TheoleGOLFcoach

Personally, I think South Greene will be a tough out for anybody in this region. Athletically they are very good. If they can figure out how to block people they will be a tough opponent. Believe me, they've got a couple of kids that can run. As for this week, if Cosby can stop the run they have a chance.

With Meadows at the helm, I believe this is the year the Tigers get the Hornets. Good luck to both teams, hoping for no injuries.

The Bears also have a running game this year that they've not had in quite some time. I like the Bears by a comfortable margin, but hey, it's a "homer" pick, I always like the Bears! I see them only losing to Maryville this year, and then to Maryville again in the 3rd round. They are very talented, but I don't think they can compete with Maryville's size. I was shocked when I watched the highlights of the Alcoa game. Thems some big Rebels! But, like Preacher Walker used to say if you keep the faith, fight the good fight, and finish the race, who knows, we may sneak up on em!

Nice win last week against Mo. West. No doubt the Devils are BIG favorites this week. But, we must always remember App State v. Michigan, Wyoming v. Tennessee. Upsets are a part of every sport, especially football. Before I get branded an idiot and hateful bigot towards the Devils I am simply stating that while you are a prohibited favorite, don't sleep on the little dog, he may have more fight in him than you think. I'll be at the SCHS/Mo East game, but good luck to both teams. Hope both get out with no serious injuries. Also, any update on your big RB? I noticed he went out in the 3rd the other night and never came back. He's an impressive young back.

That's a good way to look at things. I know you have a talented team, I'm not taking anything away from your team. I just think some of you get a little ahead of yourselves talking about the gold that's in your future. Maybe it is, if so, like I said, I really have nothing invested in either team. Just stating for some of your more "hardy" fans that the Falcons eventually await, and I don't think there is anything you can do about it. Good luck tomorrow night with the Trojans.

Easy boss! I wasn't throwing around accusations, simply saying this is a time he'll never get back. I understand he's done all he can do at this level, but it's still his sr. year. I hope he comes to UT and is an All-American! I also know how special a sr. year is. All I was saying, wish Mr. Hurd and his family NOTHING but the best!!!

Just a fan of high school football. Truth be told, I'm a Sevier County alum. I have seen Greeneville teams from the 1990's up til now. I've seen Fulton teams throughout the same time period. I never said anything about your team being bad, I said Fulton is better. They have a two headed tailback monster that is nasty and their o-line is huge. They have tall athletic wide-outs that can go get it, and their qb is serviceable for what their coaching staff needs him to do. Greeneville is much smaller up front, offensively, and while they have some nice athletes outside, and at qb they don't have the o-line to match Fulton's size up front. I watched them dismantle Powell, and I know Powell lost a lot, but they also run a scheme that is almost identical to Greeneville's. I know that saying anything negative about the Devils is fightin words for you people, and you think football was invented at Burley Stadium. Oh, wait, I didn't say anything negative, I just told the truth about Fulton handing out another beatin in November. Either way, I have nothing invested in either team, I'm just trying to ease the pain that will be another playoff exit at the hands of the Falcons.

I probably know a little more football than you think. Fulton has the speed advantage, the size advantage, and the psychological advantage from the beating they laid on the Devils last year. Like I said, the only team that can beat Fulton this year is Fulton. They are athletically superior than anybody they'll play. Greeneville certainly has good athletes, they just don't have enough! Oh, and Coach Black and his assistants are pretty good too.

I'm not a Fulton fan, but I know this: It doesn't matter how you scheme if the team your playing is superior. A very smart coach once said, "It's not the x's and o's, it's the Jimmy's and Joe's." Unfortunately for Greeneville, Fulton's Jimmy's and Joe's are better than theirs. They proved it last year and I'm certain they will again. Fulton does not run a complicated scheme because they don't have to. They can line up and beat people man to man, and if that's the case it doesn't matter how much film you watch. But, hey, what do I know? I'm a golf coach.

Hate the kid misses his sr. year. I saw the play he got hurt on, then he came back out and finished the game. Tough kid! I can't speak as to what I'd say to my son, I just hope this was his decision and not aided by over-bearing parents protecting an investment. I couldn't imagine giving up my sr. season, it ultimately was my last. I did go on to play collegiate sports, just not the sport I love the most. He certainly has an extremely bright future, and being a VFL, I'm glad the next step of his journey will taken in Big ORANGE!!!!!

I have two words for Greeneville fans: FULTON FALCONS! They basically returned their whole team that hammered everybody last year, (including Greeneville) and they started this year off by trouncing a much larger school that went to the semis last year. The only team that keeps Fulton from repeating is Fulton, bottom line. They may not be able to name the score against the Devils, but they WILL win by double digits.

I believe it was 1994 as we were traveling to Brentwood Academy. That was my jr year, and as far as I know, besides the 1999 Clinic Bowl that the only time we've traveled to mid-state. You are correct that Coach Brewer's players have nothing but respect for him. I graduated in 1996 and I still call him "Coach." He's one of the finest men I've ever been around, and consider myself lucky to have played for him. As for Friday night, the Bears may not have enough to knock the Rebels off, but I do think they can be competitive. This will be the first time since 1992, my freshman year, that I have been to Maryville and rooted against the Rebels. Have nothing but respect for Coach Quarles and his program, but I'm hopeful my Bears can pull the shocker!

You're right Roy, when Murphy Fair released his magazine Coach Shelton was the Head Coach. But, he stepped down early in the season. So while your Murphy Fair was correct at the beginning of the year things have changed. Nobody thinks you're joking, Roy, most of us just think you're, well we're not real sure what to think. If Cosby can stop the Indians running game and get a little something goin on offense they are capable of pulling the upset!

I'm takin the ole alma matar by 3 TD's! That would be Da Bears!

I know who you are! If the eagles can shut down the Indian's rushing attack they may very well earn their first playoff victory!