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The referees were from the clinch valley association. A couple from Rockwood (which is where Pemberton has lived for a long time, went to high school there). Some from Harriman, very close also. State does assign them. Should have more of a neutral crew. But game is over and the championships are set. The TSSAA enforces the rules to those they want. Rhea County knows all about doing that.

I have read many posts about this topic and I will throw my 2 cents in. I have seen both these teams a couple times this past season and in the past seasons also. My thoughts are this. Yes the players and coaches could of behaved or acted better. But they are going to do what they havebeen doing the whole year. Talking trash from week 0 through week 10 goes on. I hate it and really think it has no place in the high school game. The referees let it happen from week 0 and on and than in a highly tense big game quarterfinal match up, you are going to start calling stuff that you have let go the whole year. My problem is with the TSSAA. Get control of this stuff early and you would not have half the problems. Great programs both with excellent players, coaches and fan bases. But this is a competition. Someone will win and someone will lose. Do not put down the other teams players and call them names because usually your team has acted worse, you just love em so much, you are blind to their actions.

With the new playoff system going into effect next year. Wondering what some of you might think about having playoff games on Saturday mornings/afternoons with either an 11:00 or 1:00 start. I think the 1:00 o'clock start would be better. This would help with some of the travel if teams have to go a ways. Plus weather it may be warmer during a day game. And you may get a better crowd also. I would leave it up to the 2 schools who are paired to play. Yes, if you win it may give you one less prep day but it does give you another prep day before. Just a thought, please reply with what you think.

I can go with most of these but I just do not believe if one region has 8 teams than another should not have 6, There musty be one team that is the closest to the rest that it should be as even as possible. Schedules should not be one region playing 7 region games while the another region plays five. I am more for balanced regions by teams than distance. It is only for two years. After that you can rotate one or two teams and make new regions. Players like playing new teams and most coaches like the challenge of preparing for new teams also. It is a win win for everyone.

Couple of things on this subject, Henry County may or probably would be 6A if they counted their freshmen. But because their administration had the knowledge and insight to only build a 10-12 high school they do not count them. (Very smart move in miune and others opinion.) Now it does have a drawback that no freshmen can play on the high school teams but that is not necessarily a bad thing. The other thing on the 5A regions this has been my complaint for many years. If you are going to have regions than make them all the same number. 7 teams or 6 team whatever but start with 6A and have the Super 32, fine. Than the next 56 or 64 largest schools go into 7 or 8 districts to make 5A. Top 4 in each make playoffs. Next for 4A same number as 5A or add another 8 or 16. Still 8 districts. so on and so on, until you come to 1A and than you may have an uneven number in one or two districts. This putting 6 in one and 7 in another and even 8 in another is completely wrong. Keep it the same across the board. This is only for football so there should not be a problem. Once the playoffs start in year one put district 1 vs 2 and 3 vs 4, year 2 have 1 play 3 and 2 play 4, if it goes another year 1 vs 4 and 2 vs 3, the fourth year you can sim[ply draw it out of a hat which districtsplay one another. If it goes only 2 years keep switching. Would benefit having players and coaches go up against other opponent instead of the same ones year after year. The way it is now the strong continue to get stronger and I am very happy for those people but it is very hard for a school to build up if they are always sent to play one of the stronger programs year after year. Not saying they cannot upset someone but moving teams around would help give some balance to the overall state of football in this State.

You may have to check, but I do not believe Stewarts Creek will be one of the largest 32 schools in the State next year according to enrollment. They may be close bit not in top 32. Need more info bit the Redhawks may fly a bit in 5A.

Looking at the Super 6 plan, Stewarts Creek would be like 44th in school enrollment. Would Rutherford County ask them to play up or will they move to 5A. Also, what teams in Rutherford County would they try and keep for non-district games. (Smyrna and LaVergne) ?

Heard they interviewed a few individuals. Any word out of Clarksville on potential hires.

What are the chances some Rhea County players will cross the river and play for Meigs? Many fans and families enjoyed Fitzgerald and company when he was at Rhea. Super Coach who does more for players than just teach football.

Have to disagree with the no middle school. Knox County does not have middle school football and they seem to be doing alright. Fulton, West, in finals.

According to the paper, interviews were to be held all week long. Must of been more than the four that were interviewed on Monday. My apologies for being wrong. I guess according to the athletic director and administration, Rhea County will not know for a week or two.

Anyone know the timetable for naming of the coach. 2 days after interviews. Someone should of been offered by now. At least three of the people have openly said they want the job. What is the hold up? Or maybe they do not want it as bad as they have expressed!

Who has the top swimming program in the Knoxville area?

