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Another GREAT exhibition by DB. Coach Clark and the DB Boys finished 11-1 for the year. I bet the teams from Middle and West TN are excited they don't have to play DB...HA.

 

When will DB fans realize..Clark is NOT the answer..Get rid of him. At least the Basketball team can make it past Knoxville.

 

I guess next year will be another 11 -1 year. And I guess the DB faithfull will be happy for this. If you live in Middle TN.. DB is a joke...accept it DB fans

11 and 1 really means nothing with the current TSSAA classifications. The closest ballgame was South? They are not tested in the regular season and GC cannot figure out the preparations and intensity level needed for the playoffs. The current local stars are G'ville and Betsy. I am currently sick of DB prognostications and talk and don't care about local records. The Indians have, quite frankly, let us all down.

I think you clowns from Boone town mistake my enthusiasm and joy of high school sports and the fun I have talking trash on CoachT with me really giving a flying leap about who wins or doesn’t win. Don’t get me wrong, I love pulling for the Tennessee High Viking but I also love pulling for the Dallas Cowboys… and believe me life is not over just because they both sucked this year. The Cowboys will be back but probably not before the Vikings will so I have no doubt that these tables will turn SOON. Besides how much fun would it be if we beat you boys from Boone like a redheaded step child EVERY year like we have for the last two decades? I along with both my kids had fun and successful high school carriers at THS, and were able to capitalize from that experience with college funding… but the high school days are over for me unless I get grandkids. And If I do… I’ll be right back in the mix and loving every minute of it. So don’t think you’re hurting my feelings with the insults about THS, because my mission is THREE TIMES accomplished as a Viking and as a Viking parent. Just a side note… I nor has either of my boys EVER lose a game against Daniel Boone. Of course you probably knew that being that you’ve only won four games in SCHOOL HISTORY against THS… and three of the four were in the last two years.

 

With all that aside I do wish BOTH DBs (lil db and the REAL DB) luck this coming weekend. Really… I do. I hope you get everything you deserve.

Since the beginning of the playoff era for the TSSAA for NET:

Football State Championships: THS - 2, MoEast - 1, Jeff Co - 1, Sevier Co - 1

National Championships: THS - 1

Contender - G'ville

Where is Boone? The same place as DB. In fact, the only teams from NET with recent, repeated deep playoff experience are Hampton, South and G'ville.

That was on December 22nd...Patton conquered Bastogne on December 26th. In the dark of impending defeat General McAuliffe chose death over dishoner. And Patton came to his rescue. In the words of Mel Gibson portraying William Wallace..."All men die, but not all men live." Long live the Rebel Nation.

The 101st Airborne would take great exception that they were rescued by the 3rd Army (Patton). In any event, a great feat of arms.

• FINAL - OT

Bearden at 41

Dobyns-Bennett 35

6A State Playoffs Round Two

 

So out in 2 for DB....

 

What is the excuse ..... THIS year ???

 

The "Best"/"Fastest" DB team in School history could not get the job done against Mr. Young and his roadshow. No State Championship since 1964.

 

 

So who does DB play next??? in week 0 of 2011

 

Good Luck to Mr. Young and his roadshow

 

Cowbell, More Cowbell......

 

 

Very disappointing. What a choke job by the coaches and players. This was DB's best team in ten years. Really nothing good to say from a NET football standpoint. By the way, DB has never won a state title in a playoff system, which began in '68.

I didn't say they didn't make mistakes at Farragut. My statement was that the Farragut staff is better than any staff in upper east tn., outside of Dobyns Bennett. You guys don't really think a staff from up here could of took that team and done any better against DB last night? I mean Stacy Carter is supposed to be the man up here. Do I need to mention last year? Still being civil here.

Quit worrying about the Farragut staff. This was a great performance by D-B! Hats off to them. In fact, it may have been the best performance since the game a few years ago .... Waco, I know you can fill in the blank. Hopefully the season will end better this year than that year.

I do think the Tribe can go deep in the playoffs this year. It could be their year but it is a long season. One game at a time and have fun.

Yes I think I remember that game. I believe the final score was DB 44 - south 0. Somebody correct me if im wrong.

Yes, Waco, I think you are correct in the score. It was a big win by the best D-B team in recent history who was ranked # 1 in the state during the season and lost to a 4 seed William Blount in the playoffs that year. I forget the score of the WB opening round playoff game loss. Do you recall it?

