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Riverdale Football program has been cleared by the TSSAA of any recruiting violations. It is time to move on and play football. Time to talke about something else now.

I am looking forward to seeing how the Blue Devils stack up. This appears to be the time to get the Stars as their pitching has been somewhat disappointing to this point. While Watson has pitched well he has not been as dominant as he was last year and the number 2 spot has struggled.

According to everything I have seen Riverdale didn't play David Crockett. They played JCS. Riveredaleman you need better connections when you can't be at games.

They won't be number 1 for long. Independence 8 Farragut 2.

I agree with you on that one borodbackscoach. He does a great job with their program. He gets alot of grief from the meanest home crown in 7aaa.

Here is my prediction for how the teams will finish: 1. siegel - Carter and Robinson (if healthy) are a formidable duo. 2. Blackman - Cisco and Bowers provide more pop than any other team in this district. Pitching should be solid but not as good as Siegel's. 3. Riverdale - Returns 2 of top 3 pitchers (Orphanos and Davis) and 6 regulars on defense. Offense will be much improved simply because of experience. 4. Cookeville - Coach Chaffin always fields a very competitive team. Their success will hinge on whether they can pitch with teams mentioned above. They lost alot to graduation and their best returning hitter trasnferred. 5. Oakland- Solid number 1 pitcher (Barrett). Return very productive hitter in Sinor but rest are unproven except for Ward. Injury to Dodd is a huge blow. 6. Lebanon - Not as familiar as I should be with this team. They lost alot to graduation. 7. Warren County - Have struggled the last couple of years in a very tough district so I will have to take the stance that they will need pounce on teams early to make a believer out of me. 8. While I believe they will be much improved based on their solid performance in the District tournament last year, it is hard to place them anywhere but last since they have finished there the last several years. This simply is my opinion and not intended to offend anyone. I am really looking forward to another great year and final year of 7AAA baseball.

Lebanon last beat Riverdale in 2001. It was the last year that Lebanon played on the old field. I do not recall the pitchers name that through for Lebanon, but I do remember his 93 mph fastball.

My sources in the Boro tell me that Coach Powers has resigned from his position as Head Baseball coach at Riverdale Highschool. Any Truth to this rumor "Riverdaleman"?

Please we have heard it all before. Someone get a tissue for smiley. You should have been named "Whiney01". If you don't want them chanting then beat them. That will shut them up.

Can anyone say sour grapes!!!!!! Coach Sloan is a whiner. He complains all night about the strike zone from the 3rd base coaches box. He complains from the dugout. He refuses to shake hands after the game as he more whining to do with the umpires. I don't want to hear about Riverdales lack of class when coach Sloan takes the cake. As far as bunting to score a run to try to put some assurance runs on the board, I believe he was trying to win not show anybody up. Respect for the game!!!!!! you call Sloans behaviour respectful. How about the young man showing his behind when he was called out trying to stretch a single into a double when you are trailing by 6 runs. He should have been tossed. His only excuse is that he is behaving like his coach.

This can't be true! I know for a fact that Riverdale stands for Truth , Justice, and the American way of life. They even have a group of Dads that hang out the left field line and refer to themselves as "sportsmanship". What????? Hey guys can I be an honarary member of the "sportsmanship" group? I promise to behave unless things don't go my way. Please advise so that I can make the necessary plans.

You are not the first to suggest such. Be that as it may, it's gonna be fun at the ballpark.

My bad RIVERDALEMAN. I will now go back to the hole from which I emerged but not before I predict this years finish in 7AAA. 1. Lebanon - Why not!!! Sooner or later they gotta get better. 2. Cookeville- Coach Chaffin has best one liners. 3. Siegel- Sorry siegelbeagle but not this year. 4. Blackman- Show me you can get over the hump. 5. Riverdale-The cycle of life gets us all. 6. Warren County- Just because. 7. White County- Go Warriors! 8. Oakland- Are you guys still in this district?

Looks like Riverdale will struggle this year and it is about time. I'm really am tired of those cocky buggers and their loud mouth coach. Did you know that Coach Hawks has not beat Coach Powers since they named the field after him? Maybe they should rename the field after Buddy P. To my buddies from Oakland. How long you gonna have to talk about 1999 and 2000. I guess you have to. I going to pick Lebanon to win the District this year just because I am tired or hearing about all the Boro schools. Go Blue devils or Pioneers or Cavaliers or anybody outside of Murfreesboro. Hey RIVERDALEMAN please use some punctuation in your posts so we can make sense of them.

Another nail biter between rivals even though the final score does not indicate that. The thing that makes this game so tough is that their is no surprises. With that in mind I thought both starting pitchers (Robinson & Underland) threw tremendous games against teams that are very familiar them. Congrats fellas you did youselves and your teams proud. On another note I think "disgustedfan" should just sit back and watch as both of the "Watsons" get to keep playing. The two best catchers in the Mid state area by far reside in M'boro and just happen to share the same last name. Better luck next year. It seems like you guy's hear that line all the time.

Oakland and Riverdale could still play as many as three times in the postseason. I believe you will get your wish. Double elimination District tournament format always makes for an exciting month of May in the Boro.

What does Riverdale losing to Warren County have to do with last year's state tournament? It's very possible that Warren County is just better or at the very least was better last night. Give credit where credit is due. It's obvious to me you are associated with a team that has not faired well against the Warriors and the best you could do is take a weak jab at them by comparing their loss to Warren County to their losses in the state tourney. My guess is you have never played in a state tournament. Sour grapes "Stealthcowboy"?

YOU ARE RIGHT "BLUE DEVIL"LEBANON WILL BE THE SURPRISE TEAM OF THE YEAR BUT NOT IN THE WAY YOU THINK. THEY WILL BE BETTER COACHED BUT NOT ANY MORE COMPETITIVE THAN THE LAST 2 YEARS. I'M AFRAID THE SURPRISE IS ON YOU.

1. BLACKMAN- RETURNS ENTIRE PITCHING STAFF 2. RIVERDALE-BEST HITTING TEAM IN DISTRICT. 3. OAKLAND- ALWAYS FINDS A WAY TO COMPETE. SS BIG QUESTION FOR THIS TEAM. 4. WARREN COUNTY-LOOK FOR TEAM TO BE A CONTENDER. 5.COOKEVILLE- NEW COACH, NEW ATTITUDE. YOU NEVER KNOW! 6. LEBANON-NEW COACH, WILL BE BETTER. 7.WHITE COUNTY-LOST QUALITY PLAYERS- WILL STRUGGLE TO COMPETE. 8. SIEGEL-NEW SCHOOL, WILL BE EXTREMELY YOUNG. GIVE THEM A COUPLE YEARS. JUST MY OPINION. LIKE TO SEE HOW OTHERS FEEL ABOUT THIS DISTRICT.

Just so everybody is clear on this ,"mudcat18" is not from Riverdale nor is he a fan of Riverdale. He is a Warren County fan who was just calling it like he saw it.

Very nice article on your son in the DNJ this morning. I know your proud and Matt is very deserving.

You are simply mean spirited and an embarrassment to your fine program.

CHILL OUT DUDE! WHATEVER YOUR ISSUES ARE WITH OAKLAND KEEP THEM TO YOURSELF. YOU ARE EMBARASSING YOURSELF NOT TO MENTION YOUR FAMILY AND SCHOOL.

Have you asked for an interview at Lavergne MUDCAT18? I understand that you want to move up from Middle School to High School level. Go for it!

TRUST ME! THIS IS SOMEONE TRYING TO YANK OUR CHAIN.