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If that's the case, that could be a great help for him. I know from experience that if you've got the physical tolls they are looking for, they will teach you to play the position. One of the hardest things for a kid is coming into the unknown world of college life [which is a huge adjustment anyway] & then having your coach tell you he is going to move you to a new position that you have never played before can freak you out. Mentally it can be a huge adjustment. Hope Kevin gets a chance.

There is something everyone on this board needs to realize. What a D1 college coach looks for in a player has almost nothing to do with a kid's stats or accolades as a HS player. Most of the time they want players to be a "blank slate" when they come in, cause they are going to teach you their way of playing whatever position they decide to put you in.

AMEN!!!!

Where did you come up with this garbage? Do you know Brent or have you ever even talked to him? What misfortune did he have that he blamed on anyone? I know he loved his coaches & will always have a good relationship with them. You are entitled to think he was not a good player but for you to get on here & say he blamed others for anything & question his effort when you've probably never even talked to the young man at any length if at all says a whole lot more about your lack of integrity than it does about Brent Hayes.

You guys kill me! What D-1 school do you coach & recruit for??? You wouldn't know what they look for in a D-1 recruit if it bit you in the butt! I could care less about your opinions, [they're like armpits, everyone's got 'em & most all of 'em stink], but to state junk like this like it's fact amazes me. Give the guy some credit. He's played well enough to have some schools very interested in him as a MLB. You know, some Owl players will be recruited over the next couple of years & I hope all Pounder fans on here will applaud them & hope they can go as far as their dreams can take them & I for one will never get on here & bash them in any way. I hope any of our area kids will know I want to see them play at the next level. I'll pull for them every step of the way. But I get so sick of Owl fans [who probably have never played beyond the HS level] slinging dung about whether Brent is good enough, in their very limited knowledge, to play college football or that he's overrated. You know, that's all I've seen from Tyner fans as well. By the way, I went to see Demonte play in the playoff game against David Lipscomb & The KY-TN AllStar Game & frankly, he didn't play very well in either, but I sure wouldn't get on here & rag on him when I've seen him in only 2 games of a great HS career. I know Demonte & think he's a great kid & want him to get to Knoxville & become the great player I think he can become & I wish you people could encourage Brent to do the same, but i seriously doubt you have it in you.

Irish, Every time Hayes is mentioned in any thread, Imaowl has some smack against him. I sure don't understand the burr he's got in his butt, but I know Brent, he's a humble & respectful young man who's never said or done anything to this guy to deserve disrespect. Nobody on here knows what Brent went thru last year to get back on the field this season & play at the level he has played. Many guys would have hung it up. Brent will be an asset to whatever program he goes to at whatever position he plays, cause he has those intangibles that come from something called "HEART'.

Didn't ask you that. I asked you when have you timed him & what school do you rate talent & potential for. As for your question, 3 or 4 Players cannot play all 22 positions on the field. Inexperience at critical positions can make for some tough nights.

Guru, Great Post! This team has all it takes when the attitude becomes "my team", not "me". I hate hearing some of the kids, after a loss, talking & high-fivin' about a big play they made. When you lose, there are no big plays except the ones you allowed your opponent to beat you with.

Man, what is your problem. have you timed him? he ran a 4.85 in july at Alabama & tripped on the start. That was the first day doctors allowed him to run full speed since his surgery. He's being looked at by a number of prominent schools as a LB. Guess they need to check with you before they go any further.

Where is Imaowl playing now, when did he play @ Ooltewah?

You'd fear him if you were man enough to lace on some cleats & go head to head with him. He can't play 11 positions on the defense, but he does one heck of a job at his position.

Actually, he had 19. Solo - 12, assist - 7, 1 forced fumble

Good post, blueraider. It was a great game. Both defenses were very tough, making numerous big plays, but what a finish! I hope this win will really show the Pounders what they can accomplish when they come together. I think we can make it tough on some region foes the rest of the way. Best of luck to Cleveland from here on out.

I am so proud of Central's team. They still hurt themselves with untimely mistakes, but they hung tough & persevered. What a game, game-winning FG with 8 sec. left

Something big is going to have to happen at Central for them to have much of a chance to win another game this season. I know the players have lost confidence in the playcalling & the lack of discipline is evident. It hurts to see it happen. There are 4 or 5 seniors on this team who want to win so badly & have worked so hard & care so much but it takes alot more than 4 or 5 to make a team. The attitude of alot of Central's players reminds me too much of the 0-10 team 3 yrs. ago. It doesn't hurt to lose. Right after a loss, they're laughing & talking about where they can party. I know those seniors & captains are ready to clean house & find the guys that want to win. They would rather have 11 players play both ways that care than be 3 deep at every position.