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Sadly I know that because it was the year after I moved to TN in 99

Speaking of the LaVergne/Smyrna Game. Can anyone answer this fun fact. Is this the first time where both teams enter the game undefeated? Without looking, I'd have to say yes unless they have play on week 0/1 before.

I see your logic and understand your hesitation to not think much of LaVergne. And to be honest I have my doubts due to the bad defense I saw at the 4 team scrimmage at PJP2. But I just have a hunch they may get something going this year. I wouldn't put my house on it though.

I'm sure I'm not alone on this one but I'm getting so excited for Friday. I know it's not for real and we won't see much but its 7AAA football. Looking forward to seeing some of the teams I haven't seen so far this per season. Like Blackman and Siegel. I've seen Oakland, LaVergne and Smyrna and was impressed with the improvement of both Lavergne and Smyrna. Should be a fun game to watch early in the season. I also have not seen Riverdale but from what I've heard we should not expect to see the usual powerful Squad. Not sure what to think of them. And of courses I'm excited to see what Stewart Creek can do year one of their program. Not expecting much but you never know. I like Oakland to take the district with Siegel and Blackman fighting for 2nd. Smyrna, Riverdale and Yes, LaVergne will be fighting for that all important 4th spot with SC at the bottom this year. I think you will have at least 4 of this districts teams in the post season. Maybe 5 but that will require 2 of those 3 schools fighting for the 4th spot to win almost all their non district games.

Not sure Rod is the same type talent as Malone. But I get your point, they both can put it in the end zone on you in a hurry. However, I think Malone is on another level. They were about the same size, Malone being a bit taller and Rod being a bit heavier. However, Malone has a few more Major college offers and is ranked much higher national as a receiver. I think Rod was somewhere in the 60's and Malone is 16. Mostly Malone's is more athletic then Rod. He's faster then Rod, in fact Malone can flat out fly. His ability to stretch the field, his body control and ability to high point the ball is just at a different level then Rod. I think Rod is special and he was one of the few highly recruited kids in Mid-TN and I loved watching him play but Malone is just on another level.

Josh Malone is 6'2/190 and is the #16 WR recruit in the nation according to scout.com. Check out this list of schools: Auburn, Baylor, Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Memphis, Miami (Fl), Michigan, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Nebraska, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, South Carolina, Stanford, Syracuse, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Tulane, UCLA, USC, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, Washington State. You better believe he is use to teams rolling a safety over to his side.

I understand that Oakland was in base defense and didn't do very much. I also understand that it was cleaned up quickly. I'm not trying to sound the alarm with that post just stating some observations. If you really look at what Mccallie did offensively, it wasn't much either. Yes, They were in weird formations and ran a lot of motions but really it was dives, powers and option runs. And the pass game was posts and curls. Nothing fancy. I just fell Oakland was flat to start the scrimmage for the second time now. First against Station Camp and now Mccallie. They seemed to do some of that last year as well just hope that trend will not continue.

Saw SC scrimmage Oakland and they showed some spunk early. They may do some damage to some teams in that district this year. Looking forward to watching them and Beech play on ESPN2 the 25th

I may have wanted to write this post after tonight's scrimmage. Oakland's secondary had a tough time with the deep post. They gave up 3 or four big play early in the scrimmage that put them down 14 -0 early. Not sure those passes turn into big plays with Emanuel back there but it's hard to tell. However one of those "deficiencies" I wrote of earlier show up big time tonight. In addition the offense made some very silly mistakes to shoot themselves in the foot. Qb seem to be trying to force things. Needs to stay within the offense and not turn the ball over so much.

You can say Oakland always has Talent and your are right but like this? I have been in Tennessee since 1998 and I don't believe I've seen or heard of a "Public school" with this much "D1" talent. I know they have not played a game yet but that Offensive Line may turn out to be one of the best I've seen in Tennessee in 14 year or so. (again, Public School Team) A stable of RB's and some huge, rangy, athletic WR's on the outside. The Defense is nothing to look over either. They seem physical and really fast to the ball. Do they have their deficiencies, yep, but they are few and far between. I think this staff Coach has at Oakland is fine. I think the kids buy in to his tough, no non-sense ways. As a coach you can't and won't make everyone happy. Like you said if the folks in the locker room are with you, that all that matters.

Thanks

Not much talk about E. Smith's injury on here. Doesn't look as if it will keep him out of the Riverdale game but those type of shoulder injuries can linger. As talented as he is, Oakland still looks to be tops in this district without his services. (speculation!!! I think he will be fine) Must be nice to have depth like that. For most teams, a kid like that goes down, fold the tent up, put out the fire, the camping trip is over. I would not think that with this team. (Again this is not to say Mr. Smith's injury will keep him out very long. Just a talking point.)

What time is the Oakland scrimmage? And is it @Oakland? Thx!

Anyone willing to share the 7AAA scrimmage schedule for today?

Got to the Station Camp/Oakland scrimmage at about 5:40 last night and the scrimmage was already started. (I thought it was to start at 6:00) As I was walking up to the practice field, I hear the Station camp sideline very excited. Heard a player on their sideline yelling "they don't want none" and I was thinking what the heck is going on? I get up to the fence in time to see the Bison moving the ball and knocking on the door. Two plays later, they were in. Then Oakland got the ball and in a few plays Oakland throws a pick to Malone and he returned it, putting Station Camp back in really good field position. A few plays later, SC's big QB puts another in the end zone. 14 points just like that. However, that was it! Oakland put together a nice drive and despite a few holding calls and a 3rd and 15, Oakland ran a nice bootleg hitting K.Oliver near the sideline, Oliver broke a tackle, and put it in the end-zone. SC was then 3 and out and the route was on. From that point, I'm not sure SC made it out of their own territory more than once and I think they punted it, putting Oakland back to their 35. the Oakland put together another drive, putting it in the end zone. I like the reaction Oakland had to a bit of adversity. They seemed to stay calm and went back to work. Everyone is telling them how good they are and patting them on the back. They get a punch in the mouth and they responded big time. I like that!