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Congrats! Where will they all attend for the next few years?

I thought Cumberland was a Wing-T team? Not much throwing going there. I do hope they mix it up with more passing to go along with the run game. If so, it looks as if they will have a QB that can get the job done.

Donathan, This is great news for such a new program like Indy. Any news about the rest of that stellar senior class? Stout, Consiglio, Veres, etc???

Scott Pettigrew, 6'2" 215 maybe a little heavier than that. He will run over you and by you. He has a couple of D1 schools that have made offers and a few others that soon will. A healthy Pettigrew and there will be no question that Indy wins this one by a big amount. 35-6

Right now, the Eagles need a win. A win to get their confidence going and put them in the right mind frame for the stretch run through the rest of the region. To say this will be a "cakewalk" for Indy is a little dramatic. With only one win under their belt right now, there is no such thing as a cakewalk for Indy. Didn't East have a RB last year that was a stud but injured his knee? This dude is suppose to be a legit D1 prospect and if he is back, that is East's offense. IF East is as bad as you make them out, then maybe this is what the doctor order for Indy to get back on track. Overall, I feel Indy will win but it will be a closer game then your blowout prediction. Don't get me wrong, I would love to see the blowout score. More importantly, I want to just see the win for Indy and get this team back on track.

QUOTE(rapbwood @ Jun 26 2007 - 03:33 PM) Quite a few top 5A and4A teams are playing DII this year. After Week 6, a good indication will be based on the following games but I doubt it will prove anything conclusive. Aug. 24: BA v. Independence Aug. 24: MBA v. Antioch Aug. 25: Christian Brothers v. Melrose Aug. 31: BA v. Ravenwood Aug. 31: McCallie v. Franklin Aug. 32: Christian Brothers v. Ridgeway Sept. 14: BA v. Smyrna Sept. 14: MBA v. Hillsboro Sept. 14: Father Ryan v. John Overton Sept. 14: Christian Brothers v. Wooddale Sept. 28: MBA v. Ravenwood Oct. 5: MUS v. Cookeville Also, Independence plays MBA the week following Brentwood Academy. Great matchups between 5A and DII schools this year. It will be interesting to see how they all turn out. Maybe that winning percentage will decrease? Then again, it could increase. That is what makes this so much for fun for the fans. Most of these players could care less about winning percentages amongst 5A vs DII. They just want the opportunity to play against the best and show they are the best! Remember, these are 15-18 year old kids. It is still a game for them. For the fans, we worry and dive into all this extra stuff. Mainly, to prove our alma mater or local HS is better than someone else's. It is fun to have the bragging rights when your school defeats the other. Then its fans can stick out their chest and act like the king of the mountain. If that happens for you, great. Enjoy it to the fullest. For all the players out there...go have fun and be the best!!

Coacht, Independence is actually located in Thompson's Station, TN. Not Franklin. It is real close to the border of Franklin but the actual mailing address is listed as Thompson's Station, TN 37179 This changed happened about two years ago. That is all I noticed. Thank you for all you do for HS athletics in TN.

Ok, here's my prediction: Crazy...I know. But, hey it's all about the fun, right? Good luck to both teams TN 20 Ky 14 Is this the last time TN all stars will play against Ky all-stars? Why?

Region 6 is correct!

Any results from today's action? I heard there was a ton of speed and great players at this tournament. Thought: maybe if TSSAA actually attended such a fun thing and saw the enjoyment these student-athletes are having that they would think twice about banning such tournaments next year. One gets a different perspective on things sitting behind a desk than actually being involved and at the event. Players love to showcase their talents to persepective coaches and to other teams. Those that play love the competition. The suits in TSSAA have lost any competition spirit they once may have had. Sad TSSAA, you are so sad. Tarnish these players dreams of competition, to measure up against other players from other states and flex the TN high school football muscle. In this humble HS football fan, you (TSSAA) are causing that muscle to become atrophy. Wake up TSSAA you are hurting your big dog sport. Now, you are going to run the clock when a team is up by 35 or more in the fourth quarter, BUT if it gets below that then you go back to normal timing??? See link below: http://preps.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/...98&game_id=

The bigger states that care about getting their players greater exposure and help them get better don't have these ridiculous restrictions. TSSAA fumbled the ball on this new rule. Are there elections or term limits in the TSSAA? It seems like Ronnie Carter and his staff have been there forever. Maybe it is time to reconsider who is incharge of HS athletics in this state.

