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Do you seriously think that coaches are "going on the road" to swap film in 2012???!!! Only if they are Computer illiterate. In that case, ask one your young assistant coaches to show you how it's done. The issue is acountabilty, following the rules and guidelines that TSSAA wrote themselves and having enough integrity to set things right. The right choice is not always the most convient.

We should not be suprised by the latest actions made by the Dysfunctional organizational known as the TSSAA. When is the last time anyone can remember a decision being made with any regard to the Athlete? As far as paying for expenses for SS to travel to Columbia and any sunsequent game, what makes anyone think they will allow another game? I have witnessed, as I am sure you have, many competitions in numerous sports they were blatantly and excessively called with advantage to one team. They will not allow another game where they would have to fund travel expenses. Untl all the ADs in the state make a coordinated effort to reign in the TSSAA and hold them accountable from the executive offices to the playing arena our student athletes will continue to suffer.

Weaver has not been injured this season. In the Enka game he sprained an ankle, nothing more. He was ready for full play against DB. In the TN High game the coaches and France over reacted and made a knee jerk decision, Weaver passed all tests after the game and was cleared by his physician the following Thursday for full play against Elizabethton. The decision Not to play him can not be blamed on any injury. If that is what is being reported, it is a lie.We have watched a systematic destruction of a very good football program in a short three years.This was caused not by lack of talent or desire by athletes but by priorites on the coaching staff. Every program has talent levels that fluctuate every few years. You adjust your game plan to the strengths you do have. All of us that teach, coach or volunteer are held to a higher accountability to do our very best toward these young men. Instead, we have entered games unprepared repeatedly. More worrisome than that, we have witnessed arrogance, spite and desire for each game and the entire season to be over as soon as possible. I am fully aware of the time and effort coupled with lack of any true monetary compensation that is High School football. This fact should not be a suprise to anyone accepting this job. If you can not willingly claim full responsibilty and give 100% to the players, step down. I am also aware that all seasons can not be great, but you should be able to look prepared and know the strenghts and weaknesses of your players. There is very little room for "cute" and trick plays in football. Basic, hard fought, intentional football has won many more games than trying to trick the other coach ever has. It is indeed a shame what has become of South football. Dropping in classification will not fix what is wrong with this program.