I bet you that Chris has more yardage this season than any other single season he has had, with half the carries and a lot less beating than he has had to take game after game in the past.

Agreed. Run the option system and see how it goes.

By the way, good to hear from you.

Science Hill had some very good teams before Scott Smith arived on the scene. I can remember several barn burners between DB & SH. They should be able to put some good talent on the field this year. I wouldn't give all the credit to Carter, but I know thats where it will all go if they have a good year. I don't think you got to see much in the Jam-Bore-Re from any team except Science Hill. If Carter would of had time he would of scored 80 on Central. Clark hates the Jam-Bore-Re and is never going to show anything in it. We still don't know if this is a team that can get us back the respect that we lost last year but we'll find out in a few days. I am hearing that Farragut is alot better than people are giving them credit for. Was talking to a friend in Knoxville Sunday and he says this team will be better than last years. I still think Boone is playing a cat & mouse game with its Big 8 foes. Their going to be better than last year also. I think their the team to beat up here.

A D-B loss to Farragut would be very disappointing based on preseason hype. But my sources in Knoxville also confirm that K-F could be pretty good this year. Certainly, it is the marquee game tomorrow. I hope that D-B can win solidly and represent NET football well.

As far as the Big 8 goes, I think Boone will be surprisingly good. The overall finish will be:

D-B

Boone

Science Hill

South

THS

Volunteer

Crockett

Central

As much as things change, they stay the same - look for the following trends in the next few seasons.

D-B over South - the coaches have even bought into the voodoo

South over THS - despite last year's exception, see above comment regarding Coach Stubbs

Science Hill over Boone - the Stacy Carter fear factor takes hold

D-B over Science Hill - why hire Stacy Carter to beat D-B when you could have gotten any old Region II 4 seed coach for a lot less money?

South over Boone - the Blazers become a different team when they see Columbia Blue; perhaps Crockett should change their colors.

D-B and THS - ? Way too much vitriol on another site about this one. D-B will win big in '10. Viking reloading efforts are underway.

Boone over D-B - maybe not in '10 but look out. Coach Jenkins is not intimidated by D-B and the Blazer style matches up well with the Indians.

The next reclassification is scheduled to occur after the '12 season. It may come as early as next season based on state and county budget cuts.

Assuming we keep HS football in all the budgets (no foregone conclusion for all school systems), 6A will be D-B, Boone, Crockett, and S-H. 5A will be Volunteer and THS. Central and South will move to 4A. More travel for the big schools or split gates are in the offing. It will be very controversial but I can see most smaller, local schools refusing to play D-B and S-H. This was certainly not the intent of the TSSAA re-classification but it may be the outcome.

I would like to add something if I may Cap. "04 and '05 was probably Maryvilles best teams talent wise. The '04 Vikings were monsterous. But the '05 MoWest Trojans were even better. Fielding 125 players they had RB's and LB's galore. Speed, speed, speed. And crushing FB's. Maryville toasted them in the final. Since then and my point, Maryville has not had more than a few skill jewels. Especially the last two years. But their claim to fame is not their talent normally. Yes, Brent Burnette and Aaron Douglas... But when you get a chance to play them and you are actually in the game for a while then you will see the magic that is Maryville. And that is coaching. Yes, DB has talent this year and talent is imperative. And yes, GC is a great coach. A great coach DURING the game? It's one thing to be a good enough coach to get to play them, but yet another to outsmart GQ. Not saying GC is not on that level, but what I am saying is that GQ takes average players and creates an animal through his genius. And he is a genius. And ruthless. In '08 Maryville lost the final. And they lost to a bunch of jokesters. It was the first time I have seen GQ lose composure. I mean, what was it GC said? Every now and then even Betty Crocker burns one. GQ plays to win. He doesn't play for character, or to allow his players to relalize there destiny or any of that stuff. He plays to win. However he can make it happen. And sometimes he plays "dingy" pool just clean enough to keep it from being dirty. It is truly a different level of coaching. And he comes out smelling like a rose.

One other tactical point I would add is that the Maryville offensive line play is the best I have ever seen, year in - year out, in this end of the state. They have not produced a lot of DI offensive line recruits but they have great units who stay on their blocks the best of anyone I have seen.

Also, I agree that if the state title was based on NFL Combine results, the MoWest Trojans in '05 were probably the best team in the past 10 years from NET. Of course, it is not a Combine and that is why we play the games.

