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Don't overlook Farragut's running game. Their junior running back, Thomas, was the Prepxta sophmore of the year in 2013 and is running behind a 6' 5" 270 pound Division I recruit offensive lineman. Their new quarterback did more then hold his own in 7 on 7 scrimages passing to an excellent receiver. For an unbiased view unapproved website preseason 6A rankings has Farragut #14 and DB #23.

Big upset in the gut tonight....... Farragut 44. Maryville. 41

Farragut Varsity wins 45-21 in a game type scrimmage over Rhea Co.

How do they look this year? Can they challenge for a playoff spot?

The Farragut - DB game looked like the Farragut - Alcoa scrimmage. The defence coulld not stop or even slow down the DB offense. The Farragut QB looked undescisive, unsure of what to do, and contantly threw lobs down field in hope for someone to make a lucky catch. He didn;t look like the same QB as against Blackman in the playoffs last year. Why King was not put in the 2nd half is beyond me. Farragut seemed unprepared ,lethargic and sleepwalking during the first half. Just going through the motions. They were not ready to play and it showed. The hyped, perhaps over rated, Farragut OL were pushed around by the DB DL at will. No contest. Farragut played better the second half when the game had already been decided. Too little too late. Based on what I have seen this game will go to Oak Ridge. Perhaps 35 - 24 if Farragut plays better, 49-10, if not...

Saw most of the scrimmage. Either Alcoa is absolutely awesome or Farragut has "NO" defense. Alcoa pretty much threw and ran the ball at will. Their first drive was 80 yards in 6 plays, then 60 in 3 plays. Another long TD run was called back because of a penalty. Alcoa vs Maryville should be a great game. Farragut had a big offensive line but still could not consistently open holes for their running game. When they did move the ball is was in the air. One thing I can say their kicker is probably the best in the state. Alcoa is back....big time!

Chambers pitched 7 innings Friday. Not sure about freeman. They need him or raby on Monday to play a good catholic team.

Farragut's weakness has been stopping the pass, not the run. In their lose to Lenoir City they gave up 400+ yards passing and let the wide receivers man handle them. The only score they gave up in their last game was again the pass when a receiver was alone 25 yards down field with no defender anywhere near him....75 yard easy TD. If Blackman has an effective passing game and can contain Farragut's running game they will have an easy win. If not, it could be close.

42-3 ........... your dreaming Cold, rain will help Farragut's running game. WB will fumble and get intercepted and lose. Farragut 27 - 14

Farragut has a 2 game losing streak. William Blount is 1-1 Against common opponents in their last 2 games (Maryville & Lenoir City): Farragut has scored 27 points vs WB 55. Farragut has given up 61 vs WB 68. WB beat LC while Farragut lost. WB scored 21 against Maryville, Farragut 6. Farragut playing their worst football of the season, WB their best. Will Farragut go down to defeat for the 3rd week in a row or will they finally play inspired football at home on senior night?

Two top 10 4AAA teams meet in Farragut. Is an upset possible or will this just be another Maryville practice game for the state championship?

Farragut 38-14

The final score depends on how long Maryville plays their first team. Bearden is the most over rated 4-1 team in East Tennessee. They have played mostly weak opponents. The combined win/lose opponent's record for their 4 wins is 8-14. Maryville 40+ to 7 if starters play only 1st half. 50+ to 7 if later.

This will be a close game with King kicking a field goal in the last minute giving Farragut a 20-17 win.

Farragut's #14 Johnson is coming off a 200+ rushing performance against a tuff Oak Ridge defense. He will have another 100+ game and give Farragut the victory. Farragut 27 Catholic 14