PercyPeabody

28 minutes ago, fredjones said:

As a longtime listener to Leonard's Losers back in the day, I got a kick out of this.  As the strains of Foggy Mountain Breakdown play in the background. The younger folks don't know what they missed!!

Glad you enjoyed it! I could hear the instrumental intro in my head while I was typing it myself.

I can recall riding along with my father tuning in on the radio to hear the picks. Those were the days! 

Leonard's Losers (Youtube clip for those that are lost on the subject)

Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles at Tullahoma Wildcats

The Bedford County Birds fly into T town for a special Thursday night battle to get things started. Last year the Tabbies doubled up the War Eagles but expectations of the new season have our feathered friends flying high. The smart pill machine says the Red Rock Felines suffered too much turnover in the offseason with more “turnovers” to come. 

Percy’s Pushover: Tullahoma

Cane Ridge Ravens at Pearl Cohn Firebirds

The Fiery Fowl play host to the Antioch Blackbirds to duke it out in Davidson. Nashville opponents were easy prey for the Ebony Aviators last year except for the early matchup against the Flame Flyers. Expect this opener to reap the same results as we all know what happens when you play with Fire. 

Percy’s Pushover: Cane Ridge

Peabody Golden Tide at Milan Bulldogs

The Gibson County Grapple

Quite possibly the toughest game to call but it should be an absolute slobber knocker when the Plum Puppies welcome the Yella Wave into the kennel. It’s been 5 years of frustration for the West Tennessee Canines but this team is dog gone fast! Meanwhile, the Trenton Teapots have something brewing with the strength in the fellas up front. The Tide should be floodin’ by the fourth and the dawgs won’t be able to keep their heads above water.   

Percy’s Pushover in a close one: Milan

Cookeville Cavaliers vs Upperman Bees at Tenn Tech

The Baxter Buzz aren’t too thrilled to be heading east all the time to Tech for this annual matchup but the Putnam Pigskin Party always packs a punch. Last year’s duel was not a good showing for the Cumberland Army as the Hive had their way early and often. Expect the Swarmin” Stingers to be too much and fly home with a W. 

Percy’s Pushover: Cookeville

Red Bank Lions at Cleveland Blue Raiders

The Pleasant Hill Jungle Kings travel down I-75 to take on the Bradley County Burglars in a game that should provide some fireworks. Both squads picked up six regular season wins last season so this early matchup is a tough one to call. The Scarlet Kittens will scratch and claw their way through a tight contest, but the Blue Looters will steal this one with a score late. 

Percy’s Pushover in a tight one: Red Bank  

Hope you enjoyed this silliness I put together and please by all means don’t use this as your guide on wagers on these games as you may be broke come Monday. LOL

May all your games be fun, thrilling, and injury free.

2 hours ago, wneely said:

Giles still has a few question marks entering the season, but being at home should help.

They notoriously struggle in their first game of the year, but were able to handle a very down LCHS squad last year.

The Falcons will be much improved this year under new HC Eddie Cunningham, but I could see Giles pulling away in the second half.

Excited to broadcast this game on our new local platform, Pulaski Citizen Live. Hard to believe this will be my 12th season of covering Bobcat footbaw.

I'm interested in following this game since I won't be able to attend. I'm not familiar with Pulaski Citizen Live. Is this a streaming deal or radio feed? Either way I'd love to tune in. Thanks in advance. 

Tell me...

1. Who you have winning?

2. Final Score

3. Reasoning 

Hope it's a great game with no injuries.

When I played in the 90s, this was THE game. They were in our region back then, and we would duke it out for the top spot. Wayne County is really down this year so if all players are available and the CoVid will stay at bay, I believe the Raiders win easily. Good luck MC! 

I value everyone's opinion and would never say anyone's wrong but I always thought there was a significant difference between 3A and the tiers below. I still believe there's a difference between most 2A and 1A schools but I've been retired from coaching for many moons now. I may just be out of the loop.

On another note it's looking like I'm not going to be able to attend Friday's game so I'm going to try to tune in on the radio. Hope some of you guys will post live scores here too if you don't mind. Thanks! 

1 minute ago, CardVol said:

I don't really know why Chapel Hill risks playing this game anymore. It's a no win situation. If you beat MC you were supposed to. You are the bigger school. If you lose to MC it's just embarrassing. You were upset by a 1A. I understand the rivalry because I was a part of it but it's not the same situation it once was. 

This is the very reasoning that every team dreaded playing Moore County back when Lincoln County used to host their jamboree. They would invite 7 teams and each play a half of football. MC was always the only 1A school invited (they'd bring ticket money) and would be matched up with a bigger school. I know once they faced a 3A and the next year a 4A. Yes it was just a jamboree and yes it was a scrimmage like preseason deal, but it always looked bad when the bigger school would barely hang with MC or even get mashed by their starters. Scheduling can truly put a team in a no win situation. 

***On the other hand, us fans love it. We like seeing David and Goliath so I see it from this point of view as well. 

I don't really know why Chapel Hill risks playing this game anymore. It's a no win situation. If you beat MC you were supposed to. You are the bigger school. If you lose to MC it's just embarrassing. You were upset by a 1A. I understand the rivalry because I was a part of it but it's not the same situation it once was. 

5 hours ago, GeneralForrest said:

how so

Sounds like a built in excuse of blaming the coaching if or when the loss occurs

10 minutes ago, GeneralForrest said:

I think Forrest plays their best game of the year and still loses. Eli hasn't shown me he can out-coach a team where the opponent's talent is equal or better. Lewis 2019 is likely the closest but their coach made some boneheaded calls late in the 16-13 Forrest victory. 

Sounding like an excuse 

Looking forward to this one!