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He's a good player. I saw him only once, in the Huntingdon game, and though he didn't have a huge game statistically, he had several tough runs. He seemed to be under-utilized (if that's a word) that night. I know several of the Huntingdon fans questioned the offensive scheme of Liberty. They didn't seem to have much organization. But, judging from their recent performances, they must have picked it up a notch. Both Howard and Turner were extemely impressive athletes on the defensive side of the ball as well.

Just because one BRAND NEW member of your region once played Riverdale doesn't mean that the region plays the toughest schedule in the state. Best I can tell outside of CPA playing a somewhat down MBA team this year, no one else in the region is stepping outside to play anyone of merit. Unless you call Fairview playing 2 3A and 1 4A schools with a combined 3-19 record stepping up. Huntingdon, Milan and WEstview have consistently played each other in regular season even when they were in opposing disctricts. Huntingdon has played Lexington, Liberty, Henry County: Milan has played Crockett Co. and JCM and Westview has played Obion and others who are all higher classifications. So how does that make Region 5 tougher? 5 has been weak for the last several years--it's stronger now simply because of the multiplier rule and the influx of the Nashville private schools. They will be tough to handle come playoff time, but i can guarantee that whoever comes out of 5 and 6 will have all they can handle out of the 7/8 survivor. West Tennessee fans know enough about statewide football to know that the old region 5 wasn't on the same level. All those gold balls you speak of by the "new' region 5 was won at the single a level except for Goodpasture. You need to read the history books a little closer and realize that teh world doesn't end at the Tennessee river. We play pretty good football over here as the last several years have proven.

They never recruit any West Tenn. kids anyway. It sure would put some more butts in the seats if they would attempt to get a more local flavor. THere have been several kids from Huntingdon who would have done well at UTM who where never offered. Till UTM starts supporting the West Tenn. area, then I have a hard time supporting them.

So that leaves us with one more courthouse and a super walmart than Mckenzie has. And we still got our state appearances in baseball and girls basketball. Exactly what does McKenzie have to offer? It's ridiculous that you folks have succumbed to questioning the merits of the town when discussing a football game just because you never win. The 2 towns are just like most of the rural towns in West Tenn. NOt a lot to do but play sports. However, you want me to believe that McKenzie offers more? In what form?? Huntingdon has more pride in their program, more success to show for it, and more FORMER players showing up on Friday nights to cheer on the current Stangs than McKenzie could ever hope for. Keep dreaming and go count up the combined scores in this "rivalry" to get yourselves back to reality. Oh yeah, hammers and nails are not rivals. Consider yourself a nail.

Also, Humboldt at Liberty and Jackson Southside vs. Jackson Northside. Several other games in the West just got under way around 845CST.

I've only seen Sykes play one time--in the state title game--and he impressed me more than any player on Alcoa. By the time he finishes growing, he will be a MONSTER!!!! I can see him being a Top 50 national recruit if he continues to work and develop his already impressive skills.

Craig Massey had surgery last night/early this morning and had 2 screws inserted in his leg just above the knee to correct a break. It was clean, but in the growth plate area. Remember him in your prayers. I have no word on Jon but I hope someone will update us soon.

I know both of these guys are incredibly talented but also "small" for D-1. Milller has already committed to Vandy and Boo has aspirations to play at the D-1 level. Has anyone seen both of these kids play and care to compare? I've seen Boo plenty but haven't had the pleasure to watch Gaston in action. I'd love to hear thoughts on their respective abilities.

This is an impossible task. We have had so many great players over the years that it's impossible to pick a Top Team. I would add the following players just off the top of my head. Johnny Compton Warren Blankenship Mike McLemore James McLemore James Harris Vic Luther Kent Edwards Priest Weathers Lee Butler Bobby Ward Mark Bush Steven Haywood Randy Horn Danny Wallace Steve Barnett Stanley Scates Mark Dillahunty Ben Mebane and the list goes on. For what its worth. Coach Hayes said years ago that Quentin Hampton was the best player he had ever seen at Huntingdon. That covered a lot of territory in my mind.

Please don't feed those kids "Gut bombs" before the game. Their bellies are gonna be churning enough without adding fuel to the fire. Krystals are to be enjoyed only by those with a strong stomach or immediate access to a restroom. They have no place on the football field.

No but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express one time! I'm self employed. Need any health insurance??

Let's see Gerry has posted almost 1600 times since he started (as Gerry Bertier) in Nov of 2003. That's an average of over 4 a day. Tamir has been on Coach T for 70 some odd days so that means he's been exposed to about 280 posts by Gerry. Seems enough to form an opinion to me.

Supposedly he wasn't ejected from the game and he was suspended by his own principal. I was just wondering if anyone on here was present and saw the actual incidents.

still waitin'

Anybody at the game have any details?? This is outside of his character and I was just wondering if anybody had any inside info as to why he was suspended?

Nobody said anything about Boo running over anybody. They just said he's hard to get down and the first man rarely ever does. All those big young'uns you listed are bound to be good players but give a little respect to a 5'7 kid who only weighs 145 but managed to put up the kind of numbers Boo did this year. I don't care who you support but to do that at that size is pretty darn impressive. I said earlier and I'll say it again, pound for pound he's the best player in West Tn.

