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Where to start............Coach McCadams, RIP, is rolling over in his grave over the Lipscomb shenanigans. My father, former longtime TN high school head coach/Administrator, and Coach McCadams were extremely close. They coached together on several All-Star showcase games and competed against each other as well. When I became a head coach myself, my teams competed against Coach McCadams as well. We became close as well, as well as some of his former staff. Some of which are still at LA in some various capacities. They see it first hand on a daily basis and are embarrassed by what is/has been going on. Some of the stories I have been told by LA staff members are unreal, if true. If I had to guess, LA is extremely lucky that TSSAA did not really push the issue beyond what facts we already know. I hate it for the kids that adults have to get in the way.

Fleetwood making the move to Lower Antioch.

Funny you say that Strike. I witnessed a few games at DCA when they were on defense, CPW would bury himself in the Ipad and not have 'nary a clue what was going on on defense. He had a high level of trust in his DC Beaubien that he could focus on the Ipad and see how to run or attack with OZ or OZ fake and throw over the top of the safety coming downhill. You know you have solid people and staff when you can completely focus on another part of the game knowing the other aspect was in good hands and would get him the ball back on offense pretty quickly. It's a shame Beaubien didn't end up with the DCA job, but he has apparently landed on solid ground.

I need to add that you are wrong as well. Wrong about East Robertson job. That is a job that a lot of coaches want or wanted. About 10 years ago, I took my team AAA team to Cross Plains and scrimmaged them. I could not help but think what it would be like to coach a team with the kids they had at the Single A level, against the schedule they had. That was also before Robertson County did a little rezoning to help Jo Byrns out and they got every kid in Cross Plains. It was ridiculous.

I hope I am wrong. Give us your thoughts.

I am somewhat familiar with this situation. I need someone to Help me understand this however. Everyone needs to understand that this hire is following what Dennis Goodwin and Paul Wade & staffs were able to accomplish. This is the most qualified of all the applicants? Nothing personal against the hire, but he had an unsuccessful 3 year run at a school loaded with players at the public school A level. DCA even got to see him up close in 2013-2014. They should have learned a valuable lesson those 2 Friday nights. Has been a middle school coach for the last 10 years, not that that is the worst thing ever. But there is a huge difference. To the best of my knowledge, this hire has never coached in a TSSAA High School Playoff game. Someone can correct me if I am wrong. I have to believe there were applicants who wanted the job that are more qualified as coaches, not as human beings, even in the DCA building.

Coach Paul Wade is slick and knows how to play the game and he probably thinks a lot of JP and is genuinely happy for him and his family. But, I am going out on a limb and saying even he is questioning this move on the football end.

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Until we see otherwise, I would say Clarksville High is the class of this region. Kirkwood has surprised so far early in their short existence. Dickson County may make some noise in this region after bouncing around a few other regions in the past

Good post. I am one who has always thought that Paul Wade has always found a way to put himself in good situations. I stand by that sentiment. But, I also recognize that the man knows what he is doing and understands the game & how to put himself in good situations. That is part of the coaching job game. He is also a great OL coach. It appears he surrounded himself with some quality people and assistant coaches to get back where they are today. He inherited a good situation at DCA and Coach Dennis Goodwin is/was as good as they come. His 0-10 year was not attributed to Coach Goodwin leaving an empty cupboard, it was just a year that DCA had few numbers to work with. You don't go from State Title appearance one year to 0-10 the next year because it is broken. it is because of lack of players to compete (youth). It happens. The kids and coaches persevered and got it done. Kudos to all involved.

Northeast always has good players. Not sure what the issues are the last couple of years.

What jobs will come open in Middle & West Tennessee?

Week 6 outlook and picks Cane Ridge 3-2, 3-0 Region. CPA over Cane Ridge Smyrna 4-0, 2-0 Region. Riverdale over Smyrna Overton 3-2, 1-0 Region. Overton over Northwest McGavock 3-2, 1-1 Region. Franklin over McGavock LaVergne 1-4, 0-2 Region. Stewarts Creek over LaVergne *Covid win Antioch 0-4, 0-2 Region. Blackman over Antioch Dickson County 0-5, 0-2 Region. Centennial over Dickson

Current Region standings: Cane Ridge 2-2, 2-0 Region. v LaVergne next Smyrna 3-0, 1-0 Region. @Antioch next Overton 3-2, 1-0 Region. v Clarksville NW next *played extra game because of a Covid forfeit McGavock 2-2, 0-1 Region. v Dickson next LaVergne 1-3, 0-1 Region @Cane Ridge next Dickson 0-4, 0-1 Region @McGavock next Antioch 0-3, 0-1 Region v Smyrna

Current Region standings: Cain Ridge 2-0 Up Next: Father Ryan Overton 1-0 Up Next: Maplewood LaVergne 1-0 Up Next: Smyrna Smyrna 0-0 Up Next: LaVergne Antioch 0-1 Up Next: Centennial Dickson 0-1 Up Next: Clarksville McGavock 0-1. Up Next: Stratford

Week 3 Projections Cane Ridge over McGavock LaVergne over Antioch Dickson over John Overton Smyrna over Hillsboro (non region match-up) *Assuming all games are played

With that being said......I'm sure TSSAA granted him instant eligibility. Had it been a sincere reason to transfer, it would have been rebuffed by TSSAA. I could be way off base, but it sounds like Riverdale is adhering to their policies and the said player is running from issues. By all means, let's grant him eligibility. I hope this not the case and it is a legitimate move to another school district and new home address. I hope.

This region started the ‘21 campaign 1-6 with Smyrna winning the only game. This region is wide open for the taking. In the end, I feel that Cane Ridge, Smyrna, LaVergne and Dickson get in. Only 2 region wins will get you in the playoffs.

I was at the Page scrimmage vs Dickson. Page moved the ball at will, even without their starting Quarterback. Dickson struggled to move the ball on Page defense, although they looked solid in the 2nd half of the scrimmage (backups?). It looked like a typical first scrimmage to me, but Page looked solid. Dickson has some good looking players.

McPhail will not take job. He will finish his time at HL (retire) and then get on Cumberland full time. I know Metro recycles like crazy, but I'm sure a few more qualified candidates will pop up and get interviews. Moreno-No chance Others listed-have a chance of an interview

Like I said.........what is that. SMH Just one man's opinion, but going from the lowest level of TN high school football (TSSAA) to an even lower level of football is probably not good for his chances to advance to next level. But, I will not blame a parent for making a decision for their child if they feel it is best dynamic for them. I just don't see the benefit.

I saw in "Clarksville Now", via front page of CoachT, that they are having a player leave to go to the Tennessee Heat. Really? What is that? SMH

No way in H....e..... double hockey sticks that he will stay and only teach Math in MNPS.

Good call

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