CoachLogan74

With a full offseason of working out, and praying the good Lord grows em a little, I'd say that 2, the QB (who could play a myriad of positions from QB, WR, OLB, to DB) and one of the linemen. I think he is physically more gifted than #79, who saw time this year as a freshman. His natural leverage, quick feet, and gifted athleticism for a boy his size, probably will invoke images of a young Kendrick, same motor too though. Another lineman is about as tough as a $2 steak, but I think will get stuck behind a player that will surprise many next year, #71, a current freshman. I'll be honest, I could see anywhere between 5-10 freshmen and sophomores playing big minutes next season for the Warriors, part of my reasoning of why I think this team will be so good during the 2015 season

I find it slightly creepy that your roster lists addresses of its players...? Thats what I'm inferring from your "take a look at our roster" comment...

Govolsknox, With C. Smith, the MS football team's record was 5-2-1, with the losses coming to Fulton and Maryville, both top MS programs in the area, and the tie coming against a Bearden team who CAK had no business tying, as in, we should've won that game handily. His injuries, I think we deduced, were due to growing pains. He has grown around 4 inches since his 7th grade year and I don't know that he has totally gotten used to his body yet, ha. With that said, he's a special talent. A very rare talent. Its a sad reality, but if C. High was C. Smith's height, he would probably be receiving D1 offers. Warriors2011, I can say that I've seen every class of football players since the inception of the program. I'm very much convinced that the class of 2016 will join the classes of 04, 10,11, and 12 as one of the best the program has ever had. They're that good. The current 7th grade class has some very good ballplayers in it too, but I think with the exception of a couple, the jury is still out on what they'll be like as a whole. A few legacy players in there that should be fun to watch. For those that know, we could be lining up a Howell, a Pegram, and a High at receiver next year, wouldn't that be slightly nostalgic? The real gem is that I believe that with 3 or 4 of the current freshmen, and 3 or 4 of the current 8th graders, we have the makings of another stout offensive and defensive lines. Boys that really do love the game.

Like I said, if it doesn't come to fruition, hopefully no one will remember what I said! Now, I know that its Middle School football, but this year's freshmen handily beat every middle school team they faced as 8th graders except for Fulton but including Farragut, Powell, Bearden, and Grace. The only team that really handled them was... *gulp* Alcoa

You might be my favorite Webb person I've ever talked to... Don't tell the kid who carried the sword your senior year though!

No question, I was referring to the statement of "Compared to the classes we have seen come through CAK the past 3-4 years the upcoming classes have a ways to go to measure up". I think if you stick around a little while longer, I think you'll be right back to what you're accustomed to shortly! No one will read this post in a couple years, so I'll go ahead and go on record saying I think this freshman class will win a State Title when they're seniors, with the MS QB at the helm, and a lowly freshman named Howell catching balls Hopefully our Alcoa brothers, and the McClurg twins over there, don't read this thread... haha

Spartan4Life, I greatly respect you and what you obviously have learned from the Webb program, both academically and athletically. I have to say, I've known some Webb football players and they were definitely not "recruited", judging by their athletic ability ha, players that were teammates of yours. Like Govolsknox has said, my biggest issue is that while we get junk about "not playing with what gets off the bus" like many claim to do, although teams like Milan and Kingston will not fool me (they're all open zoned just like Alcoa), we can only play with players that can afford $11,000 a year schooling, no easy task for many families in the area. If CAK were to join D2, I can not imagine the talent that would come to our school. Players like the Blances or John Inman from back when I played against Webb. I believe that everything that Webb does goes along with the D2 handbook, that no foul play is involved. I just think that D1 schools will never be on an even playing field with D2 schools, even if a team like a CAK or Alcoa could beat a team like Webb at any given time. Again though, respect to your alma mater, and your teams. I've generally seen at least 1 Webb game a year, and you generally crush who they put in front of you.