You guys make it sound so easy to stop a good offense. I guess if you stop Indy's stretch running plays and keep Peyton from having enough time to find his receivers then you can shut the Colts down? Easy to say, harder to do. Its called execution folks. Every coach scouts the next team on their schedule and has tapes to watch to see EXACTLY what kind of schemes their opponent runs. You might be successful in taking away part of an offense by running some ridiculous scheme, but when you do you leave yourself vulnerable somewhere else. (Got a LB blitzing the same way every time you put a guy in motion? Run inside him cause he's already taken himself out of the play) ALcoa and Huntingdon didn't get to this point in the season by changing offenses and defenses every week. Adjustments are made, yes, but the base packages stay the same. Huntingdon did run a 4-4 for part of last week's game. They had Donald, Hastings, Snyder and Taylor on the field together for several snaps. Mansfield knew Milan couldn't get 'em throwing the ball so he put another LB in to help stuff the middle. I'm sure the coaches for Alcoa are busy studying the Mustang films now and have their own ideas of how to stop the Mustang offense. But in the end, it all comes down to which of the 2 teams can execute their respective game plans and impose their will along the others line of scrimmage. As somebody a lot smarter than me once said, "you dance with the one what brung you".

The additions of Marcus along with Brandon Snyder at LB and Kegan Ball at DT added a lot of speed and desire to the defense. ALso allowed Desmond to move down to DE where he has been more effective. The new starters also seemed to provide a lot more intensity that seemed to be missing at times earlier in the season.

You just can't quit can you? Instead of saying "all the backs that were better than him" and then listing ONE friggin player, why not say "there were other players more deserving". Compare Boo's numbers to any other 2A player in the state and tell me he didn't deserve to be nominated. Forget all your hatred for Huntingdon for a minute and look at it from a logical standpoint. His numbers speak for themselves and you can't just systemically say that he's not as good as so and so. He put up the numbers. Nobody else did. Isn't that what it's supposed to be about?

Guy was the 3rd or 4th leading rusher in the state for the season. Boo was right behind him. However, BOO is now far ahead and still playing. As I stated earlier, Guy plays offense only. Boo plays offense on a very close level to what Guy is playing plus he plays a great cornerback and returns kicks. He deserved the nomination and both he and Guy (and Walker for that matter) deserved the award before Turner and ROgers. Obviously, Lindsey should have been in the mix as well.

Great job this year with the pics, SB. We appreciate it. I know Cliff does now but he will appreciate it even more in the future.

I agree. What is the criteria, who votes, etc. on the LB Cub awards? I've always respected their choices but I'm not sure where they come up with them.

Well I was referring to the 97 Heisman but I didn't have Ward in mind over Woodson. But, he would have been a better choice, as would Peyton. He can thank the ABC/Disney/ESPN media blitz for his chunk of metal.

Some very deserving kids won in most cases. But how in the world can Patrick Turner and his 43 catches for 748 yds and 7 TD's, win over Boo Weathers with his 1680 yds rushing and 21 TD's and another 200 plus in receiving yards? Not to mention he played cornerback and intercepted 5 passes and also returned kicks for another pile (I don't have the number) of yards? No disrespect intended for Mr. Turner (I hope he stays in state to play his college football) but that comparison isn't even close. He wouldn't even be Offensive MVP in either of the 2 West Tenn 2A regions.

OK let's cut out the speculation and childish ranting and talk facts. As far as East vs. West in 2A, East has 4 gold balls and West 2 since the current system went into effect. ALcoa, Sweetwater, Tyner and Webb have won from the east and Milan and Huntingdon have won from the West. Middle has won 5 during that time frame split between Goodpasture and Lipscomb. Milan has also won a 3A title during that span. I didn't research 2A Mr. Football nominations cause I don't think it's worth the time. The guys that are generally nominated (Rogers and Turner this year are prime examples) come from high profile programs that were strong the previous year, or big time college recruits. Bolden from Tyner was another great example last year. He was probably the best player in the division but he missed most of the season with injuries. Yet he was still nominated (and won). It happens every year and this year was no exception. Weathers got a nomination because Huntingdon is the defending champ and he put up some huge numbers. No doubt Lindsey deserves the recognition but he got overshadowed by preseason publicity. You can bet at this point that a lot of voters have him Penciled in for next years ballot regardless of what happens during the 2005 season. As far as press coverage, I don't know how much Alcoa gets cause I don't read East Tenn papers except for an occasional look at the New Sentinel and the Free Press. I don't see a lot of high school coverage in either of these so they may be in the same boat as the rural West Tenn schools. The Jackson Sun does a great job (IMO) of covering West Tenn football and usually tends to vote the teams around here higher than similar teams across the state. I think the paper in Union City also has a vote in the AP poll but I may be wrong. As far as the game goes, I look forward to seeing Alcoa for the first time. I've heard some great things about them and know from what I've heard of their talent that they have some D-1 kids that will be on display. Huntingdon has a sophomore who has D-1 talent as well but he's probably the only Mustang who has a chance to play D-1. No doubt Alcoa has a great coaching staff and Coach Mansfield has proven his ability at Huntingdon. BOth schools have a long winnng tradition though Alcoa has more Gold balls to show off. I have been to many a Clinic/Blue Cross bowl over the years and the unknown element of playing someone entirely knew is what adds so much to an already intense competition. I don't expect this to be any different. COngratulations to both teams for being there, and good luck to both Friday night. I hope both teams play to their full capabilities and determine the game on the field and injuries and striped jerseys don't determine the outcome.