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Congradulations Cyclones!!

Cap, You are the man. I get on here every now and then to check on things. NET is a great area and I really miss alot of the people and the sports. Football is strong here in Lex and you know I get out on Friday to check it out. Stay in touch...... glee1001@aol.com

Very respectable showing by the Cyclones and I'm sure they are looking forward to next Friday night! From what I have read IN THE PAPERS, the Cyclones held their own against an always deeper SH team. Turnovers by both teams seem to have been a key in this game....... ? and Elizabethton apparently has some speed and technique on both sides of the ball. That is taught and the kids obviously want to learn & succeed as they continue to rebuild a once broken program. FANTASTIC! CYCLONE PRIDE!

Is this Wingman at Centre College? If so hollar at me @ GLee1001@aol.com Transy at Centre Tues @ 6PM G.Smith

I have to believe that the guard 'tandem' at Betsy is quick and solid based on the last couple of seasons performances. How is thier outside shooting going and is there a 'new guard' on the team that wasn't in the picture last season?

K, Just 'pullin' ur leg a bit. Has 'Lil Pet' had problems since her surgery mid-last season? Tough keeping up from afar.

KRich, Is your ratings system askew? From previous experience with your poll and your own personal polling trends, have you not missed the mark? Elizabethton has earned the #1 position until proven otherwise on the strength of the Mo West win along with the others........... In my 'from a distance view' that nails the top position at this time. When they havn't earned it, I'll call it so. Take care of The King, someone has to. GO CYLCONES! 2. CLOUDLAND 3. UNICOI 4. HAPPY VALLEY 5. UNAKA 6. HAMPTON 7. JOHNSON COUNTY

Paranoid /blink.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blink:" border="0" alt="blink.gif" /> , but I have to love your posts. They are so out'Landish' that they are actually funny. GO CARTER COUNTY! and especially........... GO CYCLONES! (anything wrong with supporting your 'home' team?)

Congrats to Maryville. Year end to year out, a competitor for the championship. Gotta appreciate Sullivan South. They represented well. Maybe some of these other schools will learn from 'open enrollment'. That is still going on at M'ville isn't it? Good luck!

GO CYCLONES!!

The biggest job Coach Witten has to deal with is rebuilding the 'heart' of the Cyclones. It was PREVIOUSLY ripped out! The changing of the mindsets will take a few classes and it has to start early if allowed by the 'owners' of the school system. The feeder systems are in place and give TAD some seasoned ballplayers. I'm not sure how things are at TAD this season but in the past it was like taking a step backwards for the players before going to high school. They were under-coached on the football field leading to immediate problems upon their move to Jason Witten Way. Hopefully that has been corrected and Coach Witten has a say as to the schemes and coaching on the middle school sidelines. There has to be continuity thru the school F-Ball program. That has to be the start and its not hard to figure how long it will take for true change to come about given leadership on the TAD & HS sidelines. It is going to be a long process and it can't be laid on anyone but the past leadership not pushing the kids to excell but allowing them to accept failure just as they did. Not acceptable! Hang tough Shawn Witten and as always.......... GO CYCLONES!!

GO CYCLONES!

GO CYCLONES!! Coach Witten99 is suffering from the 'Pless Hangover'. It will take time to re-align the 'young minds'. As far as Wes Anderson & P Smith. They would both give thier 'eye teeth' for their teammates. 99% of thier teammates can't look in the mirror and say the same. Those two are tough caracters. Hang tough......... better times are ahead! The re-alignment has begun but it takes time. Thanks Cap. 'They' had that coming. The truth hurts.

Sounds like Elizabethton 'bucked' up tonight. Way to go CYCLONES!!

Without a doubt, politics has reared its ugly head and had an effect on the young men & women. G basketball and baseball overcame this with tough, smart coaching. You may have noticed, both of those coaches are long gone. I can attest, for a fact, that politics took a bite out of the kids last season and the political situation is still a mess. That particular situation will take many, many years for a recovery. Many........ Witten will be one of the coaches to 'circumsize' the politics. Still it wil take time. The only cure for the politics is to 'CLEAR THE HILL' and many of the citizens of Eliz now realize this. The next two elections will be interesting.

GOOD LUCK CYCLONES!

?? I have only seen Eliz once this season but I do know this, Wes Anderson is one of the best competitors on the field, barr none. Given time, he will make something happen. Derrick Carr is a fine RB and ole Wendall Loving will go to 'bat' against anyone on the field. I'd run behind Jesse and his side of the line, which includes Ellis, anytime. They showed maturity vs HV that they didn't posess last season. They have several fine players but a 'quick fix' isn't in the cards. The Cyclones need time and will improve from game to game. I can't say much about last year because there were several problems but I do believe the people are in place to turn the show around. Good luck!! GO CYCLONES!

Maybe you misunderstand. No new attitude, just noone on the sidelines that needs criticism. I tried talking to the former coach over the last previous years but his ears weren't open. I took my 'scratch' here and on the street. The coach now is on the ball and will lead the team. No whinning around just hard nosed football with some smarts. Like I said, no new attitude but I respect people who know what they are doing and who have open 'ears'. Take care of your kid, trainer. GO CYCONES! "CLEAR THE HILL"

Get, Having a son in his last year and struggling so.......... now you know where I was last year but with no leadership at the helm. At least this season some teaching has begun and a new 'mind-set' is being put in place in the Cyclone camp. All joking aside, I appreciate our past and wish you well with your son. Good luck! Regards GO CYCLONES!

Ur just too easy. What a H@@T! Anderson and the rest of the backfield will need more than a couple of secs to operate. GO CYCLONES!!

Look who came out of the 'closet'?? Good to see you back on here. How's 'E' doing? I've heard some dandy things. Hang in there.......... speaking of cancers

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Compusat......... I don't think anyone is 'crying' that Carr has no blocking. It is totally visible, without a doubt. It is a similar situation that has dogged the Cyclones for the last few years. Lack of disipline in the weight room and on the practice field. They have had the size and a couple have done well at 'combines', but they don't hit at combines. I do see a change coming but not overnight. It will take a few years to 'wear in' the change. Now if that's crying........ Atop that, Duanah is, hands down, the best running back I've seen in the area. Sorry dude but you guys definately hold that title at QB this season. Good luck!

Sounds as if there are similar problems as what the Cyclones had last year. This year they have a competitor at RB in Carr. That was missing last year. Anderson is going to give 110% behind center. The line....... it will take a couple of years and alot of work but Coach Witten knows what the missing link is. On D & O it starts up front. I don't care who is behind them. It starts up front and Witten will instill the will and ethic in the underclassmen. The others......... well, .............