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Good post! BD is a VERY good QB .... he should NOT be compared to ANYONE! I applaud and respect what he did this season AND the past couple of seasons! He could have gone anyplace else.... but HE chose to stay with SOUTH! THAT WAS A HUGE DECISION! BD had a great year and hopefully, he will have more great years! Thanks! YOU made a difference!!!! My hat is off to you and to your 08 teammates...... it has been a long road, you worked hard, you were patient, and you made the most of your opportunity! GREAT JOB! You made US proud! sometimes you can't win?!?

I believe I saw that Cheese Head myself, says he's redshirting... studying and waiting for his chance ......He was plenty proud of the REBEL WIN!!! not incredibly impressed, but glad anyway! My opinion, TF made the difference... even though G-ville shut him down for most of the game! SW getting onto the groove on the receptinons was a GREAT SIGN!!!! (that can only be GOOD news for the REBS) and AZ also made some BIG plays... both physically and mentally... THAT BOY GETS FIRED UP!!!!! Nice to SEE that intensity!!! We were able to keep things under control and still play our game... each week I believe we WILL mature and progress! So far we have been able to dodge the "bullet of defeat"! As long as we can do that and still improve.... things are going in our favor! Everyone has said from the start... this is a young team in regards to play makers.... We certainly have the talent... these players just haven't had the opportunity (or maybe the "need") to shine till NOW!!!! This team shows more balance since CP is gone.... Kudos to these kids for "hanging in there till their turn"!!!! GO REBELS!!! I thnk this is a compliment to Carter and Co.... they keep the boys heads in the game and on track!!!!! Still waiting and hoping to see BT back... we certainly have work to do if we are to remain MLC Champs, But it is ours until someone is BIG ENOUGH TO TAKE IT FROM US!!!!... we certainlly have the talent to repeat....we remain the team to beat!!!!! Good win.... keep on working Rebs!

Point taken Comp.... I apologize for unleashing my toxicity and I have "eaten my pie", as you suggeted! I to, will take heed of your words regarding looking more into my self and my motives! I am sure that in the end we both want the best for OUR team, my apologies for the personal attacks! It won't happen again! However, I am not sure if I will enjoy the games near as much since I can't sit and watch you all night /blush.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> ... but who knows stranger things have happened! Go Rebel Nation!

Chill Bonnie!!! Who do you thnk you are? And more importantly who do you think I am? Shame on your for assuming you know who I am! You don't have a clue!!!! BD... I hardly even know.... But I do know he has worked hard and has waiting patiently for His Turn.... so has TF.... I am not at all taking anything away from them!!!! But they haven't worked any harder for the other 70 kids on this team!!!! They may have more ability, but they certainly don't work any harder .... I did nothing but voice my opinion of a balanced game... and that meant praise for BD, TF and the team!!! I was hoping that my comments about the "dissapointment TF's light night" would help everyone in his camp to be a little more open and understanding regarding the game and the goals for the game.... its not always about individual STATS and about letting the stars"do their thing" .....I see them worrying way to much about that! If we have an injury, like we had Friday night.... we need to have other people to step in! This is HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL..... these kids are NOT going to make a living playing this game, very few will even play at the next level! Athletics provide a great opportunity to learn so many life lessons regarding commitment, team work, discipline,etc... not only for the participants but also for the parents! Its hard to keep from getting all caught up in "the my kid is the best and he deserves this and that...... And that is the parents' problem.... 9 out of 10 times if a kid is "bigheaded" their parents are the ones "blowing them up"! I will never bash a kid... they are out there working their butts off, trying to accomplish their goal.... the problem is that too often the parents loose sight of the "big picture"! And NO I don't have it dialed in yet, but I am working on it! Guess what.... There is no secret regarding how i feel about "the parents"! They know I think they are loud, obnoxious and generally out of contol! (I am sure that narrows down the possiblility of who I might be! ha! theres plenty of people in that group!) /roflol.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":roflol:" border="0" alt="roflol.gif" /> But, then again, that is my opinion... and it is about the parents and fan club.... NOT THE KID! I WILL NEVER "bash" a kid regarding his play or effort on the field! They all want to win and all give their best! Plus... it is just a game! My posts reflect "MY OPINION and I openly state that, I don't pretend to be some football wizard who knows everthing and who sees what the coaches miss or whatever.... Way to often, Comp's post are stated in such a "factual and condescending" way, he talks of reviewing fim and reviewing every play..... You would think he meets the coaches on sat to watch the film.....Ha! Thats what I am talking about regarding "losing sight of things". I have been around a while and I was waiting to see how TF and the Club would handle his "new found fame"..... You know, Every year there is a "star"... Stacey Carter, Sam Haynie, Hunter Jordan, they were all stars in their time.... I dare say that NONE of their parents let them think for a single second that they were "any better" or more deserving than anyone else on their teams! The problem isn't in who the star is on each team... the problem sits in how that "star" and his family, teammates and peers "live out" thier fame.... Does TF (and his supporters) use his position to make others around him better? Does he (and they) build up and support those around him and want the best for them too? That is in my opinion, the problem...the focus on what really matters is lost.......I know it is hard to believe... but whether TF is the most talented RB in the conference or whatever, is so far from important in the big scheme of things! I have heard over and over and over and over how the coaches are screwing up, screwing the team, screwing TF when he isn't given the "priveleges or opportunities" they think he deserves! Hey Bonnie, perfect example.... Were you around when Comp was giving the South Athletic Director heck about his assigned reserve seats? According to him ... AND I QUOTE...."they deserve to be able to sit anyplace they want"! Give me a break! I (and everyone around at the time) was embarrassed for the AD and for TF!!!! Intresting comment about "cheering for the OTHER SENIORS when they do something good" ... what about any player who does something good? There are alot more underclassman playing than seniors!!! Speaking of cheering.. I observed GF sitting with his arms crossed for 80% of the game.... hard to cheer like that! /mad.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":angry:" border="0" alt="mad.gif" /> At one point in the game (while we had a player down and injured).... Instead of sitting quietly like everyone else...they were busy "coaching " their boy from the stands.... how is that supporting the team? How about just a little respect? Remember, sometimes you are so close to a situation you can't really see what is happening and if you are emotional tied to someone or something it is very difficult to be objective! No one likes to have negative things said about them..... I would love to never have to listen to "the club" rant and rave ever again.... but I doubt that will happen... cause some people you just can't please!!!! Just a reminder.... YOU HAVE NO CLUE WHO I am ....If you think I am in any way related to BD you are way off base!!!!!! In fact, I DON'T EVEN HAVE A HORSE IN THE RACE! I am just a fan who sits "back and watches the game, listens to the comments, cheers and (unfortunately)the verbal BS coming from the stands! I am not doubting that TF must have a good support system somewhere cause he is a pretty good kid! I liked Comps post on this thread.... "stacy is a good coach.... he knows what he is doing"! I agree! I don't recall that type of post last September! Lets see if he is still supportive if things aren't going the way he thinks they should!? That will be the test! Go rebels!

