Rhea Co.

51 minutes ago, OVERHOLT2323 said:

Word on the street is Coach Chandler is stepping away from Tyner 

That is true

I’m hearing Kaleb Martin is leaving Rhea to go to Bradley. 

14 hours ago, Booger said:

headed back to cleveland

Booger just sayin 

I think Cleveland is more likely to take Danny Wilson back before Cummings 

We will have a new Mr Football next year. Anyone to keep an eye out for next fall?

Region 1

Will Daniel Boone go back to back in the region or will newcomer Sevier County challenge db. 

Region 2 West and Powell will go head to head in this region. Can Knox Central be a dark horse in this region 

Region 3 It’s Oak Ridge than everyone else. Should be a fun Region to watch for 2nd on back. 

Region 4 Can McMinn go back to back? Can Rhea rebound? East Hamilton joins the region and adds some nice depth 

Region 5 This new Region looks entertaining 

Region 6 Nolensville and Page look like they will be the contenders 

Region 7 is going to be tough with Beech dropping down after the 6A title game appearance. Add in Hendersonville with Henry, Portland, and Springfield someone really good might be left out of the playoffs. 

Region 8- Will Mumford win the region again but be able to make it to the 2nd round of the playoffs? 

Way too early top 10

1. Knox West 

2. Beech 

3. Powell

4. Page 

5. Henry Co.

6. Nolensville 

7. Springfield 

8. Daniel Boone 

9. Oak Ridge 

10. Centennial 

Honorable mention

East Hamilton, McMinn Co, Knox Central, Franklin Co Mumford 

In all honesty I hadn’t looked yet at what everyone is losing senior wise so it is subject to change. 

I can’t speak for Thursday or Friday but Saturday had good attendance especially on the visitor side with AC and Tyner playing. I thought for the distance travelled Riverside had a good showing as well Beech attendance was good too I was a little disappointed Oakland didn’t have more fans there. 

10 hours ago, ItsAlwaysSunnyInAtwood said:

Wasn't there a shooting in Finley stadium itself last yr?

No, there was a large fight between a bunch of teens and a teen got tazed for fighting. No shooting. 

As far as crime there is crime pretty much any city. Memphis is bad, that’s national known, but yeah there is crime in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, even places like Clarksville. Pretty much anywhere that has a sizable population is going to have some crime, some worse than others. 

I’ve been going to events at Finley since it opened and I’ve never felt unsafe going down there especially if there is an event going on at finley or really any of the businesses around the stadium for that matter. 

Currently because it’s a grass field. Having that many games would destroy the playing surface. Plus the titans field is historically not great to play on to begin with. 
 

I’ve enjoyed the games in Chattanooga though.

25 minutes ago, theawesomebro said:

lots of conversations about this on the D2 board.  who knows?  they could get someone to keep it going and the wheels could come off.  im hoping for the former.  they have a lot of advantages for whoever takes over compared to 4 years ago, so fingers crossed.

The key will be making the right hire for LA Baylor proved that Thursday the right hire can go along way. Baylor was pretty good but the new coach put them over the top this year. 

1 hour ago, howdoitknow said:

2A:  Tyner

3A:  Alcoa

4A:  Anderson County

5A:  Knoxville West 

D-II 3A Baylor too

Congratulations AC! Great game and great season! 

Good schedule! Battle for the Stump to start the year will be interesting. 

Good win Baylor! That was an entertaining football. Good season MBA. 

McCallie 

Aug 18 @Chatt Christian 

Aug 25 Woodward Academy GA at Finley 

Sept 1 St. Xavier OH 

Sept 8 @ Memphis University School

Sept 15 @ Brentwood Academy*

Sept 22 MBA*

Sept 29 Baylor*

Oct 6 Bye

Oct 13 Father Ryan 

Oct 20 @ Knox Catholic*

Oct 27 @ Lispcomb Academy*

Coffee Co.

Aug 18 @Franklin Co.

