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Cool..... Have you seen the Pirates play?? I haven't seen the Pirates play, but I'm sure they're pretty good since it's the championship game. However, UC is a well coached, hard nosed football team. Plus my team is in the DII game from West Tennessee and I'm pullin' for all West TN teams. No offense. None taken...just askin'. You watching the game Friday? UC is a quality team. It will be a very good football game No- I'm afraid I won't make the game, but will try to catch it on TV if possible. From what I read, ya'll have a great tradition and I'd like to see a few SP guys go to Tennessee, but on Friday, hope my old team the Tornadoes pull it out. Best of luck to you both and hope for no injuries.

Cool..... Have you seen the Pirates play?? I haven't seen the Pirates play, but I'm sure they're pretty good since it's the championship game. However, UC is a well coached, hard nosed football team. Plus my team is in the DII game from West Tennessee and I'm pullin' for all West TN teams. No offense.

I've seen Union City play. They will win this game and will not be denied. Jackson and all of West Tennessee backs the Tornadoes.

Hmmm.... 3 tds. Wasn't ECS thinking the same thing against Webb?

I attended the game between USJ and TCA a few weeks ago. Washington is very hard to handle, but if there are running backs who play linebacker or at least safeties (meaning matching speed with speed) he can be stopped. He will gain yardage, just not bust multiple long ones for scores. If he can throw the ball to some open receivers, another option has just opened up for TCA. I watched Union City play Obion Central last night on TV. Union City's offense will be hard to defense. USJ played St. George's Friday night and SG's offense (veer/triple option) looked like Union City's. Tough to defense, but can be stretched out allowing linebackers and safeties to make plays. I'm no coach, but if TCA could place a strong nose guard and blow up the initial option for UC to hand off to the first running back, TCA could have a good night. Although, that will be hard with Trent Arnold at center (I got bulldogged by who I assume is his dad years ago). On the other hand, UC seems really adept at stripping the ball for turnovers and also has some good speed as well. I think it will be a close game- UC 32 TCA 27.

I wrote a response and deleted it twice to AAUFan. Not worth a lengthy response as he only wants to sling mud. There is a reason for further discipline- instigation vs reaction.

Jawing is one thing. Throwing punches and at least 4-5 personal fouls to 0-1 is another. Turning to the opposing team's stands with gestures by multiple players is antagonistic. TCA acted like they wanted to fight most of the night and when the game came to a conclusion they continued their actions. It's football and things like this happen unfortunately, but it was not equal fault by both teams. One team was clearly the instigator especially at the end of the game and the other reacted right or wrong. USJ is by no means perfect and should not have reacted the way they did, but the film which has been reviewed multiple times reflects who did what. It's a shame either way, but when you act ugly, own up to it, accept the consequences and go on- remember it's 15-18 yr old kids out there. I hope TCA does well the rest of the season along with the Bruins.

Good accurate post about what transpired. I can't comment about what happened throughout the game as far coaches talking to officials ,etc., but when USJ recovered the onside kick with no time remaining, a TCA player ran past the recovering USJ player lying on the ground and decked another USJ player standing behind him. I think that is what sparked the incident because pushing and shoving ensued. There was alot of frustration out there and I think the officials added to it throughout the game. Did anyone see the photo in the Jackson Sun? TCA quarterback getting tackled by a USJ player and ref throwing a flag- that was indicative of the entire game. The Jackson Sun started the article saying a fight started when the teams were going to shake hands at the end of the game- not true and inaccurate. I think that's a small bit of trying to sensationalize the situation if you can actually do that for a high school football game. In the end, the coaches handled the situation very well and like Reitz, I wouldn't be surprised if quite a few players don't get to play next week. I hope the TSSAA takes into account that the incident occurred at the end of the game when players wouldn't stay on the sidelines anyway as opposed to the middle of the 3rd quarter or something like that. I hope TCA does well the remainder of the season and as a supporter of USJ, I certainly hope the Bruins keep winning.

USJ fan here that says GO BULLDAWGS! Milan is well rounded and should do well against Goodpasture. Hope you make W. TN proud-

Thanks for the response. I didn't get to see the JCS/Huntingdon game so I don't know how JCS defensed the dw. Thanks again.

This is a crazy question, but- is there any type of penaly against a defensive lineman actually tackling the offensive lineman. I mean actually bringing the offensive lineman to the ground. I'm not talking about receivers or running backs so not defensive holding penalties. I ask this to try and minimize the double wing's "wedge effect" shielding the running back from would be tacklers.

Congratulations to Huntingdon. I don't think anyone was expecting a 500 yard performance from Mr. Holder. He was an animal and my hats off to him. I will say that the Huntingdon's gameplan was superb. Lots of traps and short, backfield reverses kept the Bruins guessing. Can't say enough about the Huntingdon line- they pushed all night. Defensively, Huntingdon set to stop the pass and they did- USJ had four interceptions, two of which were deflections off the intended receiver. In addition, Huntingdon was fired up. This is not an excuse, simply an observation- two way players especially the linemen can get worn down against a team like Huntindon who plays ball control football. There were at least 3 if not 4 4th and 1, 2, and 3 yard plays that Holder busted for a 40 or 50 yard touchdown. That, is demoralizing I don't care who you are. As USJ's last game in D-I ends, let me say that I cannot be more proud of the season they had. 9-2 is not a bad way to go out and they really are a great bunch of kids. They need to hold their heads high and remember this season for what it was- a major turnaround. And to the other teams in West Tennessee, especially region 8-AA, it has been an honor and privilege to see the players, fans and coaches put so much enthusiasm, effort and pride into high school football. No matter who represents this bracket, bring back the gold ball to West Tennessee where it belongs!

Thanks. We will!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok- Thanks. USJ likes to run. Good luck to both teams.

Please give a little info on Huntingdon's fullbacks/tailbacks- super fast, big, both?