OldCharger

They're in the same district as Chart teams.

Interesting how Sweetwater and McMinn Central are going to be 0-5 in the district and play each other.

Was around the practice field the other day and he seems really upbeat and excited about the boys in blue. I've heard him and Dad are really excited about this team. It's uplifting to see how happy they are and the kids are

Hearing alot of good things out of camp so far. Improving alot but still need to see what they can do in pads. They have the athletes but can the Oline step up? I'm excited and can't wait to hear how they look with pads on. I was told some Freshmen will be pushing for playing time. Not because the upper class is bad but because a few of these young Chargers look that good. Cant wait to get another update! Go Big blue

News is slow this summer.....anyone have any updates on the boys in blue. I drove by and it looked like they were working on the field. Field looking nice.

Loudon is supposed to be tough. Could compete for the Region Championship!

How are summer workouts? Any potential Freshman contributers?

Well...………not entirely true. lol. He put in for the Silverdale OC opening as well.

Fact #1 Administration called him into tell him he did not get the job but they wanted him to stay on the staff. The admin and Davis wanted that. Fact #2 Vestal was offered a job to stay on staff. That was a prerequisite for taking the HC job at Central. That he retain ALL assistants from the previous year. Vestal CHOSE to leave as soon as he heard these words "Larry Davis will be calling the plays" and Vestal then said I'm out. It was about a title. That's all. I wish him the best of luck and hope he gets the HC job at SQHS

He left because he wanted to call plays and that wasn't going to happen with Larry Davis at the helm of the offense. He's looking to be an OC and HC. I was responding to the hurt feelings comment because I wasn't sure if they meant Vestals feelings being hurt or Central's feelings being hurt? Central offered him a chance to stay and he chose to leave. End of story. No hard feelings at all.

Vestal's feelings? Not sure I follow this comment.....

Well, going to be a loooooooong summer before football finally gets here. Can not wait for the first fall scrimmages to begin, the jamboree and McMinn week!

How did the scrimmage go?

Anyone going down to Hixson today? What is the scrimmage setup?

Any practice updates? Is the scrimmage in Hixson still on tomorrow?

Was told it was a rough practice yesterday. About 20 kids missing and a lot of mistakes. Need some momentum back. Hope these kids aren't flaking out on the hard coaching.

Any practice updates???

Brighter days ahead! Now if we can keep our feeder school players from going to Polk or McMinn! Then we might have something. How about an oldschoolcharger practice update?

Opened Spring football up yesterday. A lot of numbers for spring and more on the way in the fall (8th graders). A lot of excitement from the kids and the coaching staff. I really do hope this excitement spills over to the community. We were given a gift from Polk County in Derrick Davis. The man has done so much already! I'm excited!!!!!

oldschoolcharger, logcabinman, charger64 and others...…………….starting a new topic so we don't have to discuss in the "Goodin Resigns Thread" "Derrick Davis's Chargers" See everyone over there!

Spring ball begins April 29th

Maybe because they don't play ANY sports! Basketball has a Freshman that played football for the Knights last year that is an athlete. Basketball had a Junior that did not play any other sports and did not start that would make for an excellent football player! He is coming out for football. Basketball has a transfer that had to sit out all last year because of the transfer rule that is an athlete. Plenty of Freshman and Sophomore basketball boys that would make better football players. There are plenty of "farm" kids and FFA kids that focus solely on FFA that would have helped. One of them is 6'5 250lbs, strong and has a mean streak. There are PLENTY more examples of this. Why do you think baseball is struggling? They have players that simply aren't playing at all. Some choosing to focus solely on golf. Sport specialization is hurting CHS. Hopefully Derrick fixes that issue.

And more on their way. There are a few upcoming Freshman that will see playing time this year and still 5-10 walking the halls that are close to coming out. Heard Davis was excited about the roster and the boys he has met already! Central might shock a few this year. Just sayin'

Central's 1-9 team had them on the ropes last year (Brainerd)

Central lost 1 starter on offense and 3 starters on defense? Have retained everyone else and added ones that did not play last year. Some good 8th graders in the bunch as well. I believe we will be surprised