DowntownCharlie

Yeah don't know how big a crowd it will be when USJ plays Milan this year except on the Milan side.

Around here, Milan has always been one of the "cream of the crop" programs and playing them at all, much less with the team they have this year is going to be really tough. I've never seen a coach work as hard and with as much enthusiasm as he has done with our kids and they love him for it already. But as Govolsknox said, it's going to take some time for the boys to learn and master his system as it's much different than what we had before. Patience is a virtue, but a hard one to live through!

Thoughts and prayers to him, his teammates, his family and the coaches too. He sounds like a great young man. Hope he makes a full recovery.

Yep- how could I forget? And that's a pretty big hurdle too!

No not yet-- Crockett County tonite

He has the program rejuvenated no doubt about it. Lots of excitement now whether that pans out I have no idea, but that is certainly the goal. I like our chances better before the decision this week that could potentially place teams like CAK, CPA, etc in the same class not to mention BA and Ensworth if they stayed down which they probably won't, but.. I know that a lot more kids are interested in playing now and that can only be a good thing.

I agree with you, but aren't most privates in D1 now less than the 266? Thought I saw that some where.

sorry for the double post

I think the TSSAA is trying to entice and push all private schools into D2. Seems the vast majority would go into D2 1A which as you stated is "watered down." Or if they try to stay in D1 the TSSAA has removed the 1 class increase cap for the 1.8 multiplier and a private would move up however many classes their population x 1.8 dictates. Many 1A and 2A privates would not want to play in 3A or 4A.

I think the TSSAA is trying to entice and push all private schools into D2. Seems the vast majority would go into D2 1A which as you stated is "watered down." Or if they try to stay in D1 the TSSAA has removed the 1 class increase cap for the 1.8 multiplier and a private would move up however many classes their population x 1.8 dictates. Many 1A and 2A privates would not want to play in 3A or 4A.

Thanks Intense. I may just do that from time to time. Yes I have one playing (or at least on the team). I think football is one of those sports that teach a lot of life lessons, but the same could be said for all sports. Bringing the guys closer together and learning to depend on someone other than yourself is a great aspect. Good programs bring out the best in kids and I think for the most part, that's what all of these schools do.

Back in the day! Great to hear about the freshman- I bet he turns out to be a good one for y'all and glad he's at a good school/program. I will move off the 6 2A board now so y'all can get back to discussing your district. It's been fun and good luck everybody!

Good points all the way around-- I think playing up in D2 AA will be beneficial for TCA and JC because you will continue to play us due to rivalry anyway and might as well be district play. I hope Ensworth and Brentwood Acad play up too because as of right now, they're in our division AA! On a different note, I wonder if Adamsville has a kid named Hill this year? Fine young man and a great athlete at least during middle school age.

Seems like I read somewhere the 1.8 multiplier remains intact, but the elimination of the maximum 1 class increase. So does this mean TCA or JC could be moved up more than 1 class to 3A if they remain in D-1? If this is accurate (again I thought I read it), it would be a significant change.

Intense I think you're right on the move to D2. I agree on the hypothetical region alignment as well except we already play TCA and JC so Adamsville and McKenzie would be the new tough games, but ECS, Briarcrest and St. Georges are no slouches. Throw in Battleground Academy and an out of conference Milan and I think we are playing some pretty good teams already.