newintown

Siegel and Oakland both have a nice crop of sophomores and juniors that will return next season. I think they both have a shot at winning 8 or 9 games and the district.

I watched both teams play in the state championship games. Ensworth has much more team speed on both sides of the ball. Ensworth is has a better defensive backfield, running backs and interior lineman. Maryville has a better linebacking core and a better qb. Special teams seems to be about the same as far as kicking goes, but Ensworth has the edge in the return game. If they both played their best game against each other, Ensworth wins. Ensworth had a fluke hiccup early on against Baylor and that was proven by beating Baylor 48-10 at state without Corn Elder, their best player. Ensworth played a tougher schedule giving them another advantage. I would love to see this game scheduled in the next couple of years. They shared 1 common opponent in Knoxville Webb. Ensworth beat them 40-0 and Maryville beat them 30-7. Ensworth was up 33-0 at half and the Ensworth Freshman offensive unit scored against Webb's starters midway through the third quarter.

Untrue and ignorant........This game was not even close I was really disappointed that I drove 2 hours to see such a blowout. So many great players on both teams but Ensworth has the upper hand. Congrats to Ensworth. Really wish Baylor could have played at least half way decent so the game may have been more exciting.

Can not wait for this game!!! I will be there. I wish that the TSSAA would arrange the championship games so that DIIAA and 6A played on the same night. My pick is Ensworth 38 Baylor 37.

Is this game televised anywhere to be watched in middle tennessee??

Riverdale beat SIX 6A playoff teams, one 4A team still playing and one 5A team still playing as well as the #4 team in Kentucky in St. X. The only team they beat regular season that did not make the playoffs was LaVergne who finished at 3-7 but managed to defeat CAK. Maryville defeated only three 6A playoff teams during the regular season, one 5A team that is still alive (West), 3A Alcoa who was WAY down this year and poor Knox Webb who finished 9-3 in DIIA.

Not trying to stir anything up, my first statement is a fact, the second statement is an opinion. My team will be playing in the state championship game Thursday night at 7pm. I could care less who wins this game. However no one can deny the fact that Riverdale is more battle tested than Maryville.

Riverdale has played a much, much tougher schedule and will win this game.

For the record, Elder had a bad stomach bug for the Baylor game this season and was questionable whether or not he would even dress out for it. Regardless Baylor has done a great job defending him and even had he been healthy Baylor would have still won that game.

I want to see the 6A champ play the D2AA champ. My favorite matchup would be Maryville vs. Ensworth.....they share one common opponent in Knox Webb. Maryville beat them 30-7........Ensworth beat them 40-0. Both teams have multiple Division 1 FBS recruits.

Ensworth has an obligation to protect those who are generous enough to make significant financial contributions to their institution. They will and yes retaining legal council as a part of these obligations are standard procedure for any private institution with millions of dollars in endowments and other assets.

Wow good luck taking on Ensworth and or Tim McGraw's legal team. According to a source within the Ensworth family this is being investigated by the school and they lack no resources. Smart move buddy.

Blow past does not necessarily mean blow out. If you read my other posts I predicted this game to be won by Riverdale by 9 points. Not quite a blowout. Look at the poll thread. Oak Ridge is good but Riverdale is simply better and is playing at home.

Good job......way to represent Rutherford County!!!!!!!!

The TSSAA is a disgraceful organization. They do not hold themselves accountable for the actions of those who represent them such as referees. They are like the landlord that takes advantage of an old woman by charging her too much for rent knowing full well there is nothing she can do about it.

Congrats Riverdale!!!! I can not wait for you guys to blow past Oak Ridge so you can beat Maryville and show why the best football in the state is played in Rutherford County!!!!! Also shout out to still undefeated Eagleville HS our 1a representative from Rutherford!!

Is it true that the Siegel Nation was flagged multiple times for unsportsmanlike conduct for telling the ref he sucks???????

Squoshwave17...............you have zero knowledge of football at any level and it was shown by your horrendous prediction that mj would quote "destroy" siegel. Secondly Congrats to MJ...............I hope you continue winning unless you play Riverdale at state. Otherwise I am happy to keep the state title in middle tennessee. Third..........Siegel great improvement, excellent year now that you have been there maybe you can find a way to close the deal and learn how to win. Great game and good luck MJ the rest of the way.

Four or five touchdowns????? You my friend are plain ignorant. What was your prediction for your game against Oakland last week 7 or 8 touchdowns??? This will be a one score game regardless who wins. It is a coin flip.

Lets Go McCallie!!!!!!! I want to go to the Ensworth game next week and I do not want to travel all the way to Memphis. Stupid how the brackets are set up in our classification.

Maryville played only 3 or 4 6a teams all year. Comparing 7AAA to Maryville's district is like comparing the SEC to Conference USA. Maryville has an outstanding quarterback but has about as good a chance of beating Blackman or Riverdale as Houston (Conference USA undefeated) beating any of the top 3 SEC teams (Bama, LSU or Arkansas)

BA will be disappointed at home. Look for Ensworth's D to shut BA down. Ensworth 17 BA 6

BGA definitely has the athletes to compete for a championship. I think they will finish up 7-3 with losses to Baylor and BA.

Ensworth will continue to get votes whether you like it or not.