ScottShasteen

Tullahoma is playing its best football of the season and I think Montgomery Central is as well. With each playing its best the edge goes to the Wildcats. All this other is just a sideshow. I've been doing this 35 years, and this is the most focused Tullahoma team I've ever seen. When these two teams met on Oct. 8, Tullahoma fumbled the opening kickoff, giving the Indians the ball at the 12 and they marched in for a TD. After that, Montgomery Central punted seven times and turned it over three times. With 9:14 left in the first quarter Tullahoma trailed for the only time this season. The Wildcats responded with a 70-yard march for a TD with 6:40 left in the first. That is 2 minutes and 34 seconds that Tullahoma has trailed ALL SEASON. The defense is stifling, the special teams are outstanding, and the offense is balanced and highly explosive. It is difficult to beat a quality opponent twice in a season, and the Indians have proven their quality the past couple of weeks. However, Tullahoma held MC to 100 yards total offense and I just don't see the visitors finding a path to victory at Wilkins Stadium.

Tullahoma's 37-7 win over Montgomery Central was never close, even with the Wildcats giving the Indians the ball on the opening kickoff at the 12-yard line. Central scored then but not again. The Wildcats' defense was absolutely lights out. For those who thought it might be close, it was not. The region will end with Tullahoma 1st, then Pearl Cohn, Marshall Co., and Mont Central. Hardin Co. will beat Central in the opening round of the playoffs, but the Region 5-4A teams will win the other three first round games. After that...

The last time Marshall County played at Tullahoma was the 2nd round of the playoffs last year. The Tigers fought with each other at halftime and Tullahoma rolled to an easy win. This game will be very physical. The Tigers may be more dangerous with Davis at QB. Tullahoma plays great team defense and tackles very well. Ryan Scott has played solid at QB for the Wildcats. Tullahoma 38-20.

Based on Sonny's rating, Region 5-4A has the No. 1 team, three of the top six teams and four of the top 11. Is 5-4A the strongest 4A region in the state? FYI. Tullahoma beat Franklin County 38-5 in scrimmage Friday night. The Wildcats have outscored Warren and Franklin County 80-5 over the last two scrimmages. Tullahoma will be tested when it travels to 6A Shelbyville Thursday at 7pm All Tullahoma games will be broadcast audio on 93.9 The Duck, 939theduck.com, The Duck app, and the LightTube Sports Network YouTube channel. TV broadcast is live video in Tullahoma on LightTube channel 23.

Tullahoma's varsity beat Warren County last night 24-0 in one half of football. The Wildcats do return a number of seniors who have started since they were sophomores and some since their freshmen year, so this is a very experienced team. I'm not convinced yet that Tullahoma has the speed to win this challenging region. Marshall County is always very competitive, although the Wildcats trounced the Tigers twice last year. Tullahoma gets Marshall County and Pearl Cohn at home this year, so that is an advantage. It looks like a four-team race with Tullahoma, Marshall, Pearl Cohn, and Creek Wood.

Ah there is nothing like a little trash talk during the playoffs. I love it. You can hear Friday night's Tullahoma-Nolensville game on 93.9 The Duck, 939theduck.com, and the TUA LightTube YouTube channel. I'll take the 'Cats 31-14. Enjoy!

I think I can comfortably answer yes to both questions TTownFan50. The Wildcats will start their starters with the score determining how much each starter plays, and TUA will televise the game on LightTube channel 23. It can also be heard on 93.9 The Duck, LightTube's YouTube channel, 939theduck.com. Enjoy.

Well?

So I guess this means Friday's Lawrence Co./Spring Hill winner finishes 4th in Region 4 and automatically advances to the 2nd round of the playoffs.

Tullahoma's secondary is a ball-hawking group that lowers the boom on receivers. The linebackers and defensive line seldom give a QB time to find open receivers. Sure, it could be trouble if the Wildcats run into a great passing team. Is there a great passing team out there?

The Nolensville at Tullahoma contest can be seen on LightTube channel 23 in Tullahoma. It can be heard on the LightTube YouTube channel, on 93.9 The Duck, 939theduck.com, and the 939theduck app.

There is a chance a Tullahoma move to 5-5A would bump White County east.

Tullahoma needs to bump up to 5A and play in Region 5.

The Wildcats should beat Lawrence County, Nolensville, and Maplewood. Sure 10-0 would be great, but we have been there before. The goals and ceiling are much higher for this team. They have a chance to play eight more games, but must take them one at a time with a focus on the big picture. The Wildcats learned last year that you can't overlook anyone. Friday night is the first step - clinch a playoff berth.

