mad dawg

Definitely.

Well, since AlcoaDad got my vote for poster of the year last year with his consistenly outstanding game reports, we may have to hire him to cover the "big" games (or maybe gas money and the cost of admission).

Anyone?

wired - I understand what you're saying but the bottom line is: you have to play the other teams in your district. I would hardly call CAK's non-district schedule a bunch of pushovers with the likes of Catholic, Hardin Valley, Webb and Farragut. They are heading to Germantown this weekend for a tournament which should have some quality, as well. Back to the topic - I think this will be close but (as you stated) this being the forth game in as many days (and yes, it is a crazy schedule), Catholic will have some tired legs. 2-1.

Thanks, Sinatraa!!

If anyone has a schedule for the Bearden Tournament this weekend, please post it! Thanks

No question that the CAK - Catholic game will be a fantastic match. CAK has made a huge statement in the pre-season. They have an outstanding side with Ben Holt, Stevie Thompson, Jay Emmert, Ryan Creel, and Jon Ragland, to name a few. The game is at CAK, right?

Knox Catholic is doing well but I'm not sure they've really been challenged yet. It will be interesting to see how they handle the next five days. I do have to say they are 7-0-0. With Tim Baker, Suddy Hutchins, and Ben Sanders up front they're scoring a bunch of goals and with Gabe Svedra, Tanner Hamil and Mark Mishu at the back thier opponents aren't. I believe their goal differential is currently 41-2.

I think there is a lot more parity in the district and maybe the state. More club players is the root reason. Farragut is perhaps younger not less talented? My understanding is the red card was awarded to the assistant Coach C not Wally. Apparently for arguing that the keeper crossed the 18 on a punt. Pretty silly, it happens on occasion not unlike taking liberty (ground) on a throw-in...rarely called if it isn't totally blatant and/or consistent.

AlcoaDad - now you're just showing off. You are already a shoe-in for poster of the year and now you top your last post. Again, thanks for a great writeup. A little pitchy in the middle but the emotion showed through - oops sorry - too much American Idol.... Seriously though, nice summary.

AlocaDad - You get the poster of the year with your game summary - outstanding writeup! Made me wish I had gone to this game.

SG - Thanks for the great write up!!! I'm hoping to make a couple of games this weekend.

I watched a few minutesof the tryouts. Super organized affair, especially since the total numbers were unknown. Any idea when a schedule will be posted? I know FC Chattanooga's first game is home against us.

I heard (pure rumor - no direct source) that they had requested to be moved to a lower bracket because of this being a rebuilding year. To my (very limited) knowledge of the Palmetto Cup - there is no lower bracket - just different flights that ultimately merge. Someone with more knowledge of the PC may know better. Makes sense that they withdrew if the thought was that they wouldn't be competitive. They won't be "down" long.

A couple of thoughts: 1. Great turnout for the tryouts - I've heard anywhere from 110 to 135. 2. Can we get a seperate area/thread (maybe similar to the World Cup)? After all Tennessee now has two teams in the NPSL. 3. Talked to the head coach of FC Chattanooga over the weekend - they know Knoxville had a bunch of quality players show up.