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I'll be the first to admit that after the last two or three games, I have very little confidence in predicting a winner in most of these potential matchups. I watched Adamsville trounce Dyersburg (21-7 didn't reflect the game) a week after the Trojans beat Milan, and just saw Waverly for the first time...unless something very unexpected happens, those two meet after the dust settles. I have no clue how McKenzie ran the ball against A'ville's D, but if the team shows up that stuffed D'burg all night, you'd better be able to pass the ball or it'll be a long night. Waverly is solid...they don't have a weakness on offense or defense...athletes all over the field, and they are well coached...if you're going to beat them, you'll just have to be better than them...and they're pretty dang good. The "good" Scotts Hill team can play with everyone else...maybe even Adamsville and Waverly, but I haven't seen them since the Jackson Christian game, including the win vs. Lewis County. If "we" can reclaim that bounce in our step and confidence in just playing every play hard the Lions will be tough to beat, but just to be honest...Waverly over Adamsville in a slobber knocker to decide who's best between regions 5 and 6.

Wrong...teachers who have amassed the prerequisite amount of time in the system must be either "let go" or rehired with tenure. Principals have the first option, and if they choose, the teacher's name will be submitted to the DOS for placement on the board agenda. The board may approve the list in it's entirety, or remove any or all teachers from the list. In short...if he was tenured, the board fired him.

Why would anyone expect them to announce their intentions? The regional alignment will be announced on the 17'th, so I'd presume that if nothing comes from BA/Ensworth (or anyone else) before that happens that they intend to play where their enrollment dictates. I completely understand the concern of other schools for their chances against these behemoths, but fail to see the position that they "should play up"...most of you were pretty quick to dismiss the publics for not wishing to have the privates in their division, even though they have an advantage...now that the only difference between most privates and BA/Ensworth is how good they are..."it's not fair"!

Lexington has an uphill battle...one of their most steady players is dropping basketball to concentrate on softball.

If he's gone after this year, your school's program will have improved and benefited from his involvement, and just may have a nice gold trophy too.

I'm with you Mike...that's why I included the possibility that he'd ben told (presumably by an authority) that it was ok to do so in certain situations...could have been "if you have to use your car for...". That sort of thing happens in most places whether the general public is aware of it or not. If it's as simple as seeing an opportunity and taking it, the right course of action was taken.

Congratulations on a great win Dresden! Looks like you guys have a serious contender for the championship this year, but remember that this game is just a regular season W in the books, and motivation for UC (along with everyone else) to play you harder when in matters more. It's a great thing to shake off the feeling that someone "has your number", and the Lions definitely did that with the convincing win over the dominant 1A team for the last few seasons...so keep it rolling! For a few of the Dresden fans...it was a short time ago that there was some turmoil over the hiring of your HC, and the passing over of a fan favorite assistant for the job...sometimes what we want and what's best aren't the same thing, so count your blessings, go shake the coach's hand, and tell him how much he means to the program...he deserves it !!!

There's no gray area within a persons character...he either knew that filling his tank was wrong, or had been told that it was ok...if no authorization was given to use the pump for his personal vehicle, there's no difference in sneaking into your garage in the middle of the night and taking your stuff...a thief is a thief no matter the conditions.

Waverly is the better team. On a good night SH might give them a game, but this was not a good night...started well with a three and out on D, then a long drive down the field that ended with a short pick at the goal line. If SH doesn't throw the I N T and scores it's game on, but again...not our night. Congrats to the Tigers...y'all have a solid, well rounded team with no glaring weakness, and should be heavily favored over anyone in the playoffs save Adamsville and Trezevant in the west. I disagree with the targeting foul...receiver caught the ball and turned into the defender with a full head of steam...wicked hit, but no foul.

Nobody knows the in's and out's of an issue like someone who has been on both sides of it!!! Considering that the private school supporters have always used that tired old "quit whining and play" line...I'm loving this! There's no doubt that there's a clear dividing line between the privates and publics...to sit back and watch the private schools try and "materialize" a dividing line between themselves and those who rightfully should be in their division, BUT they don't want to play is satisfying to no end...how's that shoe fit now that it's on the other foot?

Maybe the future isn't lost...lol! Seriously though, glad to live in part of the world where our youth still have some respect and compassion. Riverside had a ball boy run back a kick for a touchdown a 'couple of weeks back, and Scotts Hill's sophomore class favorite this year has downs...makes you remember that football is really just a game.

