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When will the Gold kid be back for MC? Is he playing FS or SS this year?

South wins the Civil War. Coach Garvin takes no prisoners.

Is there a kid on the Marshall County team named Gold. Is he expected to play any? I think he should be a sophomore this year and either a WR/QB? I may drive down from Kingsport for the Giles Co. game. Will it be a blow out? Relatives of mine from both Pulaski and Lewisburg.

Would love to see you guys...looking forward to seeing the Red Rebels. Football junkies have to appreciate the way that program operates season to season as well as play to play, regardless of who you cheer for. Hope yuns round up sum good vittles while up here!

I'm making the trip to J Fred tonight. Excited for several reasons: 1) to participate in the checkerboard of the stadium 2) to see the DB band 3) to help tear down the goalposts 4) to see Stars' truck and ride down Broad St. with him and Momma It should be a great night in Kingsport for this ole Southern Bell Ringer!

But which team wins b1s?

yes, I was referring to execution of the snap and hold. The PKer looked like he had plenty of leg.

I like this, but Vikes will not need to go for 2. Vikes 7 Rebs 6

Boone's QB was very impressive. They have a chance to be balanced on offense especially if they'll mix up their formations a little more and not show run all the time from those power I sets. They can have a good season. Congrats on the win Blazers. South's defensive front played well. Secondary is young and will need to learn quickly. The offense is going to be very limited. I hope they spend more time on special teams play. Every phase was below average in execution. If you're lacking in team talent, you simply cannot give up big plays on special teams.

Openers don't define the season, but they sure set the tone. If either of these programs have any hope of making the playoffs this year, they'll have to win this one. It will be an uphill battle to salvage anything respectable for the loser. I've always believed scrimmaging up will prepare a team better for the season, provided there aren't a rash of injuries and the kids don't get too discouraged. If that's indeed the case, advantage to Boone for going against Greenies.

Very nice, but those folks in Kingsport are going to hit you with a wheel tax.

I'm coming to the Eastman Big House for the Red Rebels game. Hoping Stars has a cherry picker mounted on his garbage truck so we can see from the other side. I'm sure those seats up top are too expensive for me. City taxes are keeping me broke.

i don't believe CJJ would let you negotiate for him, blazer. No offense intended! But the Rebels would be overjoyed to take the points and start at the 20 the one time the Blazers kick off.

haha...I got caught behind Momma Stars at the concession stand

Rebels will have a tough time containing that Turner kid. He is a beast. Hopefully they will try to run away from him.

This one unfolded pretty much like I expected. I was really proud of South's effort. If they could have punched it in before the half or on the first possession of the second half it might have been down to the wire. I think both teams have the potential to improve as the season progresses and make some noise come playoffs. Special teams battle probably went to the Rebels. Vikings punter was excellent on the first directional at 42 yds. with no return, out of bounds. Then for the remainder of the game everything was shanked. I was so surprised they were that deficient in punt and kick coverage. Need that shored up. South should have made that chip shot FG early and had the one long punt return against them in 2nd half , but otherwise pretty solid. Secondary speed was a liability for the Rebels against a team like Tennessee High. If you stunt the LB out of the play, your team is vulnerable to giving up the home run which happened at least once last night, perhaps more. Vikings need to keep working on the passing game to get a little balance. I would have come back to the same play or similar play that was overthrown in back of endzone for TD when backed up with more field to use shortly after missing it the first time. South showed a pretty good passing game developing with QB snapping off some good throws in the 20 yd. range. I'd like to see them keep developing the big TE #10 in the passing game. Good luck to the Vikings on a successful season. Go Rebels!

Doubt it makes a difference in this one. I'm fearful Bristol's speed will be too much for the Rebels. South needs to manage the kicking game, play zone pass defense and force some turnovers to have a chance.

haha...called out by ole Cap once again. How are you friend.? Hope you're planning on making the trip down to Death Valley. I believe it will be a game you will enjoy on two counts: 1) the Rebel rags have pretty much been shelved 2) the Vikings should roll Rebels best chance to keep it close will be to shorten the game with the running game and try to grind out a few first downs and play field postition. Their downfield passing game is nowhere near what it has been for each of the last 10 years. Defensively they are tough against the run but suspect in pass defense. I would expect a close game for the first half and then Tennessee High pulling away in the second half. I'd see a punt or K/O return for TD in that surge. 27-7 Vikes.

South's secondary is really green. If Boone is throwing it better, this one could be very close. I believe it will be a low scoring game and the first to score wins it.

Classic example of a sore loser. Congratulations.

Haha...Comp has been waiting a while to resurrect the devil train. Nice work unleashing the "Poe"tic juices Comp. I know a Rebel victory over the Greenies on a blustery eve was salve albeit for a wound that never heals. South / Greeneville is one of those rivalries that makes high school football endearing for passionate fans. Both teams are to be congratulated on outstanding seasons and an entertaining all-out performance last night.

Weather is going to be a big factor in this one. South may have trouble throwing the ball. I wonder if the QB has practiced throwing with a glove on? Kick offs and punts will be shorter and erratic, so aggressive returns could result in big plays. The team that can rely on a solid running game is going to win a low scoring game. There haven't been many high school games played in Tennessee with temps below freezing.

You must have gotten a grocery sack full of candy, jhilts. Congrats on the Happiest of Halloweens!

Boonies are soft as butter

That place is going to be huge. There will be rolls and rolls of rows. Everyone gets a seat and a free roll for their restroom break at half time. Keep posting Batman. You're the best !