Rockytoptomcat

Where are these refs from?

1 minute ago, ManOfMillions said:

Score and game updates would really appreciated!!!! I am working and this is my only source of info. 

What he said

Coming from a Haywood fan. We have a hard time getting a competitive schedule simply because nobody will play us. A lot of schools in the west would rather play a weaker regular season to get wins than play teams that will make you better for playoff runs. Very frustrating!

1 hour ago, BCsportsfan said:

West will keep Alcoa and Maryville on the schedule. This helps all teams get better and better playing the best competition you can schedule.

I wish west Tn teams had this same mentality

I wish there was more interest in this thread. I think this is a serious issue with tssaa football. The other sports are fine. Football is where tssaa makes their most money, and that why they have it the way they do. I wish someone would stand up to them and address the issues!

23 minutes ago, Indian said:

In a five class, divides would be roughly to 400 in 1A, 625 in 2A, 925 in 3A, 1500 in 4A. It wouldn't take out all mismatches, by any means, but on average you'd expect the games to be more competitive. Plus less travel and other benefits. I don't think any of those enrollment differences would be excessive. 

This is what I have been saying for awhile. Money hungry tssaa will not go for it though

15 minutes ago, SaleCreekAD said:

I have for several years thought something like this might work, at least on the D1 side. 
 

Classes stay the same. 
 

TOP 2 only from each region make the playoffs. These 16 teams receive a week off. 
 

The first weekend after the regular season, all region 3rd and 4th place finishers play a “Bowl Game”. 3s host 4s. This is a one shot only game. Both teams are finished for the season after their Bowl Game.  The next week the playoffs start with 16 teams. 

Just my two cents.

I could go with this as well

1 hour ago, Pantherpride45 said:

TSSAA won’t buy that they want as many playoff games as they can get $$

I totally agree!!

I believe reducing classes would not only help make playoff games more competitive but it would also make regions more even. Instead of having some regions with 5 teams and some regions with 8 it would even out most regions. It would also cut down on travel by most teams. Also it would help out with scheduling non region games. Some teams especially in smaller regions have a hard team fielding a competitive schedule. Smaller classes I would assume  equal larger regions which would mean fewer non regional games. I also think the way it is now to many teams make the playoffs. With our current format I think only 2 teams from each region should go to the playoffs. 

27 minutes ago, FBfan26 said:

Serious Question. I know y’all said Haywood is underfunded but how can they get away playing a home game with End zones that look like that?

Good question for our school board and county commissioners!

30 minutes ago, FIREBIRD80 said:

We pulling up in Brownsville soon!!!

30 minutes ago, FIREBIRD80 said:

We pulling up in Brownsville soon!!!

With all do respect, I can not wait!!

Happy thanksgiving to all PC and Haywood players coaches and fans! I hope PC eats to much turkey and can’t move tomorrow 

I’m starting to think they think we are scared of them

Regardless who wins here in Brownsville Friday night. I hope they beat the big bad mavs! 

1 hour ago, FBfan26 said:

Don’t start beating your chest yet hulk.

They totally are! They finally make it to a semi final game and they don’t know how to handle themselves 

45 minutes ago, MAVERICK1995 said:

Dont matter AC will put a running clock on both these teams…..

Is that right?

1 hour ago, TryNotToSuck said:

Pearl Cohn is more battle tested than Haywood. By far, they have played a tougher schedule than Haywood. Similar to Haywood, they can score. If this game were to be in Nashville, I would lean with the Firebirds. This could be the first time Haywood has faced any sort of adversity. Curious: has Haywood trailed at any point of the season? 

I'm not a believer in "playing tough games in August can prepare you for November." Why? because late August was 3 months ago, and a lot can change in between those that time. I don't think PC will be scared or timid. I respect the heck out of this Pearl Cohn program. I'm leaning with the Tomcats, but Pearl Cohn needs to strike first. I do believe that's the key. I won't be shocked if there is 65 points combined in this game.

Sorry bud! Not taking the rat poison! It’s gonna be a good game. Whoever wins the Haywood/PC game AC better beware is all I have to say!

12 minutes ago, howdoitknow said:

Good Luck to Coach Brunetti and the Pearl-Cohn Firebirds this week.  This will be the 9th time he’s coached in a State Semifinal Game since taking over at Pearl-Cohn.  

That is a remarkable feat!

High school is just like college, more money in football. Money hungry tssaa is getting all they can get. IMO there are to many classes in football. Some regions have 8 teams some regions have 5 teams. Makes scheduling darn near impossible for some teams! 

5 minutes ago, Tomcatfan2011 said:

From watching on YouTube, he has a pretty good arm. A good mix of run and pass. Not much of a hurry up, they don’t huddle much though

Thanks! I didn’t know you could watch their film on you tube. I’ll have to check it out 

On 11/20/2022 at 2:44 AM, EHSTrack06 said:

Yall should cakewalk these last two games. Team stays focused and relies on their play makers and these games will be running clock. 

Interesting 

What kind of offense can we expect to see PC run? I am assuming it will be similar to what Haywood runs. Uptempo good mix of run vs pass. Is their qb a dual threat? Can he throw it?

I don’t think that was Haywood fans saying that. I think that was Chris burr or someone 

6 minutes ago, FIREBIRD80 said:

Y’all  started a tread two weeks ago…lol

I don’t recall that thread. What was the name of the thread?

Not sure what is going on but I’ll get it together this morning. Need more coffee I guess. Not sure why I have quotes with nothing in them, one of them being myself. My bad