FormerCteamPresident

Football is what you do when baseball is over!!!!!!!!!

Sad to admit but last night was my first game this year. I'll say this... Hampton's first 5-6 can run with anyone. Keep them on the court and I'd take any and all bets. I afraid lack of size and depth may hurt my Bulldogs. I've watched a lot of basketball in the past 25 years. The thing I've noticed is the biggest difference in East and West teams seems to be depth. Teams from the West can throw 3-4 off the bench that look just like the ones they replace. Rarely do you see an East team that can do that. I was impressed with the Dawgs last night. I don't think it was a lack of effort or hustle.... they all seemed tight and nervous the first half. Came out the second half and took it to them. That was one of (if not the best) high school game I have ever seen. Grace played well. They have a real good team. BTW: Van Huss/White Gym was LOUD. Man!! that's the way it use to be when ol' Deputy Dog patrolled the hardwood!!

On the field........ I didnt know he played the greatest game ever BASEBALL!!!!!!!!

Yes they did. Hearing Coach White talk about the state championship he was on, one would think Hoosiers was indeed Hampton. The story he tells about some of them getting stuck in a revolving door in Nashville beacuse that was the first one they'd seen and didn't know how to get out/stop it is a classic!!! Hampton had some of the best teams in the state in the 60's and 70's. But that was back when there was no classification. They lost some real heart breakers to much larger schools. When you played Hampton and Coach Van Huss.... you knew you were in for a real DAWG fight. Had some great teams in the 80's (runner up twice I believe) and a couple in the 90's. Not a lot of championships but without doubt a truly great basketball tradition.

How early? What time you going? I might be talked into buying your supper. Pujo you going?

What do I do tonight.... come watch the DAWGS or stay home and work on the old Jeep???????

I was sitting on the bench as a freshman for Hampton that year (82-83). You are correct... that was a heck of a team. Hampton ended up getting beat in the Championship game. Leon Tolley had one of the best individual state tournaments EVER by anyone in any class. Tourney MVP on the runnerup team.

Who all is gone there now? I looked thru some back issues and didn't see any announcements? What the heck is going on? When do the DAWGS play again? Throw some 411 at me Uknoit2....

He played well. Youd been proud. Brother.... I aint gonna lie to ya. With mom getting sick and then everything with dad, i havent even thougt about it. I'll give the guy a call. I apologize.... Just had other things on my mind.

Tonight was the first time in 4 years I've been able to walk in that gym not hoping that EHS would win..... Felt good to holler for the the DAWGS!!!! So glad that nephew graduated......

Sorry OB.... yes, UPPER East Tn Football (East of Knoxville). Here's the article. Just wanted to see what others thought: It is difficult to wrap the 2013 high school football season into one neat little package. On one hand, there were some really impressive performances for Tri-Cities area teams. On the other hand, once again this end of the state was not in the title-game conversation. Yes, Northeast Tennessee is still alive, and its hopes are in the steady hands of Greeneville. But north of the Greene Devils, it’s still the same waiting game that has been played since the TSSAA began its statewide playoff series in 1976. On the positive side of things, Science Hill finally rose from the Dobyns-Bennett ashes and conquered its longtime tormenter. Trailing 24-14 in the fourth quarter and the Indians in possession of the ball and momentum, it looked like The Streak would stretch to 20 games. The Hilltoppers came back with a vengeance, and claimed victory for the first time since 1994. When they followed up with a resounding 56-42 win over Knox Farragut in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs, it just added a little spice to the victory over D-B. A win over Sevier County would have made it a memorable season — win or lose to Maryville in the quarterfinals. But when the Hilltoppers crashed with an enormous thud against the Smoky Bears — trailing 63-7 at one point — it was yet another playoff wipeout in a long list. Science Hill took it down to the wire against Oak Ridge last year, but that was a firstround loss for a 9-1 team. Previous recent exits were by margins of 38 points (Maryville, 2011), 27 (Maryville, 2010), 21 (Farragut, 2008), 24 (Ooltewah, 2006), 20 (Oak Ridge, 2005), 27 (McMinn County, 2003), 18 (McMinn County, 2001), 36 (D-B, 1998). All of those were first- or second-round losses, and the setback against Sevier County was the second-biggest playoff loss in school history — exceeded only by the 50-0 defeat against Oak Ridge in 1979. It was not a disappointing season for the Hilltoppers. The first Big Seven Conference championship in 19 years will mark this team with a positive note. Unfortunately, the loss to Sevier County and the blowout in the regular season against Murfreesboro Siegel — which exited the postseason Friday on the wrong end of a 35-0 decision against Murfreesboro Oakland — show there is still quite a gap between Science Hill and the state’s big dogs. More proof of a gap stands in the fact Sevier County lost 55-6 to Maryville in the regular season. If the Smoky Bears get blown away again by the Rebels, where does that put Science Hill in relation to the state’s best? This was a season the ’Toppers needed to state their case. Instead, they were convicted of facing a bigger mountain than was previously considered. As for Elizabethton, it’s a similar story in some respects. The Cyclones can’t hang their heads after a 9-1 regular season that was “a half-yard away†from perfection, as head coach Shawn Witten said. Elizabethton won the Three Rivers Conference championship, beating a team that was favored to capture the title with a thrilling late-fourth-quarter drive for a 28-27 win. Then the Cyclones took care of business in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs against a scrappy Huntsville Scott team. Against Greeneville, the Cyclones were overmatched and lost 49-20. Athlete for athlete, football player for football player, Greeneville simply had more and used them well. One thing the Cyclones can take heart in is the possibility they lost to the state champion once again. That has happened three times in the last four years with Alcoa ending Elizabethton’s season in 2009-10 before winning state titles. Last year, CAK stopped the Cyclones before winning its second straight title. Greeneville was considered by some folks to be a big underdog against Knox Fulton, but with Sullivan South pushing the Falcons deep into the fourth quarter, there is reason to believe the Greene Devils have a serious shot. South’s effort against Fulton should also give Elizabethton’s confidence a boost. Just two weeks before having possession and trailing by two points in the fourth quarter against Fulton, the Rebels were falling short in a last-gasp rally against the Cyclones. If Greeneville beats Fulton, Elizabethton can visualize itself as still being a step away — but it is a big step based on the outcome against the Greene Devils. The Cyclones are the wild card for 2014. Fulton and Greeneville both graduate many of their key players, although each program is capable of a quick restock. With running back Ethan Thomas back in the fold along with several other key players, the Cyclones could make some serious noise. But they will have to deal with South, and there’s reason to believe the Rebels will be looked at in quite a different light in 2014 because of what they did against Fulton. With all of those impressive skill players returning, including quarterback Dylan Wieger, the Rebels only need to have a few more pieces fall into place and they could be in serious contention for reaching Cookeville. Right now, that Week 10 encounter between Elizabethton and South is looking even bigger next year than it was this year. As for the smaller classifications, it doesn’t look like Northeast Tennessee has much to offer on the statewide level in Class 3A. It could be a little different in Class 2A and Class 1A where Hampton and Cloudland, respectively, boasted some really good freshmen and sophomores and could get into the late-season mix. Knoxville Grace Christian could remain as a stumbling block for Hampton, with Coalfield and South Pittsburg posing perennial deterrents for the Highlanders. So 2013 passed with the Tri-Cities area failing for the 38th straight season to produce a state championship. Will the streak end in 2014? Time to get in the weight room and find out