It is good to be at Week 0.

Very Strict discipline in the program and most just don't want to put the work into it. 2 players that went to North that I know of for a fact would not put the work in that is required out of this program. There for they went to a smaller more relaxed program. Playing time was not the number 1 reason for them to leave.

Most interesting. I have never heard Coach Norris described as running a relaxed program. I think we should confirm that with the rest of the North staff and team.

News for you. It is all, and almost only, about playing time (real, potential, and imagined).

I know what your talking about IndianNation. I wish Clark had a better personality than he does. All the South fans wish I had a better personality to, but Im not a coach with 90 players under me. I really don't think Clark means anything negative with his sarcasim. He's a hard nut to crack in any kind of conversation. Many times saying things that could have more than one meaning. Sometimes it comes across as rude, sometimes funny, and sometimes you just shake your head and think....what did he say? But on the practice field he's pretty straight forward. All things considered, if im a player in upper east Tn. I would rather play for Clark and Dobyns Bennett than any school up here. Im not saying that just because im a DB'r either. Its a no-brainer. Anybody that says different is just a hater or their kidding their self.

Don't forget the aspect of playing time. It is, in fact, not necessarily a no-brainer, hater, or kidder.

GC tends to really stick with only 15 or so kids who get significant playing time. Perhaps this year it was necessary; but this has been a long term topic on this board. Someone who can be a two year starter at North or South or Central might not view GC and D-B as the NET football nirvana. Football is too hard of a game to practice and prepare for to not get to play. I wonder if some of the negativity on this thread towards GC would lessen if D-B did more two platooning

Anyway, he is a great coach and will continue to dominate NET; he could also cut down on the crying on this thread if he could advance deeper in the playoffs. Everyone loves success. And don't forget, he has the greatest HS assistant coach in NET history in Defensive Coordinator Watson.

Also, Waco, I hear that D-B is considering going to the triple option - Ga Tech style. Any truth to that?

Great run for Sullivan South. Congratulations to the kids, coaches, parents, fans, and administration on being "the football story" in the Region the past five years. Like them or hate them, we all commented. Also, what a story in overcoming unbelievable tragedy and adversity this year. This was really a testament to character and faith.

If Stacy Carter goes to SHHS the Toppers will be better for it and begin serious improvement very quickly. My understanding is that the new Topper coach will be able to bring two assistants. There will be some on this board that will remember my thinking that Ralph Nelson at East would be the next coach at SHHS before the Hill hired Gilligan. They should have followed my advice then and will follow my advice from a couple of month ago regarding Carter. Although, I will admit that I also like Coach Witten at Elizabethton as a good fit for SHHS - and perhaps a better long term fit. However, the die appears cast and my understanding is that Carter will be named coach at the Hill - perhaps as early as next week. As far as the two assistants go, I will leave that to others who know local school system politics better than I. One observation that I would make is that there are a lot of relationships between many of the coaches on the coaching staffs at all the Sullivan Co Schools; so, if Carter really gets total freedom to pick two, nothing would really surprise me.

South is still in a position to enjoy success, just not in AAA. There appears to be a bit of a down cycle in talent coming through the system, but that is always hard to predict from comparative middle school and freshman scores. Next year, D-B will continue to lead and the Hill will continue to play catchup in 6A. Boone will replace South as THS's prime nemesis and will battle for a #1 5A seed; South will be a playoff team but deep playoff runs in 5A are over.

Longer term playoff success and fan interest are still very possible as South will be headed to 4A or 3A in two years, along with Central. After the next reclassification round, expect SHHS, D-B, and a growing Boone and Crockett to play in 6A. THS will have this region all to itself in 5A. However, losses of South and Central (and other domino effects in 3A and 4A) could push the Morristown schools back into 5A in this area. Good for overall competitiveness, a little sad for local interest as all the Sullivan Co schools will be AA and probably not regularly schedule THS, D-B, or the Hill. I know I don't like it from the standpoint of losing the great South - THS rivalry of recent years; but the reality is that South (and the other Sullivan Co schools) will, and should, be playing C-D, not D-B. State annexation laws and urban growth boundaries make this inevitable. By the way, the big loser among the "city schools" in this will be THS as their boundary and city governance style is not as aggressive as JC and Kingsport.

