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Can any Halls or Dobyns-Bennett fans give a more detailed report of the scrimmage game between the Tribe and Red Devils?

Halls shut the Cougars out in a controlled scrimmage 5-0. The young defense of the Cougars had some problems with the Wing T ran by Halls. That and the fact that Halls has a HUGE and fast RB #42 who can really play. For the most part, the D held their own, but big plays with Halls' counters and misdirections really hurt. On the first series, the Cougars broke up a pass and held Halls to 4 yards on 2 carries through the middle. However, on play #4, #42 dragged across the middle catching a short pass, found a sideline seam and went 66 yards for a TD. It was like that most of the scrimmage: the Cougars would hold Halls for a few plays and then #42 or #45 would break a big run or catch a big pass. The defense does hold promise with some good size on the line and athleticism at LB and DB. The Campbell Co. offense, with Chris Johnson in street clothes, showed promise with the strong running of Josh Howard. Although they moved the ball well between the 30's, they never found the endzone. Jr.-to-be QB Brance Stiner appears fully recoverd from the broken thum-b that sidelined late last season, but needs to work with his young WR corps during the offseason to get their timing a little better. The O-Line gave Stiner time to pass on the most part and opened some good holes for Howard. A summer in the weight room and conditioning and the return of Johnson should make the Cougars a strong offense heading into August. Howard appears ready to play and will take pressure off Johnson and Stiner. The young WRs need to really work this summer. The Cougars have talent at the postion, but they need to work on their routes and get their timing with Stiner down better.

I haven't heard enough about the other teams to make an educated guess, but based on some factors from last year, I would have to go, relunctantly, with Jefferson Co. The reason I am relunctant is because I hate the thoughts of seeing all of JC4Life's posts on here! I can't see Bearden being a factor with the turmoil that surrounded their program last year. Karns lost a major portion of their offense with the graduation of Elders. If the Campbell Co. defense matures in a hurry, they should make another playoff run, but I wonder about what Science Hill and Sevier Co. will have. How bad was Dobyns-Bennett hurt by graduation? I know they lost their stud WR and QB, but expect them to simply reload.

With spring practice winding down, are there any teams that can challenge Dobyns-Bennett for the Region 1 5A crown? Can Jefferson Co., led by Shiverdecker, pose a threat? Will Sevier Co. and Science Hill rebound from disappointing seasons (by their standards) to challenge? Will Campbell Co. prove last year was no fluke and continue the upward swing of their program? Can Karns and Bearden mount a challenge to put the Knox area schools back in contention? Any thoughts?

I seem to remember the Dallas Cowgirls signed a S from Tennessee who's main claim to fame was that Hershel Walker walked over him enroute to a TD. I thought it was a joke that Dallas signed this guy . . . a few years later the NFL made a special position for a special team player in the Pro Bowl. Bill Bates redefined special teams and intense play in the NFL. ALthough I've hated the Cowboys ever since Drew Pearson committed an uncalled pass interference on the infamous Hail Mary pass in 1975 denying my Vikings another possible Super Bowl trip, Bates made them tolerable. He was a fierce competitor who gave it his all on every play. Not the most athletic or talented, but I would want a guy like that on my team any day. If the Vandy kid has anything of Bates' intensity, it would not surprise me to see him playing in September. If not, a Vandy degree, unlike their football team, is nothing to laugh at . . .

They may be stacked, but who is going to throw them the ball? When they have needs elsewhere, why blow a #1 pick on a WR that only played 2 years college ball and biggest asset is possible red zone plays? Williams mayu turn out to be the next Jerry Rice or Randy Moss, but the Lions already had a strong WR corps. They would have been better suited to get another QB or more OL or fill some holes on the D side of the ball. Harrington can't throw to the superbly talented WRs if he is flat on his ball. Did the Lions not pay attention to their division rivals moves on defense?

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The Cougars scrimmaged Cocke County at Campbell County on Monday, May 9. I arrived somewhat late but was told that the Cougars prevailed in the controlled scrimmage by a score of 4 touchdowns to 0. On offense, the Cougars were led by Sr. RB Chris Johnson with 3 touchdowns, 2 through the air. Jr. QB Brance Stiner was on target with his passes and scrambled about 30 yds for another TD. The Cougars lost some key OL to graduation, but have a solid base to rebuild from with Sr. Joe Whitaker and Matt Goins. On the D, the Cougars once again fielded a solid defense. Although DC Wampler is charged with the task of replacing practically the entire D-Line and LB corps, the Cougars posted a shut-out vs. Cocke County. Led by MLB Jesse Bowman, the Cougars flew to the ball all night and prevented Cocke Co. from finding the endzone. On Tuesday, May 17, the Cougars travel to Halls for a 5:00 scrimmage to close out spring practice. This will be a good test for HC Dewayne Wells' Cougars, especially the young defense. See you there!

