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What are some observations that might be possible from recent games that would help anyone gain some insight into this game? Teams that spread DB's defense gives them problems. South did not have enough speed in the backfield to get to the outside and therefore DB was able to keep everyone tight in the box. This did not allow South to use their ground game until it was too late. Also allowed DB to keep pressure on the QB. Clinton and Boone were able to keep the defense spread and run the ball in the middle, pass to the outside or run to the outside. South appears to have a very good team but not a lot of team speed. They do not close on the ball quick enough to stop a runner like CS. If DB is able to establish the game tempo, this allows them to have a big advantage. DB plays much better when they do not have to pass, only passing by design instead of being forced into a passing situation. TH appears to have more team speed than South but not as physical. TN will need to team tackle and not miss tackles. Missed tackles hurt South several times early in the game. TH will need to play fast, move the ball on the ground and use the pass to the backs to setup the ground game. They will need to get pressure on the QB to force quick decisions. TH needs to score early to establish confidence and play aggressive from the start. TH's ability to establish the running game will play a major role in the outcome of this game. I hope team plays their best game, with each team being free from injury. Assuming turnovers are keep minimal by both teams, my guess: DB 28 TH 21. Good luck to both teams!

Cap1 you have that ole Chinese disease " Constipation of thought and diarrhea of words". Why do you keep talking about what South has done, talk about what DB has done. Excuse me, I forgot, DB is all talk.

No excuses, got beat by a better team. When they beat you, what are you going to do? I can tell you, start whining, telling what you could have done. Why don't you post the scores for the last 50 years of TN football where DB played in the game. I can save you some time, they have NEVER played in a state championship game, much less won one.

Here are the scores for the last five times TN High has played Gate City: 2000 Gate City 27 Tennessee High 7 1999 Gate City 13 Tennessee High 9 1998 Gate City 7 Tennessee High 10 1997 Gate City 14 Tennessee High 10 1996 Gate City 28 Tennessee High 0 Tenn High is a first class team but not sure what that has to do with South vs DB. As "Cap1" stated, they are talking. Only time will tell about how well they can walk.

I will AGREE with you on one thing, you are a lot better at talking than walking!

Several people on this forum talk about the "elite" football program of DB. Well, what does it take to make an elite program? Hundreds of victories over smaller schools, better facilities than anyone you play, or just the decision to proclaim your status? The playoffs each year brings completive schools of equal opportunity playing each other. What is DB's record against these schools? Can you name another "elite" high school that has not won a single football championship is the past 50 years? Well, make that NEVER won a single championship. (won back went someone appointed the state champ) but not since you had to play other teams and beat them. Also as for Gate City, what was the score the last time DB and Gate City played each other? Best I can remember, it was in 1970 and Gate City won 44-16. By the way, Gate City has won 4 championships since 1970. They had to play teams of equal size or larger and opportunity in order to win. ANY elite program will have won the "Championship" at least once if not several times , no matter if it is little league, middle school, high school, college or Pros. A couple of elite programs in this area would be Gate City and Maryville. Since DB has either played in or won Championships in other sports, it does not appear to be the kids, what could be the problem?