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1 hour ago, Dash said:

I don't know what Dburgs stats were but I don't see how the stats could be "dominating" either way. Both defenses played lights out. 

18 hours ago, tennesseeannouncer said:

Today’s Leader has Covington with 223 yards on 62 carries. Yet to see anything official on Dburg but Kirby said in his quote that the Chargers “dominated the stats in every category but the most important.”

I don’t know the totals for both for the game but at the half the Covington had 144 yards and Dyersburg had 104. A big chunk of Dyersburg yards came on the one long 65 yard TD. Covington had 10 first downs and Dyersburg had 3. Again that was just the first half it is a 4 quarter game. Covington made to many mistakes. Even with the fumbles I think Covington would have still won the game. The pick six was the dagger in my opinion. 

Great game by two good teams. Could have gone either way. Covington made to many mistakes. I know it’s far off but I look forward to seeing Dyersburg next year in Covington! 
 

Anybody have stats on the game? 

4 hours ago, stacmot said:

J.R.'s playoff record at Covington is 5-2.  When he was head coach at Munford, his playoff record was 0-2. 

2019

Melrose    W 48-6
South Gibson     W 14-10
Wooddale    W 27-0
Pearl-Cohn    L 20-21

2020

Covid forfeit to Milan (The AHSFHS site counts this as a loss.  I'm not sure if the TSSAA conisders it a loss or a no contest.  I would presume they would count it as a no contest which would make Coach Kirby's playoff record at Covington 5-1.)

2021

Raleigh-Egypt    W 54-6
Ripley   W 35-0

 

4 hours ago, CHARGERFAN said:

I would like to see Coach JR Kirby’s playoff record. I’m away from the house or I would research it.

Good info @stacmot ! Kirby has been to the the State Championship three time as a assistant. (OC) I want to say Matthew Shearan was on one of the state runner up teams that Kirby was on too. He is now on the Dyersburg staff.

Has Stowe ever made it out of the quarter finals in Haywood or Dyersburg? 

2 hours ago, JoeBlow777 said:

Covington wins this game. They have a history of losing big games in the regular season and then winning them in the playoffs. I don't quite get it, but it happens year after year. Covington wins because they have a bunch of different things that they can throw at a defense. Nobody really knows what offense they will run come Friday, and I think their coaches like it that way. Dyersburg is a good team, but I think Covington has been there and done that year after year. 

Very true! The Chargers would always take one on the chin to SG or Milan. Two teams that are  traditionally pretty good. I hope this year we can come out on top of Dyersburg. Should be a good one! 
 

Go Chargers! 

Rain coming down a little. I’m sure the field will be a little wet. Ball security will be important tonight! 

2 hours ago, CHARGERFAN said:

I watched the YouTube video of the game earlier this season between these two. Ripley gave the Chargers a good game. I saw the Tigers get an interception and two fumble recoveries. Covington is going to have to avoid turnovers in the rematch.

30 minutes ago, BIGPURPLEMACHINE said:

Also in the first match up didn’t Ripley go away from their predominately run based offense and go spread, throwing the ball all over the field?  Wonder if they will do that again this time??

@BIGPURPLEMACHINE Covington has made a few changes in the secondary since that game. If they try to throw it hopefully the DBs can put a stop to the passing game. I think Ripley will pull out everything to beat the Chargers this week. 

7 minutes ago, CHARGERFAN said:

Massey has Covington winning 34-7, and Sonny - Moore has the Chargers by 30. Still, we have to come out and win this on the field. I have to like our chances, though.

I would like to think we will come out and take care of business. Kirby will have them ready to go. 

30 minutes ago, tennesseeannouncer said:

First meeting was surprising based on the final score. Much of this game will be based on injuries and Ripley has had more than their fair share of injuries this season. 

Hope Ripley is back healthy. Covington knows all about the injury bug in years past. Just last year we had to play with a third string QB that had never played the position before. Injuries are part of it. I do hope this is a injury free game! 
 

Go Chargers! 

