Dippy944

It seems the kid has some SERIOUS issues he needs to resolve and sports should be the least of his worries at this point. It's sad to see such a talent go to waste. Fortunately, there wasn't anyone else involved in the wreck.

If it's not the coaches, that only leaves one other possibility. The kids are a good group and after last week seem more cohesive. It doesn't seem a true leader has emerged to keep the fire going as in years past. The overall effort looked much better last week - better tackling efforts on defense and good second/third efforts on offense. The execution by the OL looked a little better (I noticed some new numbers out there...). It usually comes down to two things: 1. How badly do you want it? 2. What are you willing to do (in practice or the game) to get it?

Wouldn't have expected anything less...

Turf does look really nice. Got a chance to look at it and walk on it this evening. Very similar to what Carson-Newman / UT indoor practice field has. Additional stadium upgrades include new sound system with speakers at the hedges, aimed at stands and new play clocks. Nice job!

Morristown is scheduled to begin install of artificial turf at Burke-Toney starting May 1st.

Sounds like a good move - good quality opponents. Anyone heard any news on the new turf? Kind, schedule for installation, etc. ?

Congratulations to Maryville and good luck to you next week in the state championship. I hope you'll be able to bring a gold ball back to east tennessee - after what I saw tonight, I don't think you'll have any trouble. FBE, GQ is all class - maybe you could spend a little more time around him. Thanks for the comment on the region II title though. To the rest of the Maryville faithful, thanks for being gracious hosts - everyone I came in contact with was amicable and helpful. Safe travels to all of you to Murfreesboro.

Thanks FBE - I share your sentiment. Looks like it will be a great night for football.

I'll answer your question for you - I may not know how a "real champion" shows sportsmanship but I (along with most of the Trojan faithful) know how to accept defeat with grace and class, for that is one of the things the MW program teaches. Having some friends and colleagues from Maryville, I can be sure I was one of the first to congratulate them on their win last year - even going to the visitors side immediately after the game to do so. Courtesy of wikipedia (edited slightly for length): Sportsmanship is, in a basic sense, conforming to the rules of sport. More grandly it may be considered the ethos of sport. It is interesting that the motivation for sport is often an elusive element. However, it often emerges that skills are honed to increase performance and achievements in competition, rather than the converse. Sportsmanship expresses an aspiration or ethos that the activity will be enjoyed for its own sake, with proper consideration for fairness and ethics and respect and fellowship for one's competitors. Often the pressures of competition, individual achievement, or introduction of technology can seem to work against enjoyment by participants. Poor sportsmanship is the converse of good sportsmanship. Poor sportsmanship can either be the winners "rubbing salt in the wounds" of the losers. Another example of poor sportsmanship failing to congratulate the winners.

I'm not sure what the issues he has over 2003 are, but I'll bet they're hard to pronounce. Starsnbars, thanks for the update - I'm now confident my youngest will survive the game - funny how the little ones are more worried about what will be there to eat instead of the game

bmart, Knowing the 2003 #48's location, who will he be rooting for? Just kidding, I know where his heart is. For those who may not know, Hamblen Co. Commission approved the budget ammendment for artificial turf at Burke-Toney. Thanks to all County Commissioners for a unanimous vote. Now, on to more important things - what kind of fare is available at the M'ville concession stands?

NiteHawk, Is there any chance you or one of your associates could provide a list of items prohibited/allowed? That could certainly help with the flow on the visitors side and prevent any problems at the gate - I could make sure it is relayed to the Morristown West folks. Thanks.

Thanks for the update. Would you or someone from Maryville be able to provide a list of what is allowed and/or not allowed into the stadium? I'd appreciate it and would be happy to provide it to the folks in Morristown to prevent any delays at the gates and/or issues trying to enter. Thanks!

Tickets are already available - just picked mine up. Real nice lady at the front office.

If I can get him off the inspirational circuit, I'd like to have him on the sidelines on Friday