BirdofPrey

As far as I am concerned Franklin should have moved up last year to D1. They may do alright. In case anyone forgot Ravenwood won State last year. I would love to see them repeat but I think the seniors last year were really very talented and it will be really hard to duplicate those seniors athletic ability and knowledge of the game. /rolleyes.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> /blush.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" />

Didn't say indy had more talent than symrna. Just as much talent as smyrna! Mr. Football WR congrats to him. Never really cared too much for the Mr. Football stuff. I think alot of good people get overlooked. So what if he signed with UT. He will probably be on practice squad for awhile. Not a UT fan at ALL. Hopefully he will get an education out of the deal at the least. Think MVP awards are over-rated. Let's see how many of these athletes go on to the next level.......

Congrats to smyrna on the win. I think Independence gave the game away with turnovers. Don't think Smyrna is the better team as far as talent goes. They played better on this particular night. That's the way it is. Don't forget there is no I in team. Bet the team gets a little tired of hearing how great Sonny Grey is. He is a good athlete for sure but not the best I have ever seen. Wish him well however. /flower.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":flower:" border="0" alt="flower.gif" />

Someone wins someone loses welcome to football. CHS keep trying. Play as a team and never give up. Ravenwood is a decent team even though most of the athletes graduated in 07 but they still seem to be playing as a team. Good luck to all the teams it will be really interesting to see who plays for title this year.

WAY TO GO RAVENWOOD !!!! THE NEW STATE CHAMPS IN DIVISION 1!!!!! WHAT A GREAT WAY FOR THE SENIORS TO END THEIR YEAR!!!!!!!! MUS PLAYED A GREAT GAME.

[Top star is an awesome camp with tons of recruiters. My son received several offers to play at the next level but decided to accept a football scholarship. He made the fabulous 40 top all stars at the top star camp. Really recommend it for sure. quote name=Mulloy5' date='Apr 30 2007 - 06:09 PM' post='826448566] I hope to play in college. I am not talking to any coach right now. I have emailed some coaches, and recieved some responses, but nothing anywhere near serious. I am going to three camps this summer- Max Elite 100 in Ohio, Dixie Top 150 in NC, and Top Star in Gettysburg. I hope to get picked up over the summer.

Hate it for you didn't quite work out the way you predicted. Maybe Franklin should move up to D1 and see how far they get!!!!

Without a doubt ALEX BARNES goalie for ravenwood is the best.

As I have said before she told the truth.DEAL WITH IT AND MOVE ON!!!!!

Its people like you who give sports a bad name. Last I checked adults should act like adults. As far as Suzzanne Baird is concerned I have known her for years she is a smart, highly educated woman. She and the rest of us saw behavior unbefitting State Champions. She had the balls to speak her mind after the paper contacted her. Seems like you don't quite have all the facts in which case you shouldn't be so quick to mouth off.

CoachKerplunk I left a post for you

Just a note the mother didn't call the paper the paper called her. That is a fact. Last time I checked this is America where a mother or whomever can say what they want within reason in print. Quit dogging on her for telling the truth. I am just as sick of this whole thing as CHS. Alot of people who post need to grow up and figure out what is really important in life. Half of the people on here will never play football after high school. So why don't you just enjoy the luxury of having an open forum and discuss things that really matter. as my grandmother used to say: If you don't have anything nice to say keep your mouth shut.

McNine read page 3

AGREE WITH YOU 100%

McNine MVP As I am sure you played a little ball in your day, I have been around football almost all of my life including the pros. I was there on game night and certainly thought SOME not all of the Smyrna players went way to far. Being 17 or 18 does not excuse wrong behavior. As I am sure you know kids that age are tried as adults in a court of law. I don't care how excited you are you conduct yourself in a manner that reflects positively on your self, your upbringing and your school! And might I remind you you always meet in the middle of the field as a team to shake hands period.... That did not happen. Bottom line it was disrespectful and certainly did not make Smyrna look good in the eyes of Ravenwood. I think maybe the pro's are a little to blame what with the antics nowdays. You should be careful who you choose to emulate. Quit frankly I am sick and tired of this topic. Smryna won the game no denying that. TRhey played a great game Ravenwood did not. However; wouldn't it have been nice to be a State Champion and also have everyones respect.

Most boys on a football team love one another, and I believe both teams know how to win. Some of the Smryna team DID NOT handle themselves with class. Bottom Line. As far as dominating in middle school did'nt get that memo. But middle school has nothing to do with now. The community here has respect for the Ravenwood team and their players, knowing they will act accordingly!

The Bulldogs are the State Champions for this year. No one is disputing that fact. When you are State Champions you should act like it. You did'nt last night. Your players running to our fan section and pointing at their butts and yelling kiss my --- is ridiculous! Handing out your state hats on our side of the field unbelievable. I don't begruge your win just the manner in which some of your team acted. You can win a State Championship for sure but you either have class or you don't. The Ravenwood Team has CLASS. I also thought some of the calls were questionable. But truth be told Smryna outplayed us last night. However; I still believe Ravenwood has the best athletes on any football team. Hold your heads up Ravenwood you have nothing to be ashamed of! Great year for Laidlaw, Ayers, Presley, Ford, Barnes, Thompson, Witherspoon, Snoyobos, Heaberlin, Emkes, and the rest of the team!!!!!!!!!

Go back to school and this time read. Raptors are birds of prey not dinosaurs. Real bright there buddy!!! Unbelievable. See ya Saturday. Don't bulldogs as a species have short nasel passages therefore becoming winded sooner than other dogs. Except maybe the pug.

Kinda funny seems like their are plenty of Raptor haters on here!!!! Oh Well, guess Ravenwood will just have to prove a point. GO RAPTORS

Don't quite know why you are a Cleckner hater, he is a great guy and an even better athlete. Maybe he's flying beneath the radar for a reason. You are preaching to the choir as far as bad officiating because Ravenwood has had their share of bad calls. Ravenwood will also be more than ready for Smyrna!!!

Just thought I would let you know that our players are more than capable of afterburner mode. What with Ravenwood fans having so much money according to some here maybe I'll buy one of the F22 for our runningback!!!

Grow up! Money has nothing to do with a win. Sounds like a little jealousy on your part. The ravenwood students have nothing to do with where they live their parents do so quit the crap and let the two teams play. GO RAVENWOOD

I was just reading some of the stupid comments on this topic. Grow up people it doesn't matter where your from or how much money you have. You seem to FORGET that this a football game to be played by two very good teams. Leave the rest of the bs out of it. We will see who wins on Saturday. Carefull that revenge doesn't bite you in the end!!!!!! I am a die hard Raptor fan and I think they have awesome athletes, great fans and a whole heck of a lot of heart. So we shall see............

I have never predicted the winner of a game, as I have always said it is pretty much up to whichever team brings their A game to the field. I wish both teams the best of luck. It's great for both teams to be on the field Saturday. Don't know if people know it or not but cousins will be on opposite sides of the ball. Laidlaw from RHS and Craig from Smyrna and step cousin Gray from Smyrna. Should be a great game. Hope all the players realize what an honor it is. Praying they have a safe, injury free game and may the best team on Saturday night win. GO RAPTORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Adam Presley is a great athlete, he should hands down be on the list!!!!!!