ValleyTroll

If Polk doesn’t dominate this one, we are in for a long season. We had double the amount of players watching from the sideline as Copper Basin has on the whole team. After seeing our scrimmages and the jamboree last week, I’ll take the wildcats by as many as they want. Go Cats!

1 hour ago, Blaster7 said:

DD is back at Polk!!! All is right in the world. I would  like to see a different offense but I'm excited to have DD back home. 

Do you think there is any chance of a different offense? Will ddavis be allowed to bring in someone to run the offense? It will be interesting to see how all of that plays out. It seems like the community is out on old offense. Go Polk!

6 minutes ago, TheOneRiddler said:

I have a feeling they will try to revitalize the offense with a new coach that isn't DD and there aren't many in the pool to select from so should be exciting 

Tell us what you know! 

6 minutes ago, rlh said:

When's the last time Polk Co had a coach to field teams that could stay on the field with CAK and Alcoa?  Seems like the administration and school board aren't qualified to run the custodial staff. 

This is actually very accurate. If I remember correctly, the system ran him off in the first place. Some things never change. The new rumor I heard today is that a couple board members are fighting against ddavis coming back. One in particular, that is a SRO at the school. 

1 hour ago, Rockytopmojo7 said:

This should be the easiest decision ever. Bring back DD,… unless Polk likes sucking. 

There is a lot of buzz in town that people do not want him back.  I personally have heard people complain that we do not need to go backwards with ddavis and his crew. The majority thinks that he has had his time here. Either way, I hope a decision is made soon so our boys can meet their new coach.

On 6/15/2022 at 2:48 PM, TheBest2018 said:

i'm an outsider with no real interest in this but i see the name grabowskie on this thread.  After looking him up it seems that he would be my 1st phone call sence he is already in the system?? he done good at red bank and at copper basin when he had a little talent.  

Copper Basin is probably the easier place to win right now. The district we are in is loaded. Seems quiet on the coaching search. It seems like we would want a coach in place pretty soon with fall practice right around the corner.

49-0 Loudon. PCHS is staring 0-10 right in the face.

Central-42

Polk-6

This game will be very emotional for a lot of people and for a lot of reasons. I think we will come out and fight but will be out coached. Talent levels aren’t much different as far as players are concerned. There is a great talent gap on the sidelines though. Go Wildcats!

1 hour ago, 10Redskin said:

Just seems like this cycle has lasted way too long. I also thought it was strange for them to go 9-3 one year and 0-10 the next. Oh well. I don't think either team in this game will have an advantage. I imagine it'll be close in the 4th quarter.

The problems in Polk are much bigger than athletes cycling in and out. All athletics at PCHS are in shambles, as well as the system in general. It all stems from the disease that is its central office. The student population has dropped every year because of poor school conditions, low academics, and lack of opportunities for students. The Polk school system have been cutting teachers and programs for the last 6-8 years and will continue to. Yet the director of schools, administrators, and school board set on their hands, collect a check and act like they have no idea what’s going on. Polk athletics are dead until the entire system is cleaned out and it’s disease removed, and until that happens there will be no cycles of athletes. In the past students would come from Bradley and McMinn Counties to attend Polk for football and for academics, now the opposite is happening.

Marion 42 Polk 7

Polk Co is a really bad football team. Its so sad to see that program that had so much pride and grit be turned into what it is now. Alumni can’t be happy with the product that’s being put on the field. Go Wildcats.

14 hours ago, elhosel said:

Hate to hear about the running back. Didn't he play LB on defense too? 

Yes. He was a big part on both sides of the ball. 

On 8/12/2019 at 9:43 PM, elhosel said:

How is the team doing this year with the coaching change. We used to hear from the Wildcats fans all the time.

We have had a hard time getting things going so far. The scrimmages have been hard to watch. The offense is as bad as I have seen it since the late 90’s, the defense has took a huge nose dive. And it seems like there are always players out or not playing for various reasons. I also heard today that the running back that the staff was leaning on is out for the year with a knee injury. Could be a long few years for this team. Go Wildcats!

2 hours ago, boothman said:

I think Hunter Raby, Jason Jenkins, and Caleb Norwood will also be joining the staff. 

Basically you’re saying the whole staff, minus 2 or 3 coaches are headed to one of our biggest rivals? PCHS should be ashamed of itself for letting that happen. Which I think they will be when MC’s staff made up of PC coaches is beating us consistently.

34 minutes ago, Imthayeti said:

Having watch Meigs play Polk a few times I believe Davis was able to motivate his team to play above their level at times. Definitely was able to pull some try hard out his team. I do believe McMinn Central with him on staff will be a pretty competitive football team within a few years. As far as Polk goes I'm unsure of the guy taking over. I know it means alot having good coordinators under you when you are a coach. Wish you guys good luck.

 I agree with with everything you said here. Good luck to Meigs as well.

1 hour ago, Imthayeti said:

https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/breakingnews/story/2019/feb/06/rusty-brewer-named-head-football-coach-polk-county-high-school/488177/

Old news, but a good read all the same. Davis is a good coach and you hate to lose someone like that. It seems this person has been under him for some time though, and should have retained some knowledge from working with him. Look forward to seeing you guys at Meigs this year.

I’ll just say that I am skeptical now. If what I have heard this morning about the staff that is being assembled at PC is true, they are in for a big time drop off from last years staff.

