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I'm not going to quibble over how many seconds it took but I saw 2 pitch outs where the qb half heartedly carried out his fake, jogging, and was hit low and from behind. Everybody in the stadium knew the ball was pitched to the RB. It was dirty and it was dangerous. I agree if you are running an option play, you expect the qb to get hit and he should be ready to be hit. Regardless, Franklin should have won by more and would have put it away in the first half if their receivers would have held on to more passes. If they can catch this Friday, they should win with no problem.

It was holding and it was pretty blatant on that one. And I couldn't believe the guy that was 5 feet from the hold didn't call it - maybe he has a different responsibility on that play or something. Just about every time the RB got outside of the Brentwood DB playing 3 yards from the sideline with outside leverage on the WR there was a hold. But they only call it when it's blatant and that goes for just about every blocker on both teams. We all know there's holding everywhere. There was another hold called earlier in the game and it was the exact same situation - running outside the DB and the WR had a hand full of jersey. Probably a dumb question but isn't the clock stopped by the ref with the control in his hand on the field - or does that control something else? I honestly thought he controlled it.

No need to tell Taco to "Come strong or don't come at all!" I've heard most but not all of these.

I'm the LBs dad not the OL. Thanks for the compliment and back at you!

Also, let me say this. My son had a wonderful time at this event. They worked very hard but he thought it was a great experience and was very glad he did it. Hats off to the organizers and to Carson Newman for hosting this event. Maybe it wasn't perfect for everyone but keep in mind the volunteer coaches that spent time away from their families to make this event the best it could be. We sent our son there on Tuesday with $40 and he came back with $20. And to get one more chance to see my son play at the high school level was a great experience for me. Thanks again coaches!

I don't disagree but here's the deal as explained to me by one of the coaches (full disclosure: my son played for the West but was on defense). For these games there is a limited time to put in an offense and a defense so certain rules are put into place. Everybody runs a 4-3 defense with no blitzing and very vanilla. The West coach was complaining that the East defense was not following a few of the rules. If you were watching on TV you may not have seen this but the ref finally called both coaches over and tried to correct the situation. I don't know the rules and don't know if the East was following them or not. Just giving you the explanation I heard.

Agreed on all points PBD! Although I will say I have a dog in the hunt as I've know him for several years. I'm a Brentwood High parent that was at the game as well and it was clear that he could have helped any team in the state. I had a couple of knowledgeable parents from BA tell me that it was a mystery as to why his time was so limited by the staff there. But in a game where some of the best players in the state were playing, he had a tremendous game. Props to Joshua! I wish him and his family nothing but the best!

AGREED! And he wasn't even the starter the first two games, correct? Great kid too!

Be careful one and all, AlcoasPaintedBridge IS licesned to hunt cougar by the government of the United Nations (that cracks me up). PBD meet APB, APB meet PBD On another note, if this thread pits Blount County posters vs. Rutherford County posters, the sky is the limit in terms of number of posts. Oh yeah, congrats to Mathers!!! Very deserving.

I think the Ensworth QB proved he could step up when needed and was CLUTCH against BA! Should be a great game but the Tiger's will prove to be just a bit better in the end. Good luck to both teams.

10-7 final. Good luck next week Bulldogs.

Smyrna down 7-3 at half but UP 10-7 in the 4th.

Paper or plastic?

It may be a little early for predictions but since Brentwood has faced both teams recently, we are probably in a unique position give insight into this matchup. Both teams are really good and it should be a great matchup. But in the end, the troika of PBD, Mr. Donkey, and mykidsdad will prove to be too much for the triumvirate of seantn_4, eers, and milo118. They will give a valiant effort - to be sure - but Blackman will have more posts than Smyrna. Too early to call a score. Should be a fun week for you guys. Good luck to both teams.

Not arguing with either side but IF Blackman puts all of their eggs in one basket, that is one heck of a basket. Maybe the best "basket" I've seen!