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Monsterman 99, you could not start in an electric football game. Go count your 'taters. And.......Noah Lampkins is doing an excellent job in Gleason. It is obvious that he has better athletes than you to coach.

Just curious----SP was a very "athletic looking" team. What type of weight / conditioning / summer program do the Pirates have?

South Pittsburg is without a doubt the best single A team in Tennessee. Had McKenzie played their A game, the score would have been a little closer, but the Pirates would have still won. Great season Rebels. When you walk by the trophy case and see the silver ball, let it not only serve as a reminder of how far the program has come but let it also remind you there is work to be done. Two travesties: 1.That no running back from the Pirate team was named Mr. Football and 2.Murfreesboro seems unable to handle the traffic and the parking of a Friday afternoon game. Again, congratulations to the Rebels for a great season and to the South Pittsburg Pirates for claiming the single A state title.

Correction Duck. In 2001 the Rebs were 13-0 and were getting ready to play Martin Westview in the semis. It was 2002 when they played Mitchell.

In the past four years, McKenzie scored only 28 total points against Huntingdon. This year, we put 31 on the board with Carr tossing three TD passes. Running game is a factor this year. McKenzie is definitely an improved team and the kids are playing as a unit. Best of luck to the Rebels for the remainder of the season.

HHS71Mustang---go down to the drug store and buy yourself a tube of Lucky Tiger ointment. When you get home, rub it on the area where you are raw. You will feel better soon.

Congratulations to the McKenzie Rebels. Best team effort we have had in several years. After the first Huntingdon possession, I thought it was lights out for the Rebs. However, you fought back and regained and most importantly HELD the lead. Great job by Carr, his receivers and running backs and offensive line. Merrick and Fussell et. al, played great on defense along with the defensive backs. Again, great job!!

The Vandy roster had him listed at 211. He made the All-SEC sophomore team, and received many accolades his sophomore and junior years. In a game against Tennessee, he was all over the UT quarterback (Jimmy Maxwell--I think) He was selected as pre-season All-SEC his senior year, but contracted mono and saw limited playing time. He is now a successful insurance broker in Georgia.

Mr. Mustang----you mentioned Abernathy in one of your posts. Did you play against him?

I hope the Rebs can post a victory. Looking at the past few years, I see big stats, but not many points scored. I don't see the Rebels posing much of a threat with their running game unless they can get outside. I think if the Rebs are successful passing, it will be because of the short pass and utillizing the speed of the receiver. I don't believe Huntingdon will allow Carr to have a lot of time to find his deep receivers----if they watch the JCS film, they will see what pressure did to Hayes last year. I have read that Reb supporters are touting our kickoff returns----that might be a way to score. With our weak kickoff coverage, it might be a way for the Mustangs to score also. Regardless of the outcome, I hope the Rebs give 100% and leave it all on the field. May each team avoid the injury bug.

Lake County did match McKenzie's offense last year as did Union City and JCS. Honorable mention goes to Gleason who scored 40 points on the Rebels.

McKenzie's offensive line can't block. The defense can't tackle. This problem did not begin this year. We have two former head coaches on staff. Are they not getting the job done, or are they not being ALLOWED to get the job done?

Congratulations to the Camden Lions-- just what your program needed. As for Huntingdon, you will improve every game--you always do.

I have no doubt that Bugs Smith is the best athlete on the team, and he should be used to his full potential. You mentioned using all the weapons----I am still in wonderment about why Keegan Ball was pulled out of the backfield last year after he pounded for good yardage and several touchdowns in the first 3 or four games. He was getting good yardage and then BOOM we start running a no back offense. Go figure. With a balanced passing and running game, the Rebs should have a good year. Pass defense needs to tighten up, and kick off coverage HAS to improve. Correct those problems, and we can make some noise.

What difference does it make who he throws to if the play gains yardage? Smith is a great receiver---and he might be double covered which will allow someone else to be open. Score and win games---play team ball.

I agree. Carr will be just fine, and the Rebels don't need to pass the ball every down like last year. One dimentional teams don't get very far in the playoffs, as the Rebs found out against JCS when their hats were handed to them. The Rebs must beef up the defense and would someone please correct the woeful problem of kick-off coverage?

Congratulations to the Rebels and coaching staff. Well done.

Keep it coming, Voldad. Can't pick it up on radio. Thanks for the updates.

There is one player from the 1932 championship team who is still alive. Per the Jackson Sun, he is the grandfather of McKenzie's first baseman.

Bethel has signed some excellent players, and they are getting many prospects from the West Tennessee area. The Cat's new stadium and facilities will be first class---one of the best small college stadiums in the state. Any kid who is interested in playing at the D-3 level should take a look at Bethel College. As far as positioning, I am sure Bethel will recruit to fill positions and then convert receivers and running backs to defensive backs etc. as needed.

Congratulations to all of the Carroll County guys who won the Mr. Football awards. Well done.

Pruitt---you thought about playing at the next level? I believe you would make a fine receiver. Give it a shot.

Wesley, how does one get to your high school football field? And, a nice sign next to your cheerleading championship sign could say: MARTIN: GATEWAY TO OBION COUNTY. By the way, are you old enough to remember when UTMB was known as the baby Vols? Then they were the Pacers. Now they are the Skyhawks. What are they going to be next?

Don't forget to add the "B" at the end of your UTM....UTMB. university of tennessee martin BRANCH.

You are correct. A blind man could attend a Mckenzie game and see what the problem is. McKenzie lacks fundamental football skills. The offensive line can't block and the defense can't tackle. The offensive line's first move is to stand straight up. Their second move is to take a step back. This does not mean that the linemen are not good players. This means they have not been taught the fundamentals of run blocking. Why the defense can't tackle is beyond me. This is something a kid learns in backyard football. It is not that hard to teach the defense to attack the ball. Kegan Ball is the only player on the defense that understands this premise, and I am positive that he learned this at Huntingdon. A team has to be two dimentional if they are going to go far in the playoffs. I look for the Rebs to be beaten by Lake County and then whip up on Gleason and South Fulton. I also predict that they will play only one game in the playoffs. I am a McKenzie fan, but something big is missing in the scheme of things. We may set state records, but without the wins, who cares?