This year marks the beginning of a new era at Polk County. Regardless of anyone’s feelings about it; Derrick Davis is out, and Rusty Brewer will be the new head coach. The worry now is; who will be his assistant coaches. I would expect a couple of the staff memebers from last year to stay on and help him. Hopefully the school will let him go get some other coaches. Does anyone know of possible new assistants for Polk this year? 

I know we lost a good batch of seniors but there is still some talent left on this team. We will have a new QB, with some returning  backs and lineman. It will be interesting to see who the new QB will be. Anyone have any clues on that? What about defense? I know D. Davis was the defensive coordinator for several years, who will take over that role? There are a lot of questions for this team for sure. Anyone know anything about spring training? Go Wildcats!

2 hours ago, boothman said:

I don’t think people realize that Derrick only had two paid assistants at Polk Co. It’s a wonder he was able to do as well as he did. So yes, you are correct, no staff coaches are coming from PCHS because the only teacher he had on his coaching staff was Rusty Brewer and he is now the HC at PCHS. 

Two paid assistants? No wonder he left. I knew he didn’t have as many coaches on staff at PCHS, but that is really something else. I thought he had two assistants that worked at PCHS but I could be wrong.

On 4/13/2019 at 8:05 AM, OrangeTiger said:

Excellent choice to re-build this program. DD is a great man and a fine coach. Glad he gets to bring in his own staff too because lets face it they need a fresh start cause 1-29 ain't getting it done. Doesn't need that kind of negative energy hanging around! 

This has been a big hit to my love for high school football. I wish the best for Coach Davis for all he did for Polk but I can’t cheer for MC. I am confused about how he is bringing in his own staff. I think most of the coaches on his staff at Polk, besides his dad, are still at Polk or are out of coaching. Correct me if I’m wrong.

Who is he bringing in that wasn’t already at MC?

37 minutes ago, Blaster7 said:

And a soccer field supposed to be level and the football field is crowned. And them using the field is by no means the reason he resigned. But I agree with you the booster club as well parebts did a lot for the football team.  James Jones is the reason plain and simple and it's stupid that the director of schools doesn't get voted on by the county. Instead he does favors for his buddies that keep him in there. Man is dirty and I know a lot more but this isn't the place to voice that. I will definitely miss Coach Davis and our many talks in the field house before games and after. That man means a lot not just to me but a lot of former players. I hope whoever takes over does good but they won't find anyone that loved that program as much as Davis hands down. 

Perfect post!

3 hours ago, SPHS09 said:

PS- Bashing him on these boards... That's something a "petty little man" or a "sorry man" would do in my book. It sounds like to me Heath Culpepper and Derrick Davis need to talk out their differences like men instead of you on here bashing him with personal attacks.

I have wondered who Charlie’s identity was. Thanks for clearing that up for us all. I can assure you he has said none of this garbage to Derrick Davis’ face. That would take guts. Something he obviously lacks. Charlie, it would be a shame if we start discussing your family history on this thread. You have enough issues of your own. Don’t throw rocks when you live in a glass house.

By the way, I’m surprised they let you into the stadium still, after all the times you have been kicked out of it. Hope you can sort some of your anger issues out so that you can attend all of the sporting events in 2019. Peace out!

30 minutes ago, Charlie Murphy said:

You are correct, following my posts will not be of any interest to you, because I deal in reality. I guess he got "past the issue with the soccer team" after the season, since he never attended a game. Not district championship, not region championship, not sub state game, not at state semi finals. ..and for those folks that aren't aware, his daughter plays on the soccer team.

that's a pretty sorry man in my book

 

 

Here you go people. A guy that truly doesn’t get it. Head coaches across the country miss things with their family and friends to pour into the young men on their team. That’s what makes them so special and unique. If I recall, all these soccer event took place right at the end of football season, while Coach Davis probably was preparing his team for district games and a playoff game. That doesn’t make him “sorry”. A sorry man is one that hides behind a keyboard and bashes a man’s character on a day that the rest of the community is celebrating the end of his era with their program. “Losers assemble in small groups and complain about others”. So you and your group keep “dealing in reality” (LOL) while the rest of the community sits around and laughs and waits to see what idiotic thing you complain about next.

1 minute ago, ValleyTroll said:

Look for them to hire the current offensive coordinator, Rusty Brewer. I don’t think the school system is in financial condition to go after another head coach.

Brewer will do a fantastic job there. I think he has been the head coach in waiting for a long time.

7 hours ago, OldCharger said:

Where does Polk go from here?

19 year career @ Polk County. 

 

http://clevelandbanner.com/stories/4-cols-2-lines-davis-era-at-polk-county-comes-to-a-close,92249

Look for them to hire the current offensive coordinator, Rusty Brewer. I don’t think the school system is in financial condition to go after another head coach.

4 hours ago, Charlie Murphy said:

Cleveland has a HC position open.

Does anyone know where their soccer teams play their home games?

If you think soccer had anything to do with this, you’re as misinformed as I thought. I’m sure you would like to think it did, but once again you’re wrong. Nothing other than the administration in central office is the reason he left. Go back to the soccer threads with the other 8 people that care about that sport. Be careful what you wish for. I was here the last time a Davis left this program. That didn’t end well.

21 hours ago, Roy Dillard said:

Let me ask you a question. Has that Davis man shaved his nappy mustache yet? I have been on him for years about this mess.  You think im joking but im not. 

Roy, I do remember Davis shaving it at some point this year. Maybe you should make a trip to Polk and have a conversation with him about it.