Tullahoma has one road game remaining, Oct. 16 at Lawrence Co. A win in Lawrenceburg would secure a playoff berth. The following week the Wildcats host Nolensville. A victory against the Knights would clinch the Region 4-4A title. In week 11 the Cats host Maplewood, where Tullahoma could secure its first undefeated regular season since 1999. I don't see any team in Region 3-4A challenging the Wildcats. Expect Tullahoma and Marshall Co. to play again in the quarterfinals at Wilkins Stadium. If the Cats get to the semifinals, they will host whatever beast from the East emerges. All of those goals are reachable, but the Wildcats must keep the focus on one game at a time and STAY COVID-FREE!

Does anybody have access to a Brainerd roster?

The Voice of the Wildcats does not engage in talking about parents or discipline.

A glance at Tullahoma's remaining schedule is the best indication of why Tullahoma sought this game once it became obvious Spring Hill couldn't play. The Wildcats need to be challenged. Through four games they have not been. Coach Olive has always tried to play stiff non-region opponents when possible. Since Tullahoma always has to play Shelbyville, Coffee Co, and Franklin Co. as non-region, rivalry games, that only leaves them one or two chances to schedule additional non-region opponents each year. Lately those remaining two opponents have been Giles Co. and Lincoln Co.

Seriously? Y'all want to bring this kind of crap into a discussion about this outstanding team? Shame on you. There will always be complaining parents on any level of sports in any sport. That doesn't spell disaster for the team. It's just part of coaching and playing and parenting. Tullahoma will get a really good test this week against Beech. Win or lose, the Wildcats are already in the playoffs due to Spring Hill not being able to play this week.

Thank you leadfarmer. #respect.

Never turn the radio off leadfarmer, just find the winning team's broadcast, 93.9 The Duck. I told y'all the Wildcats were really good. Marshall Co. had fine talent against Lincoln Co. didn't they? It is not a talent problem in Lewisburg. I agree that the Tigers will advance at least to the second round of the playoffs. Coach, get the ball to Howard 15 times a game. The talent problem, at least for the remaining teams on their schedule, is in Tullahoma. As in lots of talent. You are wrong BooWhoWiseMan. The difference between losing 21 straight games just 4-5 years ago and starting the season outscoring your opponents 122-33 is far more than one or two players. It is being able to start 22 different young men on Friday nights. That's right. It takes the whole team buying into the weight room and summer conditioning to do that on the 4A level. Nine starters return on the line. 9. #TankLife It takes a solid kicking game to be great. You can have a great kicker, but if the snap and hold is no good then usually the kick is no good. It takes swarming to the ball on defense and getting pressure on the opposing QB. Tullahoma doesn't arm tackle. They knock opponents backward. I have yet to see a weakness in this Wildcat team. The coaching adjustments at halftime have been obvious, with Tullahoma dominating the scoreboard and the clock in the second half of all three wins. So far, the 'Cats seem to want it more than the opposition, especially after halftime. Friday Tullahoma is at old rival Franklin County. Watch it live in Tullahoma on LightTube channel 23. Listen on 93.9 The Duck, TUA LightTube YouTube, or 939theduck.com.

Agreed that this is likely the Region 4-4A title game Friday night in Lewisburg. Tough place to win, although the Wildcats edged the Tigers 14-13 two years ago. Tullahoma still has most of the linemen that played in that game. They are really deep. These teams have two of the best kickers in the mid-state in Estes and Chadwick. Tullahoma QB Ryan Scott has completed 67% of his passes for 300 yards and four TD and the Wildcats are averaging 215 yards per game rushing the football. Marshall County only gained 178 yards in its win over Lincoln County. IF Tullahoma plays up to its potential the Wildcats should win this one 24-14. These teams could very well meet again in the playoffs.

The 95th Coffee Pot game is moved to Thursday at 7pm at Wilkins Stadium in Tullahoma. No on-site tickets will be sold. You must get tickets in advance through the two schools. Normally this game has 5-6,000 people, so tickets are at a premium. Both teams are coming off wins. Tullahoma routed Shelbyville 38-13 and Coffee Co. came from behind to beat Franklin County 21-19. Tullahoma entered the AP Class 4A rankings at No. 8, and holds down the top spot in the S & K Southern Tennessee High School Football Poll. Coffee Co. entered the S & K poll at No. 4. I'm picking Tullahoma, as you might expect, but this game is usually competitive and sometimes surprising. Watch the Coffee Pot live in Tullahoma on LightTube channel 23. Listen live around the world on the LightTube YouTube channel, on 93.9 The Duck, 939theduck.com, or the 939theduck app.

Yes I am still the voice of Tullahoma, but I believe the Wildcats earned that No. 1 ranking after the first week. Who had a more impressive win? Lawrence County won their opening game. They make the poll.

Marshall County hasn't played yet. This poll is only based on what you do this season, week by week.