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Expect Dobyns-Bennett to be a strong team that can make a 3rd straight state tournament. Chris Poore is without question one of the best HS Coaches in the State. How do you replace the dynamic duo of Stump and Gillespie? With 6 really good guards, most all Sophs. Open tonight vs Volunteer (state tournament team last season)

DB may have one of the very best teams in the state, any level. Hard to say that when they just graduated the dynamic guard duo of Stump and Gillespie, both 4 yr starters... but it is said with confidence. Huge front court will start 6'7 & 6'8. very talented guard group and deep at that position. 6 guards that would start for any team in ETN. Plus, hands down one of the best coaches in the state in Chris Poore. Can' wait to be back and pack the TAC. West Ridge should be #2 in District.

DB has in the past, ran the ball at will against Farragut. I watched Ian Hicks rush for a school record 295yds and it could have been 400 yds if they wanted too... Same Coaches today as then, so most likely DB rushes for 250+ yards but may not pass for 50 yds. This DB team will have a great running game this season, loaded with really good RB's and the QB is an option to run. Kicking game for DB is a work in progress with both punter and kickers being replaced. Expect the D to be much better than last season. Indians will start the game and end the game running the clock... down to 1 sec before every snap. I hate that. I can't stand it really, unless your leading late in the game. I'll call it DB 26-07

DB has a scrimmage with Roanoke VA Lord Botetourt on Wed. at Emory & Henry. Then play Thursday in that Jamboree at ETSU. DB, ELIZ, BOONE, CROCKETT, SH, WEST RIDGE and 1 other school. SH plays in 2 quarters against 2 teams. DB goes up against Boone...not sure which quarter.

Wonder what was the last season that DB: Held opponents under 45% pass completion rate and 165 yds passing per game Held opponents to less than 35% 3rd down conversions and less than 20% 4th down conversions Averaged more pass completions and passing yards than opponents Averaged more yards per pass attempt and more yards per pass completion than opponents Had more passing TD's than opponents Survey says? (based on this message board talk) - Never or if it did happen, it was back when Watson was coaching Survey says? (based on true statistics) - 2020 DB Defense will be good this season...most likely not 2020 good, but def. much improved over last 2 seasons

DB will have an incredibly deep and talented group of running backs...speed close to Swafford and Foreman days. Let's see how the QB race goes... A Senior who has been waiting his turn or a super Soph. that for sure has a bright future. O & D Lines should be bigger. DB will be much improved over last season.

The Jeff Co QB started for the Patriots as a Freshman, right. Pretty sure he only played their. Should be a rising Jr.? Good player, lot of talent.

I can tell you first hand, there is no, zero, nada... emphasis or pressure or even a mention.... of calling DB teams the Tribe instead of the Indians at DB in the Sports Department. I like 'em both. I have used both, just like you from the get go. Coach Poore has 'em ready for sure. Won 10 out of 11 to finish the season and that was a last second shot that beat DB. DB is going to be hard to beat...playing at home in the District and the Region.

THE TRIBE - has been around a long long time, nothing new. In the late 70's the student section cheered - ROLL TRIBE ROLL at every game. You are def an Indian if you are part of The Tribe. DB boys should win the District Title and the Region Title and host a sectional game. Winner goes to State and if DB has won the District and Region and plays at home in a sectional... they have a real good shot at winning that game. A bunch of good teams from Region 2 (D4) will not play in a sectional game...just the 2 playing for the Region Title get that chance.

When you say DB, do you mean Dobyns-Bennett? Because the Indians lost what 2 starters from last year?…which was a very young team that still beat OR on the road. The Indians have everyone back this season and are much better than last season, no comparison. The game prob will be a blowout. Make it 3 in a row for DB. Will OR sign up to play their Rivals from the East for the next 2 seasons is the real question other than..will Oak Ridge ever be THE Oak Ridge again?

DB is a strong team and getting stronger and deeper...it doesn't matter that they have played a weak schedule...they would be 3-0 if they had played the 3 other best teams in the area instead. Remember, this schedule was set in the height of Covid, so it was planned to stay as local as possible for this and last season. Next season, the Indians will have a fantastic schedule guaranteed. I am truly hoping for a home and away with Lord Botetourt (Roanoke). DB had a long history of playing Roanoke before the 70's and the teams have scrimmaged at Emory and Henry the past 2 pre-seasons. I never thought this team would be as good as Zane Whitson's Sr team... and nobody is as good a QB as Zane in the last 25 years. But with that said, this team is deep with good players behind good players. 28 Sr's, 28 JR's and 28 Soph's. This is a well coached team. Versatile offense with speed and a good O-Line. Solid D, very solid from upfront and the backfield. Good kicking game as well. #42 makes the opponents have 1st and 80 yards after every kickoff. So it is easy to say Roll Tribe... Indians destroy Crockett - 42-00

This one prob goes to SH from what my WR buddies tell me. But SH will max out at 4 wins this season...maybe 3. Betsy, WR, WB, maybe Mo-East.

Does anyone have information on Mo-East team? I think QB (SR) is a returning starter and tailback. Did you know that: Morristown East won the 1st ever Playoff State Championship in 1969..the 2nd year that it was known as Morristown East instead of Morristown Hamblen High. MORRISTOWN EAST WON THE 1ST PLAYOFF STATE TITLE BY DEFEATING MEMPHIS SOUTHSIDE 15-12 IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME. MORRISTOWN EAST LOST 1 GAME THAT SEASON…A 14-13 HOME LOSS TO DOBYNS-BENNETT. DB SCORED A TOUCHDOWN ON THE LAST PLAY OF THE GAME TO TIE THE GAME AND THE EXTRA POINT WAS GOOD FOR THE VICTORY OVER THE EVENTUAL STATE CHAMPIONS. Keep rolling Tribe

Knowing how bad the Volunteer game was going to be... we went to Bluefield VA/WVA and watched one of the great American Football Rivalries - Graham G-Men vs Bluefield. Fabulous stadium (both team share stadium) and atmosphere, seats 12,000, place was packed and had another 2,000 around the field. Instant classic, Graham 29-25 winner. 2 really good football teams with speed like we do not see in north east Tennessee except on rare occasions. Prob go back to that game every season the Indians are on the road the same week. Hopefully the Hurricanes can put up a fight for the Indians this week. Indians 38-07

DB has a solid team. 28 Soph's, 28 Jr's, 28 Sr's. thats how to build and stay strong, instead of rebuilding. Should be a big crowd. New lights show should be awesome. I expect the Indians to win and put up big yards rushing and passing. DB 49 - 00