All of that said, it appears to be the end of an era at South and the beginning of a new era at Science Hill. As far as my beloved Vikings, I don't think I see an overall positive. As far as HS football in NET, season ending matchups for all the 6A marbles between SH and DB would be pretty exciting.

Well.....their back for more.

 

Volboy I think you got some kind of Delousional thing going on in your upstairs area. Or maybe you've got a downstairs mixup. Some of those DB fans calling me out was actually me under another screen name. Some of the best fights I've had on here has been with myself. Heck for all you know I might actually be you. I'll have to check my list and see................No your clear. I don't see Volman on here.

 

And jhilts if you hate Kingsport so much how come you keep rideing into town for supplies?

 

I've stayed off awhile, hoping that your spelling would improve. Nahhhhhh! ARe you the poster child for DB Football or for DB Academics?? Better stick with Football. And---I believe your last score was 42-0, one and done, Basketball practice time. Do you just keep posting the same thing over and over???

Getting boring???? Last week I asked you to share your infinite football knowledge with all of us. I must have missed it somewhere. What happened? Too busy at the Ford Parts store???

 

Dwight doesn't work there any more. Don't you pay any attention? The man OWNS you. The least you can do is pay attention when he speaks. He is home playing with himself all the time now and has unlimited time to write his drivel. He does not work there any more. Leave the poor man ALONE. Roll tribe.

Gentlemen, this is really pitiful.

Waco, I am disappointed in you. You were better than this but have significantly slipped this year.

Science Hill is about to go under for the third time. If Stacy goes there they will come out of the woodwork to play for him. He will dress 120. Those parents over there see him as a Deity. It won't take any work whatsoever. They will embrace his military dicipline from day one. And the success will happen the first year. They are hungry for it and those parents will stand in line to help with any little job that can be done. Starving people appreciate someone who feeds them. South beat the Hill the past three years on conditioning alone regardless of what else was on the table. He will be their Moses to lead them through the desert. Stacy has hit a brick wall at South. We Southers know what that is...no need to discuss it. But Hunter Jordan probably won't get the job. If he did though, he would not miss a beat picking up exactly where Stacy left off. No one else on the staff has the expertice understanding Coach Haney is looking at administration.

Good analysis relative to the SH hunger. The problem at South (and other Sullivan County high schools) is the urban growth plan for Kingsport and Bristol. South will be at 800 students in 5 years and 600 in ten. East and Central will see similar drops. North may remain stable (and underutilized) because the law does not require cities to clean up their boundaries and Kingsport does not want Bloomingdale and Lynn Garden. Overall, the County will be heading to one consolidated high school located at the Blountville exit on I-81. That is probably ten years out, politically. D-B will grow to 2000+ students and THS will grow to 1600+. Those are simply the planning numbers all the educators are using. South can compete in the next ten years in AA, just not in AAA.

If I were the parent of a middle school football player in Sullivan County I would be working the political process (including Phil Roe) to force the TSSAA to reclassify in 3 years instead of 6. Then Central and South could drop D-B (Dobyns-Bennett) and start playing C-D (Chuckey-Doak).

Make no mistake, I think there is a good chance SC will stay. If SH does not hire him they will hire Witten from Betsy. Carter will continue to be very successful if he and the Rebels can drop to AA. They just need to stay out of the same subdivision as Alcoa.

formerblazer, I used to be the loud mouth on here. I used to be a trouble maker. I felt like telling it the way it was. That is how I met Cap. I just deleted a post that was one of those kind of posts. And I have to say that it is impossible for your program to go backwards after this kind of year. In 2007 with Curt we knew we were invincible. But it wasn't time yet. In 2008 we had the most powerful team Stacy has had yet including 2009. But it wasn't time yet. That is how it will be with your program. You will be so close so many times and yet you will come away empty handed knowing how unfair it seems. However, your day will come and by the sign of the times it won't be long. Jeremy Jenkins is a good man and good things come to those. You are beginning to knock at the door. The day will come when you kick it down. The game was fair. For both of us. We won...convincingly. Could we have beaten the Vikings that day. We wanted the chance to find out. I feel yes we could have. But we will never know. 'Cmon man, take a blow...let it go. You're good people...make it stay that way. I've preached power to NET since my son was a Frosh in '05 and you know what...it's almost there. Did you see that thread, "Where is all the talent gone?" Well I'll tell you where it went. It's in NET. Please man, get on board. I promise to support you and everybody else in these hills. We are brothers. Lose one on the field and you will never see it any other way. Sorry about the other post...I lost my cool. When you lose your cool you say words that are not medicine but are daggers instead. Don't won't to be that way with you. 'Cmon man...you're a big boy now...you got to stand up tall and strong. You got to set example. I expect it from you. That's what you learn when you learn to lead. So be the leader that you have been called up to be. We know you got it.

