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I wonder if they will announce the new coach before Christmas break? If they don't have a new coach in place before break they will be way behind the curve if the new guy brings in new systems. This is true for every open job but some will have an easier time overcoming that hurdle.

I completely agree, that's why I went with whoever gets out of the west will defiantly be my favorite to win 1a each of the next two seasons. Without a doubt I think Peabody will be the team that makes it, but both McKenzie and Fayetteville will be very tough outs. Any 3 of Peabody, McKenzie, Fayetteville could win the Championship and will be a great path to the playoffs just to watch you all fight it out!

I do think Peabody will be the favorite but I like that upcoming sophomore at Fayetteville the RB, dude is going to be a stud. And Fayetteville was young this season as well. South Pitt is always a solid team but I will take the West to win 1a the next two seasons.

While I'm sure we all think Alcoa will be there representing the East who do you guys think may have a real shot at beating them? With some very good teams moving up to 4a (Milan, Pearl, South Gibson) I would think Covington will probably be the favorite in the West to make it in 2021 but anything could happen.

With MTCS opening and Smith County and Summertown filling their openings that should bring the list to: Cherokee, Humboldt, MTCS, Portland, Tyner, Knox Grace, and Mt. Pleasant

That is awesome! I know Jacobs wouldn't leave for sure. Vowell made it a point when he stepped down at NS that he was going to Trenton for his own sanity and to spend more time with his family (as in not all the work behind the curtain of being a HC) so I assumed he wouldn't go anywhere either.

That is incredible, for sure there is no talent drop off for what sounds like the next two years at least. You think your coaching staff will stay intact or foresee any leaving the program?

Oh wow, I guess that makes sense, still shouldn't effect who is teaching them. I feel like they can learn just as well from any race of teacher. As long as said teacher is qualified to do so, if they started hiring non qualified staff members it would open the door for them to only hire "Friends and Family" members opening themselves for more law suits.

Do the Jackets return a lot from this past year?

How much does Peabody return for next season? Any one new or incoming that you guys expect to make a big contribution?

Correct, the hire must have a teaching license and be certified or in the process of getting certified in the subject to even be considered for these jobs. Humboldt does have a higher percentage of black students if I recall correctly its close to 60% black/African American? Again this whole situation is messed up when looking in on it, and this board member still has a job on the board?!

Yeah just looked at that roster at #3 was a freshman. Dude was a monster in that Championship game. The entire Fayetteville team is young from the looks of it.

Well I hope everything works out over there, Humboldt needs to hire whoever is best for their community and schools no matter if they are black, white, or whatever. Since you are a part of the school system there any coaching names you have heard that applied or interviewed or anything?

When is this suppose to be announced?

Well are they now hiring only black educators over white? Curious how all of this is playing out now that it was brought to light? I feel like it would only strengthen the case against Humboldt if they are

Dang this job is sounding worse and worse with ever article . I would honestly after reading that be shocked in anyone applied for this job haha.

I think Diffee is exactly what Milan needed. While I do think Teddy was a good coach, I think you are right when things start turning and getting toxic it was time for a change for both parties involved. As for Humboldt, I am thinking it will have to be someone young with high energy and a system to get the most our of their strengths over there. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they went with an outside hire for that program to try to get more energy and love for the game of football. While Ballard seemed to do well this year they only beat teams they should be beating every year anyways, Scotts Hill, Gleason, a Covid win over Memphis East. I don't know who has applied or even if they have been doing interviews but the length of this process already tells me that not too many have applied for this job. This is just my opinion, I hope Humboldt can get someone that's a good fit and get that program back in the right direction.

Milan has great size and speed to matchup with Alcoa IMO and could pull this one out, I think it will be closer then some think. While I'm pulling for Milan in this game I think Alcoa will win a close game 21-14. Go Dawgs though, bring the Gold ball back west!

After a lot of thought on this one I will stick with what I believe is the better coaching staff. Peabody wins a great game 24-20 with a late TD drive. *Not saying MC has a bad coaching staff at all, just believe that Peabody has one of the top in the state.

Any word here on who is the front runner? Its been open and have heard no news on this job. I don't think this job is the most desirable with the tough region they are in but I assumed a coach would be named already, did not many people apply?

Cherokee High School

I'm going with a 24-21 Milan victory over PC. This should be one heck of a Semifinal game and congratulations on both teams for great seasons to this point!

These are the schools I have seen open up, any you guys for sure see opening this year? Who should be gone in your opinion? Any leads on who will land any of these jobs? Knox Grace Humboldt Portland Mt. Pleasant Tyner Smith County (Job posting down, no announcement made on who is hired yet) Summertown and Sevier County

Looking at the TSSAA Bulletin Board the Smith County job has been removed. You guys might have your answer before long!

While I think they are a very well coached group, I feel like they have honestly overachieved this year. They are good but have problems, With great coaching I feel they can keep it close but I'm with you I don't see them putting up more then 14.