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I saw MBA chairman's letter. Was that joke? Pure arrogance. Surely heads rolled today. The headmaster? AD? It looks like the arrogant board chair should go too. No one is fooled. you got busted. Nice spin.

Congratulations. Add to a long line of players from Alcoa moving on to the next level. Think the young man might have picked up a few things from the old man along the way!?!

If Alcoa is safe then we are the lucky ones. Gary is a great fit at Alcoa and just like all other top coaches, Gary's name will be brought up when top jobs open. Lets be glad he coaches at Alcoa though we all know this won't last forever. And whoever the next coach is, history shows he should be successful too.

How can you say Gary is not in the class as GQ? Both are excellent coaches and have a proven successful history. BUT Gary has been successful at multiple schools, different communities, different players, different administrations, different parts of the state, etc. Both are winners and East TN is lucky to have them both. Plus they play the hand their dealt. No disrespect to the private school coaches but coaching in public school is different.

As been previously stated, Alcoa won before Gary, has one with Gary, and will win after Gary. He has been a good leader of the program and I personnally like the man. The rumor mill spins every year. If Gary leaves then best wishes but until I see it he's our coach.

Pure speculation as I am not an insider. I do have a very close friend and ex-coworker that has very close ties to FRA and I get my middle TN info from him. I have nothing specific on Pack, I am a fan and was just curious.

Any news out of BA? Speaking from Gary Rankiin's perspective....despite the down year he is happy in Alcoa and Alcoa is LUCKY to have Gary. Gary ain't going any where. What I'm trying to figure out is why BA isn't going after Pack? I know the FRA folks and they would fight hard for him but if BA called that'd be interesting.

I almost feel like a proud poppa after watching Randall last night. By the looks of it he is going to be a major part of Green Bay's bak-to-back Super Bowl championships.

Go ahead and pile on when you can. Take advantage because with the exception of a few losses to Maryville you haven't had many chances in the past decade. Hats off to Maryville. These games are always tough and Alcoa will be fine the rest of the year. I'll take Gary and this group of coaches and playes any day.

BCsportsfan, you beat me to it....nice list.

I thought the same thing after reading this detailed recap. Good thing about scrimmages is this areas can be exposed now. Come the Maryville game this holes will be patched. See you friday! the road to 12 begins

Visited middle TN this weekend and drove up to FRA gamefield with old friend and current parent. There is not a finer setting. Sightlines for miles in all directions. FRA cares about their football and should have a fine year.

Amen. While Gary may enforce discipline, he is a 'player's coach'. I agree that Oggs is a talent but if is as productice as Cobb then this will be a fun year.

I hate to see anyone get hurt, especially high school young men. Alcoa will be fine as a team and they will rally around Koko. The season is here...let's get it on!

I keep my eye on the privates and Ensworth at MUS is a good matchup of 2 high priced schools that "dont recruit".