 

Allright you got a deal, I'll buy some something at the sit n bull one day and you hook me up at whatever place CH has with some local flavor if not it will be a place with a bar

 

 

My pleasure. Exchange some Rebel Aid for some Blazer Brew? Sounds like a winner.

Comp, you are a pleasure to read. Your energy makes this website interesting.

I really thought this was the Vikings' year to bring home their third state title. However, injuries to the offensive playmakers and an inspired Boone team resulted in one of the biggest upsets in NET football history two weeks ago. Once that happened, South's road was open and clear. They would beat Boone 9 out of 10 times as the Vikings would beat South by a similar margin this year. Oh Well, that is why they play the games. Remember the Jeff Co. team that was 7-3 or 6-4 some years ago that ended up winning a 5A title. It is a second season and stamina, coaching, character and talent matter.

I am extremely thrilled we have 3 teams from NET in the semifinals. Also, remember that Tri Cities Christian lost in the finals in their classification. A potentially great year for NET football.

Go Cyclones, G'Devils and Rebels!

my son is gone from last year's team and he and i would tell you that he loved playing for coach smith, ....here is smith's coaching record....these records are pulled from the tennessee high school data base that keeps every score from every game...whether you like him or hate him here it is:

 

SCOTT SMITH'S HEAD FOOTBALL COACHING RECORD

 

YEAR WINS LOSSES TEAM LOCATION

1996 3 8 GREENBRIER GREENBRIER, TENNESSEE

1997 4 6 GREENBRIER

1999 9 3 EZELL-HARDING NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

2000 5 5 EZELL-HARDING

2001 15 0 EZELL-HARDING (2001 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONS)

2002 12 1 EZELL-HARDING

2003 9 4 EZELL-HARDING

2004 0 0 INDEPENDENCE FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE-NEW SCHOOL

2005 ***1 ***9 INDEPENDENCE (1ST YEAR OF VARSITY PROGRAM - NO SENIORS)

2006 7 4 INDEPENDENCE

2007 3 7 SCIENCE HILL JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE

2008 7 4 SCIENCE HILL

2009 4 6 SCIENCE HILL

 

TOTAL 77 49 61% WINNING PERCENTAGE

 

 

SCOTT SMITH'S STATE PLAY-OFF RECORD

 

WINS LOSSES

10 6

It is a done deal according to my sources.

After the season, the Hill will go after Carter at South, full bore. They will offer him the opportunity to bring several assistants. While Carter is loyal, the overall demographic trends at South are not good with the school projected to drop to 3A or 4A the next round of reclassifications. Meanwhile, the pipeline is full at Science Hill with dominant middle school and freshman squads.

Look for a January announcement.

We're here REBS--- we can do this! Bounceback feels GOOOD and we will get it on tonight. Let's get this party started.....

BobbyMama

Good to see that your back.

Where is BTaylorMom?

From what I've heard you saying on here, TN High isn't going to have a tough game until they get to the championship since Maryville isn't around anymore. I'm curious though. How many times did Maryville end your season during those years they were in 4A because it seems to me like you all got put out an awful lot before you even made it there. At least we put up a fight for a half against them. Waco could probably tell you the score the last time you all played Maryville. He's good at remembering those things.

How is this for memory RebYell… in the last 15 years, Sullivan South has had 7… count um… SEVEN LOOSING SEASONS!!!!! In 1999 you didn’t win ONE GAME (0-10). So “putting up a fight” wasn’t even in Souths vocabulary before SUPERMAN got there. The Vikings have had 1 loosing season in 15 years, and have finished no less than second in the conference for the last 10 years. That’s called TRADITION.

By the way our schools have played each other since South has been around. So all those years that we were “put out before we got to Maryville” prior to the Curt Philips era, you can best believe it was after Sullivan South had already turned in their pads.

