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William Johnson wasn't very successful against West Nashville's Mighty Toppers from Hillwood. I believe WC has had more NFL talent come out that school in the last 30 years than any other program in Metro . Plenty of tradition at WC.

I went to many Springfield games over the last few years and several practices. The fans packed the stands and the games were very entertaining. They won many games and lost few with Myers as Head Coach. The practices were organized, well run with all the coaches actively helping kids be the best they can be. College coaches were actively recruiting several student athletes. How many of these kids have written college offers? The staff truly cared about the kids on and off the field. I do not know the new coach who is a home town guy who more than likely will give it his all to the community and school but it just wasn't his time due to the previous coaches' success. He might do fine with time but this year was going to be special for Myers, his staff, the players and the community but the Principal ruined it with his obvious agenda. He should be fired.

I'm pretty sure they played to a 14-14 tie in 2007 in the controversial thunderstorm game. Never finished the ball game.

Ouch

Maybin puts up big numbers in a win . 0-3 start for Jackets.

Coaching - a little bit Teaching - not so much Btw, PC will not beat Blackman @ Blackman .

PC has not been a well coached team since Fitzgerald left. He left them loaded with the best QB in the State in Deaute Mason who recently was named preseason all conference for Ala A & M. They have been irrelevant since DM's departure. Sure, many of their kids have opportunities at Junior Colleges which require the family and student to come up with a large sum of $$$ for living accommodations and expenses that are not paid for by the JC. PC claims Tiny Richardson (Ensworth) and Nick Hill (Duke - MLK) so their school statistics are a little skewed. McGavock, Overton, Cane Ridge, Maplewood, Hillsboro and maybe Antioch are all better metro football programs currently. I know that most of these schools have higher enrollment but when you add in the numbers that MLK High School has, it probably equals out.

Don't blame anyone for looking after their families' best interest. Having said that, i believe that Coach Harrell is a great coach and person. He will do well if Administration will find him some help. Harrell is a winner and a disciplinarian. Good luck to the Spartans

Congrats to Janel Pate of Hillsboro. 9th grader who wins both 100 and 200 Tennessee State Title. Following in the footsteps of Quanisha Sales (Hillsboro)who won it a few years ago. Also congrats to Coach Dave Young for having the patience to coach year after year with success.

What about a tough scrimmage the Wed. or Thurs. of week 0. This way the coaches/players can personally go see Farragut in week 0. Farragut has been a thorn in OR side, but this should change this year imo.

Was told there will be a scrimmage today @ Hillsboro against Hunters Lane . Burros most athletic kid still in track.

My prediction..... Principal gets fired after next year. Successful football coach let go for no reason. Basketball coach hangs it up after 20 years. The football stadium has been packed the past 3 years and probably will be again for the first game or so, then it will go bad.... real bad... . The community is not happy with this current Principal. Maybe the new coach and his new team will prove me wrong?

Springfield better hope that Summers and Farmer stick around for their senior year. They don't win a game if both leave. They don't win more than 4 with both especially if all coaches named above leave.

What i am hearing from your post is that the Jackets will go back to a boring style offense with most likely little success in terms of wins especially if key players elect to go elsewhere.

Springfield's home games brought big crowds. Do you think the assistants that are leaving knew something was in the works all along.... i think so