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You would think your logic would be correct, but if you study what is suppose to be the top system in Tennessee (Oak Ridge), their test scores go directly with economics. Oak Ridge Schools with higher free lunches do worse than schools with lower free lunches. However, they are all under the same school system with the same resources. So, I stand by my theory. Of course this debate is for an academic board.

Govman where is your data to back this up? The single biggest factor in a students academic success is the economic condition of their parents. Check every school in the state of Tennessee and this is backed up. Check the difference in ACT scores at the schools. It probably is not as great as you think. I know the county has had at least 1 perfect score on the ACT. So don't say the county schools are not preparing students for college. People prepare themselves for what they want to succeed at so open zone all you want. Govman WB should take back your diploma for this post.

I think the 30% to 35% is close for the whole system, but it may not be the High School. Alcoa does have good academics, but the county schools are above the state average in every academic testing scored. I know many county students who have been very successful. I thought the private schools could not give students tuition and still play in public league. Correct me if I'm wrong. For example does Catholic give scholarships?

Students are always going to go to schools to play sports and it does really hurt some teams. The real question to open zones is should tuition schools be treated like private schools? Should they be put on a multiplier? For example Alcoa has a large tuition population. Maybe 35% of students. I'm sure all don't play sports, but it is a great help.

The only thing that could slow the Rebels down is moving to 5A where they belong. Then they would only win probably 3 out of every 5 years. They just have a great team. Of course, for the haters they would say they do it with other team's players. The Burnette kids that moved in is a stud. That would have been a close game if he had not played. He throws the ball down the field great. Douglass was also big in the game along with Clendenden. The Woods kid was a beast at end. Caylor and Maples were great as usual. According to my info all of these kids could be somewhere else. So, Govman a few players can make a big difference. I say if you can't beat them join them. They do have it going on and they do have a great coaching staff. They teach the passing game great. So I say good luck next year it should be the same as this year. Next year you can put the same post up because Maryville will win again.

No. It just seems the same teams play every year, and you don't get the great matchups. Like everyone would like to see Maryville vs Riverdale. Maryville has won alot of titles, but are they really any better than when they were going deep in the playoffs in 3 classes. Everyone likes to see the best teams play and this many classes prevents that. Maybe 4 classes would be better, but that is for another board.

Thanks for the facts, which bring up an interesting point. Are all the new powerhouses like Maryville really as strong as the state titles appear? With the new classifications it is about twice as easy to win a title. How many teams have won multiple titles since the new classes as compared to the old 3 class system that included private schools?

Are you sure 1535 is correct? the cut for 4A was 1351. Maryville was the biggest team in 4A. Have you added almost 200 students in 2 years?

I'm not really concerned about tuition students or people who move in the Maryville city limits, I'm just interested in how many of their starters come from people wanting to play at Maryville. Most of the top programs have students who move to the area for mainly athletic purposes. Tuition students and students who move are legal, I'm not questioning that. I'm just interested in how these students improve their team. For example are 11 starters from this group? So 50% could be playing for another team. Just interested in how this effects the teams they play like WB.

Mikey65 didn't Maryville play 3A a few years before the switch to 5 classes? I thought their run started with the switch down to a lower classification.

OK I know Maryville has a great team, great class, great coaches, great leaders(although one leader was arrested for theft) and all of that. Why will no one answer my question? What Maryville starters live outside the city and what starters moved in from another school to play High School football?

Thank you MLREB, but I really only wanted to know the starters. Are the players that move in impact players? Are the tuition players impact players?

MLREB I must have hit a nerve. I'm new to the board, so how many Maryville players either moved in for High School or reside outside the Maryville city limits? I did not say they cheated to get these players I'm just curious how many start?

Maryville has a great team, but I think Hillsboro has a chance since they have adopted the pass this year. You can't beat Maryville by only running the football. Question: Didn't Maryville play in the highest football classification for a few years (before the switch to 5 classes)? Did they win any playoff games then?

Of course Maryville cheers for the county teams, they are not a threat. Of course, the county teams like when Maryville is getting beat so they don't have to hear how great Maryville is. Then maybe the county teams can keep all of the players in their zone. It is a classic case of you have what they want. If Tennessee beat Florida in the Spurrier era every year would Tennessee fans still dislike him and Florida? So, how many starters does Maryville have that either transferred in for High School or reside out of the city limits.