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I'm guessing FC after yesterday -retirement, Ensworth bc its always got something working.

BA 90's but also the reason we have 9 State Champions now.

Great game to watch ! First time seeing Baylor 34, 7, QB are great players. MBA QB going have great career in SEC.

Brothers is BA alum they are bred to hate Lipscomb even way back. If BA wants Brothers that will happen. McIntyre family has ties with Brothers through Vanderbilt and he's a QB coach.

Will Coach Dilfer have any input on his replacement?

Agree , he works to hard not to succeed at any level.

I don't know about week earlier, FC had hard side of the bracket defeated DCA 14-13 in OT. I'd say they decided by beating every team they played.

FC is an organic program? Garrett Weekly from Kings , Devin Lively from Knox Catholic both promoted for Mr Football. Last year Bryson Reeves transfers into FC, all junior and seniors. Maybe John Mcneal has transfer portal in high school that nobody else knows about. Recruiting off other schools roster. NC absolutely recruits using IEP which not many schools offer. So yes NC recruits but so does FC. DivII was created because of recruiting/FA. I don't believe most DivII A schools recruit but the top two this year absolutely both do. I would say its not a reach that every kid nominated for Mr Football in Div II were recruited/FA . Organic at top would be rare.

Agree , he works to hard not to succeed at any level.

When he was at JP2 didn't he get a kid named Golden Tate?

Matt Hasselbeck brother already in Nashville.

Jeff Brothers is a BA grad and this is a no brainer for them.

DivIIA amazes me how some of these schools practice more less compete with lack of numbers. Taking school enrollment by TSSAA (272 below single A) and assuming 50% male/female ratio these are a look at numbers. MTC 36 football players 30% participation, Nashville Christian 64 players 51% participation, Jackson Christian 50 players 44% participation , FC 40 football players 38% participation, DCA 29 football players 28% participation. MTC and NC based on TSSAA enrollment are both 14 to15 kids away from being DivIIAA. That's taking top two from each division with the exception of USJ whose enrollment already took them up to DivIIAA. I applaud these coaches for keeping programs competitive and to the players who are no doubt playing iron man football (both ways) big respect. Based on those eye opening numbers NC's Coach Brothers 51% participation needs to be modeled ,and DCA's Coach Wade how did he practice all year and keep them in the hunt with 29 players ? Throwing this in for fun watched MTC play most of the season and they win my most creative offense award, playing with what you got on roster.

I gotta give USJ credit on TV broadcast. The quality is amazing , I'm not sure of what or how they do and I'm sure it was a big investment.

Agree with you on FC/USJ . I've seen FC play four times this season and every game dumb personal fouls that show lack of discipline. NG 63 has at least 1 plus in all four games I've watched. They must know officials talk get labeled more likely to get flagged. DCA loaded the box shut down the run and pressured 8 into two interceptions. WR 6 has great hands one deep ball against DCA was 50/50 he caught and another one handed catch both poor passes. NC/JC - Watched NC twice , JC only once in first round. I see this game having lots of points . If you haven't seen NC play the QB is amazing , he is hands down best QB in Div II A and he's a freshman! I really like USJ QB 18 but NC kid is a future D1 talent.

I've seen all four play this season , in my opinion NC is the most battle tested. They played a challenging schedule and the other 3 have not played near as many quality opponents . I'm taking NC to win it. USJ / FC should be good game . DCA may have showed the road map to beating FC by loading box stop run and make them pass . USJ QB under the radar I believe he has a big night . I've seen FC play several games this year they kill themselves with penalties, usually personal fouls . It's hard to beat quality opponents when you shoot yourself in the foot.

Is Vanderbilt commit Ethan Crisp back for Mt Juliet from injury yet?

CPA and Pope should play up like BA, Ensworth, LA . It would make AAA even more sound. AA quality down w/o LA , the addition of USJ will help . Webb and Lakeway have both struggled in single A not sure how going AA helps division or programs. I realize not by choice but just adds more running clock games.

Agree and likely raise his stock on national level. Wish him luck .

Curious , is the 20 mile as the crow flies?

I think he was referring to schools choosing to play up not because enrollment surpassed classification. Lakeway, I believe going up with you guys due to enrollment numbers representing AA.

I think LA '22 run game not as good as '21 but '22 defense way better than last year.

Some D2 schools need to leave comfort zone on scheduling and go challenge above them or in D2AAA some below them LA-CPA . BA vs CPA has been great games. LA-CPA playing Oakland had great excitement last season. Nashville Christian has played up, same four D2 schools last 2 years splitting with FRA, GP, BGA , sweeping DA. It makes for great rivalries in Midstate.

Congrats CPA great win!

Didn't USJ get last years Mr Football injured in a game that was already in control ? Running clock starts its time both teams play young guys.