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What ever happened to the RB James Chadwick that graduated in '92.

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John Paul,

In the purist form of irony, my sister just started her internship at Central this week, and oddly enough, her subject area is ENGLISH. Maybe I will see if she can stop by the little league field to help you via a few toduring sessions.

M Smoker

GO Falcons!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eastern Tennessee

DL DeMonte Bolden (6-5, 295) from Chattanooga Tyner is the top player in Tennessee. He's explosive, strong, and aggressive with great body control and flexibility. He overpowers opponents and has the quickness and long arms to play off blocks and get to the ball. Everyone in the South has offered, but he committed to the Volunteers.

David Wolke (6-3, 205) from Smyrna is the top quarterback in Tennessee. He can run and pass. The Volunteers are looking for two QBs this year and if they stay in state, Wolke will be one of them. Vanderbilt, Ole Miss and Nebraska are among the schools that have offered.

Tom Santi (6-5, 221) from Nashville Montgomery Bell Academy is the top tight end in the state. He has very good speed and might be the nation's second most athletic TE after Arizona's Zach Miller. Iowa, Tennessee, Georgia Tech and Colorado have all offered.

Two-way tackle Greg Smith (6-2, 295) from Chattanooga Tyner is one of the top five players in the state. Like most two-way tackles, Smith prefers defense. However, I think he will be an outstanding offensive guard in college. Smith explosive off the ball and is a mean, tough and aggressive run blocker. He is also a good pass rusher on defense. Tennessee, Auburn, Oklahoma, Georgia and Florida have all offered.

DE Kevin Mainord (6-4, 260) from Coalmont Grundy County has quick, body control and flexibility. He recorded 12 sacks last season. Mainord has even taken some snaps at running back. Tennessee and Georgia are his favorite schools.

David Holbert (6-2, 225) from Nashville Brentwood is the state's top fullback. He's a power back with good speed, strength and production. Holbert averaged over 10 yards per carry last season. LSU, Tennessee, Auburn, Notre Dame, Nebraska and Wisconsin are all in the mix.

TE/DE DeMarcus Stevens (6-4, 205) from Knoxville Fulton is a little light, but has good speed (4.5). He was the defensive MVP of last year's state championship game. He likes Tennessee, Miami and Auburn.

Lamar Divens (6-4, 270) from Fayetteville Lincoln County is a very good defensive tackle. He clogs up the middle and can get after the quarterback. Divens is a dedicated, tough player. Alabama, South Carolina, Vanderbilt and Duke are among the schools that have offered. Tennessee is his favorite.

Wil Blowe (6-0, 185) from Hixson is an interesting prospect. He plays QB, but is probably too small to continue at the next level. He did play some free safety last year and should get more snaps at the position this year. Blowe can really run and will probably be a DB in college. Auburn and Vanderbilt have offered, but Tennessee is his favorites.

Levonte Barber (5-10, 210) from Cleveland is one of the best running backs in Tennessee. He averaged 13 yards per carry in 2002. Barber runs with power and a low center of gravity. He follows his blockers well and has some moves.

QB Michael Edmiston (6-2, 205) from Fayetteville Lincoln County rushed for more yards than he passed for in 2002. He obviously scrambles well and has good speed and instincts. Tennessee, Georgia and Auburn are his favorites

Fearless Predictions for 2003:

#1) The winner of the AE/Fulton game will be the team with the most points at the end of regulation.

#2) If AE loses, they will cry foul!!!!

#3) No matter what the score, AE will cry foul!!!

#4) AE may have a little more class (not much) than they had in the early 90s

...i.e. when Glasper let his squad provide us with inspiration by allowing his team to taunt us during warm-ups by circling our side of the field, chanting "Fulton Fa@@ots." We went on the humiliate the Runners that day, in their own house (28-0).

#5) Stevens will get doubled and triple teamed.

#6) Saturday morning will be a sore one for the AE QB, if...Stevens doesnt get doubled and triple teamed.

AND last but not least...

