Austin East played Independence, NC in 2001. I believe Independence was nationally ranked that year. AE lost 14-77 at Independence. There was no return game.
Good post.
I guess its easier, much easier, to note the losses when DB has been considered the favorite going into a game. The 1st round defeats at home are glaring.
But when has DB ever been the underdog and won?
Wm Blount's offense was like a full time game long 2 minute drill. No huddle. QB never under center all night not-once. Relied too much on the ball put in play and the individual effort of Berkstrum or Garner.
Come on! NO!
I believe that was a much tossed 'round phrase from last year's boards.
Really, you just can't take any part of a game away to say it would have been a different outcome.
Knox Central ended the MHS season the playoff game Hilshire was rejected for kicking a Bobcat. Then Central beat maryville again in 2000 during the 4 loss streak.
OK. You're right. This looks like a good year for the GOVS, finally. DB should've brought the band. Its gonna get ugly for the Tribecians.
That linebacker was Andrew Healy.
Although its a reality check to play a team outside the Upper ET and get whipped will it hurt DB's TriCitiesSports.com Top 10 rank? As long as they stay in the hills they should remain #1.
Now, Mapp
Remember any money spent at the game goes to the student's activities! Will also be quite a haul for the GOVS this year. DB, Farragut, Ooltewah & Maryville are home games. The band should get new uniforms after this one.
The season has begun and time to remove the perennial preseason poll darling, DB. Might want to add Wm Blount.
DB fans will have Wm Blount ranked #1 by friday morning.
Of course its as close as you can come. But, if you're referring to the Maryvile v THS game, please know Knox Central or Powell were the better teams that year.
Really couldn't blame them if they got caught looking past the Vikes. Since Wm Blount has been a 4th seed and knocked 1 seed DB out at home twice in as many games it seems only natural to want to get some respect back.
DB will easily win this opener. But they're going to get ruffed up next week at Wm Blount.
This is the only local game that thursday night. Both team's fans sit on the same sideline. Get there early!
DB is now and will remain the Beast of the Upper East.
You only notice how lame they really are when they come out of the hills and play the rest of the state. Against upper east teams they are great. Against the rest they are what .250 at best?