goldenbird

It seems easy to blame losing seasons on privates... open zone should be as much of a concern and as soon as privates are gone, they will be the target. When people lose they justify it some way and right now privates have the bullseye. I also think that the private division in Tennessee will become elite when this happens. Recruiting will pick up and publics will lose a lot of great players because of it. Maybe I am wrong, who knows. Only time will tell...

As someone who has worked in both settings I do not agree with or support the split. You have just as many "dirty" publics as you do privates. Same token you have privates who play by the rules and will be punished. Now having said that, when you turn all privates loose be prepared for the results my friend. "The devil you know is better than the devil you don't"

Are you talking about wrestling on the Jan. 24th?

Beech looked good but I would not read anything into the CAK and Sevier Co. matches...CAK had 3 varsity wrestlers and Sevier only had 5 or 6.

Christian Academy of Knoxville is looking for matches this season. We have had another turnover in the coaching ranks at CAK. Hawkins the previous Head coach has taken back over. Because of certain circumstances the schedule is empty. Only three dates at the present time. If you have an opening or need someone to fill a spot just email coach hawkins chawkins@cakmail.org (have bags will travel )

When I said short term...I really meant something longer than 2 days...

Well I hope this works out for Rhea. Not impressed by the decision, this is only a short term fix if a fix at all. Good luckto the players and fans. A

EaglePride1 here is my summary of your list, like it matters to anyone else but me. I do care about Rhea County Football and hope that they make the right hire or this could set football back to the dark ages in Rhea County. 1. Andy (never been a coach to my knowledge, but what does that matter right he is a legend in Arena Football)what is the draw here? he cannot suit up and play...Great players do not always equate to great coaches just look at the nfl and college. 2. Ballard (The inlaws are from greenville, only coaches, has money supporting the program, can get any kid in the county because of open zone, turf field, great stadium, won state last last year, stacked next two years) yea good luck with this one 3. Pemberton (I could see this, would be his third school in three years, even though he would not have the Catholic recruiting budget that managed a state title, hate the old school double wing)he is a proven coach or at least he took scholarship players and won a state title aganist public schools, sore subject for some people but he did leave when the scholarship players left...just saying. 4. Allen (just took over at Chattanooga Central, Central is open zone can get some players, short stay everywhere he has been, ask Bradley County what they think!, his family is from Rhea, Seems to be a good head coach)would not be a bad hire if he stayed around... 5. Cook (probably should leave this one alone as I went to school and played with Jerry. He would have my total support, do believe he would be a great fit)willing and capable, players coach

coaching kill count....6 football coaches Fitz, Cameron, Hampton, Cook, Smith, Smith soccer coach softball coach rumor is basketball coach tried to leave to go to bryan college... really hope you guys in evensville can get the ship turned around! As far as who to hire...hire someone who wants to be there and someone who will give everything to restablish Golden Eagle Football!

It is almost spring practice time. Are there any spring scrimmages on the agenda? I would like to see some football this spring to fulfill my itch... primarily in East TN (knox. and chatt. areas)

FINAL... Rhea County 35 Grace 14 Always good to end the season on a W...

At the Half... Rhea County 14 Grace 0

I am calling .... GRACE asked for a Bowl game before the season started and was granted...proof is in the pudding as they say, read for yourself! http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/aug/27/tssaa-gives-grace-christian-ground-rules-to-add/

Rhea needs to do everyone in knox area a favor... Golden Eagles: half-a-hundred Grace Rams: 2