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I can agree with the "eye test." And it goes back to the second part of what I said about doing what no others want to do. Regardless of the rivalry, McKenzie and Huntingdon have great coaches, and communities that buy in and support not just our student athletes, but ALL phases of our school system's. I didn't grow up in Carroll Co (From White House in Sumner Co) but am a Bethel transplant and the support in these two towns is phenomenal. That is another huge reason of the success.

It has been discussed moving it out to the high school. I think the only way that will happen is if we build a new elementary. Otherwise, I think it stays where it is.

I did not say that. My point was having an indoor practice facility/turf field has zero to do with a team’s success.

Well, I meant when they were little, but you not wrong. LOL.

The success or lack there of has no correlation if you have an indoor facility, or artificial turf. That is asinine. If that is the case, lets take Gleason, Greenfield, Dresden, Westview, Gibson Co, and what other power house basketball programs and make them move up because they all have really top notch gyms. Dresden probably being the oldest of them all. Does that gym have any reason as to why they are good year in and year out in basketball? NOPE! Want to go the same road for baseball and softball? In all classes, especially 1A and probably 2A, cycles ebb and flow. As for McKenzie, we have had a stretch of athletes, in all sports, the last 5 years that may not ever come through again. Oh, and just so you know. That facility we built has been in the planning stages long before that first silver, then gold, then silver ball was placed in the trophy case. It was not the building that put them there. It was endless summer workouts. Practicing in the gym when it rained. Staying after as groups and doing that little extra. Oh, and here is one...not being afraid to do what others choose not to do which is dedicate themselves to get better. Not to mention having solid flag, and tackle leagues. Oh and by the way, on that note, we have had kids from other towns come over to play with us, and we welcome them. It's rare I get on a tangent.

I can already see the effects of this. Kids have bought in. Parents, from the ones I have spoken with, are very pleased so far.

I got to watch McKenzie yesterday a little. I like what I saw. Our line is bigger than I was anticipating. And one of the starters was not in at this particular time I was watching. Rebels will get more and more comfortable each day with Coach Hodge. I really like him. We will scrimmage South Fulton and Obion Co on August 2.

This year for 4 years.

Curious as how the climate is at Milan with Wade. Are the players buying in? What about the town/parents? If they let him, he will produce a winner.

Agree on all parts!

I feel like he will be back soon. Just checking some things out.

Correct on the collarbone. First year player who was one of our soccer players. Norden is out but I would expect him back sooner rather than later. A couple of options there to fill his role. I think we have some good depth at receiver this year.

Agree with you 100%. Yes, it’s Huntingdon and both sides want this win. But more importantly, I think it is great week 1 measuring stick. And if you drop it, you flush it and move on. I know Comer liked having it first and I bet Swenson does as well.

Wow!

This is correct about Marquez Taylor.