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On 6/20/2023 at 12:53 PM, Salem said:

There is still talent but based on middle school success their players in these 4 classes are nowhere near the caliber of the previous 4 classes. 

Yep. Kids are like that. Unless some of those FHS kids have an unexpected bloom, I look for the Tigers to be mid level the next few years.

On 4/28/2023 at 10:35 AM, Doc931 said:

They take a step back this year. Graduated majority of there best players the last couple of years. The well is running dry nothing really coming up through the lower levels. They still will be easily favored to win the region as those teams just simply ain't got the horses to keep up. Playoffs will be when they get truly tested. Poor Scheduling 6 straight road games to start the year.  

Spot on

Weather outlook?

18 minutes ago, Southtowner said:

Oh, they're athletes alright. Just not what I've seen from past years.  

Look at #9 for Fayetteville.  Red Bank typically has several of that caliber & size.

That's what it was last year.

11 minutes ago, Southtowner said:

This isn't a typical looking Red Bank team as far as size, speed, & athletic ability I don't think. 

They look like athletes, but they're playing sloppy. So far at least

RB sloppy first possession

I'm not convinced there's a widespread issue with deflating enrollment counts. Those 20-day enrollment numbers aren't just for TSSAA use but broader application. I suspect there's as much (or more) incentive to keep those numbers up as school district funding is based largely on enrollment.

4 hours ago, Salem said:

@GeneralForrest  isn't alone on that assessment. Some fans are content with mediocrity and others are not. Forrest sandwiched the best team in school history between a 5-6 team and a 6-5 team. In 2018 when coach took over he was set up with talent especially in the 9th and 11th grade classes.  Those freshman are now seniors-to-be and this group isn't even in the discussion for 2021 as a Top 10 team in a weak 2A. They dominated the youth league and only lost to Fayetteville (all close games) in Middle School. The General's eventual End of Year review or Forrest 2021 thread will be a better place to discuss the coach's performance. 

Agree.  They should have a talented group of players next year.

16 minutes ago, Bushog02 said:

Congrats to Hunter Frame for winning MR Football in 1A

Congratulations! Great player.

A very talented group of athletes from SP. I expect you all will be in the hunt again next year as well.  As to it being an upset of the ages I'd disagree.  Fayetteville is what I'd call a 10 pointer team.  They raised their level (or lowered depending on your outlook) against the mid to upper level teams to win by 10 +/- 5.  I think if SP had scored 8 more FC would have put another 6 on the board. 

And as was said earlier in the year, this group of kids have played and enjoyed success going back to the middle school years (starting with this group of seniors they were undefeated for 3 years running with conference player of the year every year as well I believe).  Sometimes kids mature differently, some players leave (and come back in this case), sometimes you get the lucky bounce or not, etc so nothing is a given.  But for folks who have personally watched these young men play over the years its not as shocking that they showed up to play.  And if it was luck or overconfidence or poor coaching decisions, well... you know I'll take the win that way too.

I'll also say a "Thank you" for the kind/positive comments from the SP fans on coacht.  Grace during a loss is always commendable and appreciated.  That speaks well of your people and program.

2 hours ago, TN225 said:

They had a great career, not many can say they had 1 state, 2 semi and a quarterfinal berth.

Hats off to that class, accomplished group of young men.

7 hours ago, Salem said:

Is #7 from Fayetteville injured?

Yeah, got hurt at end of first half vs LC

4 minutes ago, GeneralForrest said:

I think Moore beats SP also 

Maybe. They would have scored plenty but I don't know if their defense would've held

55 minutes ago, orngnblk said:

I really thought 7 would get the nod in the 4th!

Injured. But ankle. Hobbled around all night. To be honest if he's at 100% Fayetteville probably scores at least one more time.

Fayetteville, the team with zero Mr Football candidates managed to win the state championship while defeating all 5 candidate along the way. Do I have that right? 

Injury to #7 might be a problem for FHS offense.  Unless 23 steps up or passing becomes a threat not enough diversity 

Injury to #7 might be a problem for FHS offense.  Unless 23 steps up or passing becomes a threat not enough diversity 

Fayetteville winning in the trenches.  RBs looking great,  but Coach Morson himself could stroll through some of those holes. 

Fayetteville does the neighborly thing and helps LC save Cookeville gas money this year, FC 34-24

Weather forecast? 

I expect a big part of this game will be how well the teams adjust to the opponent. Considering they have little schedule overlap hard to gauge what the other is like until you lineup. Most likely what one or both had planned to do going in won't pan out and they'll need to make changes. Should be a good one. Btw, tickets available now

1 hour ago, BIGPURPLEMACHINE said:

Just want to give a shout out to the LC Falcons. Awesome accomplishment of making the semi’s four years in a row. Much respect from this dawg. Will be cheering for you Friday. 

Except for that last sentence I'm in agreement.  Says a lot about your program.  Looking forward to a good game.

3 hours ago, mrbigster said:

Lakeview.They all within distance of each other.As soon as you get to the lake you will smell it.They all all you can eat,fish,country ham,ham,etc along with white beans,slaw,onion rings,hush puppies,rolls.Use to bring it out in good portions but think now after you eat first plate they bring the meat out in smaller quantity to keep waste.It will be crowded.

Sounds fantastic.  And right on the heels of Thanksgiving Dinners I should be good until Christmas!

3 hours ago, Moknows3 said:

Exactly!! Seeing so many county kids there cheering and dancing with the city kids was awesome. There was definitely a lot of support for City from LC parents and students and it was great! 

Ditto that.  I see lots of LC kids cheering on City and I've seen lots of City kids cheering on LC.  Lots 'o times I've seen that.

I'll hit this Boyettes place up.  I've seen it mentioned a couple of times so its my #1.  if that doesn't work out what would be a good second option?