CHARGERFAN

Is that the case for sure, Stacmot? I know (and said here) that Coach Kirby asked OUR GUYS to not live stream home games. Does Covington prevent Haywood from doing a live stream?

I went back and watched the last Chargers vs. Tomcats game recently, Stacmot. You guys passed the ball at will against our pass defense. If y’all have a similar passing game this year, my team could be in for trouble. I haven’t seen any film on this year’s Tomcat squad. Would you say that your offense is more pass-oriented or run-oriented? It’s no secret that the Charger offense is built on our running game.

Of course I’d like to see my Covington team win this game, but I remember how Haywood has handled us lately. I believe Coach Smith (now at Bartlett) was their coach the last time we played. We couldn’t stop their passing attack. Our DB’s have made a lot of progress this season so we will have to see how they match up with the Tomcats. Our rushing defense is solid, maybe the best I’ve ever seen at Covington. Still, Haywood usually has lots of athletic ability both passing and running the ball. I hope for a clean, injury free game. It won’t affect either team’s playoff status, but it will secure bragging rights for now.

I think their pie lady either got sick or died. Anyway, they don’t have her pies any more.

Well, another institution bites the dust. But, as you and I both know, those willing to take a little drive toward Memphis on Hwy 70 can still enjoy BBQ at Bozo’s in Mason. Bozo’s opened in 1923, and celebrated 100 years of operation last year with very little fanfare. My grandson (high school senior) works there part time, so I’m connected by the good food and by family now.

As I said in another thread, Coach Kirby asked the Covington Gridiron Association last year to not live stream home games. He wants the ticket sales and the fans in the stands. Somebody said that Haywood would stream it, but I don’t know that for sure.

Yeah, our guys who do the streaming told me a while back that Coach Kirby had asked them not to live stream home games. He wants our fans buying tickets and coming to the stadium to support our team. The game should be available on delay later on the Covington Gridiron Facebook page.

Here’s a thought. Both Haywood and Covington have played a lot of games with comfortable leads, a running clock, etc. I know that Covington has played our JV the entire second half in some of those games. This game could be close throughout, and if it is, will the starters be conditioned well enough to hold up for 4 quarters? Will depth factor into this game? Covington does play some guys both ways. Does Haywood?

So, BPM, when you do your list for week 9, we still won’t know if Haywood should rank ahead of Covington. But, after this coming Thursday we will have an actual on-field result to decide the issue before you do the following list. I just want to invite all die-hard high school football fans to Covington for this game on Oct. 17. I’m not claiming that it’s the game of the century, but it’s sure the game of the week in our end of the state.

I am looking forward to this game. It’s a challenge to each team. Covington comes in at 7-0 and Haywood is at 6-1. Both teams are ranked near the top of their classifications in Tennessee. This is a historic renewal of the competition between the two teams and the neighboring county seats they represent. Stacmot has posted about the history between these two. I’m looking forward to a great game. Being on Thursday night, it should be a huge attraction to football fans across West Tennessee. I think this match will help prepare each team for a strong run in the playoffs.

Yeah, Covington Coach Kirby only played JV players after the half, on both offense and defense. The JV scored twice and gave up one TD on defense. What else can you do?

Final 62-6.

Halftime Chargers 49 Liberty 0

Senior night for Covington. We have 13 seniors being honored tonight.

Well, if Obion Central joins 7-3A (as they have in the past) it adds to what I call “Covington’s Hwy 51 schedule”. Covington would play the following schools located on US Hwy 51 Munford Brighton Ripley Dyersburg Obion Central If we were to play Dyer County, it would add one more.

They are sort of “which of these things is not like the other things” aren’t they?

So, Obion County is now 3A. Will they replace Scott’s Hill in 7-3A, do you think?

Yep, I was reading the wrong list. Sorry for the mistake. I think I had the baseball/basketball list.

I was just reading the list of new classifications in the Commercial Appeal. Disregard. I read the wrong list.

Bump. Just a reminder that Covington meets Liberty tomorrow night. Covington does not host Haywood until next week. It’s a little premature to discuss that one now.

Yeah, he got beat out last year by the player from Sheffield. Skylan has to be a candidate again in 2024.

Skylan Smith is now the leading rusher (all time) for Covington, as well as the leading scorer. He is special. I hear that so far UT Martin and North Alabama are leading in his recruiting.

Yeah, the odds are that they will lose to both Dyersburg and Covington. A record of 3-4 in this region will keep them on the sidelines at playoff time. Still, as they say “ Hope springs eternal”.

Yeah, if they were 4-1 in the Region, they would be competing for first or second, instead of 3rd or 4th.

Although both TSSAA and Max-Preps schedules show this game on Friday, I have it on good authority that the game is on Thursday. It will be Senior Night for Covington. Liberty Tech will be a huge underdog, coming in at 0-6 versus the Chargers at 6-0. I would expect Coach Kirby to try to get some playing time for the JV, especially since Covington will now host Haywood the following Thursday for a make-up game. Liberty has really regressed in the last few years. It was only 10 years ago that they fielded a really good team. That 2014 team beat Covington 35-12. As I recall, they did well in the playoffs too. I have read posts here that said the problem is a lack of support from Madison County, but I don’t have any personal knowledge of their situation.