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Those Cow Towners' don't appreciate what they had in Smith the last few years. He'll be missed sorely this season and yes, he took a total beating for those nucklehead coaches last year. Now those clowns run the show With Coach Smith at SH you'll see some wide-open football and a refreshed feel of excitement. Same at Cow Town but not at the same level. It will take the Cyclones several years to recover and if my mind serves me right, this year's QB may be in for the same beating that was administered last season to P Smith. On the other hand, the Toppers have a full house of athletes and size to go with it. It'll be a grand show.

As a matter of fact, Mr. Ed played a very intrigal part in Weems departure. The FACT that stability in Cow Town is lacking unless you are one of Ed's 'boys', whether you are successful or not, played a role in his departure. Sad but true.

This is the man who told all of you that the drama wasn't over at Cowtown. Now Weems packs his bags and heads out of town. 'The Hill' is rid of outsiders now and they wait at Cowtown as the leader of the Hill is getting his credentials in line so that he can be a Superintendant. Cowtown USA. Sorry, but I have to agree with others on here. 'Clear the Hill'

You Cowtowners just can't quit. Cowtown is a better place because of people like Gary who spent years doing for your children while most of you sat in the shade on the sidelines where you belonged. He grew several young boys into men. I have to applaud him and others in your community who have given time as well as money. He went far above his call to duty for Elizabethton. As far as Preston goes, he put his butt on the line every Friday night and did everything he could for an underachieving team. They are both class acts and neither needs defending, but enough is enough and if anyone ever deserved the right to complain a bit, it was those two. Preston certainly didn't let Cowtown down. It was the other way around. Hats off to them both and we'll see you guys real soon!

Cyclones at 5-5 because they dropped Greeneville. Looks like someone would have let the Devils know about this before the season was here? This should be the start of something good for Cowtowners. Hang in there. Cyclones at 5-5 because they dropped Greeneville. Looks like someone would have let the Devils know about this before the season was here? This should be the start of something good for Cowtowners. Hang in there.

Yes, Bernie is a mistake as a head coach for any team. He doesn't hold up well upstairs over time. Hopefully the Cyclones can lure back someone from the big show? About McKinney: upstair problem as well.

I can tell you this: UA baseball cleats are trash.

Great Topper victory last night vs. the area's best AA team, Cow Town. Lucas threw a 1-hitter with Smith getting the lone hit in the 7th. The HillToppers were loose and the Cow Towners were tight. We made the defensive plays and they looked apprehensive, at best. The Cyclones pitching was very tight and they just couldn't get off vs. the Topper pitching and stellar defense. The Hill had 2 errors and Cow Town 3. Fritz was very kind in this mornings papers. Toppers took this game 8 to 1. Good luck to the Cyclones. They did play with class but loosen up fellas. /wink.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Toppers vs. DB @ 1P Now, off to the game!!

Let us talk about something real important. It doesn't take HRs to be at the pinnacle for your team. It does take RBIs! What is your team's record and who are your RBI Leaders?

When we don't boot the ball around the infield we can play with anyone in the state. It's a game to game thing, but aren't things looking brighter? /wink.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />

This tjad, what a jerk. /laugh.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> I just wish we would have had a chance to take on the Cyclones in the regular season. We certainly needed an opportunity to atone for the spanking you gave us preseason. Each coach has his own philosophy and it is hard to go against someone with Payne's experience and success. Success at the vey top of the collegiate level (National Championship Winner) and success in his first year at Cow Town. Some people would complain if they won state?? GO TOPPERS!!!

What is the buzz on the team and how have the scrimmages been? Pitching? Hitting? Fielding? COACHING?

What are your thoughts concerning the '07 campaign? A Great coach and staff along with great senior leaderhip should lead to a GREAT season!!

The coaches picks are out now and I'm just surprised by Cow Town getting two offensive lineman on any list???? #74 wasn't bad but that was it. They made you feel sorry for Smith. I can't see Unicoi's QB ahead of Thomas or Smith either. Or even Prudhomme at Athlete of the Year??? Good WR but not AOY. Everything else looks up and up. Congradulations to the players and to Coach Carter. www.tricitiessports.com is where I found the list.

Best man for the Toppers is Scott Rider from Volunteer. He would be a great fit!

From an outsider who saw some 4A ball Atwood, Johnson County / Player of the Year - great play on both sides of the ball Phillips, Sullivan South / Offensive Player of the Year - best offensive threat Dykes, Sullivan South / Defensive Player of the Year - best defensive threat Smith, Elizabethton / Athlete of the Year - for his work on both sides of the ball SH should hire Rider from Volunteer

Thomas would be very effective in a run offense. Smith is a scrambler who throws on the run (maybe better on defense). You can't overlook Scott either. Very fast but not too accurate on passing. Phillips is the man in East TN at QB. Yes, past Knoxville.

Glee, I've been waiting on you to weigh in on this one. What schools are looking. I'd like to know and follow him a bit. Is he thinking baseball or football? We may end up at Wofford.

Preston was one of the most exciting players to watch in upper East TN. He was stuck with an underachieving team but made the best out of bad situations on offense and defense. Does anyone know where he is going from here? Good luck Preston!

Unicoi, a fan favorite for being such underdogs, will drop one of their last two. Johnson County will drop their last two. One due to depth and the last due to a choke. Just an opinion and I like them both for what they have achieved this year. They are to be commended!

I think Johnson County drops this one the way the won vs. North, late in the game. Depth will catch up with them but either way, they have had an outstanding season and it will be something to always hang their cowboy hats on.

Then come the Cow Towners. What a tangled web thou hast weaved. The only way out is to play your best ball of the year and I read this thread and hear of 'no fire in the oven'. Quiters? or Go Getters?

Trully uncharted territory for Unicoi County. Could be alot to lose with a loss. On the other hand, senior night for East and pride to play for at this point. No pressure on East but an abundant amount of tension on the Blue Devils. It should be a classic football game with much more on the line, season wise, for Unicoi.

Well, I hate to say it but the Cow Towners are DOWN and OUT. They have "called in the cows". I have a good friend over there and I know there is no quit in him or his kid but as a team, the coaches, fans and players have given up. Just flat out quit. It is hard to believe that a once proud football school and town has said I can't wait until this season is over. Unbelievable. Unicoi is as good as they have been for 25 years but they are still pitiful. That sums up Cow Town and I feel sorry for them. Now all they have to do is suffer for four more games. Being a Topper, I knew what to expect out of our boys. We were short in a few places and others tried to fool themselves. I didn't. Cow Town on the other hand had something to work with and folded intead. Kind of sad.

It very well could but I don't think our Toppers have the spirit to get it done. The leadership on the sidelines has burned out. On top of that, there is no player leadership either. Sad