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/roflol.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":roflol:" border="0" alt="roflol.gif" /> Rankinated i haven't heard from you in a while...nice to see you again

This tragedy will not go forgotten...prayers from Alcoa for the family and friends

Alcoa is just like Oak Ridge...plaque and certificate after you graduate

I have heard some talk about him, but the Alcoa O-Line is far from soft...Marcel Walden (SR), Derek Evans (JR), J.T. Rankin (Soph), Justin Marsh (SR), and John Weatherly (SR) are all powerful assets to the line. Stiles won't completely destroy them, but i am hoping he brings the war with him. That makes these games much more fun /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

Also watch for Daniel Robinson to play some flanker...he has the best hands on the team next to T Rob, and hasn't gotten much of a chance to use them in the past

The best hands on the team by far belong to Tyler Robinson and Daniel Robinson, followed closely by either Chaz Barnes or Steven Isom...the fact that Alcoa's running game was (and still is) so deep takes away from the amount of catches they get. Rankin does do a pretty good job of mixing it up quite a bit, and i noticed his quote in the paper today, "We've got to find some receivers." My starters at receiver would be T Rob, D Rob, and either Isom or Jett.

Alcoa and Milan will get a rematch for the title...but Alcoa's schedule is much tougher than in the past few years. I hope Bell County KY is a good game, Maryville will be great, Fulton, AE...I'm lookin forward to some closER games this season. In the end the Tornadoes will bring home number 6 in a row! /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

Here's just a couple more from Alcoa i would add: OL- Marcel Walden S- Austin Tallant Watch for Junior Tyler Mcglothin to tear it up on the D-Line this year

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The last O-Linemen might be a senior named Weatherly...and i spoke with Nathaniel Robinson recently, and he is unsure of when he is going to be back from nerve injuries in time for the season opener. The LB's as of right now would be Taharin Tyson, Dee Herbert, and Georgio Coffin. Steven Isom is looking really good at punter. And one starting split end might be Jared Jett instead of Warfield...both of them had a great Spring.

Prayers from Alcoa

/roflol.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":roflol:" border="0" alt="roflol.gif" /> Wow i'm dying over here /roflol.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":roflol:" border="0" alt="roflol.gif" />

I have heard the same thing...he's a big ole boy too. I can see him getting ample playing time next year for the Tornadoes, on both varsity and jv.

Congratulations to both CAK and Alcoa on setting themselves apart as two of the best teams in the state, and a big congrats to the Warriors and their victory...I hope the intensity of this rivalry continues on. It sure is more fun to watch that way /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

Sir leave those comments at home...have you ever had a conversation with Coach Rankin in person? Apparently not...because if you have, you would be agreeing with everyone else on here by stating the facts---Rankin is a respectful person, a great coach, and a strong school administrator.

I was in attendance at both of the spring scrimmages and saw some great things from the Tornado D...is anyone expected to show up this year who hasn't in the past years?

Oh you know i never miss a chance to see them tornadoes roll... /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

Wow...mature...

/roflol.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":roflol:" border="0" alt="roflol.gif" /> As of pretty recently Jaron is up to 560, and Marsh and Hopkey both reached 565

/roflol.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":roflol:" border="0" alt="roflol.gif" /> amen brother

Look for Tallant to excell at QB, with Taharin Tyson runnin the ball a lot again this year. The Tornadoes get Jaron Toney back also...Defensively Tallant will be knockin heads at safety, with nathaniel robinson, dee herbert, tyler robinson, and so much more coming back. I'm expecting another gold ball for Alcoa this year...Good luck to the Tornadoes, and i'll be in attendance at the spring scrimmages! /popcorneater.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":popcorneater:" border="0" alt="popcorneater.gif" />

I watched it on CSS last night, and i am impressed...i love what Kiffin did by doing offense vs. defense instead of breaking them up into actual teams. I really enjoyed it /popcorneater.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":popcorneater:" border="0" alt="popcorneater.gif" />

That is very true...Tyler Robinson will do that with little difficulty. So will many other upcoming juniors and seniors such as Nathaniel Robinson, Taharin Tyson, Austin Tallant, and many others.

Brodus is such a great athlete and a great person as well...its a shame he has to pick which sport to play when he is so skilled at both. Keep working hard Tornadoes! Go for the gold /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

I know Alcoa has some very strong classes coming up but i would like to see some close games every now and then, other than Maryville...I hope AE sticks with the Tornadoes a little bit. Good Luck to both teams in the upcoming seasons /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />