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Moronicus will know. Where is he?

Is my memory of 2011 correct in the lack of first downs? Hard to believe now but they made me a fan on good defense.

I find nothing unFactual here.

Such spirited banter! I haven't seen so much since the days we'd predict a running clock every Friday night, then we'd do it! I don't recall so much infighting though. I have 3 real questions: 1 I've heard the comment that this defense compares to 2011. What I recall of 2011 is there were no first downs against the starters until the playoffs. Seems like big shoes to fill. Anyone (Olddevil) have an opinion about this? 2 We have historically had a fragile secondary. What is your (Olddevil's) idea what the difference is now? 2 And a question specifically for Olddevil. Is it a good idea to impeach Trump? Might he come out of all this stronger like Clinton did? 3 What is Red Warrior's impression of this team. He is a retired coach from the Memphis and Mississippi area and knows more about HS football than anyone except Olddevil. 4 Finally, will PatriotNation get re-instated or is he gone from Coach T for good? Yanker, I'd particularly enjoy your impression on this topic.

I would feel better about this one but I think our coaching staff has gone mad. Is there any truth to the story the defense is on homebound classes so that they can practice from 10a to 4p in the Hatchie bottom? Has anyone heard about the mosquitoes and won't their legs be tired come game time? I do not think this was a good idea at all. Some of these kids probably don't even have hip boots.

I don't remember seeing this many encouraging comments at this point in past years. Will there be a kicking game too?

Thanks for that. I'm sure it is the same for high school. If not, it should be.

Can someone weigh in on whether and why the ball blown off the tee, but kicked anyway, is a dead ball? It is already on the ground. I've read the internet and can't find anything.

I was complementary of the band. Hope it didn't come across otherwise I suspect the helmet issue was strategic on our part...just having fun with this comment Onside kick trick play...again, just kidding. I can't say I know the rule but trust the 18 or so referees do It is not necessary to have control "when hit". My seat was in no position to see whether he had control, nor was the replay. I take your word for it I hope the kicker wasn't nearly injured when he was "roughed"

Musings about Knox Central 1 Best defensive line I've seen since 2011 2 More impressive with the wind at their back than facing the wind 3 How many times can one dude's helmet come off in one game and why did it make him so mad? 4 First band I've ever seen with no horns and they were very good despite 5 The secondary was as good as advertised 6 CONGRATULATIONS! You earned it.

Musings about the referees and the wind 1 The referees missed our only successful trick play. The one where we did the successful onside kick while pretending the wind blew it off the tee. It got called back. I'd protest the game on that one play alone 2 In is an enigma that the wind was so strong that pretty good looking punts would blow back to the line of scrimmage but would allow the flags thrown by one of the dozen or so referees to stay in place so that could be picked up to use over and over again

Musings about referees 1 I think we had a touchdown that was missed (Harrod) 2 I think we had a blocked punt that was said to be "running into the kicker" 3 I counted 12 referees completely decked out in stripes and I think there were another dozen or so in disguise. How many does it take? We were way outnumbered

Musings about the weather 1 Not sure how I feel about rescheduling a game for weather 2 The wind made for a miserable experience 3 Some older fellow, who seemed knowledgeable, said that when the flags are flying sideways, the wind is 30 mph 4 Neither team scored with the wind in their face. HC won 9-0 running down wind, KC 14-0 running down wind 5 What is wind anyway? I heard it is that warm areas make the air rise and other air rushes in to take it's place. This wind was coming from the direction of the sun, so I dispute that hypothesis. 6 No disrespect to the older fellow and his wind theory, but when the sun is shining on a 74 degree day and you are freezing, there is too much wind and you don't need flags flying sideways to know that

It will be a long night for us if y'all stop both our running and passing attacks. The usual high school team generally can't do both. I take your word that y'all aren't usual.

Yep. This time last year we had a kid who'd been a part time QB at best and unknown quality on defense and the skill positions.