Not a fan, as a general rule, of D1 teams playing D2 teams. I'm not trying to stir a "such and such recruits" ideology, but I've never been a fan of teams that allow need based students to compete in athletics competing against those that don't. Having competed against Webb many years ago, I know that for every 10 students that were not need based there was 1 that was, but as a general rule, the 1 that was was always the best, or 1 of the best, players. I think the fact that the TSSAA now looks at overall record to allow teams into the playoffs even more accentuates my dislike for this game. Hey, I get the "rivalry" or whatever it would be. CAK has been very competitive over the past 10 years with Webb in every sport they've competed in whether its basketball, soccer, baseball, whatever. I just don't like playing in football. Respect what you've done. Lots of people have been knocking your state title this year and I've defended Webb. I'm just not a fan of this series.

As far as the East is from the West... Is my heart and Webb School ha That is not the reason I don't like playing them though. Love the idea of playing Catholic though.

Not a fan of this series.

I think everyone that knows the CAK boys saw a level of intensity against Alcoa, Milan, and Grace that wasn't necessarily there on many other occasions. I think this group knew they could "out-talent" many of the teams they faced. Case in point, many CAK fans would point to the Elizabethton game as maybe the worst offensive performance of the season and it yielded 44 points. I would agree with those who have said that Milan and Elizabethton would be a good matchup. The game would only last an hour though due to those run games!

CAK's freshmen class is about as talented as they come. I wouldn't dare argue they have elite level D1 talent, but as a whole, should end up being one of the 2 or 3 best classes CAK has ever had, (edited to say the following) as long as the linemen grow the way I think they will. Add to them, 2 or 3 very good prospects for the line from the middle school this year. To top it all off, CAK hasn't had a player come up through the ranks like the MS QB since Charlie High and crew... We'll be just fine.

Care to tell us more...?

I rewatched the CAK/Milan game last night and I think you make an excellent point that is not hit on very often. Outside of 2 errant throws, everything that could've gone right for CAK did (Wounded duck TD to Howell, Milan gameplan to throw early and often, fumbled kickoff, etc). I don't expect all those things to go in CAK's favor again this time around which makes it interesting. A heavy dose of Coleman is gonna be a long night for CAK, regardless of a W or an L.

Pujo, What a great time that was getting to meet you and 91Landers. That really was a long time coming, and getting to talk about that night on the mountain was more enjoyable to me than the actual game, ha! Hopefully our paths will cross again sometime down the road.

Go back and watch the game from last season... this was the Milan approach. Charlie High set every TSSAA state championship game record there is a for a QB... in the first half.

You seem to be getting a little testy... Just please take notice that it is non-CAK fans that are making these statements. The CAK players, coaches, and supporters all have the utmost respect for Coach Witten and the Elizabethton team. If you have made it this far, you're a good team, no question about it. I've never been to a game at Elizabethton but I hear it is a stellar environment, and seeing as how its the only game being played in the Eastern time zone, I'm hoping its going to be a packed house. What kind of number are the Elizabethton faithful expecting as it pertains to attendance?

This is starting to get fun

I may be relatively young but I still refuse to get rid of my little old flip phone... I'll be on the field, so if you're there during warmups, I'll spot you then. What I'm picturing as a bright red jacket shouldn't be too difficult to spot. I'll be the Samoan "feller" with a blue top, grey sweatpants, and white visor!

What can I say? I get nostalgic this time of year!

Awesome! I can't wait to meet you and 91LANDERS! Hopefully the boys will put on a show Friday night, I'm confident they'll come to play. Hopefully I'll be able to find the Cloudland gear and KC Chiefs coat before the game, but I won't leave without meeting ya'll ha its been a long time coming.

If you go to YouTube and type in "Elizabethton Cyclones 2012" there are highlights from every game.

Come to the CAK/Elizabethton game next friday night? Its been almost 10 years since you've seen CAK play and I would love it if you could come by Betsy and see what the program has turned into with your very own eyes. It would be a great honor for me if you could make that happen! Plus, I'd love to meet you after all these years!

There are great linemen EVERYWHERE that get overlooked... I would encourage the boys not to take it personal. Trophies and awards will get broken, lost and forgotten. A great offensive line though is consisted of brothers who, I'm sure, have made great memories with each other for years. Encourage your boys to remember that.

No... We're not.