Aug 25 Tullahoma

Sept 1 @ Shelbyville

Sept 8 @ Siegel*

Sept 15 Page 

Sept 22 Riverdale*

Sept 29 Rockvale*

Oct 6 Bye

Oct 13 @ Oakland*

Oct 20 Ooltewah 

Oct 27 @ Blackman*
 

Ooltewah Schedule 2023-24

Aug 18 Chatt Central 

Aug 25 @ Soddy Daisy

Sept 1 Hixson 

Sept 8 @ Knox Cnetral

Sept 15 Walker Valley* 

Sept 22 @ McMinn Co.*

Sept 29 East Hamilton*

Oct 6 Rhea Co.*

Oct 13 Bye

Oct 20 @ Coffee Co.

Oct 26 @ Howard*
 

Knox Central 2023-24 Schedule 

Aug 18 @ Fulton

Aug 25 @ Maryville

Sept 1 Rhea Co.

Sept 8 Ooltewah 

Sept 15 West*

Sept 22 @ South Doyle

Sept 29 Oak Ridge 

Oct 6 @ Powell*

Oct 13 Bye 

Oct 20 @ Maryville Hertiage*

Oct 26 Thurs Halls*

Powell 2023-24 Schedule 

Aug 18 Anderson Co

Aug 25 @Farragut 

Sept 1 @ Oak Ridge

Sept 8 Maryville Hertiage*

Sept 15 Clinton

Sept 22 @ Halls*

Sept 29 @ Karns

Oct 6 Knox Central*

Oct 13 Bye

Oct 20 McMinn Co.

Oct 26 Thurs @ West*

8 minutes ago, cbg said:

One could also look at it as if the Tennessee public schools need to research how the Texas public schools are so dominant against the private schools!  Just a hunch but the Texas public schools place much more emphasis on football than the public schools in Tennessee.

Yeah I would say there is more funding and emphasis for public schools in Texas than Tennessee. Privates in Tennessee have way more resources and funding than most public schools when it comes to football. 

Oct 26th next year will be fun and probably for the region. 

The thing I seen from watching the PC and Haywood game that might give AC trouble is just the size up front for PC. PC has some big guys blocking and defending. AC will definitely have to run the ball effectively to help keep the passing game free and with any team don’t turn the ball over. 

On 11/23/2022 at 9:37 AM, fballcrazy said:

I see where Red Bank plays in that region AC use to play in and didn’t exactly dominate it. Are the Chattanooga teams better or Red Bank just not that good?

Well Red Bank’s offense isn’t that good. Defense is good on the other hand. I do think some teams have improved not to the level of AC though. 

Anyone else have their schedules completed? 

Looks like Rhea Co has already lined up a complete schedule 

Week 1 Aug 18 Soddy Daisy 

Week 2 Aug 25 Red Bank 

Week 3 Sept 1 @ Knox Central 

Week 4 Sept 8 Howard*

Week 5 Sept 15 Cleveland 

Week 6 Sept 22 @ Walker Valley*

Week 7 Sept 29 McMinn Co*

Week 8 Oct 6 @ Ooltewah*

Week 9 Oct 13 Bye

Week 10 Oct 20 Tyner

Week 11 Oct 26 East Hamilton*

*=Region Game

Love the non-region slate with classic rivals Soddy, Red Bank, and Cleveland all back on the schedule. Knox Central and Tyner are very good non-region games. Weeks 5-7 will be a tough run and weeks 10 and 11 will be tough games too. 

That is such a good idea. 
 

Loving the Rhea Co

Schedule for next year 

Week 1 Red Bank

Week 2 Soddy

Week 3 @ Knox Central

Week 4 Howard 

Week 5 Cleveland 

Week 6 @ Walker Valley

Week 7 McMinn Co

Week 8 @ Ooltewah

Week 9 Bye

Week 10 Tyner 

Week 11 @ East Hamilton on Thursday Night

On 11/19/2022 at 10:55 PM, 92Dragon said:

The defensive coordinator Clinton had was gone after the Campbell County game and I would think we would be looking for a replacement now that our season is over.

So what’s the deal behind letting the DC go in the middle of the season? Just seems like an odd time to make that move. 

12 hours ago, Kevin38 said:

I need more info, how many seniors/starters did he lose from the previous year, maybe he changed the offense/defense, has hired a new staff, many factors go into it. I am sure he did not come right out the door winning at Maryville (could be wrong)...

GQ lost some really good players off the team before he took over to graduation and the transfer portal. One of the transfers looked pretty good playing for South Carolina on Saturday night. However by no means was the cupboard bare either. It was just one season GQ still has time to get things turned around.