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Vonore should have a couple,Noblett and Cardin if they can get off the skateboards long enough.

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He is not playing baseball to concentrate on football. He did NOT like sitting the bench,so he is already working to improve his skills and knowledge of the offense. As much as he likes baseball,improving in football and earning playing time is more important. As far as the kid from Loudon,there is one considering the move. A lot has to be considered and decided upon before it happens,but it is likely. Probably have to sit for one year,but that has not been decided yet,and it is only being talked about at this point. He is a QB and a good athlete with a great attitude from a good family that wants the best for him. Eligibility issues are the question right now,so I don't know what they will decide to do,if anything. He would definitely push the returning QB's.

Last I heard,they were trying to work around baseball,starting end of April into May because of this very issue. Hadn't heard about the Fritts kid,except the coaches I talked with said every kid would be welcome whether they played this year or not. Both returning QB's have weaknesses to work on,but I feel this position will be improveds next year. These 2 guys know how to work hard to excel,and I know they will be working hard. GO CHIEFS!

Absolutely,he will be missed. Hope to see him on Saturday's in the future. I know what you have posted is true,I heard G-P's coach himself tell his defense to watch that big horse fullback almost every play. Good luck to Caleb!

The way I see it,there is a huge difference in being excited and being happy with the results. As I said before,no one is happy to just compete if there is a competitive bone in there body. You always want more,or where is the drive to succeed? Personally,I don't see any sugar coating,just the realization this team can compete,and the future is brighter because of that. The next level,and the next,and the next is the goal,and positive reinforcement pushes toward that. I am excited for what the future holds for this team,because I see many positive things that can happen for them if they continue to work hard. That is how I see it.

Trust me,sir,I don't think anyone is content at this point. There is a great difference in paying attention to negatives and weaknesses and being negative in our attitudes. If anyone has any question about the weaknesses,check out what Fulton is doing to Pearl-Cohn. We have a long way to go to compete with the best in the state,and I certainly acknowledge that. To be positive, to me,means to keep encouraging players and coaches alike to push to be the best they are capable of being. After last year,you better believe I was content to play with Meigs and Polk for 3 quarters. That in itself was a great improvement. No one denies the progress,nor the work that remains. Just for you,and so you can know where I stand(and I already know it doesn't matter),personal attacks on anyone on a chat board are negatives we don't need at any time. Everyone knows where you stand,so please don't go there again. A lot of the boys read this too,and that is why I say positive is the best policy. Besides,how does anyone enjoy anything being negative all the time?

I believe if we keep everything positive the numbers will continue to go up,even when we disagree. Kids are the same as everyone else,positive thoughts usually bring positive results. Keep up the good work EVERYONE! GO CHIEFS!

You're right,warchief. This idea is nothing new. Several folks have talked about it for years,almost as long as Sequoyah has existed. I'm curious about the region 4 teams,if they have a program like this? I believe if we are to take the next step to being competitive,this is a must. The positives of combining the 7th and 8th graders on the field far outweigh the negatives,if the support could somehow be found in middle school as it is in high school. Like Bill49 said,egos would have to stay at the house.

From G-P all the way through Meigs,off tackle was the bread and butter for the teams we played. You are absolutely correct,and I believe that will be a point of emphasis,as well as stronger play from d-tackles and ends. I don't think we will see much of the 3-5 next year,if at all.

There is a lot of other things that could be worked on this spring,but I think coach will place an emphasis on defense for the most part. Stops need to come more often than this past season. They got better,but there is much room for improvement. Competitive sounds good to me,and I think they're getting there. A lot of work to be done,but this team shows a good work ethic.

Great post with a lot of truth. I'm like you,I expect a lot from my kids. Many would probably call us too hard,but I was raised to earn what you receive,which is how I am raising my kids. One is 18,the other 15,and so far-so good. The tough love my parents gave me is much appreciated today!

I'm from Vonore and I follow Sequoyah. Our coach started his coaching career at South Pittsburg several years ago,so I have followed you guys from afar for many years.

I don't know much,but I do know Coach Summey was concerned about both of the QB'S maybe not being there for spring practice,which was why he was trying to figure when would be the best time to have it. He also said he supported the baseball team and did not want to interfere with their season at all. As far as the parents viewpoint,that is your belief to which you are entitled. One question,is that only at Sequoyah,or should Tellico's offensive coordinator take a seat also?My belief,without "ripping" you,is that you have a deep personal thing with Doc,and it would be best for you guys to face-to-face settle this instead of posting on a message board.