Wishing Coach Fitzgerald the best. He will do well there. About the current staff, I heard the investigation goes to the grand jury on Monday. This could really get bad for everyone involved. Anyone know what is involved.

No Doubt, Big discrepency between the 1A, 3A and the 5A schools. I did not agree with the last years playoff formula but at least a team could finish the year with hope of making the playoffs. Withe the TSSAA setting up uneven districts that are not fair. 5 6A and 2 5A in one and 5 5A in one and 2 6A. Same for the 1A-2A-3A-4A. Makes NO SENSE. Go back to the old playoff system of top 4 get in. My thoughts on a possible solution. Adjust the districts every two years and change which district your paired with every year. Takes away always having to play the same people in the playoffs. Travel is not a problem, people will go to watch their teams play. This way, also gives more teams chances to qualify and move on instead of letting the strong survive and get stronger. Take out one of the classes also I believe 5 plus the 2 private divisions are enough.

For the record Maryville fans who want to complain about bands playing. Check your own public address announcer and see how often he starts to make announcements when the opposing teams quarterback is about to go under center. 2 out of three years that I visited your stadium I noticed this. So quit your complaining about a band playing until your own announcer waits until their is a stoppage of play to make announcements about parking, concession stand items or other information that really can wait. You have a class program and a very classy coach. It's just too bad that the majority of your fans could not find the CLASS to represent the whole program like your coaching staff and players do.

I'm looking for some help with football schedules around the Nashville area. If you could Centenial, Franklin, Brentwood, and Hillsboro season schedules for the 2009 season.

Just wondering about any players from Tennessee who people thought would of signed onto a college program, but did not sign on Wednesday. Brice Sharp, DB from Walker Valley, Monte Scotton RB/DB, Cleveland and the PunterKicker, Davis kid from Rhea County are some that I thought for sure would of been signed. I'm sure there are others, please comment.

I will add my own thoughts: OL Christian Heyne Hillsboro OL Caleb Leonard Knox Halls OL Kevin Revis Rhea County OL Hunter Beadle Sullivan South OL Marcus Engelhardt Maryville OL Chase Phillips South Doyle OL Josh Walker Rhea County E Chris Jordan Maryville E Zach Fillers Greenville E Joel Chapman Clinton E Jared Green Lawrence County RB Taylor Fletcher Sullivan South RB Trevon Hill Greenville RB Dominique Allen Henry County QB Marsalis Teague Henry County QB Kier Houston Powell Ath Darian Stone Clinton Ath Thomas Shuler Maryville Ath Jacob Moffett Rhea County Kicker Christian Prudhome Johnson County DL Justin Smith Maryville DL Marvin Hughes Hillsboro DL Jimmy Robinson Fairly DT Miguel Sanchez Red Bank LB Greg King Melrose LB Jeff Booker Maryville LB Zach Lane Clarksville LB Phil Cantwell Mo West DB Tucker Tipton Cleveland DB Eric Gordon Hillsboro DB Brice SHarp Walker Valley DB Alex Crutcher Hillsboro DB Lequinton Peppers Melrose P Josh Davis Rhea County Coach of the Year Scott Blade Hillsboro

Rhea County has a couple of individuals who should be up for consideration. #1. 4A Lineman of the year Brandon McLeroy Right Guard, Rhea has rushed for over 2400 yards. Somebody has to be doing something up front. 3 Year starter, All Stater last year and Outstanding lineman in the region last year. 6' 4" 302 lbs. Has a couple of offers already with some other bigger schools still in the mix. UTC and Jacksonvile State from Alabama already have offered. Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan State, Auburn, Western Kentucky, Austin Peay along with many others are still in the picture. #2 Kicker of the Year Josh Davis 22 punts for 952 yards. 43.3 yards average, 41.9 net avg. Long of 64 yards. 10 punts inside the 20. Rhea has only had 31 yards in returns against them. Hang time and placement are the key. Davis is also 2-2 in field goals and 9-10 in extra points since taking over the kicking chores also. All Region and Best of the Preps last year. Led Chattanooga Area in punting. Is either 1-2 this year. Named top junior punter at Carol White Kicking camp at Auburn University this past summer. Been invited to Michigan State and Duke already as a junior. Other schools interested are Indiana, Georgia Tech, Stanford and Purdue along with many others. #3 4A Back of the Year Julian Sharp Tailback, 187 carries for 1387 yards. 15 TD's, 8 games over 100 yards. High game of 276 yards vs Cleveland. Dependable blocker who also catches the ball well. Recruiting interest starting to pick up. Could be a diamond in the rough. High potential for this back.