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I talked to quite a few WB students that said they were making the trip. I know they like to talk a big game when they are playing each other, but when it come right down to it most of the kids have known and grown up together their entire lives. I love to see the support between the schools.

I have not been Shields in a few years, didn't get to go last time we went over there. I think last time I was there was the year that the Burstrom kid was carried off. I will pull for WB with everything I have inside of me, but I just don't have a lot of faith. WB has some very good athletes if we are able to get them the ball - Cunningham, Saunders, Cook, and Bloom are all terrific athletes. I agree with a previous poster, I wish Fuller could play in this game against his old teammates and coaches. I could be wrong, but I don't think it will be a run away as a few have posted. Some of you that are closer to the Maryville program tell me about some of the players and their futures: Robinette - NC? Guillermo (sp?) - Clemson West - Do y'all think he will pursue baseball Niethammer - big kid, any looks? Yoakum - too small for college ball? He's an incredible athlete - hard hitter Johns - ? Curtis - ? Murrin still hurt?

Incredible article. Worth the read. http://www.blounttoday.com/news/2011/oct/12/wins-losses-tears/

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Good game. WB should have been up 28 - 0 at the half (but, we all know should've, could've, and would've will not get you anywhere). A few observations from the game: 1. Greg had a good game running the ball, he was running hard something I have been looking for him to do all season. 2. In the second half catholic started running the ball up the middle and was getting 7- 10 yards every play it seemed. I think it was Bearden that did the same thing to us. 3. Lane Bloom and Daniel Blevins seemed like they were getting their name called over the PA every defensive play. 4. Looked like Wilhite's secondary was a little weak at times giving to big of a space for receivers. Cunningham and Green both had good games. 5. Hunter Saunders (Sanders) had a good game, has the tendency to throw the ball too hard at times. Was very impressive on his feet. 6. The officiating crew came under heavy scrutiny from both sides during the game.

Knowing the most of the Maryville coaching staff, I seriously, seriously doubt they had anything to do with this. Quarrels did what he had to do with the situation. This young man was getting a second chance, the Maryville coaches I know (which is most) would be very proud that he was getting this chance. It seems to me that if there was any question about the eligibility of this player the WB coach should have made sure without a shadow of doubt the this player was in good standing with his eligibility.

Yeah, I agree, but I don't know or understand most of the rules that involve eligibility. In the few games that I watched him play it seems as though he was quickly becoming one of the better players on the defensive side of the ball. Losing this win for WB is going to make it very tough for them to be able to reach the playoffs.

http://www.blounttoday.com/news/2011/sep/09/tssaa-rules-wbs-fuller-ineligible/

Nice post, real classy. I am sure the Heritage faithful are very proud of you.

WB - 35 HHS - 21

WB will have a hard time scoring IMO.... The last time these two team played WB had a hard time scoring, maybe this game will be a little better for the Govs (I still have a bitter taste in mouth from that game). I asked last week on the Karns thread, but did not really get an answer - Why is Zack not punting for WB, is he hurt?

Is there a list of rosters?

Excellent Post!!! I wanted to say something about that post but didn't think it was my place.... As I stated earlier... Coach Reeves is a good coach and a good man... The players played hard and never quit... That shows the character of both the players and staff.... tpoole12 PS: I like you much better BigTuna now that you've switched to de-caf............ Good Luck Karns I agree, I have nothing but respect for coach Reeves. He taught me the ins and outs of American Government while he was at WB. Everyone that was on the team while Reeves was here spoke very highly of him as a coach. As for Karns and last night, I thought they executed their offense to perfection. I am not real sure why they ever ran the ball - we could not stop the pass. I think that the Karns QB is outstanding, he made some wonderful passes. Good luck to the Beavers for the remainder of the season. Any word on the player that got hurt? Does anyone know the schedule for replaying the game on BCS-TV? I would love to watch it again.

It's like Rocky Top - never get tired of hearing it.

Papa Chaos - long time, no see. Zach Witt is the starting quarterback for William Blount he is a Junior, he hurt his foot early in the season last year which kept him out of a lot of games. Zach Owens (the sophomore you're talking about) is probably a third string, he does not fit the offense that Coach gregory has implemented at WB. Josh Burton would likely be a second option if Witt is unable to play.

blountfan I can assure you that Tim Poole did not make a single block in that game. Daniel Poole may have but our good friend GovMan will vouche that Tim Poole didn't even get to dress out....................... I would bet that he didn't even make the team.............................. tpoole12 GO GOVS I was glad to see Daniel have a good game, he is a great ball player and really nice kid. Maybe we can come out on Friday and get a win from the Beavers.

I did not got the opportunity to go to SC for the game last week, but did just get done watching it on BCS-TV. Here are a couple of observations and questions: 1) I was really impressed with our offensive line, and the entire offense in general. I am like you GovMan this is a fun offense to watch. I like the motions it is a great way to get a jump on the defense and at times catch the defense jumping offsides. While I am talking about the offense I did notice Treadway refer to Tim Poole with many great blocks in the game (I noticed him doing it twice). But, it is the first game, I guess we all make mistakes. 2) As already stated we will be killed in most games if our secondary does not tighten up. I was impressed with sophomore Devin Walker on the end, fast and strong, reminds me of a few other Walker's the have played defensive end for William Blount. 3) We had some very impressive returns on kicks. I guess anytime you can get Hasanstaub and Irwin the ball in the open field it is a good thing. One question about special teams - Why is Zack not punting, didn't he punt last year? I am excited about getting back to William Blount for some Friday night football.

I agree with TPoole great place to watch football.

Is Katie leaving or staying? Losing one Wheeler is bad, but two would be horrible. I know Dalton very well and hate to see him leave, but understand the situation. Good luck. I guess this well give me a reason to pull for Alcoa, I never thought I would have one.

I heard the same thing this morning. If it is true it would not be a new thing for this kid to transfer to a new school.

That stinks about Wheeler. He would have been great for WB next season. We played SC for the last several years in place of Alcoa. I can not give you the figure (etcoach can), but they, I believe, brought in more money than Alcoa did the last few years we played.

Don't take my word for it, there are people on this board that are far closer to the program than I am and they could probably give you a better guess. I would like to see WB play Alcoa - that would put another great team on an already tough schedule. While we are on the subject of WB and Alcoa. I heard that Alcoa is getting one of WB's players Brooks Cunningham - This too bad, the Cunningham's have been a part of the WB community for 10 -12 years (they already have had five come through WB).

I would say very slim chances of that happening.

I heard they were going to just let The GovMan be the coach.

I do not think that Brewer is in the business of "please(ing) the parents". I think that if he (plus the committee) had already filled the postion they would not go through the trouble of interviewing other coaches. GovMan or etcoach, do y'all have any predictions?