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On paper, this game looks like a mismatch. Greenback is 3-0 and is on a roll, while Coalfield is 2-1. The Cherokees have loads of talent and from reports are healthy. On the other hand, Coalfield has lost three starters, including an all-state player, to ACL injury. Four of their top five running backs are either done for the season, out for a few weeks, or playing with injury. A starting lineman has been lost for the season, so Coalfield has been trying to figure out a different lineup each week. Add to the fact that play the toughest Class 1A schedule in the state makes for a tough road. However, Coalfield coach Keith Henry and his staff will continue to keep working hard to make sure the team is at their best as the season progresses and will be a tough battle come playoff time. 

I'm proud of what Oakdale accomplished last night. A lot of hard work, sweat, tears and blood have been poured into the Oakdale football program by the coaches, players and supporters to help them achieve a signature win for Coach Voyles. It is always great to see the small schools and the underdog have success. Oakdale will be a team to contend with in District 4A this season and will make the playoffs for the first time since 1996.

Well I will say this Brian Langley was a completely neutral writer. And I have heard him encourage kids, and as a dad it makes me feel good someone is a positive influence I talked with him at the Sunbright little league games last week, and he said he was trying to get it rolling. Just a little idea how about the county have a fund raiser to help Morgan County media to get rolling.

Runstopper 32, I really appreciate those kind words. My website is up and running and I encourage everybody to check it out and help spread the word. I can say without a doubt that I have made a point to recognize all the kids at Oakdale, Wartburg, Coalfield and Sunbright (Petros-Joyner too) during my time with the newspapers.

He is starting his own media outlet for morgan county. His website should be up sometime soon.

Thanks Rudy for the plug. I would appreciate you helping spread the word about the website which is set to be up next week.

The Morgan County News said he was suspended, so go figure. BTW, did anybody see where the MCN corrected their "mistake" from last week? I thought the Wartburg team had Latin written under their picture! I don't know the new sports writer there, but I have to say I miss Langley doing the sports. Does anybody know where he's working now? He's good at what he does.

Thanks for those kind words SCW86. I have to say I have missed doing the sports too, but I'm back doing what I love to do. You can find me on www.morgancountymedia.com starting next week. I'm still doing my pre game show Fridays at 6:30 on WECO and I have plans to start a paper in the coming weeks. As for working lately, it has been 6 months and two days since I was fired at Morgan County News, but I have done a little umpiring, some writing work on the side and a couple of odds and ends jobs. The main thing is that my faith in God has gotten stronger during this time and I've had a lot of precious time with my two-year old daughter. 

I'm still waiting on your credentials. All you have posted is your opinion. Nothing less, nothing more. I'm assuming since you have had time to critique film of this kid that you pretty much say can't even line up right, that your "job" isn't too demanding and is pretty slow.

12timechamp I wonder what 1AA team you formerly coached at. I have no dog in the fight, have never seen the kid play, don't know his daddy, and so on, but just a casual reader on these boards and it appears you have an axe to grind with a high school kid. Let's hear of your coaching resume.

Farmboy, you are sounding like a sour grapes person. There were some remarks said both ways between fans last week that I'm sure they wish they could take back. Coalfield had a couple of players ejected in the game and rightfully so. South Pittsburg had a player ejected and rightfully so.

I hope Roy at least has a fun trip. Just don't do like FSU QB Winston did and let your teammates (friends) peak in on you and Danny, I mean Wendy, while you are showing him, I mean her, your Murphy Fair Book and his pole. Everybody have a safe trip home. Congrats to both UC and SP on great seasons.

Congrats Union City.

Lace them sneakers up boys, time to hit the hardwood.

Lack of discipline strikes again.

Athletes: Even.

Discipline: Union City

Coaching: Union City

Train Conductor: Union City

Train Tracks: South Pittsburg

I hear a train.

Nope not interested in 2 year old stories. I want the fresh news such as who did the Pirates fight in the preseason? South Pittsburg posters have already harped on the fact that the players don't have discipline, and those that were at the game Friday night got to see first hand how the Pirates conduct themselves.

What team did South Pittsburg fight during the preseason? It looks like a trend with this team.

Defensively, they are solid, but definitely have some soft spots. Their linebackers are really good, but the defense wasn't as good as I thought they would be. Coalfield rushed for over 200 yards and that is without the speed that I'm sure that UC will bring to the table.

Here is my take on the Pirates. They do a really good job of getting their two best playmakers Lankford and Mitchell the ball in their two favorite formations (Ram and Cowboy sets). They are average size up front, but do a good job of getting a hat on somebody. Their bread and butter plays are the dives and traps mixed in with some jet sweeps. The QB seems to be a heady player but he doesn't look like a player that will beat you with his feet and he doesn't get asked to throw it around much.

UC 35-28

UC has the athletes and I can make a pretty easy assumption that they have more discipline than the Pirates.

Yep it's basketball time in these parts captain obvious. Sorry I struck a nerve with some of you fine South Pittsburg posters. Just wanted to bring some facts to this discussion.

Yep it's basketball time in these parts captain obvious. Sorry I struck a nerve with some of you fine South Pittsburg posters. Just wanted to bring some facts to this discussion.

#60 will be suspended since he was ejected from the game.

#60 will be suspended since he was ejected from the game.

As far as you saying this is a new coaching staff, that's a lame excuse. You either teach discipline and have it or you don't teach it and you let the players run the show and do what they want. My question on why #60 was able to get on the field was never answered. Who should be held responsible for that?