Ok, I'm confused...is the Rwood 7 on 7 happening or was it cancelled? /unsure.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":unsure:" border="0" alt="unsure.gif" /> /blink.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blink:" border="0" alt="blink.gif" />

Here I go again picking an eagle from Independence...they do have some good players this year. But, I would go with Jeff Veres from IHS. He has a strong leg made a couple from 45+ yards last season.

I would add RB: Scott Pettigrew - Independence LB: Ryan Consiglio - Independence

Ravenwood is hosting one on June 16. Contact Coach Rector at Ravenwood. Vandy has one June 5 and 6. However, it may be too late to register for that one. Check with Vanderbilt football. Those are two that I know of...hope that helps. All the best to your team. /smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />

Uhh???? OC at Science Hill?? I don't think so. Scott Smith is the Head Coach and calls all the offensive plays. He may be going to join the staff there, but as OC that would be a huge surprise.

Thanks to those Indy fans that informed me of the spring dates. First week of May they begin. A scrimmage is planned on may 11 at Indy against BGA / Spring Hill. Then May 17 they go to Spring Hill. I'm anxious to see just how the Eubanks Era begins. I heard how much the players and parents are excited for Coach Eubanks. I hope they all get on board and support him through thick and thin.

When does Indy have spring practice this year? Who are they going to scrimmage against? What type of offenese will coach Eubanks be running?

Congrats to Coach Eubanks and the Independence Community. You have a good young and energentic coach. I don't think he will jump and leave the ship. He grew up around there and according to his bio he loves the Middle Tennessee area. All the best to Coach Eubanks, coaching staff, IHS players, fans, and community.

Just a thought....how would Williamson County team listed above do against other Counties all county teams? Looks to me like this could be a heck of a all-star team. Although, it would never happen....still the thought of seeing these guys battle maybe a Rutherford county or Metro would be some enjoyable games to see.

First off Cowboys, I'm not a coach on the Independence football team. I'm just a fan and friend to the staff. I have been out of coaching for a few years now. I support what they are doing at IHS and wish them all the best. I would love to see them end the season 7-3 and next year go far in the playoffs and even to the state championship. Again all the best to Coach Smith and his hard working staff.

Agreed about HS following college rules at least or take a look at NFL, sudden death. keep all aspects of the game in place by including special teams. IF high schools were to go with the ball on the 25..>Franklin kickers would still make it from that distance! As long as "Grandpa" is coaching them...they are awesome.

Congratulations to all the coaches of the Independence staff: Coach Smith, Coach Eubanks, Coach Gates, Coach Cieslak, Coach Ballard, Coach Taylor, Coach Hamilton, Coach Feltz, Coach Berry (freshmen), Coach Williams (freshmen), and Coach Lambardo (freshmen). They are all doing wonderful things to get that program off the ground. What a tremendous job to turn it from a 1-9 to a potential 7-3 in one year. I know a few of those coaches work hard all off season last year to get those guys bigger, stronger and faster. It has shown. That is a good solid staff that works hard and doesn't gripe about it. They just keep pressing on to getting better. I'm sure there are some head coaches throughout this state that had wish they had assistants like these guys. Good job and keep working hard coaches.

For both of these teams...It means staying in the playoff race or going home and leaving their week 10 game as their finale for the season. Still a confusing picture for these two teams and the rest of the region. If Indy wins outright they could be as high as #2 seed or as low as #4. At least to what one can figure out in the TSSAA region breakdown. Indy wins outright and Franklin falls at DCHS, Indy takes #2 seed unless ravenwood wins outright. But a loss along the way for Indy and the season will end on Week 10. Really a make or break game here for the Eagle faithful. Go IHS!

Sounds like Probst does not help his players beyond High School. The show depicts Repete's dad as a drunk, one would figure repete would seek the advice of his coach rather than his dad. It is sad that the show depicts his father in that light. I guess that is what makes it TV. The show has all the drama. Heck, I just want to see the games they play and what school they go to beyond HS.