BigDogBaller

Everybody calm down. Temple will do fine against the tougher teams. They always seem to have bad games against less talented teams. I will say however that they need to work a little harder on defense and crash the boards for rebounds. But overall I think Temple will have a very good season and make a run for the 'Boro.

Definitely watch some B-ball.

I guess we'll see about that one -- won't we?

what??

White House-Heritage by 4

Not necessarily. As they say, 'on any given day'. Plus -- it is really too early in the season to really tell who is better than who. As you know things can change real quick.

Naw man -- i wuz jus playin'. I know that White House-Heritage is a good team. I do think that McEwen will give their opponents a challenge.

Why did I change what?

1. Bradley Central 2. McMinn Central 3. Temple 4. Grace 5. Red Bank 6. Cleveland 7. McCallie 8. Walker Valley 9. Howard 10. South Pittsburg

Here ya go: 1. Middleton (Defending Champs) 2. Temple 3. Lake Co. 4. Wartburg 5. Clay Co. 6. White House-Heritage 7. Grace 8. Cosby 9. Van Buren Co. 10. McEwen

yeah -- yeah -- yeah -- yada -- yada -- ya

Makes sense. I can see why you did that -- but don't let it happen again!!

Yeah -- OK. Think again.

Temple 68 McCallie 62

I would say that Seth Skogen from Temple will be one of the best players in the Chattanooga area.

Three from Temple in Chattanooga: QB -- Kevin Smithson (SR) WR -- Seth Skogen (JR) FB -- Josh Smith (JR)

Kevin Smithson, QB from Temple, should be picked up by somebody. He only has like over 5,000 yards passing the last 2 years. He's 6'3, 230 lbs., and can throw the pigskin. If some college doesn't give him a chance to play they're nuts.

Temple should have a great year ahead of them. They'll have sort of a different look about them this year but they should be able to run with just about anyone. They'll have lots of quickness and good shooting for others to contend with, but the big question will be with their defense.

I would say that Temple will be the one everyone will be gunning for again this year. They have a tremendous ball team with a lot of talent. From what I understand CSAS will have a pretty good team as well. And then there is Grace that always seems to give everyone a run for their money. But I'm going to go with Temple as being the best A team in Chattanooga.

I'm sure . . .

This article was right on the front page of the Weekend Blitz sports page in the Chattanooga Times-Free Press this morning. The article is by Steve Hargis (Prep Editor) of the TFP: Film trouble:Temple faces No. 1 team sans (without) preview It may be the most horrifying thing on video since “The Exorcist.” Then again, the Tennessee Temple High School football team never got the chance to watch it. Then again, there are some videos — “Caddyshack II” — you just don’t want to see. Temple coach Kevin Skogen was never able to contact the coaches at Trousdale County to trade tapes, and therefore he has not previewed what the Crusaders will face tonight in the first round of the Class 1A playoffs. Top-ranked Trousdale (10-0), which has won five state championships, hammered hapless Red Boiling Springs 91-0 in last week’s regular-season finale and has an average victory margin of 46-5 this year. “I was disappointed that they never contacted us to swap films,” Skogen said. “I’ve spoken to several teams who played against them to get as much information as I could, and the bottom line is we know very well what they’re going to do and we can’t stop it. We’re just hoping to match them score for score. “When some of our kids saw that score, they were like, ‘Oh, my goodness.’ I’ve been told that Trousdale has a history of running it up like that to make a point to anybody who will play them in the future. If we show up intimidated, we’ll lose badly.” The Yellow Jackets moved back down to 1A this year after four successful years in 3A, never missing the playoffs during that time. They have taken a lot of negative statewide publicity for the severe beating of a Red Boiling Springs team that has lost 30 straight games and lost by an average of 51-8 this year. Trousdale, which has not given up more than 12 points all season, was up 63-0 by halftime last week. “They have more athletes, bigger kids, and they’re supposed to win it all this year,” said Skogen, whose team averages 32 points per game. “I don’t know if there are any 1A teams that can line up with them, period. There’s not a piece missing in their puzzle, from everything I’ve been told. “Our kids don’t look at trips like this the same way some teams would. They get into these type atmospheres because they think it’s what high school football is all about. If we can do the things we do well, we have a chance to have some fun while we’re up there.”

Temple Kevin Smithson QB/LB 6'3/220 (SR) Seth Skogen WR/LB 6'4/215 (JR) Josh Smith FB/LB 6'2/230 (JR)

Inspritional?? Is'nt?? It,s?? Boy -- that is pretty inspirational alright!!

Finally - someone with some sense! Thanks OldTime

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