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I thought you were going to open the football board up for spring practice reports

If 5A is 1,348 and above, why is Maryville still 4A with 1,351 students as reported on CoachT? Maryville vs. Oak Ridge, Kingsport Dobyns Bennett, Soddy Daisy, etc. would be awesome match-ups.

What are the break-down numbers used to determine football classification? Maryville has 1351 students in 4A and Campbell Co. has 1387, but is in 5A. Both teams must be on the "bubble".

I kinda like that schedule!

Was it good? How much time left?

How much time before half and who gets the ball to start 2nd half? Thanks.

He had an unbelievable game tonight. The kid was all over the field and he knows how to pop the pads. Farragut's PK is also very impressive.

First of all, perhaps you should check the poster's handle before you insult Campbell Co. We are the COUGARS, not the Bulldogs. As far as the "hick" comment, you are simply showing your "elite" class. I do not think bdog was trying to insult Farragut as much as trying to point out that CC and OR are on different levels. Hopefully we will see the Admirals again next year in the playoffs. We will still have Johnson abd QB Stiner will be back from injury: I hope Reveiz is a senior.

Thank you bdog3741 for the kind comments. It has been a wonderful year for the Cougar Nation. The encouragement & respect from fans & players from other teams has been great. It is sad that the season had to end tonight, but these Campbell Co. Cougars have accomplished something very special not only for themselves, their coaches & fans, but have uplifted the entire community. In the game, Reviez was an absolute wrecking crew for the Admirals. For the most part, the Cougars were ineffective on offense and Farragut held Jr. Chris Johnson in check until be broke off a 75 yd TD run. Chris finished the night with 103 yards on 15 carries. If the returning talent has learned from the dpearting Senior class, next year could be even more special! thumb CONGRATS COUGARS ON A GREAT SEASON! ONE HEARTBEAT![/SIZE]

KnoxSoddy, you should be in DC because you are a wonderful spinmeister! Please tell me where in any of my posts I discredit the Admirals. I KNOW they are a very good football team. The intent of my posts was to merely point out that the Cougars will not keel over in awe of the mighty Region 2 5A team. These Cougars do know how to play a little Defense and definitely know how to make the pads pop! The smack about the teams that beat the Cougars is comical. "There is no strength in the teams that beat you" - Are you saying there is "no stength" in the #1 ranked 5A team in the state?!? Fifteen years ago I would have asked you to share some of that good stuff you must be on!

If you want to play the "Comparison Game", let's talk about the mutual opponent Bearden Bulldogs. The Swabs pulled out a 14-0 victory, yet the Cougars won 34-0. I guess both team can take pride in a shut-out victory. If the Cougars had Stiner, they would take this game easily. Even with a limited offensive package, the Cougar D should keep things interesting - could even be like the MoEast game where the D accounted for everything in the 9-0 shut-out.

That "momentum" may be stopped dead in its tracks Friday night in Campbell Co. The Cougar Defense is not to be taken lightly. Everybody talked about how the Karns mighty offensive line would overpower the smaller Cougar D and Elder would gain 200+. Karns total offensive production for the night was 108 yards, with Elder getting about 70. The Cougar D is smallish, but they are very quick and hit like freight trains. Better tighten the chinstraps Admirals, it's going to be a slobber-knocker!

Absolutely unbelievable game for the Cougar D! They kept Elder in check all night and Karns only threatened one time in the 1st quarter when they started from the Cougar 39 after an Elder punt return. They missed a 34 yd FG attempt and never crossed the 50 THE REST OF THE GAME! Unofficially, Chris Johnson gained 153 yards on the night. Congrats to the TEAM EFFORT!

Congrats to the Admirals. If I read the play-off scenario correctly (Hixon won), the Admirals will be traveling to Campbell Co. Friday for the 1st round play-off game.

You are a good man, HiwasseeVol. Thanks!

Need a little help here . . . Last road game I used MapQuest directions for Science Hill and ended up getting a pleasant tour of Johnson City after pulling up to a dark school. The various directions received trying to find the football stadium had us all over JC and we missed the entire 1st quarter. Is the Karns football field at the high school? I lived off Western Ave. during a year at UT and seem to remember that if you follow Western Ave going to Oak Ridge, you can't miss the high school. However, that particular year at UT was somewhat hazy, so I need a little help. Directions from Campbell Co. to Karns would be greatly appreciated. I do not want to take a chance of missing one play in this game!