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If West wins out, they finish 4-5 I think. I suspect the sullivan south game that ended so tragically, would not be made up. How would TSSAA compare a 4-5 team to a 5-5 or 4-6 team? Strict percentages?

The first meaningless Thursday night game of the year. Bearden is in as a wildcard, West stays hom no matter what. BHS 22 West 7

In Knox county, Bearden has been outscored 80-17 in their last two games, and are projected to be a wild card? Give me a break

My question is....will Farragut be patient enough to pound the ball with Purty and other backs. If Maryville has a weakness, and thats a big IF, its stopping the run. Run effectively, shorten the game, control the ball, avoid turnovers. Hard to do at the HS level. Maryville 28, Farragut 24 in one heckuva ballgame.

I am not sure the Rebels can keep this one close. Any word on the DB/WR that got hurt last week? Gybison i think. Catholic 21, West 10

I see this one being close. From what i have read Bearden is a little beat up physically, but shoud have the crowd on their side. Farragut has better talent, however, and wins 24-10.

General question here. How many knoxville area teams dress freshmen?

Catholic in a laugher

Looks like Boden is finding his rythym. sorry Halls, that first win has to wait Karns 21 - Halls 13

If Owl is right, you gotta pick Quarles. Even with success Taylor has had at Bearden, Quarles has proven it year in and year out

So how can Bearden be ranked #2 if the common thinking is easy victory for Maryville?

I smell an upset. Bearden 21 Maryville 17

I am surprised the 2 two teams have played that many times. Thanks for the update! I have only seen Maryville on TV against OR. Look like a typical Maryville team. Fundamental, QB with good downfield vision, and adequate defense. I did see what appeared to be a few seams in the pass defense against OR. I have seen Bearden once in person. Looks like they win with defense this year. Plenty of speed, fly to the ball, only 3 DB's may make pass d a little challenging. The RB is quick and elusive, but has been bottled up a little. The QB is smallish, but has good feet and isnt careless with the ball. Both teams excel in kicking game. With the high rankings, this should be a barn burner!

As a West fan I sure hope the Admirals have this attitude going into the game. West is not weak. They came off an emotionally draining week with the Jake Logue situation and the HVA game and walked into a hornets nest with an 0-1 Maryville. They played uninspired in the first half but in the second half they ended up tying Maryville. I'm not saying West will win, but if Farragut is thinking like that they may be in for a wake up call. Boot, I didn't mean any disrespect, just my observations. I saw West against south, and was less than impressed. I saw Farragut against Catholic, and was impressed with offense, but not impressed with their D. I dont think West has an "identity" offensively, and given that they historically are around 5-5, i see this one going Farragut's way pretty easy. Just my opinion.

Is Julian in trouble? I know last year Halls "had the best team in school history" according to some and finished with a horrible record. I don't think they have a win this year. Is change a foregone conclusion? Thats a bitter pill to swallow for a proud program with a strong history of winning

Maybe against a weak West team, FHS can work in the Van Dyne wrinkle. Maybe not politically correct, but would it be the "VD Gun"?

Good post. I guess I saw the GP game being a loss, and I think Carter is improving, so that one is a toss up. With the issues over on "the Hill", it sure is nice to have great HS action on Friday nights!!

I have tried to see as many Knoxville teams as i could over the first four weeks and here are my random thoughts in no order: Farragut: Big QB with good vision. Like to use power running game. Decent up front on both sides of line. Struggle to cover passes. Van Dyne gives a nice change at QB. Good team, don't see them running the table. A good passing team may light them up unless LB's and secondary improves. Probably a deep playoff run, but doubt they get to M'boro. Catholic: The adjustment to the spread is going better than i thought. Athletic QB. Big up front. Too many players going both ways. Endurance is questionable. Have to avoid injuries. Moving up to 5A will stop the run early in playoffs West: Look to be young. Struggle in running game, but seem committed to it. Impressive athlete at TE, but underutilized. Like Farragut, can't defend the pass. Good kickers. Not much else good about this team. A winning record would be an achievement. Webb: Losing Blance hurts. Athletic and being private (recruiting) gives them a hge advantage over teams they are playing. Athletic enogh to make deep run , and possible bring a gold ball back to west Knoxville. AE: A good team. Athletes all over the field. Probably better than Catholic, but came up just short. How they respond will be key. Improve kicking, control turnovers, and this is a good team. Fulton: Not a typical Fulton team. A playoff apperance would be a surprise to me. Bearden: Slow starters. Getting behind against a good team will be different than falling behind William Blount or Rhea County. Lots of yards after catch. Teams selling out to stop the RB allows QB to dink and dump. Defense flys to ball. 21 is good player. Smallish QB may hurt them if teams force him to stay in pocket. Playoff team, early exit. Just my thoughts. Fans of schools, let me know your thoughts.

No disrespect Eagle4, just my sense is a team that put up 44 on Walker Valley should score 30 to 35 on Rhea. And, the Bearden defense is stingy. Safe travels!

I think Farragut may pitch a shutout. Lets say 28-0

Powell wins 20-18

any information on this game?

Bearden 35 Rhea County 10

I like Maryville by two scores if healthy. Otherwise, 21-17 MAryville

i like Bearden in this one. The Bearden offense makes you take chances. Do you sell out to stop the run? or do you pressure the QB? While this QB is smallish, the offense allows him to get to the edge where he has good field vision. The Bearden program has posted some impressive numbers over the last few years, 7 wins 3 yrs ago, then 12 wins two yrs ago, and then 8 wins last year in a "rebuilding" year. And now 2-0 with no touchdowns given up. This is a team to be watched.