coachprince

Everyone knows who sportsradio is, and he always has positive, constructive comments. I use my name as my username, and I coach at Trenton, so there is no mystery to who I am. Who is u-nv-me? Are you a player? Are you a parent? Are you a person who just comes and watches the games? Sportsradio is right. A very large percentage of the population hasn't a clue as to what it takes to scout, plan, prepare, and carry out a game plan. I hear all of the time the phrase "quit running the same play." People think because you give it to the same person, and he runs to the same side of the center, that it is the same play. What you obviously do not understand, u-nv-me, is that there are a multiple of variables in each play. Perhaps a lineman is pulling to influence a linebacker. Perhaps motion is utilized to cause a shift in the secondary and hence "open" up a side. Perhaps a coach runs a play two or three times in a row to set up something else. Also, the holes are, before the play usually only two to three feet apart, and close quickly after the snap. A play may start with the intention of going to the six hole and end up in the two or eight, therefore making it look like a play that was just run. There is just so much that goes into it that you do not understand. u-nv-me is apparently a misnomer (Webster will help you with that one) Finally - the Union City Tornadoes are going to play for a state championship. Congratulations to Fishel, his staff, and all of the players for undertaking and achieving greatly.

It is good to see positive comments. Good job.

Peabody's four losses were to Dyer County (3A), Milan, Huntingdon, and Westview. I would say those losses were to pretty good teams also. Roll Tide. The game will be played at 7:00pm on Friday, November 4th at Whitehaven High School's field.

The Majestic steakhouse has good food, and I believe on Friday they have a catfish buffet. It is right on the 45 bypass, and easy to find (next to McDonalds). There are two Mexican restaurants (El Vallarta and El Pallenque) El Vallarta is, in my opinion better, and is in the shopping center where McDonalds is located. It is next to Subway, which is another choice. The best catfish is found at Crenshaws Catfish Cookers out on Poplar Corner Road, but you will just have to ask for directions when you get here. Have a safe trip.

Good job to a Dyer County team that fought well against the rebels. How are things in choctaw territory. Are the players still holding together after a rough start? What is the attitude on the upcoming game with Trenton? Will they overlook a 2A team? Give us a report.

Congratulations to the coaches, players, and everyone else at Gibson County. It is great to see a school in Gibson County do so well. Everyone else in the region thanks you for defeating Martin Westview. GOOD JOB!

I have been in education and coaching for fourteen years. Not once have I or any person I have ever worked with ever played anyone because of who their parents were. Football is a tough game for tough people. The tough ones play and the soft ones only play when there are no tough ones left or the game is out of hand either way. Get Real. Your question is tremendously stupid.

You in no way offended me. I like talking football, and I was just curious as to what you have seen. In my second post, I was trying to see if you were a football coach, for I am always up for a good x and o discussion. Apparently, you are not, but that is okay. No need to apologize and thanks for the good wishes. Longoffthetee, thanks for the mail. By the way, I heard a story today for the 439th time.

Okay. Thanks. But isn't it common for teams to add to an offense? Isn't an offense supposed to be a "living" entity to which plays may be tweaked, omitted, and/or added? I'm not sure I am completely clear on why adding new and different stuff to an offense before the season even starts is a bad thing. I would, however, agree with you that adding a lot of new and different stuff could be bad later in the season. Do you coach? I am always open to learning, and would be interested if you have an offensive philosophy.

What have you heard and seen?

I think you would have to include Gerald Taylor and Ron Tharpe.