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I haven't seen a game this year. Does BGA still bang the dugout bench with a bat like a girl's softball team and dog pile on the mound everytime they win a game?

Tiger, I think you may be wrong on this. All DII schools use a third party clearinghouse to determine how much aid someone qualifies for and that is the amount they can give them. They do have to give them any money even if there is a need. So in a sense the school is deciding how much to give out in financial aid but they can't give someone more than they qualify for based on need as determined by an independent third party.

No dog in this hunt but it is probably because they enjoy beating up on public schools and having you whine about it on this board.

I noticed in the program for the D2 State Basketball Championships last weekend that MBA is still listed as winning the 2010 State Championship. I thought I remembered that one of the penalties that were recently imposed on MBA was forfeiture of that Championship? Maybe I am wrong and it is just Football they had to forfeit. Does anyone know for sure? Maybe TSSAA just hasn't gotten around to redacting it from all the record books?

I guess you are just ignoring the fact that the majority of his last two teams came to Ensworth in Pre-first grade while Ricky was still coaching at MBA. He had nothing to do with recruiting those boys although I guess there was probably some smart admissions person that could recognize that a 5 year old was going to be a good high school basketball player. EHS did not have the second best talent this year. Probably not even in the top 5. It was a rebuilding year and they played a lot of young players that got better. His 6-10 players would have set the bench or been cut from most other schools teams. But, because Ricky coached them up and played a lot of people they got better during the year. He is far and away the best most liked coach (by the players he coaches) in TN and no one is even a close second and he would win wherever he coached. If any other school had a chance to hire him their current coach would be gone in a heart beat. Lastly, he does not need to recruit. If someone is a good athlete and an above average student that can do the work at EHS they come look at the school on their own. Financial aid is provided if there is need and they qualify. EHS provides financial aid in the same range as all the other D2 schools (its public record just go look it up)

Funny how every D2 AA topic comes around to being about Ensworth..... For the record, last years EHS basketball team had 7 players (4 starters) that came to Ensworth in pre-first grade. The only exception being Corn. Granted Corn is a great player but every school in D2AA has at least 1 child that came in high school because at least partially they were great athletes. The main difference at EHS is Ricky coaches them up and they become better than the competition. This years EHS basketball team had 4 players that came in pre-first and two that came in 7th grade. All but maybe two players on this team will not play in college (one in D3) so EHS is not getting top notch basketball prospects, just good (not great) athletes that play their hearts out for Coach Bowers. This year was a re-building year with 1 freshman and 4 sophomores seeing significant playing time and no true post player on the team. Guess what, they still won. If Ricky coaches any team in D2 AA (except for maybe JPII) they win. It's not because he has better talent, he's a better coach than everyone else, period.

You asked about multiple years so I answered you. If you go back and read my post the only pre-season injury I referenced was Tollison (1 week before the first game)the others were during the season. Additionally, these injuries happened at a time when Ensworth had to dress all their freshman to have enough players to look like a D2 AA team. What no one ever mentions is MBA has more than twice as many boys as Ensworth. Most EHS boys play both ways becuase of this. One injury to EHS is like two or three to MBA.

Just like last year right? Oh, sorry, you lost to Ensworth last year didn't you? There might have also been another public school out that direction (can't remember their name)that lost to EHS also.

Does anyone have any predictions for D2 E/M Region? I hear Father Ryan and JP II will be good again this year but haven't heard about anyone else.

I hear Pearl Cohn is very good this year and has 8-10 potential D1 players. I would expect them to be very athletic and MBA to be well coached. If Simonis is 100% will be a deciding factor. My prediction is that Simonis will not be 100% and Pearl Cohn will have too much speed for MBA. Should be a great game. Final score: Pearl Cohn 28 MBA 14

2007 Tavares Jefferson, separated shoulder in MBA game missed entire season. 2008 Cody Tollison as a Jr. was slated to be the starting QB and had an ACL before the season started. Rodney Anderson had an ACL early in the season (the other knee from this year). Daniel Mc Fadden starting TE & DE ACL early in the season. 2009 Jacob Carter, Safety, WR broken collar bone mid-season, Cory Sacks, DB, WR back injury pre-season missed first 4 or 5 games, Smithy McClain, OT Concussion, out for season, Calvin Settles, OT, DT ACL out for season. I'm sure there were others but this are off the top of my head. The reason you may not recall any of this is because very little was said about it. Ricky just lines up and plays with who he has.

Ensworth has had a number of key injuries every year and has still managed to remain competitive. I guess that's why Ricky has such a high winning percentage. Murphy Fare has him listed as number 2 winning percentage in the state at over 80%. They have already lost one of the top safeties in the state (Rodney Anderson). They are actually much deeper than they have ever been with over 50 boys on the team between 10-12 grades. A couple of years ago they had 50 boys including 23 freshman. Just like every other team if they lost a couple more of thier best players it would hurt bad.