Nice job...redforlife! It is nice to hear a participants' voice on here for a change! I agree completely .... if you ain't coaching... keep your pie hole shut! Ha! Just kidding! But really... the kids are the ones who really matter.... parents need to step back and take a deep breath and let them do what they are hired to do! Coaches are usually unbiased PAID individuals who are seeking what is best for the team... parents CAN NOT be objective! We all love our kids too much I guess..... Once again.... let the coaches coach and the parents cheer!!!! If only it could be that simple!?

My point exactly....Comp was satisified with coach Jordan primarily because TF got to run and run and run at CHMS .... he was the Big Dog.... thats the way Comp likes it! (I know... most parents do....) But MOST parents don't sit around and whine when their kids don't get to "do what they want"! I know you have been at the games and heard the crap coming down when things aren't going according to "plan", or not going so well at all.... its always the coaches fault... bad game plan... not using the right people enough.... it just gets old hearing all the "great insight" from Comp regarding how to coach "correctly"! Last time I checked he was "cooking" not coaching! I don't dispute that TF is a good player and most importantly A GREAT KID!!!!! My beef with comp is that he is too vocal about the negatives or about how he has had to "get over being wronged"... or more importantly how his kids were overlooked or whatever...... thats it! Its hard to watch people like the G's be allowed to "manipulate or control" the system, and it is also hard to sit and listen to the toxicity Comp often spews regarding that same system! I can hear it now.... comp only speaks the truth....we could use a little less of his "truthful opinions" regarding what the kids or the coaches should do! Stacy and company (including Coach Hoover and Jordan) have worked really hard to establish great programs.... It gets my goat to hear daddy's criticize the coaches or the coaches choices.... Man.... if the parents could keep thier own egos and opinions out of the quotation.... sports would run so much smoother! Sorry... I will get off my soapbox.... I usually keep pretty quiet! This whole mess has got my blood pressure up! Nuff said... I am sure the G's will eventually get "theirs", and who knows... Comp might even realize he ain't "wizard of all football knowledge"?!? In the meantime, life goes on.... the boys will keep working away on the field and do their best to ignore all us "ole timers" who have the answers regarding everything! I wish the Chargers and the Rebels ALL THE BEST!

I'm sure CP is pretty tired of the comparisons!!!t Truth be known, when both CP and BB stood side by side in the combines (without their South or Maryville jerseys) and without their supporting staff....BB didn't get any looks! Maybe in the "blind" eyes of the "locals" BB gets the nod... but who will be playing on Saturdays at the D1 level... by bet is on Curt Phillips (CP to you!)! The proof is in the "offers"! What has BB landed? And if he is so great why is it taking schools so long to offer? The top QB's were offered LONG ago... like in June and July! Just a little reality check for ya!