefully a Hillsboro win. I know that Hillsboro is VERY capable of winning this game but I am not arrogant enough to make rash predictions. I also know that to beat Maryville; Hillsboro must bring their A game; as must Maryville to beat Hillsboro; No-matter which team wins; both should be proud of what they accomplished this year.

21-0 Hillsboro. Half time. HC did a good goal line stand inside the 10 with under a minute in the half to not allow another TD.