Ensworth beat Anderson County in Cookeville at TTU 41-7. They threw for 4 TDs and ran the ball really well. Don't know how good Anderson County is this year so it may not be a good comparison. Ensworth held out several starters to make sure they were ready for Oakland on Friday night.

Almost forgot my predictions; 1. Ensworth (probably no surprise here) 2. BA 3. Baylor 4. McCallie 5. MBA 6. Father Ryan 7. BGA 8. JP II West 1. Briarcrest 2. MUS 3. CBHS

I know it was Anderson County (I think they were pretty good last year in 5A) and only a scrimmage, but Campbell completed a very high percentage of his passes (somewhere in the range of 15 out of 20) over 200 yards and three touchdowns last night in Cookeville. I will look at the tape and get exact numbers this weekend. Final score was 41 - 7. Based upon this game he sure looked like he belonged on the list.

I'm pretty sure Wirth got this because of his performance on the camp circuit this summer. He has a lot to prove in game situations. There is no argrument that he has a big time arm and he has gotten a lot stronger and more athletic. As I have mentioned before, we will know a lot more after the Oakland and MBA games.

Well, said. Speaking of QBs, any update on Simonis?

I assume Mr. Football Fan thinks Stump Martin is an idiot also.

We shall see who the moron is Mr. Football Fan. Just kept watching as the season progresses.

I am glad you continue to watch EHS and thier "sub-par" tigers. I will remind you of this quote before the year is over. Not sure who you are either but Ensworth appreciates your support. By the way, Wirth runs a 4.7 (ask the coaches at Duke, Auburn and UT). He also broke off a long run in the second half (against the Hillsboro 4.5 -4.6 defense) that continued a long drive resulting in a TD. Ensworth may very well lose a few regular season games this year. But, in the end, this will be the year they win D2 and it will be on the arm and legs of Wirth. Just wait and see Mr. Treadstone. Write all you want in the interim.....

I have already stated the facts and you obviously are clueless. Case in point, Calvin Settles was hurt the entire year and stopped coming to practice after about week three. Not sure about your completion percentage statistics and don't understand your dislike of Wirth. However, I do not think he will be the next Barry Brunetti. He will be more like Ingle Martin his QB coach. Love the pub for him though.

Not sure where you are getting your information, but it is not correct. Yes, Quinn Hamilton and Corn Elder will be the top two backs and they did not carry the ball alot last year because OOD was the feature back (as he should have been). However, they are both very fast, shifty running backs. I can assure you Wirth (not Worth) Campbell is not looking at Tight End. He is the Starting QB and Parker is the back-up. Period end of story(although, he would be a great TE given how strong and athletic he is). Won't post anymore about Wirth's arm if that pleases you... Will just let his play speak for him. Regarding defense, Carter and Sacks were both injured a lot last year and Watson and Batey started in thier place. I counted them as starters since they took more snaps than Carter and Sacks. So, EHS lost three on defense (if you count Anderson to injury)plus Aidan Smith, the DT you referred to who was a sometime starter and McFadden (a sometime starter). They return Richardson, Crenshaw, Mcdermott, Grant, Fentress, Hamilton, Batey, Watson. That is eight players. I said seven because Mcdermott played more on offense last year. Behind those 8 players are Jim Wilkins, Rodney Edmiston, LaVonte Bowers and Keshonn Carter who played significant minutes on defense. Regarding offense, lost OOD, Tollison, Cooper, and Reeve. Remember Sacks and Carter were injured and replaced by either Hamilton, Batey or Watson. Can't replace OOD but Campbell will be a significant upgrade over Tollison. You should really get your facts straight before making these posts. Anyway, there is a scrimmage tomorrow against Columbia, Hillsboro next Friday and Anderson Co. the Friday after that. First two games are Oakland and MBA. I suspect those two games will tell everyone a lot

I have to say losing Anderson was a big loss. He would have been one of the best safeties in the league and a very good running back. That said, EHS is still loaded at running back and there should be holes as big as a truck. EHS returns 7 starters on offense and the other 4 played a lot last year. QB Wirth Campbell took a year off from other sports and only worked on football. He is a different kid, very strong arm, quick feet and confident. On the camp circuit he had a lot of interest from major programs and with a couple of good games he should be looking at a high level D1 offer. If teams stack the line of scrimmage he will make them pay. Look for Ensworth to be very balanced this year between run and pass. On defense, 7 starters also return and the other 4 played significant minutes last year. The line will be hard to run against and the DB backs are quick and talented. EHS is being overlooked this year and that is a good thing. They have lost a total of two games (both in the playoffs) by very small margins in the last two years. They will possibly lose some games early but, those who write them off may be surprised.

Ryan and CBHS most penalties per game, seems about right to me.

I don't have a dog in this hunt but I tend to agree with In Hoc. Also have noticed that of all the D2 teams they are the most penalized and take the most cheap shots. They don't seem to have much respect for the game so I don't blame In Hoc for not wanting to be part of it.