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I hope BA does not realize the talent they have right here in there own backyard (Brentwood) with Brian Rector of Ravenwood, that guy is not only a great X's and O's coach but he is the most commanding coaching presence I have ever been around. He should probably be a motivational speaker once he is done with football. I couldn't blame him for taking that job if it was offered but I would like it if he stayed a Raptor.

Regardless if BA hires Rector or not , I have never been around a more charasmatic coach in my life. If they do sit down with him and get to know how much he could do for that program. They will take that program back to the national championship years. I would hate to lose coach rector but that would be one heck of an opportunity for his family.

This is my last post on this subject and then hopefully we will all move on. But let's remember that fans are a completely different than players. Fan's historically in all sports can sometimes act ridiculus, but players must remember to keep thier composure. If saw fans doing something like this I personally would not care but if you are privaleged enough to be on that grid iron representing any sport you must not let fans get the best of your emotions. Smyrna players you guys are state champs and you deserve to be. Everyone makes mistakes but it is what you learn from mistakes that makes you better. Congratulations and we will see you in the next battle!!

I was at the game and yes that did happen!!! I can even confirm with my own eyes that there was one player that made an obscene gesture to our fans and students along with all the other taunting from about half of their team right on our sideline. In defense of the Smyrna coaching staff once they realized what their players were doing they ran over in disbelief to try and stop it. Now I will give props when props are due and yes Smyrna put a whipping on us in the second half. But please explain to me why those kids had to embarrass their parents and coaches like that because that is who really should be mad. I don’t understand why the Smyrna players came running over to our sideline instead of going over to their fans and soaking up their win. Let's face it their 17 yr. old kids they don't know squat about squat. But if I had knowledge of my son doing something like that I can promise you one thing he and I would probably have to take a trip out behind the wood shed after he made it back home last night. I would probably even make him be man enough to get on this thread and publicly apologize. I will congratulate Smyrna on there victory but I think unfortunately the coaching staff should make a public apology in the Tennessean and on this thread for what their players did last night even though they had absolutely no control over it. I would like to know if there is anyone out there that agrees or disagrees with my comments.

let's not make this thread about nice clothes or any other superficial things that have nothing to do with with football. Both smyrna and nolensvile/ brentwood are great areas of town!!

I was at the game and yes that did happen!!! I can even confirm with my own eyes that there was one player that made an obscene gesture to our fans and students along with all the other taunting from about half of their team right on our sideline. In defense of the Smyrna coaching staff once they realized what their players were doing they ran over in disbelief to try and stop it. Now I will give props when props are due and yes Smyrna put a whipping on us in the second half. But please explain to me why those kids had to embarrass their parents and coaches like that because that is who really should be mad. I don’t understand why the Smyrna players came running over to our sideline instead of going over to their fans and soaking up their win. Let's face it their 17 yr. old kids they don't know squat about squat. But if I had knowledge of my son doing something like that I can promise you one thing he and I would probably have to take a trip out behind the wood shed after he made it back home last night. I would probably even make him be man enough to get on this thread and publicly apologize. I will congratulate Smyrna on there victory but I think unfortunately the coaching staff should make a public apology in the Tennessean and on this thread for what their players did last night even though they had absolutely no control over it. I would like to know if there is anyone out there that agrees or disagrees with my comments.

May The Force Be with You!!! Raptors. Nobody is giving you a snowballs chance in a really Hot place to win this game!! But last year your "heart" and "hard work" is what brought home that 5-A State Championship."Leave it all on the field!!" I Can't wait.

I know all about Ravenwood, but I need someone to be very specific about the different BA players and why they are so dominating. Someone breakdown thier roster for me. I would appreciate the help!!

I need someone to breakdown what BA has as far as impact players and names (both sides of the ball). I am trying to prep for the Ravenwood vs. Brentwood Academy matchup next week!! I hear they are stacked!!!

I need someone to breakdown what BA has as far as impact players and names (both sides of the ball). I am trying to prep for the Ravenwood vs. Brentwood Academy matchup next week!! I hear they are stacked!!!

Ravenwood has some big shoes to fill this year, But they do have some very talented players returning and transfered in!!The scrimmage was definately a good one , but not quite as lop-sided as some of you are making it. I will tip my hat to Antioch's coach Mike Woodward and his staff , they will be a team to watch out for this year. Also whoever is #2 for Antioch's JV and is a QB needs to be playing tailback or a slot receiver and returning punts "That kid moves like Reggie Bush!!" Can anyone tell me what the story is on that kid.