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2 hours ago, Dash said:

I believe you are correct in terms of the top 4 teams, but I'm thinking there could still be some seeding implications for 3 & 4 correct? If Ripley wins and Millington loses to Bolivar then Ripley finishes 3rd and Millington 4th right? Or if Millington loses to bolivar then Bolivar is in and Millington out?  I could be wrong though

@BIGPURPLEMACHINE Can you help us out ? 

38 minutes ago, Dash said:

I believe you are correct in terms of the top 4 teams, but I'm thinking there could still be some seeding implications for 3 & 4 correct? If Ripley wins and Millington loses to Bolivar then Ripley finishes 3rd and Millington 4th right? Or if Millington loses to bolivar then Bolivar is in and Millington out?  I could be wrong though

Your guess is good as mine! Lol they used to have the what if’s on TSSAA but I can’t find it this year. 

4 hours ago, CHARGERFAN said:

Covington travels to Bolton to finish the regular season and for our final Region 7-3A matchup this season. The Chargers are heavy favorites to come away with the win. 
 

I’m sure that Coach Kirby wants to get our team ready for the playoffs the following week. Having the Dyer County game cancelled due to weather, followed by a 33-0 beat down at Haywood has obviously not left a very good taste in our mouth going to Bolton this week. 
 

I do want to come away with the win, but my primary concern as a Covington fan is to see us come away healthy and ready to make an impact in the playoffs. Our history says that the “second season” has been very successful over the years for this program. 

I agree! Really want to come out of this game healthy. The last few years we have gone into the playoffs with some key injuries. Would love to get into the playoffs 100% healthy. 
 

Go Chargers! 

Neither team has anything to gain or lose. 1-4 in the region is locked. Good luck to both in the playoffs. 

No disrespect to Obion but Haywood 21-0 by the end of the first quarter. Haywood has to many athletes! 

Good win Haywood! Hopefully both of us will make it to State. 
 

GO CHARGERS! 

1 hour ago, ManOfMillions said:

Also, seems like it is only fair to leave the game in the middle of the state.... 

MTSU doesn’t sound bad! 

I’m ready for tonight! I hope my Chargers come ready to play! I know the Covington crowd will definitely be in Haywood! 
 
Any tailgating going on ? 
 

18 minutes ago, Tomcatfan2011 said:

Dj wore #56 played left tackle! b spoon is my cousin! Was literally a human juke stick lol

He was nice. Big but was light on his feet. 

2 minutes ago, Tomcatfan2011 said:

08

Ok I don’t remember him. I know a few people in that class though. Football & Basketball. Bradley Witherspoon was pretty good out of that class. 

3 hours ago, stacmot said:

According to the Milan newspaper,  The Hornets finished with 248 yards of offense with 210 coming on the ground.

 

They didn’t have trouble moving the ball just couldn’t get in the end zone. That’s a tough D! 

12 hours ago, RTRRudy1189 said:

agreed she was a great woman always so nice to me. i played with d j delk and watch the team from the sidelines while doing the chains

What year did DJ Delk come out ? 

7 minutes ago, Tomcatfan2011 said:

Coach smith shows class. Like i said in post earlier this game is emotionally personal to this team this week. You’ll probably see the name Yvette Forrest on all the players from Haywood Friday night, especially her son #44 johnathan Forrest 

Very sad story.I couldn’t imagine being in that young man’s shoes. She was my mom’s sorority sister and she spoke highly of her.

 
You think with all the emotions surrounding this game will cause some mistakes from the Haywood players? 

42 minutes ago, Chargercats said:

I am guessing the Bolivar game was a practice game for Covington to run the spread. (prepping for the tomcats and deep playoff run). 

Only time will tell! Kirby will always have to Wing T in his back pocket. It has won him plenty games over the years. 

17 minutes ago, ManOfMillions said:

Sheww, I would not bet on the game period. Rivalry games you can throw the numbers and stats out the window. Either team has a legit shot at winning this game. Both are really good, with great coaching. ZERO chance I would give someone 14 points to cover. They will have to win by 15 points to win the bet. 

I would agree. I know this is a new year but last year it was a really good game and either team could have won. I just hope for a good injury free game. Hopefully this will help the Chargers in the playoffs.