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Thanks for the tip. I'm new to the site and this info is very helpful.

Any interest in updating this post since their loss to Smyrna last night? I know there were a lot of doubts abut Smyrna this year with the staff change, and honestly I was one of them. If they keep it up, Coach Williams will be hearing the croud chant "We Believe" pretty soon. Good luck dawgs!

Excellent game! These young men represented SHS well. They showed a lot of discipline and heart. It's going to be fun to be a Bulldog over the next few years.

When they play focused, disciplined football - you are right. I didn't like how goofy they got near the end of the LaVergne game on the sidelines. They were celebrating before the game was over. Coaches were having trouble getting the right players in before the snap b/c some of the guys were throwing ice and making mud angels (game was played in the rain). The coaches need to remind them we play 40 mins of football and celebrate only when the last buzzer sounds. Even if there is a sizable lead, you have teammates on the field who deserve your attention and support. Most of these boys played for Coach Donnie Carter who told them they are here to learn a little about football and a lot about life. Life rewards discipline much more than it does arrogance. I hope they play tough as nails on Tuesday and win with dignity. Congrats to Coach Hawkins and staff - he's done a great job with these kids.

I heard the SHS freshmen are playing Riverdale in the Lion's Bowl. What's in store for them? What is Riverdale's record? Anyone in the know?

Smyrna's freshmen have gone undefeated at 8-0. They have outscored their opponents by an average of 30+ points per game. This is a very athletic group of kids who play like they love the game and each other. Very fun to watch and very exciting for the future of SHS!