OK Cap, gotta call you out on this. As great a high school QB as superman was, the lion's share of the credit for South's return to football prominence lies with Coach Stacy Carter. Curt only beat you 2 of the last 4 so who was superman then? That 1st year in the Carter tenure ,he inherited very little to work with losing 52-7 in week 7. 5 weeks later we had you on the ropes entering the 4th before a muffed punt inside our 20 gave you a short field TD and turned into a 31-17 Viking victory. That was a

team that had gone to Morristown and upset the Canes week1 of playoffs to return to Bristol and trim 31 points off of an earlier defeat.Now that's coaching. In summary, Carter is 4-2 vs Stubbs with the 2 losses being in their 1st meetings when South had 31 players on a roster. Curt was 2-0 against the Vikings. If you don't think there is some coaching going on down here ,wait until you see what surprises he has for your Vikes this year!!

 

And one more thing Cap, you guys are making a big mistake not playing Shamus. We could use him at cornerback. I believe Coach Weston could coach him up.

Also, Cap, in the 2005 win over the Vikes, a senior backup QB led the Rebels. CP did not play in the that game.

Your about to find out that big brother is coimng to do to you what we did to South. Expect it and you won't be to disappointed when it becomes reality. Guys it's just the cold hard truth. We own East Tenn. and always will. Roll Tribe Roll..............

Your about to find out your in a tougher conference now with all these little 5a schools than you were in with those weak sister 6a schools your used to playin for the last decade. Guys its just the cold hard truth and you know it. And in case you forgot this ain't got nothin to do with South,We knew they were overrated...that should have been there 3rd loss..so you ain't done nothin yet...I usually try to stay away from trash talkin except for 2 weeks out of the season.. guess which ones Ohh in case you forgot 2 of them little schools done busted your butt for ya

 

 

Ok , lets look at the weak conference we have been in. Bearden would beat you year in and year out by at least 28 points. We beat them every time. Science Hill usually whips you also. Sevier County would beat you by atleast 35 also. Jeff County would likewise drill you annually. You know theirs no need to go on. The cellar dweller which is Campbell County would probably push you to the end year after year. So, your statement was completely off the wall. Obviously you don't know much about football. I'm going to have to be careful reading your posts. Or just don't read them at all. Oh yeah, throw in Oak Ridge every year for another weak team. Yeah right.Roll Tribe Roll.............

Wow. This is getting better than the South - DB lovefest board last week.

Perhaps a new, real rivalry will be born.

One other reason for my prediction of Vikings by 10 or more - DB will be emotionally down after the most emotional game they have played in 3 years. Take it to the bank or to Vegas.

Hello everybody. I just got out of Woodridge long enough to post and then I've got to go back. My son and I stayed till the bitter end. I will only say one thing about South. They are better than they played against DB. Whether it will be seen this season is debatable. One more thing about South...that is the worst South effort I have seen since 2004. Incredible. There were about 4 college scouts at that game.

 

For Dobyns Bennett, I guess it takes the hatred for the Rebels to bring out your gut. What bothers me is that the way you played against South gives you no excuse for any of your losses. You should currently be undefeated. Yes, including Farragut. I don't believe Farragut will be the 2009 TN State Champs. I'll give that crown to Blackman. In all sincerity, the Tribe team that played Oct. 2nd should have killed Farragut. So in that light I guess we have a stake in bringing you out of the closet. I guess we bring out your best. You were dominate all over the field...at every position...we had no answer. I previously said I would have no excuses for the game if you won. And I don't.

 

All I can say now is if you lose another game then beating us was just an accident. You should go deep in the playoffs with the effort you posed against us.

 

The Black Devil Train will reside on the Old Pactolus Bridge for the rest of the week. There will probably be no Crowe left after the whole of Colonial Heights gets their rations. After the way we played we deserve to suffer.

 

Congratulations to Graham Clark and Staff for another superior show of coaching skills. Just wonder if maybe each week you should play Sullivan South...you might go deep if you train from that prospective.

Comp, thanks for taking it like a man. Now, where is BTaylorMom?

I am surprised at the relative congeniality on this board. Perhaps talking about football is much better when you don't actually have to play football. Now that the beloved duo are actually playing everyone is quiet. Talk rather than action certainly is the Lane Kiffin approach.

 

Oh well. A few predictions and comments.

 

1. D-B will upset South by 21 - 20 because 1) South has a mental block when it comes to D-B, 2) D-B's coaching staff will dial it up with two weeks to prepare, 3) South's QB injury situation is critical and the Watson blitz package will be very hard on the new QB, 4) CS will gain over 100 yds rushing in spite of Comp's message board blitz, 5) South has an untested kicker, and 6) D-B will successfully throw enough to make a difference.

