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That's a good way to put it Tom. It's not being cocky, and the team is working against becoming complacent. Alcoa does have superstars, and while loudon is a good, solid team, I don't see them being able to put up with the Alcoa Tornadoes. Plus, if you look at it, we have about 8-10 D-1 prospects on the team right now. Dustin Lindsey ( UT) Brandon Warren (FSU) Joei Fiegler ( Wake Forest, Louisville) Martin White (Wake Forest, Vandy, Va Tech?) Logan Love (Vandy) Kyrus Lankster (Louisville {for now}) Brian Sommers (Early interest from South Carolina, only a Soph) Drew Miller

While I hope that it will definetely be Brandon Warren and Duck I don't think that the committee would give two players from the same team the honors. Has that ever happened before? Also, I think that Shiverdecker will not be in the running this year, but most likely next year when Duck is gone. He has the talent but he will be behind the best RB in the state, and that is no easy task when trying to win the Mr. Football award.

It's getting closer, summer workouts are over, and full pads are on...has anyone's stance on the game changed? I know a big addition for Alcoa is Shiverdecker, and that might have changed some neutral opinions. Interested to hear about the QB battle over in Maryville. Any information or ideas would be great... 24 more days

Heritage is scrimmaging who? Not Alcoa, Coach Reid assured us of that today in study table.

FBE If you go back and look, I think that the only 2 teams that scored more than 14 points on us were Maryville and Huntingdon. Fast Forward to this year, and we have lost 2 seniors : Richeon Belle and Dante Lewis. I don't think that many teams will be scoring 24 on us, and I don't think that out of the teams that do, that one of them will be CAK.

I play at Alcoa...and I just thought I'd say that at TAM camp (Alcoa-Maryville Technique Camp) Hunt looks able for the job. He impressed me a lot. I don't exactly know what I was expecting, but he is got an okay arm, he throws nice, tight spirals, and he is very accurate.

Tom & Alcoa06 You know good and well that Shivy is gonna be fine. He was at school and at practice today. It was kinda funny when we informed him today at practice that according to CoachT he wasn't really on the FB team.

This has been confirmed at Alcoa also. Alcoa will be looking to see how they measure up against Oak Ridge, to see how much improvement will be needed before they are absolutely ready to head up to Trigg County, and face Maryville, Fulton, etc....

Tom, your quite right. I believe the NFL also awards "average" coaches, coach of the year, and invite them to awards ceremonies.

MLREB.... You are one funny character, I tell you what... By the way, I was impressed greatly at the TAM Camp held here. You should get what I'm saying. Shiverdecker is working out nicely so far. I think that he will fill in the CB spot...It will probably be a contest between Sommers and Shiverdeck if the former is willing to play both ways/ if Coach Reid wants him to. Chris will be working on earning the backup spot at Tailback for this year, and will probably enter a contest going into next spring for starter. Sorry about the false information regarding McCallie and Trigg County. Just what I had heard. I stand corrected.

Just wondering what people think Alcoa's season will go going up against an above average overall schedule. Tough Games: Maryville (4-A) Champ Fulton (3-A) Champ Trigg County (KY 2-A) Champ McCallie (D-II Champ I think)

Just wondering what people think Alcoa's season will go going up against an above average overall schedule. Tough Games: Maryville (4-A) Champ Fulton (3-A) Champ Trigg County (KY 2-A) Champ McCallie (D-II Champ I think)

Well let me start off by saying this. Coach Reid hasn't been in town since the day after the beginning of dead period. So that rules him out of opening up the weightroom. Question: Do unpaid assistant coaches qualify as violators of the rules if they open the facilities. I play for Alcoa and really don't know the answer to this question, I'm doin my own investigation, but I was just wondering.

That may in fact be correct, but look and see who keeps bringin home the gold ball.. . 2004 East 2002 East 2001 East 2000 East 1999 East 1997 East Come on now....You can't argue w/ the facts thumb

I'm thinking.... Alcoa Sweetwater Loudon Rockwood CAK Oliver Springs Wartburg

Yes he is...and there is no hiding it. Coach Reid has provided Duck a place to live to get his grades up and hopefully steer him away from any bad decisions. I don't think that this should be frowned upon, but rather encouraged.

We have approx. 50-60 players on roster according to the coach's son.

P9..... What 4 games could Alcoa lose? You have to reach to find 3. If anything, Alcoa will go 14-1 or 13-2 and lose to Fulton and/or Maryville. What is the 3rd and 4th game? Please enlighten me. What you say about Alcoa beating Maryville is true. We honestly have this year and maybe next, and then there will once again probably be a lull in the rivalry. Who knows, the upcoming Freshman might surprise me.

I agree that it will be hard to beat both Maryville and Fulton, but I think the timing of the two games is crucial. It should work to our advantage.

Tom, It's true about Rae. Coach came and told us that a couple workouts ago. Miles just said that Rae needs to stay healthy and keep improving, which I can see happening. It's sad but I could really see him going to be a Tiger.

That's a good observation. The D-line is going to be ferocious this year. Brandon and Rae have both increased their quickness and agility two-fold. The linebacker corp should be tenacious. There are many incredible atheletes playin LB this year for Alcoa. Look for the secondary to make an improvement. Much like Vol football, the secondary was sort of the thorn in the Alcoa Defense's side last year. Don't believe for a second that the secondary didn't take notice. The CB's and Safeties should be ready to roll this year. Alcoa-Maryville Football camp will be a huge tell-tell of where Alcoa players are compared to Maryville, Fulton and many other East Tennessee football programs.

Come on now. We all know Sommers won't play corner. He is born and bred reciever. Randall would make a great corner, but he'll have the size problem Richeon had to fight. Alcoa's probably going to play Lanxter only one way being at WR too. We'll have to see who could step in as the other safety.

Tom, We enjoy being thrown into big stereotypes down here in Alcoa don't we? Looks like your boy just threw out another one lol. Workouts at Goddard...Killer but it's going to pay off baby.

Workouts are rough...Teams looking great though...Summer of Speed is what their calling it, I think. I think that this year could go down as one of the greats in Alcoa's awesome football history, but it'll take a lot of hard work. Coach Reid ain't lettin' anything go either...It's 110% but it's all good. So far it looks like 1st and 2nd string are good, but there is sort of a drop off after that. That's what the summer is for though, you know?

Tom, Check out the Region board.