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What tiime should I probably leave from East Tennessee? I left about 1pm for the Mckenzie game. But isn't the town of Union City farther?

Olddevil, are you from the Harriman area? Malcolm Pendergrass was here a little while and the people enjoyed him. I just hope the players believe in what Coach Swenson is probably doing in preparation to go to a state championship. If I know him, he wont jump ahead any and think of the next game. He knows every game from here on out is tough! But if the players believe in his offense and system of guidelines then he will have his team on the GREEN TURF in 3 weeks at 12pm!! Trust me!!

Does anybody have any pcitures of the stadium where the games will be played?

I think I will make the trip down. I know where Martin, TN is. But what is the best way to get to Union City?

If any players from Huntingdon get on here and read this stuff, remember what I said on the first post on this subject.

I traveled down to Mckenzie, TN from Harriman last friday night. As I drove down, I thought in the back of my mind how the rain would minimize the effectiveness of the wing t/double wing the Coach Swenson likes to perfect. From watching this game, is was evident the Swenson wanted to make sure the team didnt fumble because the traditional playing calling was very unlike Swenson from the past game I have watched. Now, I attended the David Lipscomb, which was the State Championship game a few years back, and Coach Swenson really threw the TOTAL arsenal of his offense at David Lipscomb that night and Huntingdon rushed for somewhere around 450yds that night on the ground. What I would like to say to the Huntingdon football team is that Coach Swenson has goals in mind to achieve a State Championship this season and he will do everything in his power to put forth the effort to do that. From standing arounf hereing Mckenzie and Huntindon people talk about the rivalry of the game and how whoever loses would be down for a while. I want the players to understand who and what Coach Swenson will do to try to perfect his team. He will not a let team underachieve when he knows what they can do. His players should believe in him, he will have his team ready! I remember when Huntingdon the state championship a few years back. Frank Wycheck who did the tv broadcast that night on Comcast up here in the Knoxville area said he had never seem an offense gameplan so perfect. Players, I hope you realize the mindset of your Head Coach. Believe in him, he will take you to the top!

Does anybody know anything about the weather tonight in the Mckenzie area. I looked at the West Tenn radar, and there isnt any rain behind whats on the radar currently. Is the weather wrong tonight about the 100% chance of rain??

I will head out around 2pm today. I expect a smart gameplan the Huntingdon offense tonight.

Stang50, I am more a follower of the Swenson because he is from the area I live. But lets be realistic, if its going to rain the entire game, I have to be honest that its hard to score 40. I dont care how good you are! We are on the same page as far as what team we side with. But 40 points, lets be realistic now!! I am sure Huntingdon would be happy to score 7 and win, as would Mckenzie score just 7 and win. Can't wait to sit out in the rain!

No doubt about it. This game will be over fast because of all the running involved trying to hold on to the ball. This game will be a low scoring Heartbreaker for who ever loses!!!

The weather says its 100% chance of rain down there in the Carroll Country area Friday night. Do ya'll still thin I should get there very early? will there be a big crowd still?

Waiting on the game up here in East Tenn! Found this in the Carroll County newspaper. It is a direct quote from the Martin, TN headcoach. Coady took a look at both offensive schemes. "If you compare the two, Huntingdon has an unusual offensive set and they run it very well with two good backs, but I hear they are using a few more than they were then. The Holder kid is a really, really good back," Coady said. "But the kid on the other side is a good back. Their offensive line is just good. They aren't physically imposing like they are huge. But they come off the ball, drive their feet and execute their plays extremely well. "When we saw them, they weren't utilizing their passing game very much and except for one play (with a laugh) not very effectively," said the coach of the 94-yard TD pass that put Huntingdon in the lead late. "They were trying to find identity early in the year. They don't have a back with the numbers like the holder kid does, but they run three or four different backs who are all good, with their own talent and abilities. At one time, they had a set with all three backs in there which was a nightmare for us because they could hit you from any direction. My guess is that McKenzie will never see a ball in the air."

I would like to hear some predictions from someone who ACTUALLY seen both teams play.

What is the Eric Swenson show? Is it on the radio/tv? What time? Is it true that Mckenzie's coach will be on there too? Thats what cnlreporter said

Ouch, that hurts....................NOT. That was an experience that our kids will cherish a lifetime REGARDLESS of the score. Yea, they would have like to have won the game, but we were outmatched that day so what. It will take more than a bunch of pathetic words from people that are more than likely jealous we were there that day to take away an experience FEW and FAR will or have ever experienced................. Your right! Only a FEW will ever experience a running clock in the 2nd half of a State Championship game. Its suppose to be the best from the WEST vs. the best from the EAST. Mckenzie's one hit wonder team. I beileve 1A football in the west must have been down that year. I guess it was proven.