footballinsight

I actually have means to believe that 1-3A could be a force to be reckoned with in 07. Here are my play off teams/explanations. 1. Obviously I feel that Carter will hold the 1 seed, they are just dominate in every way and seem to have a great program. I find Heath Woods to be a talent genius. Every time they graduate an all district player they seem to replace them awfully quickly. No doubt they will win district and, they might suffer 1 loss this time around though. 2. After game 6 Vs. Carter Seymour won their last 4 against Pigeon Forge, Union, Claiborne, and Gibbs by a margin of 159 to 22. That’s scary. They graduate 17 on their 75 man roster. If any one can get Carter this season I say these guys will be the ones to do it. This is a big physical type of team, on both side of the ball. 3. Rutledge started the first part of the season strong at 3-2, however fell apart only recording only one more win, failing to make the playoffs. This D was stout, only allowing opponents to have a little over 1,200 yards. They graduate their stud linebacker but bring back 15 Seniors. Their only fault may be ability to score big against big teams. However this program is on the turnaround, they hold a lot of skilled talent. 4. Each year there seems to be a program to surprise you. The most recent in 1-3A I’d say was Claiborne and their big turn around. This is mine for 07. Union County. Not your likely heros but they were young and beat up in 06. Believe it or not they have 7 Juniors that will be returners. 3 of which have lettered twice, so they know a thing or two about high school football. They also have a Sophomore QB who lettered. This is the type of program that will straight hit you in the mouth the entire game, but now they seem to be breading some athletes as well, that could be a dangerous blend. Their week points have been special teams and first quarter, however, if they can correct these parts they can turn a lot of heads this season. In the Dust for 07- 5.Gibbs- 26 Juniors and Seniors with plenty of experience, however they don’t seem to have that jaw dropping talent. 6. Pigeon Forge- Look for their talent to rise and take over. 7.Claiborne- They lose all weapons. Look for some youth to play for reconstruction.