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Nothing like watching them Wildcats run Clinton out the gym.The best team won this time and another great job by the Oak Ridge staff.I dont watch Clinton besides when they play Oak Ridge but I would take Kell all day over JG for Clinton.Maybe Oak Ridge just shuts him down but Kell shows out when we need him most.Go Wildcats

3 hours ago, froshpop said:

Surely, this isn’t really Coach Keith. 

I would be more shocked if it wasnt

18 hours ago, WillieTheWildcats said:

Go watch Tee's niece / Keke's daughter play for the Lady Wildcats.

Oak Ridge is blessed with Lady Wildcats basketball talent. Every Wednesday on Off The Class they say it is not fair people only come to the Boy's games. That is not me saying it, it is the players themselves.

The Thompson's are the King and Queen of CoachT Lady Wildcat basketball.

Im there more than Im not and have really enjoyed watching the girls the last month or so.They have really started to come together as a team.Its not often you can watch this much young talent on one team.Some big time stars in the making if they want to be,But so good to see a great man like Tee repping our city.How about a win and a Tee MVP all  on Sunday night

On 2/7/2022 at 9:02 PM, Cactus Jack said:

Yes we can have Spring scrimmages but the last couple of years with Covid, they elected not to do one. I don't know if one is planned for this spring yet,

Thanks

On 2/8/2022 at 8:59 AM, oridgecat said:

2020 there was no spring practice. In 2021, T$$AA limited and restricted what bball and baseball were allowed to do, so they did the same for football and did not allow a spring scrimmage.  2022, we are allowed one spring scrimmage against another team.  

Great let me know anybody hears of one for this year.Have we done one since the Seymour scrimmage

8 hours ago, Cactus Jack said:

I think that era was the last time that Oak Ridge was able to play with a full deck. It always seemed every year after that we were missing a piece, whether it be the lines, secondary, receivers, etc. and we didn't have the depth we had in those years ,2003-2005. Hopefully, with more people moving into town and more homes being built, will also help Coach Cummings build some depth, as he has said. He doesn't want players having to go both ways and some guys having to play 48 minutes each night, I think Coach Gray will do a great job in building that depth in the offensive line so injuries can be covered and guys be fresh in the 4th quarter, 

I thought Coach Blade did a good job building depth.He didnt play a lot of guys both ways and that is why Im excited about Coach Cummings.I just wish it was close to kickoff already.Are teams allowed to have a spring scrimmage vs other teams.I remember Tees last yr we scrimmaged Seymour at UT but I dont remember us doing it since then.

1 hour ago, WillieTheWildcats said:

From now on, I will do my best not to be a pest to you. 

By the way and I know you don't care but I appreciate and enjoy your contributions to the Oak Ridge Basketball teams Boards.

All good Willie.Go Wildcats

On 1/29/2022 at 9:56 AM, SweetScience said:

Jon Higgins seems to be doing a great job @ Farragut. I remember back when I was growing up (80’s/early 90s) them and OR were in the same district and used to have some pretty hotly contested games back then. I can’t recall them having what I’d call a really good team since then, but I obviously haven’t much kept up with them either. You’re right about this team being the least athletically gifted in a while, but they make up for it playing tremendous team ball and really good defense, for the most part. Just a lot of solid HS basketball players. The twins epitomize team ball, as well as some of the others, too.

Yea this team plays really hard and never quits.I love a how well they play together and not selfish.A true team

On 1/29/2022 at 5:28 PM, bigshowchamp said:

as a neutral observer whats the Clinton games gonna be like?

If Clinton cant win this yr with all those SRs they just need to give up.Its the best Clinton team in a long time vs an Oak Ridge team that lost everybody.This will be the biggest Clinton game in a long long time

On 1/28/2022 at 10:28 PM, WilleTheWildcat said:

Bottle? YOU are the one who is the baby. You expect everybody else to provide CoachT for YOU. You use me to excuse your selfishness. Sorry, but take responsibility for you baby actions. I don't control you. 

Oh yes, I drag The Voice into this by sponsoring a streaming game. Stupid me. I helped David with money and you give nothing.

Face it, I have made all you non givers look like sheet.

Coach Gaddis told me to ignore you all and especially the garbage about me being weird about kids. He told me I was just a true Wildcat fan who put my real name out there ( Steve Palmer ) and I will never let Coach Gaddis, the new Coaching Staff, players, and darn sure not the OL down.

Let me down, and become CoachT+ members and help out David when you can..