Keep moving forward T.C. and the right school for you will come blazing in the picture!! Hey if anyone out there wants to see what type of athlete he is go watch a Ravenwood basketball game.

I have seen TC stand at the 50 and throw the football through the goal post stand still. That is atleast a 70 yard toss. Arm strenght not a issue.

Things are going to heat up real soon on this thread. There is a ton of interest in him and he has already had offers. I won't say too much but stay tuned SEC Fans.

If Jack Daniels from Brentwood High shows up at Antioch to coach!! It will be a total transformation of a program. Everybody better watch out with that caliber of a coach with that caliber of talent!!I don't know if this rumor is true I just read it on this thread!!WOW!!

Shadow, I think Antioch would be very smart to two take a look at either Chad Kirby defense coordinator at Ravenwood or Mike Woodward offensive coordinator at Ravenwood. Both of these guys are class acts when it comes to coaching. I would hate to lose them because I'm a Ravenwood fan, but they would both make incredible head coaches. I am not sure if either one would make a move from Ravenwood, but both of them are young energetic program builders and one day will be head coaches.

Thanks rapwood!!

Hey PapaBear, Keep pulling for the region it is the right thing to do. And as far as my play-by-play being outrageous!! Yes you are exactly right it is!! My wife has told me after having watched a couple of the broadcasts she thinks I am out of control as well.But heck she knew that the first day she met me!! Thanks for the post and I will tell you if it were the bruins or Franklin in this game I know our fans and players would be pulling for you. I know I would!!Go Raptors Jay Nelson

Hey, I still want to meet you Bruins06. Since I probably won't make it down from the press box until 10 or so minutes after the game and I can't get you up there.Tight Security!! Lets just get you on camera instead. Bruins06 I would like you to send me an email (you can get my email address at my website) confirming your phone#. And to confirming you saw this post. I will have my assistant contact you via phone and tell you exactly where I want you to stand in the stadium at the end of the 3rd. quarter so we can get a shot of you and give you a little shout out on the highlight film!! It will be fun!!

"I tell you what J.T.!! We are baaaaaaaack!! I would like to announce to all the Ravenwood Fans out there the Ravenwood Sports Network and Ravenwood High School will be shooting a highlight tape for the team of the championship game and J.t. and I will be announcing it!!All I can say is Never,Never,Never quit and that is exactly what we did!!The highlight video will not air on any television station nor will it be sold!! It just for the school, the players, and the coaching staff!!I would like to personally say thank you to Matt Gillespie and Russell at the tssaa for allowing our school to continue are new tradition.I really did not know how I was gonna just sit there and watch this game,It's gonna be awesome!!See yall at the Game!! Jay Nelson

Sorry Spencer for mispelling your last name .You are one heck of a player!!Go easy on us tommorrow Night!!

Also I forgot one thing !!Mr. Gollith Remember this name T.C. Jennings !!There is just something about pressure that this kid absolutly loves. It is almost like he plays his best when the heat is on and his back is against the wall!!Scrappy!!!

I will give props when props are due!!WoW to that video!! But although gilmore is amazing as far as that video is concerned his Fullback #33 might even be more impressive.Go back and watch that kid pancake darn near everbody he hits in those clips!!I can't wait to see the game tomorrow.Gilmore might be the bullet but #33 is the finger that pulls the trigger!WoW!!But don't underestimate "David", Mr.Gollith!!!Go Raptors!!

Hey it is all cool that everyone on this post has different opinions. But I think there are alot of folks out there that don't understand How Fast Ravenwood's team speed is.Micheal Ayers is the state 5-A decathlon champ as a Soph.,Dylan Williams is a true 4.45 in the Forty.T.C Jennings is a 4.6, Adam Marshall 4.58,and Isiah Williams is there DE and he runs a 4.65. I saw every Ravenwood game this year and I don't think there was a team all year that had better "Team Speed" across the board than Ravenwood. Yes there were teams that maybe had a couple of real speedsters but not across the board faster!!Check them out saturday "twitty Canes" and see if you don't change your mind.

Bruins06, Now my curiousity is really up there!!See you Saturday Night!! Jay Nelson