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I don't understand why this subject would bring up bad feelings. It seems to me that it is a subject that is germane for all of the 95 counties in the state. Regarding the "alot of talk" statement, again, shouldn't there be legitimate, honest discussion about the "open zoning" that some counties allow? Like I said previously, I had no idea that this practice was either occurring or allowed in the state and am just curious about the genesis of such rules. If it's purely academic it's understandable however, if the motive is pure athletics, my opinion is that is fundamentally wrong on so many levels that it's indefensible.

So, the answer to the question is that some county school systems allow open zoning for athletics only? So, in theory, if i lived across the street from school A who has an average football program but I want to go to school B which is 30 minutes away because I want to play for a better football program, that is allowed? Then over time, program A has no shot to ever have more than moderate success in their football program. This seems like a strange system to me and am sincerely surprised that is allowed. Now, if school A does not offer the same academic programs as school B I can see where a parent or student would want to take advantage of the academic courses. However, this system seems like it could be rife with nefarious outcomes by using academic reasons for what is truly an athletic endeavor. I guess maybe I'm naive.

Not sure why this is your reaction. I heard it on the radio and was asking the question. If the subject is one you'd rather not discuss for whatever reason, then don't discuss. I don't recall another thread that asked the same question.

I think I'd wait until say late January before this thread. Just a suggestion!

I heard Murphy Fair the other day on the radio say that a few counties allow "open zoning" for the school in their county. I assume it's for all students who want to take an AP class offered at another school or for another student who wants to focus on certain subjects that may not be offered at their "zoned" school. Obviously, this would also apply to students who want to play at a particular high school in any sport. Our County doesn't allow students to attend any high school they want based on athletics. Does your county do so?

Lee Sweeney from TTU picks up Freshman of the Year, Newcomer Team QB and 2nd Team All-OVC. http://www.ttusports.com/images/stories/20.../FB_All_OVC.pdf

Just wondering who made all region?

Well, the rumor has it that former UT offensive coordinator and current UK quarterback coach Randy Sanders will be the new coach at TTU. Of course rumors are like flypaper but I think this would be a great hire for the university.

I think it would be a nice fit. Look at what happened Saturday, after one gaffe on special teams and a turnover, SEMO gets the ball deep in Tech territory and before you know it Tech is down 29-6. Finally, the current staff has to throw the ball which they should have done all year. Sweeney breaks five school records in basically one half. It would be the perfect scenario for this coach to hitch his wagon to Sweeney for several reasons. One, his offense is perfect for his quarterback style, shotgun 80% of the time, throw to set up the run and two, with the coach quarterback combo, this coach could win soon and maybe use Tech as a stepping stone to an SEC head coaching job. By the way, can someone tell me why the Tech games are televised live locally in Cookeville? It seems that by doing so, you give the locals an excuse to stay at home and/or leave at half if it's the least bit cold or rainy? This really seems self-defeating and dumb.

Just speculation and rumor but the new coach at Tech may, at one time, have worn orange.

Personally, I think the right coach from the High School ranks could pull this off. What do you think?

I find it funny that over the years the losing coaches do not count the Hall of Fame games in the loss column while the winning coaches do. Shouldn't there be a standard for all schools to follow, ie, either count them or don't?

Robert Hill's return for Mt. Juliet against Hillsboro was actually 102 yards. I keep the stats and had it at 102 that night and the coaches film confirmed the distance. The Tennessean carried it at 98 yards. In any case, it was a great play as he jumped the slant in the end zone and out ran a very speedy Hillsboro player who had the angle.

Actually, without rush hour traffic it's only about a 20 minute ride. Plenty of time to get home and hopefully celebrate.

Tullahoma, How's the basketball teams lookin'?

Wah Wah Wah...I think I'll call the Wambulance.

I've said this before on other posts regarding Springfield. There is enough talent that they will go as far as they want in the playoffs. It's up to them how far they want to go. They are well coached, seemingly disciplined and have very impressive football players. I just hope we play ya'll at your place a week from this Friday.

First of all, while you are in your room and obviously have access to a computer, pull up a map for the State of Tennessee. You will note that the Commandos are, in fact, a Sumner county team located in Hendersonville. Thus, you have the name Hendersonville Commandos. Now, if you are referring to the Commanders, that team is in Wilson County. They are the Friendship Christian School Commanders. As for not supporting the Mt. Juliet squad..good and thank you for your non-support. Hey, how's the basketball teams looking?

Ok, so you didn't like the cheese and whine. How about this, "When ifs and buts become honey and nuts, we'll all be fat and sassy." C'mon, you gotta love that one, my grandma used to say it. Because if that mean old ref hadn't thrown that flag or other guy would've seen what the other one thought he saw but, and if.... Hey, if you had scored two more touchdowns that were called back just think how great that would have been!! Hey, if we hadn't run for 327 yards you would have won, how wondeful for you.

Would you like some cheese with that whine! Oh, the cost was $150 to the umpire and $25 to the ref. The cheapest all year for a ref, what a deal.

I'm not sure at this point that stats mean a whole lot, ie, the 506 yards that Hillsboro had against Rossview, (the weak sister in 6-4A even though they beat MJ). Mt. Juliet had 416 yards against Tullahoma, 327 on the ground. The Mt. Juliet defense has 16 interceptions on the year and a little bit unusual in high school football, the three linebackers lead the team in tackles with 70, 90 and 105 heading into last night, just like they're supposed to. It should be a great game and atmosphere with survive and advance the mantra for all of the teams still playing. Throw out the stats and get into a dog fight.

Thanks...so she's a freshman?

This is like an East Tennessee Insiders post, or just call me stupid. Go ahead, it'll make you feel better, but who is Glory Johnson? I'll assume she's a good basketball player and from the previous posts, she's tall. That being said, is she a sophomore, does she play the post, etc.. I do have to say she has a very good name, kinda like Colt McCoy the quarterback for Texas.

Bigchief: William Douglas at Hendersonville had the nickname "Chicken Man". Would have included both Eddie Preston and Ricky Gwin from Hillwood. Tony Glover from Antioch? was a heck of a player. Barry Munda from Madison ran like a blur. One of the best that never finished because of a blown knee and "old" surgery was Barry Duke from MBA. Two from Hendersonville stand out, Doug Holland and Jeff Lane. Glad you mentioned George Volkert from Litton. Got the pleasure of knowing him before he passed away when his wife worked for me. Was an All-American at Georgia Tech I do believe. George was the person who brought this thing called a "mall" to Nashville. I recall Bear Bryant going to a Hendersonville game to see a 6'4", 245 lb. linebacker, (in the '70's), who was a junior and gave up football in the middle of the year. Someone mentioned Terry Potter from Goodlettsville, long blonde hair and could fly. I thought Harry Majors played more than one year at Mt. Juliet but was talking to someone not too long ago who said he just played his senior season. He and Preston Brown would duel it out at the Optimist and Banner Relays in track. Good Post!

We were biting our fingernails in Mt. Juliet tonight. Great job Yellow Jackets. The game was a lot closer than I thought it would be. Was it like our game with the sloppy field? Northwest threw 5 Ints and lost 3 of 7 fumbles.