Reitz...there's something else bothering me. Going to throw political correctness out the window, so bear with me. The Memphis posters always throw out there the "you don't understand the surroundings these kids have to grow up in" in the defense of their own kids/coaches in most situations...when I heard the news that there were some grades altered, games forfeited, coaches suspended, I was furious that the kids were being cheated out of an education in order that they may continue to play football. Not one of the Memphis posters seem to have been upset that the kids were being used, and not receiving the education needed to better themselves...not one! All that you got was "they had to find some way to keep Trez from winning (paraphrase)". Football be danged...that's human lives, and their opportunity to have a better life through education being stolen from them.

Preston Rice. I haven't seen the rest, but have seen past winners at his position...his "tools" are every bit as good as theirs were, he has ice water in his veins, and his heart is as big as a pumpkin. Not promoting one of "my" kids here...just giving respect and credit where it's due...he led his team from behind with less than a minute to go back to back seasons against "my" team, and never blinked. Can't go wrong selecting this young man.

You really don't know how good it is to hear from you Butchie...nevermind that we don't go back that far, I really felt like we ( Duck too) were old buds getting back after awhile instead of meeting a 'couple of times. Sorry to hear that you've been under the weather, but great to hear that you didn't just accept it and fought back...looks like you'll be around for awhile so how about getting on here and giving me some grins for old times sake? Might be just the extra little oomph to get you back to the old Butchie again! I ain't much of a substitute for ole' Duck...but if you're ever up for some company at a game...look me up.

I have to agree with that pujo...coaches, kids, and at least some administrators have to have had knowledge (if anything resembling the rumors happened) of this almost from the beginning. With Trezevant's recent track record with TSSAA, and a conspiracy of this magnitude, forfeits will just be the beginning. More likely extended probation and at least a two year ban from post season.

A championship is earned on the field, and if Trez is found to have cheated last season, nobody did. At least one Marion County poster "gets it"...stated for his part that he wouldn't want it handed to them. Bet that if you took a poll, most would agree.

Lot's of good points in this post, but not everything is set in concrete. Get the kids already in the school first!!! ​McNairy has enough good athletes to build a competent team. Also...you don't have to go out and hire "biggest attraction" coach out there...there are plenty of good young coaches looking for a chance to prove that they can build a program, but you have to interview and hire the best option, not who you know or owe a favor. Booster clubs, parents, and even administrators need to butt out of the coaches decision's...Give the coach a chance to succeed or fail on his own, without pressure from outsiders.​ Boosters are there to support, and the best do so without input. Improvement of facilities and winning will do your recruiting for you, but that comes from honest effort, not complaining or "favors".

And I doubt that Riverside is through either. Don't like losing to anyone, especially a region opponent...could be that it makes both teams a tougher out come playoff time though. Not trying to say that Scotts Hill gave the game away at all if it sounds that way...just that you'd better expect everyone's A game every time you step on the field.

Looks like I've got to "clean this up"...lol!!! Scotts Hill has had around 540 students in the past, creating problems such as teachers "floating" (no classroom...teaches in someone else's from a cart), student/teacher ratio's ect...not building capacity (but close). 500 students is our target number, and in-county kids have first priority at registration time. Typically we register around 485 to 495 students, and that's close enough to not allow any out of county kids to register, because we pick up more students than transfer out during the year. For the "not accept because he's not a good athlete" quote...we have been fortunate to never have to "cut off" in county students who register...not even sure how that would be addressed should it happen.

Truly good teams rarely lose back to back...look for Milan to play well in this one.

That's what you get with a rivalry game...throw the records (and predictions) out and tighten your chinstrap. Smith is no doubt a great QB, and he and Roach are a deadly combination. I think that Scotts Hill thought that it was in hand at 21-0, and that was a mistake...once momentum turns it's hard to get it back, especially on the road. Couldn't make the game so I can't give a "what happened" editorial, but 38320's summary sounds right to me. All that we can do now is look forward, learn from this game, and let the chips fall. Congrat's to Riverside...they were more determined to win last night and deserved it.

Some open zone schools never accept out of county...my fault that I stated the obvious, yet left out the alternate.

Sometimes the biggest plays of the game come early on...7-7 is much different than 14-0. Could change a potential slugfest into a blowout if Peabody loses composure.

I agree...I'm disappointed in many of the posts regarding this issue. THIS ISN'T ABOUT FOOTBALL. This is a football thread, and is relevant to who will be in Cookeville, but this is about coaches and school officials using student athletes to get something in return, and it's much worse than just sports. These kids deserve the best chance to make a decent life for themselves that the school system can give them...not to have their talent taken advantage of, then thrown out with the trash.

I respect the fact that you hold your opinion until the facts are out in the open. I will use the caveat emptor however...if coach White had any knowledge that his players were eligible because of falsified grades, he should be fired. Coaches should have the best interest's of their players as first priority...not mortgaging their futures in order to keep them on the team, so that he would have a better chance at winning a title.