Did y'all see Doug Fritz's article (Titled Science Hill Still Far From Elite) in the JC Press ysterday. What are your thoughts? He makes some good points. What needs to change for East Tn teams to be taken serious statewide? I'll hang up and listen to your comments........

Don't sic Pujo on him..... A "really strong wind" fan don't even deserve that!!

King....Uknoit2 - hypothetical question here. If Cloudland and Hampton were combined, how would they do in the playoffs? 1A and 2A. Sounds like a heck of a game by 2 great teams. Sorry i missed it.

Cloudland fumbles!!!!!!!

BIG runs by Jones End of 3 HHS 14-12 HHS with ball on 36 Another big run by Jones.....40 yds.....AND TD HHS 21-12

Cloudland scores.... 2 point conv NO GOOD 14-12 HHS

Start second half Cloudland driving on us easily 4th down on the 14 and HHS stops em Carnett and benefield are BEASTS HHS punted

Cloundland driving on us.... Benefield is TOUGH.... 1:47 left landers on 15 Cloudland scores....BLOCKED EXTRA POINT halftime... 14-6 HHS

Game updates from Uknoit via Cteampresident.... HHS gets ball first We turn it over on downs Cloudland punts HHS with six penalties so far...gezzzzzzz We're moving the ball on em End of first 0-0 We turn it over on downs WOOOOOOOOOOOO......FORD WITH INT AND TD PICK 6 HHS 7-0 cloudland punts Adam for a 35 yd gain 35 yd TD pass SCOREEEEEE HHS14-0

Hey bro.... Keep me posted on the score. Im hanging out here with dad.

I read this and thought... dang, get over to that thread and help ol' Pujo out...... Pujo don't need no stinking help!!! Sic 'em ol boy!!!

I guess I was just surprised it wan't a bigger %. Especially at the NFL level. I do the same Butchie. I got in trouble last year with the company I worked for because they were 1 person short of having 100% participation to United Way and couldn't brag on theirself. Guess who that 1 person was??? I ended up filling out the United Way donation form and attaching a check written directly to St. Jude's and a note telling them to pass it on... all 100%.

Easy there..... Didn't mean to rile you up. I reckon your idea of making a difference and trying to help is different than mine. Aint nothing wrong with that. I'll keep doing what i feel is right and if you do the same I'm sure we'll both make a difference in our own way. Have a good one.

I just read something that really bothered me: The sale of "PINK" items nationally during the Month of October is well into the millions of $$$. Less than 5% of that actually gets donated to the American Cancer Society and/or The Susan G. Komen foundation for research. Here's the real kicker..... The NFL is making tons of $$ of this. This from SI: The breakdown of how the money from sales of the apparel gets distributed is as follows: 50 % to the retailer; 37.5% to the manufacturer; 8.1% to the American Cancer Society for research; 3.24% to the administration at the Society; and 1.25% to the NFL. When you buy something from directly from the NFL site.... they get the 50% retailer portion. How about next year instead of buying a new pink shirt to wear on Friday night, take that money and donate it directly to this very worthy cause!!