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Don't forget Troy Hodge (RB/LB), Bart Hicks (LB/FB), Randall Cobb (QB). and Cameron Battles (CB/RB). Shivy, Kyrus, Troy, and Bart missed the State Title in the 4x100 by a hair! If not for a botched handoff, they had a shot a taking the 4x200 also, with Cameron switching out with Bart. Randall was nursing a sore hamstring all spring, or he would surely have competed, as well. Darrell Tate (LB/RB) made it to the Regionals in the 100M but missed qualifying for the State. Alcoa is definitely blessed with speed!

How many classifications does TSSAA allow a team to move up? I thought it was only one, but I may be wrong. I believe Alcoa's enrollment this year increased to around 435, but I think this is still single A enrollment. If all this is correct, Alcoa is moving up one classification and has for several years. Does anyone else have more accurate numbers concerning Alcoa's enrollment?

Congratulations Kyrus! I have watched you play many games through the years. You are a tremendous athlete and a great competitor. Good luck in West Virginia!

Alcoa will lift up this family, school, and community in prayer. May God's loving arms embrace all those who knew and loved this young man.

Alcoa's first five games this year are by far the toughest stretch of the regular season. At Maryville, at CAK, then at home with Fulton, Loudon, and McCallie. I don't look for any of the remaining four games in that group to be easy. CAK is determined to regain some respect after losing twice to Alcoa last year. Plus, they have us on their home field. Fulton is on a quest for a return trip to State. Losing at home to Alcoa last year still stings. Loudon is definitely eager for another opportunity to face Alcoa after two shutouts last year. It has been said by a few Alcoa players that McCallie's QB is the best they have faced in three years. These will all be very exciting games!

Sam Thompson from Alcoa. He has good speed and hands(WR), and will put a hit on anybody (SS). Starts both ways on this team. His first high school punt (replacing Fiegler) went 65 yards against Maryville last Friday. As a footnote, he is very bright, already holding a HIGH ACT score! We will hear great things about this young man during the next few years!

Alcoa's Defense must be mentioned. If in doubt, just ask any Maryville player, coach, or fan after our 14-17 loss to them. There were plenty of big hits, and Maryville's punter actually got to play Friday night. Awesome game!

QB depth is a concern. Rising soph (name ??) is working out at practices with Cobb. Only experience was Freshman/JV last year. Robert Frye, rising senior who moved here last year, can play. Also, Alex Green, rising senior CB, has been mentioned as a possibility if needed. Supposedly, he has a strong, accurate arm. No backups with experience, though, whatsoever.

Darrell Tate was outstanding at running back during the scrimmage, running through several tackles. Randall Cobb, QB, took his first snap since October. He was a little rusty at first, but as time went on, he developed his rhythm and looked very good. I believe he threw 3 TDs to Brian Sommer, two of which were 40 yds or more. He also looked good on pitches and runs. Defensively, Rae and Bobby seemed to be everywhere. JD also had some good hits. Alex Green made a couple of good plays, also. Brian had an interception. Alcoa was burned twice on long passing plays, however. Considering we played without both safeties (Lanxter and Thompson), two LBs (Hicks and Hodge), 2 WRs (Lanxter and Thompson), and 5 RBs (Shiverdecker, Hodge, Battle, Stultz, and Hicks), I'd say it was a pretty good day!

Alcoa also has some football players on the Track Team, as well. Competing at Sectionals Thursday for a trip to State will be: 4X100 relay Bart Hicks (starting LB; 05 BC Bowl MVP) Troy Hodge (backup RB, LB) Kyrus Lanxter (starting WR, FS, KO returns) Chris Shiverdecker (starting RB; 05 BC MVP) 4x200 relay Kyrus Lanxter Cameron Battle (backup RB, special teams) Troy Hodge Chris Shiverdecker 100M dash Chris Shiverdecker Bart Hicks It is doubtful any of these guys will be involved in the scrimmage Friday.

Alcoa High School rising seniors: Kyrus Lanxter 6'2 175 WR/FS Averaged 23+ yds per reception; 7 interceptions; 14 TDs, including KO return and Int. return; All State, All Region, All County, 1st Team PrepXtra; has received offers from Vanderbilt, Louisville, Ole Miss, West Virginia, and Minnesota Rae Sykes 6'5 240 DE Broke his arm prior to end of season; 2nd in tackles up to that point; All State, All Region, All County; has received too many offers to list, including UT, LSU, and Notre Dame

Not sure whether or not he is interviewing. However, his son will be a senior next year. I doubt he would entertain a move before then.

Anthony Anderson (AE), Kyrus Lanxter (Alcoa), and Jared McGaha (Powell) were there. Also the QB from Chattanooga McCallie.

Again, be careful of what you are saying. You have changed your story from the absolutely certain first phone call to, now, a text. However, if you will go to NCAA.org, you will find that "no direct communication" with a junior may be initiated by a college coach until May, when a phone call is permitted. College coaches may directly contact the high school coach at any time, and may write to juniors after Sept. 1. Any text received by a junior from a college coach was in response to a text sent originally by the player to the coach - if it is a permitted communication. All this to say - not trying to "prove you wrong" in the least! Just trying to make sure no one who has read your post has the impression that Coach Weiss "called Harrison first before any other player". Coach Weiss and Notre Dame University ae being presented as not following the rules by your remarks. Harrison is a tremendously gifted athlete who will certainly be recruited heavily. Continue to support him and cheer him on, but use caution when stating what "you know for sure."