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Coach was telling me the other day he was trying to find a way to work spring practice around baseball,but he didn't know anything for certain at that point. I don't know if he and coach Gregory have reached a conclusion on that yet or not.

I was a 3-sport athlete at a small school,and perhaps you are right,kids are very different now. I never one time considered it a nightmare or endless. For me,the priviledge of playing ended way to soon. Like you,I don't know the answer,but we played simply for the love of playing(without any video games to interfere),and no one can make a kid love to play ball. We learned to love it by playing together growing up in our backyards. You don't see that much anymore,either.

The Vonore LL had a very good year financially,once all the bills are paid and some needed new equipment are bought,we still should be plus money. I would find it very hard to believe either LL would leave a new middle school team out on their own to sink or swim. That is one reason I think we should approach the commissioners of each league with this idea and let them gauge the interest of the parents as a whole organization. If the parents absolutely would not be for it,then we would be wasting our time. As far as who would coach this team,I think a good place to start would be the coaches who put together the combined team of a few years ago. Also,I agree,Warchief,I thought our uniforms this year looked great,as good as or better than any I have seen so far.

You're right,no one wants to do away with the smaller teams. It seems to me if these other teams are considering middle school ball(f-ball and b-ball)we need to look into it also. It might be hard to get a 10 game schedule at first,and maybe if enough kids participate,have a J-V schedule with the middle school team so everyone will have a chance to be on the field at some point getting experience. If it is a successful venture,eventually the numbers would probably call for that anyway. Food for thought,but we definitely need to chew on it for a while. I would suggest the LL commissioners get involved now to discuss this and see if it would be possible.BTW,what do the teams in Blount and Knox county do as far as the smaller teams? Are they totally separated?

Just a thought,form another league. Invite some of those who are thinking about leaving the league already. Like I said,just a thought. I definitely would not be for combining all 4 teams for the reasons I stated before. As far as the coaches visiting practices,well and good,but they have a lot on their plate already. This is something so-called adults should be able to work out if it is the direction decided,regardless where we live. Anyway,just something to think about,another way to help. Pursue every angle,some may run true,some may not. We owe it to the kids to look at every one just to see if it would help or not. That doesn't mean this is going to happen,but I feel does need to be considered for our kids advantage.Enough from me supposing,any thoughts from anyone else on this?

There is no doubt a lot to be worked out. I kind of like the idea of just the jrs. together,mainly because there seems to be a lot more players on the younger teams,it would be hard to get enough playing time for them all. I wouldn't want it to be one play per game as it is for one team in the conference. As far as who would coach the jrs., surely we could get enough cooperation for it to be worked out. As someone posted earlier,it's about those kids on the team,not one certain person or town or parent or color....Sequoyah sounds good to me for a team name. After all,isn't that what we are shooting for? If some teams are leaving the conference,now would be a good time to see what could be done. If the 2 jr. teams were combined,they could play with one group one week,the other group the next. That way,each LL would feel included with not much gate loss. Look at this years teams. Those 2 together,players in correct positions,could have been dominant. To me,it is definitely something that needs to be looked at and considered closely before an absolute yes or no answer can be given. Myself,I would like to see us give it a go.

This has been my opinion for probably the last 2 years. The more I learn about teams around us,the more I believe the kids need to be put together earlier. I know there are enough good coaches combined in both leagues to make it successful. The only drawback(if it is)would be finding another league to play in. I think it would be wise to talk to other teams in the league now,and possibly some nearby,to either form another league or join another. The quicker the kids together can work to learn the system,the more effective it will be. I know as far as Vonore is concerned,to many players have to play a position they would never play in high school because of size or strength. In my opinion,practices would be better also,with more depth to work with. It would really take a lot of cooperation and laying aside old differences,not to be brought up again,which is how it ought to be anyway. Look at a few years ago,when the combined team played Farragut and whipped up on them. I would definitely be for it. Going one step further,what would be wrong with cutters and juniors combining their teams? Any head start would have to help,considering how far behind our whole region is.

Very well put! I totally agree! GO CHIEFS!

Ditto! Good luck to Rayl,Mobriant,and all you Tigers! Have a safe trip and bring back a win! Go 3-3A!

Go Tigers! Good luck tonight!