BignessMom

good news that surgery successful - had been saying prayers cause it sounded like a bad break of both bones! continued prayers for a good solid recovery for Copeland! wont be the same playing cookeville without him leading the game friday nite!

I couldn't believe my eyes watching the McMinn players get dirtier and dirtier as the game progressed. #55 was literally kicking at players on the ground - isn't that what the qb got suspended for? I can't believe he wasn't ejected? I guess once they realized there was no way they could win - it just didn't matter if they got suspended (no more games anyway)! Just glad none of the OR players got hurt in the process. I think Mcminn players just wanted to inflict as much damage as possible to our guys to keep them out for next week's game! Wouldn't it be better to have been beated by a team that goes all the way instead of losing the next week just because they got injured by dirty shots! Any news on ref that got knocked out??

Actually elementary kids are one thing, but middle and high schoolers doing the same thing is what gets me! Who raised these kids that haven't learned to shut up, put their hand over their heart (& take that ballcap off) to honor our country! Don't take this wrong cause I actually like most bands. But band leaders who state they have no room on "their field" for other spirit squads. "Halftime is our band's time - we are a competition team". Hey dude - this isn't a competition! It's a football game - any spirit squad (majorette, color guard, cheerleaders, dance team, etc.) have a right to be on that field too during halftime! Also, those "competitive" bands who play the ENTIRE halftime not allowing the football team to come on and get stretched out again!

I hope that if anyone involved in the appeal process is reading comments on ANY site, that they take them for what they are - simply a single person's opinions. It is NOT the school or spokesperson for SM making the comments. It is some very loyal fans - one reason I love SM is that we have an abundance of fans. And I can tell from reading the comments over the last few days, there are a few trying to speak for the whole who are NOT from SM, but simply trying to bring out the hatred in others. Please do not allow the few to speak for the whole. If this is affecting your perception of SM and SMHS, don't come back to any website discussing the issues until after you have finished the appeal process. I know this is football country and I am glad we have an organization (TSSAA) that sets the rules to try and keep the Friday Night Lights glowing with fairness. But remember that there are another 69 kids on the team who are suffering. They just want to play ball. And they are good athletic boys that could have taken us to state with pride all by themselves! Tim is not a villian - he is a great kid who has been turned into a media circus by people who do not know him or anything about SM other than what they read online. It is very simple when placed in front of you - just like any ADULT would see. Team filed paperwork, paperwork was deemed wrong (only SM AD knows why), someone noticed and reported it to authorities, authorities announced judgement, team appeals, appeal is heard by authorities, authorities announce decision on judgement - possibly new sentence (lighter or harsher). Natural process of how things work in life. It doesn't amount to a hill of beans what anyone on this site thinks or says, it only matters the evidence presented and whether the evidence is enough for judgement. Now, if you are part of the governing body and making definitive statements on here - shame on you! You should not be making judgements until you have heard the team's appeal - that is what you were elected to do. But listen to the appeal with fairness in your heart and mind - as if it is the first time you have heard it (not tainted by message boards and media sensationalism). Thank you for your time. I have said my piece and I am at peace with TSSAA decision after appeal (the process TSSAA has included in their own rules).

SO SORRY to hear this!! He will be missed! Prayers to his family and friends as well as the entire Indian community!!!

Zulliger's mom said he had an MRI Tuesday night to rule out rotator cuff tear - no tear but lots of swelling. I think he will play some, but I doubt the whole game. It's just not worth it, IMO. Save him for the playoffs. Ryan will work his magic the wildcats will ROLL away with another victory!!! GO WILDCATS!!!

So good to hear!! I will spread the word to the boys!

What happened to the Karns kid taken off the field with the neck injury? Nothing in newspapers or anything. Just curious if the kid is okay. Got some OR boys asking if anyone knows how he is doing. And Zulliger looked great while he was in - you could tell he got hurt after that long run! Hope he's okay for Friday's game. Normand has really been making a name for himself - great kid!

Well - it is a negative ruling for SM - just got the txt. We lost 3 games due to ineligibility. Tough decision by T$$AA since they are going back on what they ruled at the beginning of the season when Tim transferred. I do not think it is fair!!! I feel so sorry for this young man! He is miserable and feeling very alone! Let's bond together to support him as an Eagle family member! We could have taken it all the way this year (with or without Tim)! So sorry the rest of our boys who worked their hardest are also having to suffer, especially the seniors this year! To go out like this when they could be wearing rings @ graduation! Still saying GO EAGLES all the way!

Zulliger is practicing this week. Looks like OR winning is back on.

100% agree. Zulliger is very impressive and deserving to be on the books as #1. Hope he heals quickly and is back to play Maryville.

Prayers said and will continue for Tucker!

Thanks for the offer and encouragement. He had a VERY hard year with his microfracture surgery with some setbacks. We had several AAU coaches calling for him, but we decided (including his current coach) for him to sit out one full year before playing hard basketball. He has had some excellent PT and conditioning to get him in shape for the coming year of ball. Not only D1, but also some private training (and coaching). He is now hitting some 3s, but he is best in the paint - no one can reach him. He was moved up to play HS ball and is currently working out with them. We have even had a former NBA player wanting to train him some more - we are currently working out those schedules. Thank you again for the offer and encouragement. That is what this board SHOULD be about - not tearing anyone down - these are just kids and they know how to get on the internet too!

YOU do not know my son! And if this is who I think it is... I wouldn't let him play with or for you - no matter how much you begged me! He had better coaching choices at the time. His AAU coach (Marc) knew he had a knee injury and he is excited to have him back for next year. He played 12u AAU with the Knoxville Lakers and they won state AAU and was runner-up State YBOA that year! And the coach wanted to pay gas to have my son continue with them when we had to move here. And the reason he was pulled off AAU last year was because he had to have microfracture surgery on his knee in May (a yr comeback - ask any NBA player who has had the surgery)! Nate who runs D1 - said it took him a year to get back full speed. His SM coach knew not to play him much this year and my son knew he could not jump nor could he change directions quickly on his knee - per doctor's orders or he would redamage the knee! He has done his conditioning this last year, so save your judgements for someone who has actually coached him! So - we have not pulled him off any team except for a better coach and for injury purposes. Sorry - your son has not had as many offers and calls as mine leaving but the one choice for coach - yourself! I guess you may have been talking about your own son who got around him(3 ft kid), huh? Really, didn't know any kid in AAU that was that short for 14u - sorry you are such a sorry loser (losing out on getting my son). I guess shortman syndrome runs hard in your family! Be jealous of the height - be very jealous!