It's commendable that you are being very supportive of your friend. I agree with you that Harrison is a great player and top-notch athlete. He stood out among his peers in Little League, and has continued to rise to the top. Be careful, though, when stating things that you "know." If my information is correct, NCAA does not allow coaches to call players in their junior year until May, and then they can only make one call. This may be wrong, and if so, I apologize. Schools could officially contact players by mail Sept. 1 of their junior year. Players can call a coach at any time - perfectly legal. I know you would not want to jeopardize your friend's recruitment, so just check the facts before making statements.

Alcoa parents and fans were all over the field last year, congratulating players and coaches, taking pictures, etc. However, there was not another game after ours. That could have made a difference.

For clarification purposes: Alcoa does accept tuitions students based on available space in the specific grade requested. Tuition is $400 per year. At the end of 03/04 school year, several freshmen tuition students received letters stating, because of projected numbers, their tuition would no longer be accepted the following year. This is a large junior class (now). At midterm of the 04/05 school year, letters were sent reminding students that GPA's must be maintained in order for tuition to remain intact. A few borderline students had to step it up to ensure remaining at Alcoa, which was a win-win situation for all. Kindergarten tuition was closed this past July because of high inzone numbers, along with several other grades. Academic offerings, classroom space, and faculty size determine the number of tuition students allowed to attend Alcoa City Schools. Good luck to both Central and Maryville Friday night. What a game it should be!

Dustin Lindsey should receive the 2A Mr. Football Award because he is the complete package. Stats are important - and his are impressive - but not the only reason an award of this magnitude is given. As has been stated several times previously, football is a team game. Duck's team is reigning TN 2A champs, and on their way to challenge for a repeat. He is a HUGE reason the team is as successful as it is. He shares running back duties with another gifted TB who accumulated 1000+ yards last year and has 500+ this year already. He also is a member of an offense that boasts a well-balanced attack of running and passing, with 2 WRs and a TE that have accumulated 1300+yards. It's the intangibles that give Duck the edge over the rest of the highly talented backs in TN 2A. He is a leader and motivator. At any given practice you will find Duck going up and down the sidelines among the JV and freshmen awaiting their call to the field. He will speak to each one, play around/joke with them, striving to make them feel as much a part of the team as the starters. When he makes a mistake, he owns it. He is the first to do up/downs or whatever, leading by example. During games, Duck is the one fired up with intesity and emotion, yet playing under control. He picks his teammates up after a mistake, encouraging them to do better. No personal fouls called on this young man. I've seen him interact with opposing team members during the game, but never confront one. If the game situation dictates a "must have" first down, Duck is the man who will get it done - for the TEAM. Off the field, he is a very friendly, fun-loving guy. He is respected by his teammates, coaches, peers, teachers, and community members. He has earned that respect through his actions, talent, and personality - not because of Unapproved Website or any other rankings. Yes, he has been offered and has verbally committed to a scholarship at UT, but the ONLY thing on his mind right now is leading his TEAM - Alcoa High School - to another state championship! That is what Mr. Football is about. A few years down the road, ten young men will list 2005 TN Mr. Football Award on their respective resumes/job applications. I certainly hope Dustin Lindsey is given that opportunity. He has earned it.

Young High in Knoxville. Closed in early 70's, I think. Phil Clabo (P) and Richard Pickens (RB) went on to play at UT. When Young closed, students merged with South High to form South-Young. That school later closed, rezoning students to Doyle High, which is now South-Doyle.

Seniors: Dustin Lindsey, UT committment Brandon Warren, FSU committment Joei Fiegler, interest from Louisville, NC State, Indiana, and others Martin White, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest, others Juniors: Rae Sykes, interest from LSU and many others Kyrus Lanxter, offer from Louisville, interest from many others Sophs: Brian Sommers, interest from South Carolina, and others These are the players I'm aware of. There could be others.

Definitely Dustin "Duck" Lindsey, Alcoa, 2A back. He is on his way to another outstanding year! Put up some pretty impressive numbers last year, also, while breaking the TN record for most touchdowns in a season. Above and beyond his talent, though, is his passion for the game, school pride, and sportsmanship. He is a true team player, and he leads by example.

I've seen a couple of posts on this thread referring to the "class" of the Oak Ridge program, which I agree. However, calling another team "crappy" doesn't fit the mold. Let the young man from Campbell County receive some accolades, too.

With or without B, we're still gonna work y'all. i play both ways we have more talent still than maryville without him. Maryville will not beat us!

Not quite sure what you mean by "secondary stunk." CB Bell (graduated) led team with 8 interceptions FS Lanxter 5 interceptions, 2 returned for TD's SS Love 4 interceptions CB Green 3 interceptions Looks like Bell will be replaced by Shiverdecker - not proven, yet, in that position, but extremely quick and sees the field well.

Coach Reid has been selected to attend the NFL High School Coaches' Convention or something like that as the TN representative Aug. 5-7, I think in Michigan. Heard something about it on the news Wednesday. Also, I doubt Alcoa would want to scrimmage Tyner since they could possibly meet up in the playoffs.