 

Sorry, Rebel Nation.

 

2. THS will absolutely kill D-B (barring significant injuries to the Vikings before the game) because 1) the Viking coaching staff thinks GC did a little score run up in the last game, 2) Stubbs has discovered the forward pass and actually has a QB to execute it, 3) THS is better at every position (including running back - sorry Waco), 4) D-B is surprisingly soft this season, and 5) the Vikings don't have the mental problem South does.

 

Sorry, Tribe. I am curious. What is the record for victory margin by a D-B opponent in a conference game in the modern era? I think the Vikes will exceed it.

 

3. South will find a way to beat THS in the last game of the season because Stubbs has yet to exorcise the Carter demon. I do not know if this will be by 1) whipping us up front and us not being motivated like the '04 playoff game, 2) playing with more confidence with a back up QB like in '05, 3) completely outcoaching us like in '06, 4) the refs calling a Rebel fumble down by contact like in '07, or 5) a general *** kicking like in '08. This is our best chance to re-turn the corner. Maybe our passing attack will be the difference.

 

4. My first top five for the season in NET - size corrected, of course.

 

1) Betsy - "Return to Dominance" is the motto. I would like to know more about the recent 10-3 loss to Asheville HS. Before that, I was completely on the bandwagon - a potential state title contender in their classification with their skill people.

 

2) THS - great offense so far with Stubbs featuring an effective passing / running tandem. Defense is crusty as usual. This could be the Vikings' year. Probably the current oddsmaker's favorite to win the Big 8. Must close the deal at South.

 

3) South - outstanding performance in big games so far - G'ville and Gate City. Almost let Boone beat them. Biggest game of the year coming up this week (not for standings or playoff seeding but from a mental standpoint). This team has shown great resilience in light of their opening game tragedy. I, along with many fans across the state, am certainly pulling for them.

 

4) Boone - never underestimate a Jenkins' coached team. Closed the deal on a historic victory over D-B. Run the ball well and play tough D. With a growing student population could be a surprising rising power in the Big 8 and will probably garner the third seed this year.

 

5) G'ville - probably has the best statistical player in the area with Spradlin. Surprisingly ineffective on offense against Betsy. Can they throw the ball effectively against a good team? Frankly, I thought there would be a bigger drop off in performance with the off season coaching controversy. Interesting to see the second half of the season for this team - they get no points in my ranking for dropping down to a lower classification. In fact, I think the TSSAA should investigate whether they meet the criteria for a private school as anyone in Greene County can attend G'ville HS without tuition. They get to really cherry pick.

 

6 - 10) Others receiving votes: North, Tri-Cities Christian, D-B (should be 3-2), Crockett, West Greene, Science Hill, Happy Valley, Sullivan East

I got the first score wrong but the logic and reasoning is correct.

D-B over South

THS over D-B

South over THS

Most of this is mental.

HONKYLIPS,

 

Not sure what technique you are referring to. Plus, I seriously doubt you have "used it many times" against me , as I am not from the TRI area originally and do not have an loyalty to any school. I also assure you, as I don't like hearing this kind of cr*p from either side, and not being on either side, the new paint is certainly there my friend. And if it says "TRIBE" and the Southers are p*ssed about it, who do you really think came over and added the paint scheme change? See, I work with some South faithful and I do hear how much they put into their field and paint as a group throughout the year. in all honesty, they do not have the masive funds that your city programs have. But we all know that. IF you are saying the paint is self inflicted, do you really think the Rebels need that motivation. Nah. I'm sure it was just some city youngins that didn't have their thinking caps on tight. It's happened both ways before, in different ways. At the end of the day, not a huge deal as it will be painted over I'm sure, but I assure you it will add fuel to the fire. Had it happened to the new DB fieldhouse or J. Fred's pressbox, don't you think it would fire up the Indians? Of course. It is... what it is.

Sorry, thought I was talkin with someone from around here. You obviously dont know what your talking about anyway..its like trying to tell someone from the PAC 10 the kind of passion there is in the SEC , IT CANT BE DONE. And Im tellin you D-B didnt provoke the painting , but the motivation thing works, always has, its like added payback, get a life, go back to work and stir it up, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE.

