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Toby Tillman is another former Wildcat. Played for OR in the late 80's, coached at Austin East with Graham and last year at Farragut.

I have no dog in this fight since I'm an Oak Ridge fan, but know matter what, to see grown mean get on here and belittle two high school kids is really shameful. Be supportive of the kids that stayed and move on. Even if Grace did recruit and offer them something, who can blame them for accepting, but the bottom line is most parents would do the same thing if they had the opportunity. I've seen those kids play and both have played hard for Rockwood from little league to high school. The truth of the matter is that they both are good players and none of you all would be whinning about it if they weren't. Rockwood has a good program and will be alright. If it bothers the kids left on the team, work hard in the off-season, summer, and in practice and beat Grace when you play them. That would be all the talking that needs to be done. After the game congratulate them for playing hard and move on. As for the transfers this is not a new thing, it happens every year both in public and private schools. It only seems to be problem when it comes to someone moving from a public school to a private school. Until the TSSAA changes the rules there is nothing we can do about it. Back to Roane County Football. I don't know much but I would like to say, I'm glad to see Panky get his opportunity at Kingston. He should bring a lot of excitment to the fans and players.

It's two fold, Gaddis has been promoting the progam and not many cared for playing for Blade. Not a knock on Blade, but just the bare truth. Even the ones who stayed out during the Blade years seem to be more excited about the program now.

Good point.

Both were great players. If you want to compare stats I would give Summers the edge. Summers put up all his numbers in three years compared to four for Spencer. And to be fair to Spencer don't forget he shared time with Corey Booker another great player. Also I don't think you can go by recruiting. Not taking anything away from Summers but in today's times I'm not sure if UT would have taken him. If not be may have went with baseball, he was drafted by the Florida Marlins.

Yeah, he would light you up.

Yes they are brothers. Also related to David and Chansen Hall. Cousin Jemiah currently on the team.

Can't wait to see Gaddis lead the Cats onto the field at Farragut.

Okay, enough with the barbs, I will give you that, you do support OR athletics and that's what all true fans should do.

Haha! As usual you feel you can comment on anything you want, but when someone else does you want them to be quit. May be you should follow your own advice, if you like what i say don't read and don't comment on it. Funny how you think you and a few posters think your the voice of OR football. I will say this I've seen OR Nole son play and he's a very good athlete and in no way is my post directed at him or any of the other kids. With Gaddis back OR football has a bright future.

SS, I don't remember asking if it bothered anybody, so maybe you need to chill on telling people what to do. I've heard a lot of good things about a lot of kids and I can promise you that I personally know more of them and their capabilities then you or OR Nole. As far as being a proud parent I can guarantee your not the only one who's kids are being expected to contribute, but you don't see them on her saying my son this my son that. Catswild, you don't have to worry about him speaking his mind, from what I've heard the Jefferson parents constantly heard it.

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Amen, there have been a lot of great players at OR since coacht has been around and I don't think I've ever seen one parent who's talked about there kid as much as OR Nole. Dude learn some humility. I know and have seen a lot of those kids play and all have a lot to work on before Nick Saben comes a knocking.