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The Bates' brothers- Sevier County High School James Bates-class of 92- U. of Florida Jeremy Bates- class of 95- U. of Tennessee/ Rice The Brackins' brothers-Gatlinburg-Pitman High School Eric and Phillip Brackins-both played for Michigan

Spencer was actually the defensive coordinator last season. Before Fulkerson arrived, Spencer was the offensive coordinator. He is currently the offensive line coach at West Georgia-rival playoff contender of Carson Newman.

1999-Sevier County

the nsca website is a good resource to use. I've been certified(CSCS) for almost a year, and I agree with you on the fact that a workout might work for one school and not another. However, I believe in building a strength program around a few core lifts. Mine is bench, power clean, and squat. In addition to these emphasized lifts, I want my guys on their feet for their lifts such as snatches, push press, dead lift,etc. Like the old saying goes, there is more than 1 way to skin a cat.

you are exactly right. when an athlete gets tired, all of his technique goes out the window. that's why I'll never let my guys do over 5 reps at a time, and not over 80% of their projected max.

the power clean doesn't work any specific muscle group- it requires every inch of your body to successfully do it . If my head coach told me that we only had time for 1 lift per week it would be the power clean. proper technique is essential to prevent injury. most kids will try to reverse curl, but what they find out is when they get around 200 pounds, you have to have form. speed and explosion is where this lift translates to the field or court.

Although Smith, Bruhin, and Huber have conncections-those guys would have signed D1 anyway. The advantage for Smith and Bruhin is their actual bloodline which you cannot ignore. People said the same about James Bates (Florida) and Scott Galyon (UT/Giants,Dolphins). James' dad-longtime D-coordiantor in the NFL, and Scott's dad-state trooper who escorted Majors/Fulmer. Bottom line is that both of those guys started multiple years for their university. The name might get you noticed, but it's the ability that gets you on the scholarship list and field. If Bruhin is Marshall's worst lineman-then they have a heck of a line. If Huber is Bama's worst athlete-same there. Have you all ever seen the Reynold's kid? He is a freak of nature-tons of ability. As of late, East TN has distributed a nice amount of D1's, and it seems like more to come.

so, if a coach thinks that his athlete can compete regionally, then he can enter that athlete? Do some coaches enter athletes that have no business being there?

could someone please give me some info on qualifying times and distances for the region track meet. I didn't have much luck looking on tssaa website. Does it change year to year? I would appreciate any info from you guys.

knowing coach bibee, he probably blew them away in his interview with his personality and energy. is he not happy at baylor, or is o.r. just too attractive?

oak ridge tradition+talent+pride+ a coach like Stanton Stevens. If not for courtesy sake, why even interview anyone else? If Oak Ridge has a chance to get this guy, they better take it. Hard to believe, but I hear that O.Ridge has several athletes roaming the halls that do not play football. A young, smart, energetic person like Stevens would have that long line of players coming off that hill during the opening kickoff. Did Lussier take any coaches with him? Will the new coach have the chance to bring some staff? Good luck in the search.

I recommend that the booster's program at each school pay for a coach on staff at the high school to take the NSCA "CSCS" exam. I firmly believe that the off-season is where you mold the mind-set of the team, and your coaching staff must be visible and knowledgeable. I would not pay x amount of dollars to turn my players over to an outside source. I know that they know what they are doing, but my point is that the players need to see the coach(s) taking the lead in this. After all, a head coach wouldn't hire a consultant to call plays on Friday night would he? As of last year, the 2 part test (CSCS)was between $200 and $250 dollars. Not that being certified is the most important aspect, but players might buy into it a bit more.

surely to goodness, you all have a certified coach who knows the updated speed and strength techniques. like strength training, it's a year around process with flexibility, speed, explosion,etc. 4 weeks that late in the off-season process is a waste of money. use that money for speed equipment (chutes, resistant cords,etc.) good luck.

I was impressed with SC's offense, especially the OL. Anybody that likes football would agree if they watched the game. The Moore kid is a tough player who is elusive and can throw the football. Serafine is one of the top receivers in East TN. Seymour always has nice skill position players. Everybody talks about SC's depth and size. I was at the game, and it looked like Seymour has some size as well. Depth? I don't know, I noticed both team's skill guys playing both ways-not sure about the lineman. Anytime these teams play-it's going to be fun, and the other night was no different. The only team left on Seymour's schd. that they will have any trouble with-will be Fulton. That's the biggest difference in 3A and 5A, in 5A there is no "gimmie" games. That's not taking anything away from Seymour-they can't help what region they land in.

Maryville always looks good. Sevier County and Maryville had starters in for the first couple of series. After that, the seconds played. It's hard to judge a 1 quarter jamboree, but SC settled down and did O.K. I always like the Knox-News Sentinel and the way they have their own version: "Maryville played a lot of their seconds to a tie with SC." Each team's starters played basically the same amount. Not that it really matters, but just announce the score and facts. I think Maryville is a class act- I even took notice during the competition-their players were shoulder to shoulder as a team watching-seems like a little thing, but things like that is what builds a team to their level. Also, I've never seen a kid of their's run the jaw. Good luck this year Rebs.