That will shut me up and make me proud of the Oak Ridge posters.

 

You have some real issues.Nothing wrong with asking people to support something.But Im sure they dont like the way you are going about it.Go make a thread about it and talk to yourself all you want.I support Clary and  Oak Ridge sports but have never felt the need to tell anybody.Nobody cares if you are proud of us or not.I dont expect nothing from Coacht and if they need money they can charge everybody a dollar and let them pay or go away.I just really wonder if you are crazy enough to think you made other posters look like sheet and not yourself.

On 1/18/2022 at 11:07 AM, LINEDAD said:

Checking with you OR fans. OR beat DB last season in the Sectional by 3 or 4 points. I remember that OR team started either all or almost all seniors...right? How many players from last years team is back this season? 

Do you expect OR to be a Region finalist team?

Returned PG.Also brought back L.Searcy who hit some big 3s in that DB game and he has had a great season.Coach Green always shocks me but I would say DB would be the favorite vs Oak Ridge.One of our least talented teams since Green took over but we have had some great teams under him.I would say either Oak Ridge,Beardon or Farragut will be in region finals.All 3 really close

Another great win tonight.Its amazing all the records and streaks Coach Green has.Karns wanted this game really really bad but couldnt get it done.RWR

3 hours ago, WilleTheWildcat said:

I    AM    BACK! 

Back to raise money for CoachT+ and David Clary's game Streamings.

You all have not let me down. I knew you didn't care about CoachT. You just wanted to run down the OL and feel like big bad men. You cats won't even give a dollar.

Now this is more serious. The cats will watch streaming Oak Ridge football and basketball for free. Unfortunately, those broadcasts cost David Clary money. Give some.

I have enjoyed Social Media to share Oak Ridge sports since around 1992. For God sake give so Oak Ridge kids will always be cheered on forever. I really enjoyed posting about my nephews Soccer Cat games.

I am not going away so Do The Right Thing.

Thank you to the few who have become Coach+ members. Thank you to Bounder and myself for giving to David's streaming.

Im shocked more people havent followed your lead.Put the bottle down and move on.You have turned people off from being a plus member so dont drag Clary into it.

On 1/14/2022 at 3:56 AM, WilleTheWildcat said:

I just gave another $10 to my CoachT+ membership. That makes $45 total.

When are you Trumpers and your BIG LIE gonna give?

Willie are you drunk or bored?Is CoachT hurting for money and I missed it.If so why dont you start a go fund me for CoachT if you care that much.You go really hard for the craziest things.Not trying to be mean but this kick you are on has come out of nowhere.Maybe you are just bored but it seems like you just want to start with people sometimes.Other days you go back to everything is all good Willie

Somebody always mad they or their buddy didnt get the job.Ron Gray and Mr. big time Don C....Cant imagine why they wasnt hired.They wouldnt have made the top 100 list.But atleast Ron was a good Ast and is a decent man.Scott is a great coach and will do big things.All the actual Wildcat fans I know are really excited for the future

Congrats on great career.Great guy and wish him the best

I dont post enough about our great boys and girls basketball program at Oak Ridge.We are lucky to have great coaches and get to watch great teams year after year.There is a lot I want to say but wont get into it all on here.Our coaches and players need all the support they can get. So if you have the time and are able please get out and watch.I got to watch the girls for the 1st time in person this yr at Greenville and was embarrassed by some our fans and players families.The way some yelled from the stands bashing our coach for all to hear was sick.Its bad enough that they fill the kids heads with crap but its even worse when you're at a special tournament representing our city.It was so bad other teams fans and coaches in the stands was talking about how something should be done about it.Ive only met Coach Taylor one time and know little about her but hope she knows most of us dont approve of that garbage.After talking with some past players I was made aware how bad it is at every game.We have a really special young group that is being ruined by adults who under mind and trash their own kids coach daily.Threats of transferring to rival schools and public trashing of coach happens daily according to many that keep up with program closer than me.Most of these parents are only happy if their kid is the star of the day.They dont realize the rep that they already have around womens basketball and that no college coach will want nothing to do with any of them involved.Im just sad for the coaches and players that could have a team capable of winning multiple championships if not for the selfishness.Do better 

4 hours ago, SweetScience said:

Is it just me or did #1 not improve much at all, if any from his 10th grade year to his SR year? I was highly impressed with him as a Soph, but he just never seemed to progress much. It was kinda strange. I do wish him the best, though, and hope he gets a scholarship somewhere.

