Armstrong82

BHS D must suffocate the WC run game and get pressure on the QB - he passed for over 100 yds against Siegel and Oakland each - could be effective against BHS mixing up the run and pass if we don't get pressure Also, WC led Siegel 21-14 at the end of 3rd qtr, and took a 10-9 lead in the 4th against Oakland, so this will be a TOUGH opponent - but I believe we can win We must be smart and aggressive on D and on O we must eliminate penalties and costly turnovers which we have not done yet - BUT WE CAN - this will probably be a game that requires us completing some passes to keep the defense honest

I haven't seen either play but 2 very reliable sources have told me that Siegel DOES have some players - FB/LB is said to be solid - QB was said to have the best arm in the county - and Mark Gooch is a freak ( 8 TDs ) DB/WR - I have not heard as specifically about Oakland but do not doubt that they are as good as their record indicates - I'd love to see them play but my kid is at Blackman

based on those scores we will be in for a fight - but that's every Fri - there is just no room for error - mistakes cost ballgames, period

do you know the scores of their games vs. Smyrna and LV ? - still a lot of football left to be played

nice job - tend to agree with you on the toughest region, but we'll have to let it play out - I will not be surprised if one or more of the top finishers in our region goes far in the playoffs, one maybe win it all - you never know - it's disappointing to see the bottom 4 teams you listed play so poorly at times as a team - they all have some good players, but Smyrna and Blackman's offenses are just plain average and sometimes bad, and LaVergne is so young - haven't seen Lebanon yet - but the 4 at the top are good teams and I believe will represent our region well - I'm partial, obviously, but I believe there is still hope for Blackman to crack that top 4 if we can score some points - COME ON GUYS !!!

The silence is deafening, but the year is not over for Blackman.

thanks, Coach

No comment (go Blackman)

It's not necessarily about the number of passes in a game vs. the number of runs. It' about either taking what you want to take because, physically you are able to; or it's about taking what the defense gives you. For example, there are times (not every single time) when we give the ball to Bowers with Patton lead blocking and we take what we want because they can physically knock down more than their fair share of defenders and/or just run through tackles. There was a similar scenario in 06 and 07 with Mauricio Wallace and his ability to have the snap go over his head, run back 10 yards, pick it up and run through the defense like I'm sure he did during recess in the 5th grade! Despite the applause on these type plays, they can't make up the majority of positive yardage plays. These type plays must be the exception. Taking what the defense is giving is mostly about formations, alignment, and schemes. When in the "spread" (I am referring to 4-wides or a TE with 3-wides) then you must make the defense line up AND PLAY honestly. If they don't then you "take what they give you". But, with the addition of a TE, 2 backs in the backfield and no motion, that is not a spread offense ( which is fine with me - I don't really care ) and Blackman has made that adjustment in their offense for the last 2 games. Either way there are cracks in the armour of any defense and the coaches' job is to expoit that. Bobby Wells, no doubt, has the intellect and experience to figure this out more than me. As for the abilities of the quarterbacks and recievers at Blackman to "throw on the run" and "get open", in my opinion, we should be fine. We are not lining up against LSU here. It's still just high school and I think we have ample talent to do what we need to do to win in this region. It just is going to take some further development. Good luck BLAZE!

congratulations FHS Rebels - great start to another promising season - I need to get to a game - someone tell me if you play on Fri. Oct. 10 - I'm in Rutherford Co. and that is our fall break - no game for us that Fri.

If BHS will stay disciplined in the secondary and not allow big pass plays I think they could potentially shut down LC's offense. I think Blackman can be that good on D. LC's I formation may play into the strength of Blackman's D. Offensively, Blackman has a real opportunity to get a lot better, obviously. First thing is to protect the ball. Next is to be certain of your assignment and execute it with urgency. If Blackman will take care of the football and attack on offense, they could have a big night. They have the players and the adjustments on offense will be interesting to watch. I think the players will be ready, on offense, to erase the memories of game 1 and pick up some necessary momentum. I just hope that when Blackman gets into the 4-wide look, they don't allow LC to sit in C3 and bring 6 or 7 like LaVergne did last week. Blackman 24 Lincoln Co. 14

Who coached the qb's before Robbins got there? I've wondered this for a couple of years now. It seems too coincidental that Robbins just happened to be there for the two years Sonny was the qb. He was a special high school talent, but didn't strike me as that much better, if as good as Powell, Wolke, etc. But, he sure was productive, which had to be somewhat credited to the coaching he recieved in detail, specifically at that position. Hang in there Smyrna. It's just one game.