Honkey, Puddin' is not bad people. He doesn't frequent our boards but tries to tell it square when he does. He along with Muffin lambasted Stacy for his lack of a plan "B" against the Indians in 2006. They also lambasted Curt for not utilysing the Tailback in said game for anything but a decoy. He and Muffin praised the Indians for their superior D package and the surprise element therof. As well for their dominate physcological package at J. Fred which included the band. All in attendence had to admit, it was impressive. Just sayin'...

Way too much analysis on this situation.

It was very simple according to people who are closer to it than me.

In the Carter Spread scheme there are two critical performers - the QB and the center. Carter recognized the former from his days at East and did not appreciate the latter until the '06 DB debacle.

He knows now. In fact, the most important player in the Carter Spread is the center and will always be. It is all about timing and protecting the middle of the line of scrimmage.

I am surprised at the relative congeniality on this board. Perhaps talking about football is much better when you don't actually have to play football. Now that the beloved duo are actually playing everyone is quiet. Talk rather than action certainly is the Lane Kiffin approach.

Oh well. A few predictions and comments.

1. D-B will upset South by 21 - 20 because 1) South has a mental block when it comes to D-B, 2) D-B's coaching staff will dial it up with two weeks to prepare, 3) South's QB injury situation is critical and the Watson blitz package will be very hard on the new QB, 4) CS will gain over 100 yds rushing in spite of Comp's message board blitz, 5) South has an untested kicker, and 6) D-B will successfully throw enough to make a difference.

Sorry, Rebel Nation.

2. THS will absolutely kill D-B (barring significant injuries to the Vikings before the game) because 1) the Viking coaching staff thinks GC did a little score run up in the last game, 2) Stubbs has discovered the forward pass and actually has a QB to execute it, 3) THS is better at every position (including running back - sorry Waco), 4) D-B is surprisingly soft this season, and 5) the Vikings don't have the mental problem South does.

Sorry, Tribe. I am curious. What is the record for victory margin by a D-B opponent in a conference game in the modern era? I think the Vikes will exceed it.

3. South will find a way to beat THS in the last game of the season because Stubbs has yet to exorcise the Carter demon. I do not know if this will be by 1) whipping us up front and us not being motivated like the '04 playoff game, 2) playing with more confidence with a back up QB like in '05, 3) completely outcoaching us like in '06, 4) the refs calling a Rebel fumble down by contact like in '07, or 5) a general *** kicking like in '08. This is our best chance to re-turn the corner. Maybe our passing attack will be the difference.

4. My first top five for the season in NET - size corrected, of course.

1) Betsy - "Return to Dominance" is the motto. I would like to know more about the recent 10-3 loss to Asheville HS. Before that, I was completely on the bandwagon - a potential state title contender in their classification with their skill people.

2) THS - great offense so far with Stubbs featuring an effective passing / running tandem. Defense is crusty as usual. This could be the Vikings' year. Probably the current oddsmaker's favorite to win the Big 8. Must close the deal at South.

3) South - outstanding performance in big games so far - G'ville and Gate City. Almost let Boone beat them. Biggest game of the year coming up this week (not for standings or playoff seeding but from a mental standpoint). This team has shown great resilience in light of their opening game tragedy. I, along with many fans across the state, am certainly pulling for them.

4) Boone - never underestimate a Jenkins' coached team. Closed the deal on a historic victory over D-B. Run the ball well and play tough D. With a growing student population could be a surprising rising power in the Big 8 and will probably garner the third seed this year.

5) G'ville - probably has the best statistical player in the area with Spradlin. Surprisingly ineffective on offense against Betsy. Can they throw the ball effectively against a good team? Frankly, I thought there would be a bigger drop off in performance with the off season coaching controversy. Interesting to see the second half of the season for this team - they get no points in my ranking for dropping down to a lower classification. In fact, I think the TSSAA should investigate whether they meet the criteria for a private school as anyone in Greene County can attend G'ville HS without tuition. They get to really cherry pick.

6 - 10) Others receiving votes: North, Tri-Cities Christian, D-B (should be 3-2), Crockett, West Greene, Science Hill, Happy Valley, Sullivan East

You guys already talking about this game? We both have a bye week and this game lost it's Rivalry status years ago, when it stopped being competative. 2 things for you... 1993 & 44-0.

Hey WaCo.. your girlfriend straighten up yet?

My memory was that 2005 was pretty competitive.