#7) John Paul will continue to display his football ignorance, lack of knowledge in sports and in general, illiteracy and continue to tarnish his already suspect reputation throughout the upcoming season.

--Once again, it is on!!!!!!!!!! Go Falcons!!!!!!!!!

Fulton beat you guys at your place...enough said. We beat you with that great homefield advantage that is the creekbank. What is up with that anyway? Visitors have to cross an ancient 2 person bridge 20 feet over solid limestone. Guess it's part of the whole intimidation factor. Too bad, we weren't. Maybe you can intimidate Smith Co and those other Middle TN county teams, but not those Falcons. In Knoxville we see it all!!! Will give Trousdale their credit...tough little team. It's ignorant remarks like your's that give your team a bad name. Out like the yellow jackets from the big game in the 'boro!

And it's beat, not bet.

Very impressive breakdown of the two teams. So evenly matched. I hope your prediction is correct. Go Falcons!!!

"Hide behind a screen name" You really are an idiot!! Let's see..."m" first letter of first name, "smoker" last name, and "21" number worn at Fulton. What do you need my Social Security number?

As stated before, I dont usually get wrapped up in a war of words with those as mentally feeble as yourself, but such repetitive idiocy will always illicit a response from me. This is not a Fulton vs Central issue, but rather unjust labeling and a personal vendetta. Any sane person can rationalize that a team can not go 14-0 without quality coaching. So stick to coaching little league and let the experts (Coatney and his staff) continue to have success at a greater level and coach in championship games.

John Paul, I think everyone is sick and tired of hearing your ignorant remarks!!! I usually dont reply to uneducated posts, but I will make an exception in your case. First of all, you have referred to Fulton as a "modern day Van Gilder". You fail to inform people that you to graduated from Fulton (did you in fact graduate?). It is my feeling that most times it is not the schools fault if a child doesn't get the education, but rather the effort and willingness of the child to learn. Which, considering your writing abilities, grammar and the overall unreasonableness of your statements, you fall into the category of the student that was unable to learn...probably because you had neither the effort nor the learning capacity. Furthermore, if football ability were any indication of intelligence, you would be in the bottom 5%. Did they even let you dress? Secondly, if you watched the game you would realize, Fulton probably chose to punt on forth down because TC had already blocked an extra point and were close to blocking numerous punts prior. Thirdly, taking shots at a coach that is 14-0 and in the state championship further adds to this ignorant persona that you are projecting. You dont have a clue what goes into head coaching at the high school level. If you did you would realize that organization skills and relating to the kids is just as important as the X's and O'ss. And these are the intangibles that makes Coatney a great all around coach. Look, in high school these guys are under a microscope and constantly second guessed, something that is lacking at the little league levels. It is real easy for a bozo like to scrutinize a call, especially the morning after. Lastly, Fultons program has been on the rise over the past years under Coatney. If you followed the Fulton program, you would know that they could have easily been in the same situation in the recent past. We are tired of hearing your hate and about your little league nonsense. So take your bitterness and resentment somewhere else, and let the true Falcon fans enjoy this tremendous season.

P.S. Fulton and AE are not friends...as a matter of fact they are rivals!!!

BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA!!!!I dont see how anyone can get on these boards and gauge or even try to determine who is the more dominant team. Neither team has played a common opponent. Both teams are 13-0 and ranked in the top ten in the state. Both teams have strength of schedule (how that is tabulated in highschool I will never know) in the top 10. Both teams match up well with combination of speed and great defenses. It is time to stop all the trash talkin and enjoy the matchup for what it is...Two solid teams, having tremendous years...which will make for a very exciting game. Both teams should be applauded and be allowed to settle it on the field. That is exactly what we should let them do...settle it on the field. I am just excited to be able to travel to Trousdale and experience a different football atmosphere and enjoy a top-notched matchup like the one we will see on friday. Execution and Preparation will be the key factors in this game. Good Luck and Go Falcons!!!!!

The history of the forward pass.

