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This is a pretty interesting topic. It makes me think hard about how times have changed from when I played (late 60s) from when my sons played (late 80s) to my youngest grandson beginning to start playing sports. I know kids attitudes have changed, but there's also something else that has changed, the parents. Some parents now worry about two things, how their kid does and how it affects their reputation. If the kid does terrible, the parent is worried about what it makes them look like. If the kid does good and plays on a terrible team, the parent is worried about the kid and the kid alone. This rubs off on the kid and it's where we get our T.O. and Kobe's. Kids aren't dumb, they understand a lot of things that we think we pass them by with sometimes. One of the main reasons we don't see a lot of good athletes dressing out in a sports is because of their parents. You can't push a kid into a sport, they'll grow to hate it. I agree with good work ethic as much as anyone. But I also agree with letting the kids play and letting the coaches fix their mistakes. Sorry if this is off topic, but it's something that has bothered me for a while now anyway.

Just heard on 96.5 Camden's QB Spencer Berry has torn his meniscus and will be out 3-4 weeks, he's having surgery in the morning.

Too bad you can't put nicknames in front of the school (Now thinking of it who says you can't?) Because Cosby could have some interesting nicknames made up here.

A 2A over a DII is something I wouldn't consider a large vs. small. I thought most DII schools would only be 1 or 2A schools if they didnt play in the DII classification.

To me this is the best rivalry in West Tennessee and one of the tops in Tennessee. I think Milan may have the edge this year but it will be close as is most rivalry games. I'll say Milan 28-Huntingdon 21.

I was at the jamboree in Henderson Friday and was really impressed with both teams. McNairy's defense was very quick and their O-Line gave the blocking their running back needed to pick up some big gains. On the other side, Adamsville looks to have a very strong passing game and a very tough defense as well. I was impressed with McNairy's running back and Adamsville's quarterback. What can you guys tell about these two? A prediction from me would have Adamsville winning a very close game. I think the Cardinals picked up a lot of momentum out of their jamboree game. McNairy will put up a tough fight, but if their defense is weak in the secondary it appears Adamsville knows just the way to beat that. I'll say Adamsville 18-McNairy 12.In a close, hard fought game.

I've been doing a lot of reading on the teams from this region and you guys from Adamsville look to be my sleeper pick. You guys sound fast and young. Of course the young part could be a downfall, but who knows if some of the older guys will step up and provide leadership. One question, and don't take this the wrong way, but what actually is the streak McNairy Central holds on Adamsville?I've lived in West Tennessee for a while and I can't think back far enough to remember the last time you pulled one out. Maybe it's just me...the perks of getting old.

I can't rank them but I'd say: Rudy, Remember the Titans, Friday Night Lights, Facing the Giants, or Brian's Song.

Thanks, it looks really good. I'll have to pick one up sometimes and see it.

I'm wondering that too. Is the TSSAA taking up a BCS like system? The Jackson Sun covers football in West Tennessee and does it pretty good. Although I get up some mornings and wish I had another sports page to read, they do a pretty good job of covering high school sports in West Tennessee. On the Dirty Dozen poll, I have to agree with the person who said it isn't really a poll. I think Josh Parrott made his statement on who he thought the best teams in West Tennessee were, if it was a poll more people than himself would have helped him out and voted on it. Speaking of the Jackson Sun....They could do way better on West Tenn Diamond Jaxx coverage.

I haven't seen it yet but I picked up the West TN OTB HS Football Preview yesterday and it was terrific. A lot of hard work was put into it and it shows. A lot of good stuff is in there and it's not something I'll sit down and forget and lose this year, I'll have it for reference during the season.

Nice picture you have on the wall

I'm not Indian but here's how I see this. If the school is making a mockery of the Indian culture, then I think that's wrong. But as an Indian like you guys said,I'd be proud, that people are using a nickname of my culture in a proud way. What happens next, a school is nicknamed the Hillbillies and the whole state signs a petition to make the name removed?

How is TCA included without putting Adamsville anywhere?Adamsville lost to your #6 team Saturday,but beat TCA Friday.Can I get an explaination?

Agreed with a previous poster,Alabama refs don't call many fouls,but its mainly the North Alabama crews.