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On 1/16/2024 at 8:28 PM, EagleVolSteeler said:

What's the holdup on 2024 football schedules? I feel like in years' past they have been released already. I think most teams will play the same exact teams as '23. 

Schedules are on a 2 year cycle. If I remember correctly, this year is the beginning of a new 2 year cycle. So it takes longer to fix a schedule because: (a) each school tries to find someone that will play them and (b) fit it within and around their region schedule. You should try that sometime and see how perplexing that chore can be.

Sad news. Condolences to his family and friends.

1 hour ago, oridgecat said:

This is correct.  Exactly what happened.  Maybe the two schools can make it happen for next year.  

Schedules as a rule are set for 2 year cycles -- home and home games. 2023 and 2024 seasons are the next cycle, so I wouldn't expect the schedule to change for those years except the location of the games.

On 8/20/2022 at 7:57 PM, Solomon said:

Honestly may try to come over just to see him in person. Kickoff 7 or 730?

Per TSSAA, all games start at 7:00 p.m. local time.

15 hours ago, 92Dragon said:

Clinton's defense did it last year! Beat Karns 50-7 as a matter of fact. 

 

One particular referee was a tremendous help to Clinton last year.

2 hours ago, blazer1set said:

Same here, maybe it would be better if scrimmages were not open to the public

That would give one more thing for posters on here to bellyache about!

43 minutes ago, JSamson7 said:

Bearden has never been in a 6A semi. Maybe 5A, but 6A they've never come close.

On 6/7/2022 at 8:19 PM, Rhea Co. said:

As far as 6A goes I don’t think their hasn’t been outside of Oakland. I think Maryville has been the only team out of the Knoxville area in the semi since it was started. 

Bearden was in semi against Smyrna --- I believe it was in '07. These were really the two best teams in 6A that year that I saw.

In the latter part of the first decade of the 2000's I recall Bearden having good teams -- probably above average for that period. They did get to the semi-final game of the playoffs (which that year included the two best teams for that division) one year.

Bearden did have many at least average and sometimes above average teams during their history. They have not been a perennial doormat. Few schools are perennial champions or basement dwellers.

2021 TENNESSEE TITANS MR. FOOTBALL AWARD WINNERS

Division I, Class 1A
Khalik Ganaway, Peabody

Division I, Class 2A
Ty Simpson, Westview

Division I, Class 3A
Caden Buckles, Alcoa

Division I, Class 4A
Bari’On Brown, Pearl Cohn

Division I, Class 5A
De’Sean Bishop, Karns

Division I, Class 6A
Destin Wade, Summit

Division II, Class A
Steele Haynes, USJ

Division II, Class AA
Alexander Broome, Lipscomb Academy

Division II, Class AAA
Dallan Hayden, Christian Brothers

Kicker of the Year
Justus Chadwick, Tullahoma

16 minutes ago, Mavericksinflight said:

Sweet.....Will there be a running clock. OR better not allow a running clock in first half...I will be so disappointed!

My understanding of the rule is a running clock is for the second half only.

13 hours ago, PostingGawd39 said:

If you take out 2014 when I believe there were hold overs from the previous staff  Shinlever is, according to coacht records, 3 games above .500 which is exactly what Bearden is since 1949 according to the Tennessee High School Football History website. So actually doing better than the average Bearden coach it looks like. 1 of 3 coaches in school history with a playoff win. Check the facts buddy boy! 

Bearden Football Record - according to CoachT:

For the years:  '07 12-2; '08 8-3; '09 9-3; '10 9-4; '11 5-6; '12 8-3; '13 4-7  That gives record for those years as 55-28.

For the years:   '14 1-9; '15 6-5; '16 4-7; '17 6-5; '18 8-3; '19 5-7; '20 4-7  That gives record for those years as 34-43.

5 hours ago, osunut2 said:

They may not be a top team, but they are still a respected program. Certainly better than Clinton, Karns, and CC.

Karns beat Fulton last year!

55 minutes ago, ShellbackIndian said:

I would like to know as well if someone would answer that would be awesome! Thanks in advance.

No tickets are sold at the game in all of Knox County Schools that I know off.

7 minutes ago, HTV said:

Knowing both coaches like I do, I have a feeling both would be good with it.  

Powell was scheduled to be at Greeneville, and GP at Hampton.  So figure out a site and split the gate.  It would be a win/win for both teams, giving each a half gate that they weren't going to have otherwise.  

Half of the Gate might not cover the game expense with very reduced attendance due to COVID restrictions.

If reduced seating becomes a requirement for playing, the public schools with small stadiums will not be able to afford the cost of their games. What is the plan to correct that?

1 hour ago, sportsguy22 said:

Please don’t compare those two things. That’s ridiculous and unfair. My eternity has zero to do with when and where to wear a mask, and who says what about it.

