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1 minute ago, Anaxandridas said:

York was still a good ball team. They coulda kept it close if not have won the game if they didn’t have so many 15 yard penalties to go along with the amount of turnovers they had. They drove the ball well all game and had that touchdown with a minute left that East went down and scored on to make it 21-7 at half. If they didn’t fumble twice and mange their clock poorly in the first half who knows what coulda happened. 

ER should have won by 21+. Brooks saw how dirty York was playing and pulled starters too early.

11 minutes ago, Tide21 said:

I mean yeah but they didn’t have a tough schedule.  He should have ran over York. They looked like a middle school team. If that’s any indication of the rounds prior I’m not impressed. 

Smith co defense was stout all year. Played Upperman, shut down borders from Macon Co and abunch of other. Groves walked out of the hole with 300+ yards and 4 touchdowns.

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12 minutes ago, Micronut said:

watch the 2nd fight again... #54 clearly stomps a York player... yes it started with #5 twisting the ankle then ER#2 kneeing him in the head ... should have ended there and went on with the game instead more altercation happen punches thrown and during this #54 clearly stomps a York player. Ugly scene by both teams on the field unfortunately ending what was an explosive finish to a game marred by unsportsmanlike penalties. Good luck to #1 i mean ER in the championship game.  Best back I have seen in a long time. The er def ends are really good too.

I think Groves is the best back in the state. No matter the classification.

27 minutes ago, MustangDaddy said:

Not true. Cupples is playing. Difference maker in the 2nd match up against us. 

Heard he got hurt vs Fairley and dint return.

1 hour ago, UConnAlum94 said:

What is East Robertson doing about #54? Also heard that #11 is out, anyone got any word on that?

Nope

26 minutes ago, MrYAIFAN said:

No, I agree, the twisting should have been flagged as well. But just like the other poster above said, there were several things ER did like trying to stomp a kid's head, that should have been flagged as well. I am just sick of getting on here to read things about this week's state championship game and this thread keeps coming up.

Incorrect. Ref threw the flag because groves was going out of bounds with 2 dragons on him then 48 came in and tried to clean it up after he went out of bounds. Groves was on the ground with and 48 got up and kicked groves in the head then pushed an assistant coach then hit another while the coaches were trying to get it situated. #48 and #70 are caught on film hitting ER coaches.

5 minutes ago, H2Oman said:

He may be better than Pond schematically, but that don’t make him a good coach. You and me could probably have the above record with the talent he’s been given.

I know the Kids he coaching personally, it’s a tough group to coach. When everyone thinks they should be at bama it’s hard to get kids to listen to you.  Ask anyone involved with the program he preaches everyday the only people that can beat ER is themselves.

Brooks is 24-3 as a head coach. Took over a program that hadn’t had a winning season since 09’. I feel like a few bad apples that are extremely young apples are ruining his reputation. ER had never been past the second round before him and in 2 years he goes to the quarterfinals and the state championship.

2 minutes ago, Riverside80 said:

No doubt. We played Peabody and Martin westview in the semis both just unbelievable teams that eventually blew out there opponents in the championship game

 

I’m pretty close to some of those westview guys, they told me when they played yall that it was the state championship game In 2021.

1 minute ago, Waker said:

If the kid from ER is better than #25 for Riverside go ahead and give them the Title. 25 is a MAN

Takes 11 to win.

3 minutes ago, Riverside80 said:

It sure is a good thing that’s not how it works lol. 

I’m grateful for it too. Those were a talented hard hitting group of kids back then.

2 minutes ago, pujo said:

Don't think this game will be as close as some are thinking. You guys have really improved and have a really good team, Riverside is a MONSTER. I'll be right back here t eat my Crow if I'm wrong, I just don't see it. I will be pulling for you guys for what its worth.

We know what we’re in for. Riverside is a great team if I remember correctly they return 10/11 starters from last years runner up team that should have won it all. I’m taking Riverside as well right now. We’re young and hope to get talked about the way people are talking about Riverside right now. Hope I get to eat some Crow Saturday night 

As an East Homer and someone who has seen Riverside play this year, Tyner last year @JACKET316 @H2Oman @biggest yalls TC and Watertown teams were born 3 years too early. Those 2018-2021 TC and H20 teams would cakewalk through 2A now.

I think Groves is the Best RB in 2A, I also think Thomas is the best LB in 2A. Great matchup.

Just now, RHSPanther15 said:

 

If you think that the Riverside you saw in the regular season is the same team you are obviously not familiar with Riverside this year or in past years and Huntington would beat any 2A team in East TN they were just unlucky enough to play Riverside 

I’m much happier that we get to play yall than Huntingdon.

1 minute ago, Gamechanger4925 said:

67 is also very solid when he is in there. Made some big plays in the smith county game. Plays his gaps pretty well. I think ER takes the cake with D-line. Very hard nosed, fast, and physical, but by no means am I discrediting RHS D-line

Riverside Has some cats ain’t no doubt! I’m just taking ER’s D Line, everything else they probably have ER beat on.

Just now, TheCommissioner said:

I was wondering how Smith’s DL stacked up against Riverside’s

The ER team that played vs Smith beats Riverside. The ER team that plays the first 3 quarters last night beats them too. Just depends who shows up. Since I’m so uncertain about which ER team shows up as of now I’m Taking Riverside 24-21

I’ve seen Riverside play multiple times and I also watched Huntingdon run power down their throat for 70 yards to seal the game. I’m taking ER DL.

1 minute ago, RHSPanther15 said:

#25 would look like secretariat if he played the schedule ER has played 

 

Too bad he doesn’t I guess lol. He can go play some NAIA ball and pay for an education while our kids go to SEC schools for free since we schedule middle school teams. Middle school scheduling gets a free education!

Just now, Riverside80 said:

Thomas prolly get you 80 also if he was playing middle school teams 

Smith Co is a middle school team now. 300+ yards vs Smith co is a shame! And Smith DEFINITELY has a better line than Riverside.

2 minutes ago, pujo said:

LOL

LOL no I was trying to keep things civil. Some of us act like we had some raising 

8 minutes ago, MrYAIFAN said:

Was you on the sideline? 

Yes

48 punched a coach as well.

4 minutes ago, pujo said:

Same thing for 5 and 7 for York, great players that play hard and clean, they have several who needs to take notes. ole #1 is a goodun.

Not many that come out like him. Great players even better person.