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I completely agree that 9 classifications for high school football in Tennessee are way too many. Anytime someone wants to know why the TSSAA, and its board of control is doing something stupid just follow the money! While it will never happen, they should put the public and private schools back together and have no more than 5 classifications. Other than Texas how many other states have separation based on public and private. It's done in Texas because the private schools are not good enough to compete with the public schools.

I agree with you that they must be having a difficult time solidifying the lineup. IMO, it's really early for kids to be making weight and holding weight all season and very few kids want to go up in weight and risk taking a loss.

Most people that live and participate in high school actives outside of very urban areas have absolutely zero idea of the bureaucracy families must deal with on a daily basis. Could MNPS be fixed? Yes, absolutely MNPS could be fixed and the schools could be great but it would be very painful for the first couple of years. The administration, students, teachers and parents would have a heart attack due to being required to follow the rules without exceptions being allowed.

Rick Rice is the best football coach in the history of Wayne County and there is not a close second.

Several MNPS have very low enrollment numbers. Not long ago Whites Creek had less than 600 students in a school that was originally built for 2000 students. With the low birth rate that has been taking place for two decades I could easily see MNPS closing some of the high schools. The trend for school aged children in Davidson County is to attend a magnet school, go to a private school or move outside of the county.

Wayne County has not really been relevant since Ricky Rice left. Ricky knew how to get the most out of his talent. Until they decide to hire a good staff and not a relative or church friend it's going to be more of the same which is average at best.

What individuals are wrestling in the Tennessee Who's Number 1

As a former coach, parent and last but not least entrepreneur you can rest assured that I hold people accountable for their actions. That's the problem with society today it that everyone wants a second, third, fourth, etc... chance after they make a mistake even it's their first time getting caught. When harsh punishment is passed down it get's everyone's attention and other people think twice about doing stupid things.

At what point should everyone (players, fans, coaches, etc...) be held responsible for their actions? Unless harsh penalties are passed down to everyone this type of behavior will continue. How many police officers were at the game with body cameras? I don't even live in Rutherford County, but I can tell that there is a concerted effort to move past this event and sweep in under the rug.

I fully commend Oakland for the internal punishment! However, I do have a question as to the following: Did Oakland suspend the player that went into the stands for the rest of the season? What about all the players that left the bench area and proceeded on to the field, what was the punishment? Was it one game, two games, three games? I personally know how these things go, and my guess is that little if anything has happened. What I do know is that the only way to get to a young teenager's brain is through their backside, meaning you set them on the bench for a few games.

I thought that you were going to say eligibility issues for everyone involved in the fight, but that little issue appears to have gone away rather quickly.

Anna, Texas is currently 2-3. No they are not a powerhouse in Texas.

What worries does Oakland have now?

I told everyone that Anna was not one of the best teams in Texas. As of 10-5-2024 Anna is 2-3.

You are correct that those nasty Catholics that own The Corner Pub in Green Hills will help the Mustangs drown their sorrows. Let’s remember that in every sport other than wrestling the Purple Irish have much experience drowning their own sorrows.

I completely agree with what you are saying! However, now that there is a problem it should be dealt with both swiftly and harshly so as others will think twice before making the same type of mistakes. It's past time to teach student athletes, parents and coaches that athletics are a privilege and not a right as most people think.

Nothing personal at all! The fact is that when a school with a once great athletic program hits bottom in many of the sports that they offer, it’s the fault of the administration and board of trust. I am not saying that teams don’t have a down year sometimes but that group in Madison has turned a blind eye to what’s been happening at Goodpasture for much too long.

It’s not a monsoon! It’s merely a little rain and the wind isn’t even blowing hard. The cowards are the administration and coaches that cancel games trying to play in perfect conditions.

Let’s see if ole Mt Juliet can make it past the semi-finals this year. You appear to have a pretty good team this season but let’s see if you continue to improve and are able to make a serious run in the playoffs. To the best of my knowledge ole Mt Juliet has never won a team state championship of any type in mens sports!

I am specifically talking about this season! Sorry if you're feelings are hurt but both Beech and Hendersonville are average teams this year. A team is only as good as the last snap of the ball.

Do the people that are canceling games due to rain and the fear of a poor gate not understand that by playing on Saturday you are competing with college football?

Everyone knows that Goodpasture not only has a bad football team, but they also have a horrible football program. Playing young kids is one thing if they are great athletes but that is not the situation at Goodpasture. It's past time to not only make a coaching change with the football team but the administration and board of trust that are responsible for allowing this disaster to go on must also be shown the door. DO NOT ALLOW THIS BOARD OF TRUST AND ADMINSTRATION THE OPPORTUNITY TO HIRE A NEW FOOTBALL STAFF!

This is a backyard rivalry between two average high school football teams.

MBA has a history of purchasing every piece of property that touches the campus of MBA and some pieces of property that are across the street being Vine Street Christian Church. The other pieces of property close by are a Metro Davidson County fire station and the small apartment building that has been discussed. Personally, I don't see MBA offering a boarding option within the near future, but I would never rule out them purchasing additional property.

There is an old apartment building next to the campus of Montgomery Bell Academy. It has been rumored for decades that MBA was actively trying to purchase the property. If successful it would offer immediate housing for potential boarding students at MBA. Let's not forget that both The Webb School (Bell Buckle, TN) and Saint Andrews Sewanee offer boarding options for students.