You apparently do not understand the point.

The point is no matter the odds -- wearing a mask is well worth the effort, in my humble opinion,

I remember years ago a quote from Billy Graham: : "If there is only a 10% chance of there being a heaven and heck, wouldn't it be worth following Jesus' instructions for entrance into heaven versus entrance into heck?"

That could apply to wearing a mask as well -- you are trying to help prevent the spread of a potentially deadly disease. What is wrong with thinking of others? Maybe some people just want to be an apologist.

57 minutes ago, jimmycrackedthatcorn said:

How do they expect players to be in shape to combat the heat-filled scrimmages, practices, and games. 

Do we have players collapse because of not being conditioned? Is that not as dangerous ? 

SIXTY YEARS AGO PRACTICE DID NOT START UNTIL 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO SCHOOL STARTING -- WHICH WAS ON TUESDAY AFTER LABOR DAY. THERE WAS NO SUMMER PRACTICE AT ALL.

YOU ALSO PLAYED ON DEFENSE AND OFFENSE. THERE WAS NO OPEN SUBSTITUTION.

I DIDN'T SEE ANY PLAYER "COLLAPSE BECAUSE OF NOT BEING CONDITIONED".

9 minutes ago, GWAVE1 said:

Why stop at 2021?  It is here to stay, we will just have to deal with it.  

THE ODDS OF SPORTS THIS FALL ARE 50/50 AT BEST IS MY GUESS. THAT IS ALL IT IS --- A GUESS -- JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE. I SURE WOULD HATE TO THINK I WAS GOING TO SEND ONE OF MY CHILDREN TO PLAY UNDER THE CURRENT CONDITIONS AS THIS VIRUS HAS SEVERAL TWISTS AND TURNS TO IT EFFECTING FOLKS DIFFERENTLY.

BY 2021 SEASON IT IS VERY LIKELY THAT THERE WILL BE A BETTER TREATMENT FOR THE VIRUS AND VERY POSSIBLY A PREVENTATIVE VACCINE FOR IT.  

35 minutes ago, BIGPURPLEMACHINE said:

Many school systems will cut teaching positions to make up for budget shortfalls. I would imagine most coaches would be happy to keep a job. No coach can afford to do without a job. 

Giving up coaching is not the same as giving up teaching.

1 hour ago, Red Rebels said:

The points are as follows: Gold=10, Silver=5

Maryville: 75

Whitehaven: 30

Ravenwood: 20

Oakland: 15

White Station: 10

Three tied with 5

I believe Smyrna won the Gold Ball in 2007.

16 hours ago, Red81KPsmash said:

Rut- roh TSSAA snooping around them Panthers

Heard a rumbling about this a few weeks ago. Have been wondering how long it would be before it came on Coach T.

1 hour ago, BarneySox2007 said:

 

I always watch the replays on Diamond Clear. Giving up an easy touchdown just right before half didn't help either then coming back out to give them a touchdown pretty much sealed the deal in that one. Tell you what looked stupid was Karns was pretty much in the dressing room at half while Heritage still set there on the sidelines waiting for Hammontree to while he fussed with an official and the band was trying to set up. 

About the principal that voted against the field house. I didn't realize that but I do know the one vote that it did get was a former teacher and an assistant football coach at Maryville in the early eighties. That should say enough about the people that are hurting the place out at Heritage, it's own people.

The field houses in Knox County that I know about were built with donor money and/or supplies.

5 hours ago, Distressedfan said:

There no reason they should have lost to lenoir city Seymour william blount karns and they shouldn't lose to ooltewah this fri (which odds are will happen) isn't that a 500 season? Every one of those games mentioned above that were losses should not have been complete blowouts like they were either I do agree there is a lack of talent at heritage but you can coach up less talented players if nothing else for a couple of wins heck even one at this point would be a huge improvement over what is going on I'm a firm believer that hard work will out perform talent everyday of the week maybe as a whole nobody is willing to put in the hard work that it requires for any amount of success both players and coaches a like

I was in attendance of Heritage's Friday night game.

The first and most obvious reason Heritage lost is team speed. Karns had several players faster than Heritage players. Case #1 --- the young Karns player getting approximately 280 rushing yards on 14 carries that included 4 touchdowns. The heritage players played their hearts out but the difference in athleticism was very obvious.

Subject of tackling and safety. Many teams, from high school to the pros, practice a form of tackling started by the Seattle Seahawks. The tackler is taught (and you can find teaching videos on the internet) to tackle with his head to side or behind runners legs and roll with the tackle instead of getting his head in front of the runner. As you might suspect, this form is expected to lesson the number of concussions. The down side -- it lends to increase the number of "run through arm tackles".