Eddie

Watertown at Trousdale County will try to play on Saturday, Jan. 22

Just called HHS and Thursday's games with Central have been postponed.

Not great to be honest. The county can't see the big picture. CU wants to rent and renovate, but wants control over the facility. CU is willing to allow junior pro soccer, football, junior high football, etc., to play there basically as a community service. The county sees no advantage to renting to CU. But they have no alternate plan once LHS vacates. If the existing LHS building is converted to a county junior high, what jr. high coaching staff could keep that facility up?

The guy from Kentucky has Lebanon High ties, he played at LHS before Medley got there and has been a winning HC in a Kentucky 6A program for the past 7 years. Retirement issues might keep him from getting involved more fully. Lawrence the OL coach and three other assistants as running the weight room. Of course, they've missed a full week with the snow. They're saying they will keep the job posted until it is filled.

If a deal can't be reached with the Wilson County school system over a lease / purchase of Lebanon High's (existing) Nokes-Lasater Field, CU is prepared to renovate / rebuild on campus with the new sprint turf. The LHS facility seats about 5,000, has two press boxes, metal bleachers on concrete. CU proposed to install turf, gut the restrooms and concession stands. With the new lights, they could play a Thursday night home game every now and then to attract a new crowd. If not, the school is prepared to do something dramatic on campus. I'd say one more year using Kirk Field as is, then a change for the 2012 season.

Pulled from a Wilson Post online story -- "Lebanon went a combined 78-102 under Dillard, Marshall and Brown over the last 17 seasons, 24 games under .500 -- a .433 winning percentage. None of the three coaches during that time frame had any head coaching experience prior to taking on the Lebanon job."

Just saying they should HEAVILY consider someone with head coaching experience. After three longtime assistants, Wilson County might look at going in another direction.

I'm hoping they hire someone with head coaching experience. It's pretty tough to get on-the-job training at the 6A level.

Thank you for clearing this up. I probably jumped the gun after hearing rough details. In-season lifting will be much better than not lifting at all.

Effective fall of 2011, Wilson County Schools will allow athletes to work out during the day (in-season) in advanced PE classes. BIG UPGRADE toward a level playing field with Sumner and Rutherford systems. No more 6 a.m. sessions in the weight room. Should make the LHS FB job more attractive with new school on the way.

The Lebanon football opening is now posted on the TSSAA website as well as the WC Schools site.

The opening is now listed on the Wilson County Schools website.

The last three head coaches were all very good people -- Bobby Brown, Ron Marshall and Bob Dillard. None of the three had any head coaching experience when they were hired. The 6A level is pretty tough for on-the-job training. I wish they'd look for someone with head coaching experience.

As of 10:45 am Wednesday, the opening is still not posted at the WC Schools site or on the TSSAA site. It's been nearly two weeks.

I recieved a phone call last night about the job at Lebanon from a local. I have looked on TSSAA and other sites and have not found any job listings on lebanon wanting a new coach. Whats going on with that or do they already know who will step in?

Saw Bradshaw play Dec. 22 vs. Brentwood in the Ensworth tournament. Had 22 points, several 3-pointers and a very quick, two-handed dunk coming in from the left wing. Played hard and was scrapping on the floor. The inside kid was very good too, maybe 24 points. Fun to watch.

I was told that only 10 - 15 percent of the state's home-schooled kids will will even qualify to try out for existing teams. These kids must be in independent home school programs -- not affiliated with church-sponsored umbrella groups. The independent home schoolers have registered with local school districts so that progress can be monitored. The church-related home-schoolers don't register with local districts and can't be monitored for actual academic progress.

Cumberland stands 7-2 overall and 3-1 in the MSC West. Big game Saturday, Nov. 6 at home vs. Belhaven. Senior Day for for 17 kids who helped the program turn the corner. Kickoff at 12 Noon, senior recognition at 11:30 a.m. Live play-by-play coverage at www.gocumberlandathletics.com

I certainly hope the goon is correct, but playing their home games at mammouth Veterans Field isn't going to allow for the home run numbers you predict. The place is huge -- 402 to center and 330 down the lines. Maybe they can go deep a bunch while on the road.

Does anyone have game scores from the Portland win over Lebanon in the semifinals?

Mt. Juliet senior WR Vaughn Cornelia 6-5, 215. In six games, he's caught 19 passes for 435 yards. That's an average of 22.89 per catch. He has six TD receptions. This is on a team that averages less than 8 pass attempts per game. He's the real deal folks.

Just a note to clarify -- Lebanon won the 2008 game in Mt. Juliet by a score of 41-21. Mt. Juliet leads the series 18-15 since it was renewed back in 1977.

The Gilchrist kid who signed with Memphis -- is he stuck way down in the depth chart at QB. I always thought he could be a star in a smaller setting (OVC, D-2, NAIA). Will he hang around at Memphis or might he consider a transfer down where he could play right away?

RE: Trousdale County -- Jerry Richmond does play by play for RADIO, not public address. The worst PA I've ever heard was a couple of weeks ago at at Portland ninth grade game. The guy was horrible, cracking bad jokes, making fun of the opposing team. Mr. Gideon fired him the next morning.

Lebanon missed a 22-yd. FG attempt with :06 seconds to play in a 14-13 loss at Wilson Central. Lebanon had two costly fumbles, Central just one turnover. Lebanon had twice as many yards and first downs as WC, but the only number that matters is the final score. Brad Dedman's first win as a head coach.

Lebanon's Kick Off Classic was halted due to lightening with LHS leading Clarksville NW 7-0. The teams had only two possessions each before the lightening. LHS freshmen and the varsity JV played two quarters to start things off.

Watertown and Wilson Central host jamborees tonight. Lots of junior high / junior pro action in the afternoon followed by varsity play in the evening. Watertown plays Cannon County at 7 p.m. At Central, MJ plays LaVergne at 7:30 followed by Wilson Central vs. DCA.