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The "wepon" which Dorais and Rockne decided to refine was not completely

unknown, although a solid body of mythology has been built up suggesting that

the two young Notre Dameers invented it. The forward pass had gone through

a rather quixotic and overmanaged evolution. Dorais and Rockne were not even

the first famous pass combination.

President Teddy Roosevelt forced the rule makers into opening up the game by

threatening to outlaw it because of the brutality of mass play. The forward pass,

first allowed in 1906, was the handiest device the rule makers could think of.

Except that they almost strangled it in its infancy.

The pass works about like this:

A pass had to cross the line of scrimmage not more than five yards to the left or

right of the center, and couldn't be tossed more than twenty yards. To help the

referee's judgement, the field was chalked off into five-yard squares (hence the

new nickname "grid-iron"). An incomplete pass could be recovered by either side

if the ball had been touched. A pass caught behind the goal line wasn't a touch-

down, but a touchback, and the defending team took over the ball. With restri-

ctions like that, it was no wonder that 95 percent of the college coaches con-

sidered the pass a handmaiden to the plague. When you ran the ball, you at least

didn't need a roadmap of the field. The shape of the ball didn't help, either. In

the hands of most throwers, it was more ballon than oblate. Many quarterbacks

didn't pass it; they flung it awkwardly, and it looked more like a ruptured duck

in a high wind.

-You guys should try it some time...it really increases your odds of winning!!!!

Congrats to Fulton players and Staff. Incredible game by Antonio Minor...a sight to see!

As stated before...1) GPs one-dimensional offense could only take them so far. 2) Speed Kills!!

GO FALCONS!!!!

Admission to Bob Black Field: $7.00

Hot Chocolate: .50

Gloves and a Toboggan: $20.00

Crow for GPs Post-Game meal: $2.00

Admission to the Aquarium and a Shoe Shine: $15.25

Helicopter to dry the field: FREE

Watching Fulton flatten GP on the way to the state SemiFinals: PRICELESS

Go Falcons!!!!! Trousdale here we come!!!!!

Not me...You guys have a false sense of security! I guess when you are an inferior team you have to psych yourself out this way.

What's the difference...after this weekend "Gatlinburg or Gatliburg" will still equal LOSER.

I cant believe what I just read. Star running back for GP talks trash to 12-0 Fulton team...as if they needed anymore inspiration. Mrs. Hess do you not realize the penalty that you will have to pay for your comments. Thanks for the bulletin board material, the players will appreciate the added motivation to put you in your place. The best thing that you could have done was to keep quite and Fultons "Death Row" Defense may have let you get your 60-70 yards and you could have salvaged what little pride you had left and peacefully went back to your off-season job as a ticket-taker at the Aquarium or maybe shining shoes for the tourists. Now you will be faced with a much tougher challenge, as Fulton players will take your comments to heart.

There is no doubt that your teams accomplishments should be lauded...for you guys this was a dream season. But careful consideration of the 2 playoffs games that you won would prove only that you can win a Power vs Power game. Things will be different when power meets Finesse and strength. A combination that will be too much for your Highlanders to overcome.

Again thanks for the motivation and we'll see you at Dollywood this summer.

The Oak Ridge/Central 1991 playoff game is first game that came to my mind and most definitely the best highschool game I have ever witnessed. If I recall correctly, the game went to double overtime and was decided by a blocked extra pt. Stars in the game included the aforementioned Helton and Summers, and also specialist R Kirkland, TB A Davenport for Central and Richard Howard of Oak Ridge. The thing I remember about that game was the attendance...the entire stadium and track were packed to capacity. Two heavy weights that traded blows throughout.

I have yet to see GP play, but by the way Fulton dismantled their regional cohorts, they will have to bring their "A" game if they are to stay in this game. Rocket Boosters could not hurt either. They will also need to mix it up on offense if they expect to move the ball on Fulton's stingy defense that has not allowed any points this post season. If GP offense is similar to the one they ran in the early 90s, they will be in for a long night. The "stacked" or "power I" will not intimidate the Falcons...they will bring the house. GP has had a good season but the Falcons seem to be gelling a the right time. Good Luck and GO Falcons!!!