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Heritage just had their best record in 16 years. They went to the playoffs two years in a row, which is the first time since the 1980's. I think the coach is safe for awhile.

# Redemptionpart2

Yeah my version of d1 talent is a player who signs to play at a division one school. I never said maryville was always the most talented team, but they have had d1 talent every year for the past 16 years. Out of 15 Friday nights out of the year maryville will be the most talented team on the field 14 times. Why act like they don't have talent?

Yeah they're pretty talented too.

D1 refers to any college team in the FBS or FCS, not only the SEC and big 10. Stewart- auburn Thompson- SC Brandon waters- TTU Gary tucker- MTSU Shiver- UT Martin Maples- UT Tank baker- furman Douglas- UT Brunette- MTSU Robinette- vandy Jay Guillermo- Clemson Prevo- estu Jackson- Stanford Koons- TTU Blackmon will go D1 Ok so I got 15, and I said I was probably off by a few, but it looks like a missed a few. The point is maryville has plenty of talent. No other school in the area can make a similar claim as far as D1 talent. I've just never understood why people claim they don't have it?

Why do people act like maryville doesn't have D1 talent? In the 15 years maryville has been to the state title they've had 20 D1 players come through the program (I might be off by a few individuals). And they've also had numerous Mr. Football winners and nominees, almost one per year. How many other programs in the state can make the same claim?

I have to disagree. I think Blount county has just as much commitment as any other school district in the area. You talk about forking out money to bring in coaches, but both county schools have quality coaches. Hammontree and shadowens have both won state titles. As far as coaching supplements are concerned, I'm sure most schools in the area are comparable. The only reason rankin or GQ make more money is their teaching salaries are higher in the cities. As far as any other spending, Blount county is in the process of trying to upgrade both stadiums and add turf as well. So the commitment from the community is there.

Govs will name the score? Govs by 3 TDs? Death, taxes, and govs over heritage? WB just got rah rah sis boomed!

Yeah sucks for the cities! I've heard hhs got new uniforms too, so thanks for those!

I'm not sure. I think that was the admirals in the paper.

So I've heard.

I'm sure if you guys were to donate some money to the program they would be happy to listen to your uniform opinions.

I guess things like loyaltyand commitment are gone. So who are all the jokers on here who think county players transferring to city schools just to play ball is a myth?

Maryville's 3rd string would probably beat heritage's 1st string by a TD. So yes there are plenty of kids at Maryville that could help the county schools win ball games. Maryville actually has more students than heritage according to the TSSAA count last year when they were making the new regions. Just because you have a lot of students doesn't mean there are any actual football players. If the student section is represenative of the rest of the student body, then there aren't many ball players walking the halls either.

I think a lack of players plays a huge role in the current status of the county teams, and I think it obvious that a large number of players and parents make the decision to go to maryville or Alcoa even if they are zoned for the county. Losing just a handful of players can kill a team like heritage or WB. It causes each school to have a lack of depth which reduces the level of competition at practice. Looking at the county schools compared to the city schools, the county schools had about 40 players each dressed out, but maryville on the other hand had close to 100. That's more depth and more competition for playing time, which only makes everyone better. High school football games are won with the jimmys and joes not the X's and O's. Maryville and Alcoa have world class coaching staffs but they also have the jimmys and joes. The county schools on the other hand dont have the players to compete.