I really think he got away from what made him good his JR yr and was trying to hit the big play.Instead of using his power and straight line speed he started trying to do too much.This yr I thought he was better but the line was so bad he couldnt show it.Plus they just didnt give him many carries.I hate things worked out like they did this year because it didnt do him any favors for playing at next level.I know he looks the part and wish the whole team would put in that kind of work in weight room

Just to be clear I think I called them the worst OLine in East TN so dont blame Nole.If I didnt I sure was thinking it a lot.I have no clue what the workout program was but it didnt take an expert to tell they needed help.Some guys got stronger ever yr and some never gained 5 lbs in 4 years

13 hours ago, oridgecat said:

Not sure we have any sure thing D1 guys, but there is alot of talent returning.   The O line will be much improved.  These players better rest up and get ready to go to work.  They are about to be pushed in training unlike anything they were asked to do under the previous staff.  I expect some will quit, but the ones left standing will be football players.  

B.Heyward is a baller.Improved QB play and Oline play and he could go for huge numbers.I know by things you have said in past threads you're not high on Rogers but the kid made big plays after missing half the yr.After 13 left the playoff game we threw it to Rogers about every play and he was carrying us.I dont know about grades or anything like that but both have d1 offers,size and talent

5 hours ago, LarryGee77 said:

I talked to a man that seems to know a few things.  He said Keith is a lot like Gaddis.  He lets his coaches coach and overrules when he needs to.  Players seem to like him because he’s no nonsense with them.  He tells it like it is and doesn’t use “coach speak”.  When I was in school back in the 70s CLINTON was known for having tough hard nosed teams.  They had winning seasons I believe but of the three schools in that county only OR has won any titles and the last one was in 1991. Yes they played for a couple more but 1991 was a long time ago! If I’m Oak Ridge I think I would be a little more humble.  AC has never went to a final.  So you can hang your hat on 12 wins here and 11 wins there if you like but at least CLINTON DOES HAVE A SILVER BALL!  Just my two cents.  I know it doesn’t mean anything but hey it’s an open forum right!?

Im no AC fan but they have been on a different level than Clinton for a long time.They have beat Clinton so bad the coach you speak highly of took them off the schedule because he said they was tired of getting beat.He wouldve done the same with Oak Ridge if he could.AC has no doubt struggled to get over that next hurdle but it dont mean they havent had some really good teams.Oak Ridge and AC are a top 5 or 10 school in their class almost every yr.

4 hours ago, SweetScience said:

Up until Gaylor left, Clinton was pretty much always pretty tough, I thought. Since he left, they’ve had a few really good teams (under Andy Shattuck), but since then they’ve suffered quite a bit. You’re right though, we (OR) haven’t won anything in going over 30 years now, but like you said, we’ve had some really good teams in between. Unfortunately a a few of those years when we were really good, the juggernaut that used to be Riverdale stood in the way. If not for them, we may have had a few more titles, but it is what it is! 

And Maryville when we was playing up and the private school more recently

3 hours ago, blazer1set said:

How many guys are graduating from this year's team?

Only about 3 to 5 that played a lot and 10 total.Our best defensive player and a player that was our best OL and DLineman.But return 2 good RBs and 2 D1 WRs.Also get some guys back who was injured and brining in a really good freshman class

On 12/11/2021 at 4:46 PM, LarryGee77 said:

Let’s discuss Region 3-5A and where the Clinton Dragons fit in the mix next season.  They went 6-4 I believe and should be better.  I’m told Clintonions truly believe in Coach KEITH.  Thoughts?

His plan is working.Play the worst teams you can and get some wins and trick people into thinking you are a good coach.Ive never been around him to know how he coaches but he sure has said some dumb things.I think they will be about the same next yr if they can find some skill guys.They lose the 2 Oak Ridge guys who was the best WR and CB they had.They lose the heart of the team which was the LB.QB should only get better with all the PT.Not a threat to win region or make a deep playoff run.

11 hours ago, oridgecat said:

Just type in Oak Ridge Board of Education.  Names and phone numbers all right there. 

We are now up to 7 teaching positions being held by former coaches or guys coaching elsewhere.  4 of the current staff will be joining JM at Hardin Valley.  Saunders and Russell have hung it up.  That leaves us 3 coaches on the current staff, none of which teach school.  Looks to me like the new HC will have to assemble an entire coaching staff with only 1 teaching position open, and that would be Miner's science position.  It's going to be a tough hill to climb. 

 

SMH! This needs to be addressed now.Thank you for the info