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This Riverdale teams seems to play according to the potential of the opponent. The Warriors against Smyrna haven't been seen in the last few games. I hope they get in gear and bring their A game with Coach A. You will see them at Blue Cross Bowl if they can stay focused.

As a warrior fan, I thought it was great. There wasn't much hype about this game and it helped to step it up a bit.

Dunn happens to be the first cousin of Riverdale #64 Michael Pope. He is visiting MTSU tomorrow. Has visited Vandy several times, Louisville, Auburn, Kentucky and TTU. He has a younger brother Casey who was #11 for WC.

Parking is difficult and you will have a walk if you aren't there by 6:00.

Riverdale gets a blow out. Let's hope Coach A doesn't get greedy and leave the starters in so long. They need to stay healthy for the long run.

Both teams looked sloppy. The refs just seemed to want to get it over and go home and showed about as much enthuasium and intensity as the Riverdale offense. The Warriors better step it up or they won't have that coveted home field advantage for very long. They will be at home.

Something to think about. Warren County Schools rank 105 in teacher pay out of 136 school systems in the state of Tennessee. Coaches are teachers first, and who wants to work for peanuts? In a system the size of WC why are they relying on volunteers to lead the team? Poor coaching hires by people in charge who weren't all that successful themselves as coaches. When you are consumed with keeping things political you ruin the program. WC has a hugh fan base and people who are willing to step up in the community with whatever is needed despite the lack of W's, but the politics in WC schools are killing its program plain and simple.

Props to McCallie. The stadium was great. Your fans were super. Riverdale looked much improved this week to me. They just didn't play the last five minutes of the game. It seemed to me the D quit about five minutes beore the game ended. Give credit to the Tornados who never quit. I wonder if the time difference had anything to do with the fans or lack there of for the Warriors.

My point is that yes, a defensive player stopped the drive. But, it was also one of our defensive players who get a penalty and game them a first down. If I remember correclty, that happended more than once. We have some great defensive players, so I hope they step up this week and show it. Penalties will kill us if we don't get a handle on them.

Steve Britton wanted to come there and coach last year. Ask the Riverdale players about his abilities. Franklin County hired the real deal. What a loss for WC.

Good question. b/c if you were at the same game I attended last week you must have been seeing things. Parks ran all over our Defense right up the middle. How many yards did they give up in penalities alone? Give me a break.

No Gaston, but we got Locke. No Tamar, but we got Hunter. No Dave, but we got Scott. We got Goree, We got Verge, We got Grove, We got Spurlock, We got Newsome, We got Atakpu, We got, . . . . shall I go on!. The Stars lights go out tomorrow night.

Is Sam a senior?

Gaston took hit after hit and had the body strength to do it. McClain doesn't seem to be a strong physically, but the kid can flat out fly.

Reports are that their is not break or fracture. He was xrayed and they found he has a bone that grew in incorrectly. He took a hit on it and caused some soreness. He is in a boot to protect the bone. He is most likely to suit up Friday night. Paul is an excellent athlete, if he can keep his head straight. He loves to run the ball which might get him into trouble if he doesn't stick to the game plan.

Are you telling me that in a school of over 1000 students that they cant find anyone who can get on the oline and block? Are the coaches even looking? Unbelievable! The athletes are there, we need to start looking at how they are being encouraged or discouraged from participation. Is it the coaching, the administration, what? Good coaches can take a so-so kids and make them into a team that can win. If baseball has a consistently good record they are the exception. What about girls softball, vollyeball, soccer and basketball on both sides, etc. Come on. Warren county is usually middle of the road at best.

$25 single, $40 couple

Warren county has such a rich history in all sports. Look in the TN sports hall of fame and you will find a few several names with McMinnville ties. What has happened in the last 20 years? There seem to be a few outstanding years. '79 girls basketball state champs, early 80's had some pretty darn good football teams. Jimmy "Wirehead' Walker's team took a state championship in baseball, but overall WC doesn't contend at any sport for more than one year? What's up with that?

That would be a call Mr. Nolan would have to make. sounds like a great idea.

When were you there. I remember a few years with Paz as head coach, Bobby Newby, Ed Cantrell, and then the days of Assistants Steve Britton and Gary Rankin where they seemed to get it done. I agree it has been a long dry spell, but hopefully things are moving in the right direction. Go Pioneers!

The Riverdale Quarterback Club has chartered a bus for Week 1 game Riverdale vs. Chattanooga McCallie . The bus will leave the Riverdale Annex parking lot at 4:00 sharp on game day. Persons interesteding in reserving a seat can sign up at the Merchandise Barn beside the ticket gate during the Siegel-Riverdale game or contact Booster Club president John Pope @ 615-890-5069. The cost per seat will be $25 or $40 per couple. Only those persons over age 18 will be allowed to ride unless accompained by an adult. Seating is first come first serve basis. Go Warriors!

How can you talk about Warren County football and not mention Todd Dunn? He is a play maker. I hear that Rich is getting it done. Now let's see what the coaches can do?

Any word on the condition of Atakpu? We missed him yesterday. Our DB's will have to step it up, especially in the later part of the season. Offense is getting stronger each day. Lots of guys getting in reps. Good to see Coach A spread the wealth so to speak. I am interested to see how game time plays out with substitutions.

Riverdale pulled it out 5-4 (Final). No details on the later innings. Riverdale was behind 4-1 in the 3rd. The coaches looked like they were pushing it a little and got a couple of base runners thrown out in the 3rd that would have tied it. I think Choate knocked in the winning run.

Soddy Daisy over Riverdale 4-3 in 10 innings. Riverdale is out.