Mental16

I have seen three games now by Farragut, a preseason game, the Bearden game, and tonight's game. Farragut had back two of the missing defenseman this game that were absent in the Bearden game, but they had lost a couple of key mid-field players. I still think that when they work the ball like they did tonight against OR and a couple of weeks ago against Bearden -hurt or not- no team in the state can play with them...they just have to use their brilliance with ball work to get them somewhere. The problem that i see is that teams will get up 1 on them earlier in the game and then drop more back to pack in the box....it was pretty obviously done in both the OR and Bearden games. When this happens, they need to take more outside shots...tonight it worked with Russel's goal, but it should've been happening all game. They have shooters that can hit the ball, but they would rather dribble inside the 18 and pass across....sometimes you just have to be selfish and rip it. I do understand that posession doesnt win the games, but if Farragut would find a way to take an early lead against teams like Bearden or OR they wouldnt have to worry about finding small cracks against 8 defenders in the box....which, i think, would ultimately lead to more wins. More to the point on the injuries, their defense played fine against Bearden...their defense played mediocre tonight...those things happen. Farragut's bench is almost as good as its starters...if they realize that, they wouldnt have as much of a problem....it seems that some of the players dont play with as much confidence as they should....but even so, i would be more worried about their lack of goal production compared to their amount of control of the ball.

The game was awesome and a great idea. Bearden had players like Elam in goal, Victor Upshaw, Tayloy Haney, Matt Blair, Todd Vincent, and some others i didn't know the name of but were good players..Farragut had a range of players, mostly from the 04-05 era. They also had Andrew Doyle, Jameson Rhiner, Michael Henson, Kyle Mottern, and Shaun Stinton (from a while ago) come back...it was an entertaining game and i was glad i could be apart of it....except for the fact that it felt like 36degrees outside and was raining the whole time...i hope next year has just as big...or a bigger turn out for both teams.

I was a little disappointed in the game. Catholic really looked comfortable on the ball; especially around the box. Farragut, even playing a different formation in the first half, didn't work the ball like they could've. The second half got better, with farragut controlling the ball for the majority of the 40 minutes. they were able to work the ball a lot better and came together. It was good to see what they have the potential to do again. Catholic looked good...Farragut had their moments....they should both be fine this season and have a good showing at state.

This is the first time i have been on this year, and i think this is a good time to add a reply. First of all, how can you say that the defending state championship team is overrated with the amount of talent they seem to have year in and year out? I too predicted their victory last year; even though they hadn't played their best soccer until later in the season. It is hard to say that having one good goalie isn't going to help win the games. I played against Walker and his brother countless times and they both impressed me to no end. If Bryan is in the net, it will be extremely hard for Bearden to get scored on. I don't remember this Tom fellow, but if everyone is talking him up this much then he must be pretty decent and i will try to watch him sometime. As for TinMan, it is good to hear that you are doing well with playing and school in KY. I still can't wait for the BHS/FHS match. It should be another intense game, like usual....and will hopefully show two of the TN soccer powers at their best. Good luck to all, but Go Admirals.

I didnt read anything that any of you have posted recently....I would just like to say that if you would think back to the preseason of this year, i came on here and posted that Bearden was going to win state this year, Farragut would get there but lose similarly to last season (they did), and that next year was Farragut's year considering who is returning....I have now gotten two out of the three right.....So if you acknowledge what i said then cool..If not, then that is cool too....But HA!!! to anyone who doubted me.

I heard the game was an exciting one, and i was more than extatic to hear that Farragut showed that they are still around in High School soccer contentions. As for my prior posts about these two teams; regular season is one thing and tournament time is another. This game was the one that needed to be won, and Farragut did just that. Way to go Ads, and good luck to SH next season. As for Tin-Man's post about not liking hard-hitting matches....I always saw you as a very physical, scrappy, rough, but still skilled player. I viewed you as someone who brought the physical aspect to the game more than others, but that isnt a bad thing. I love when games get physical and become rougher....I just was suprised to see that you put that you didnt like these games.

Honestly..It doesn't matter what I, being a Farragut fan, say on here about any team. I never said anything about a team not deserving a win. I never said one team was better. And i never said one team is going to win state. I just wish that everytime SH beats Farragut they dont automatically assume that they are now the best team in the State; especially since Brentwood is the best as of now. Rankings mean nothing at this point. anyone has as good of a chance as any to win it this year. That has been, and is my point regarding Farragut fans making their team look bad.

Umm..this is always a real good game. If Farragut plays the way they are capable of playing, which they usually do against CAK, then they will probably win by 2. If they come out slow and do not play well in the first 10-15 minutes, they are going to find themselves behind a goal very early. I love both the teams. Good luck. Go Ads.

Man, I dont know who you been talking to but SCIENCE HILL is going to win STATE this year!!!!! I dont care what other teams are out there that are as good or better than them; I just know that THEY are winning it.

Is SH undefeated???? I can only laugh when i read these posts because it is like the Lakers beating the Suns...they think that they have won it all already, but there is still much more soccer to be played. The regular season is tuning up for the post-season. Farragut was at full strength, you did beat Farragut, but that doesnt mean that you are going to do anything later on; it simply means you have one more number in the win column....but go on and enjoy the victroy. I heard it was nice. I dont know anything about whose coach is calling other coaches or if a coach is inspiring, it doesnt matter. To call a division better than another one because of regular season is just dumb. Clearly the strongest region will have the best showing in state, and your division isn't quite their yet....and lets try to refrain from the use of clichets like "There is a new Sheriff in Town", you won a soccer game.

Talking to OR alum, their team is really not that strong this year; however it is a rivalry game which will always make it a closer match. I think Farragut will bounce back from their loss and give a strong showing.

Backstrom has been playing outside mid almost this whole season. With their team, it works that he is out there. I talked to Farragut players after the game and they said that the game fell apart when Ben Lawson was cheap shotted after a pass and could barely move his leg because of a huge charley horse in his quad. Eddie then took it to them, as Lawson was on the bench and not staying with him. However, this game doesn't really matter, as many people would or like to say that it does, the real game will happen in sub-state. the last time SH beat Farragut in the regular season Farragut won state...

This JV game must've been amazing because it is getting more posts than the Varsity game which is one of the most attended soccer matches in the state.

I just thought i would bring this back on topic for a minute. Farragut's loss made me cringe when i heard it, but then i saw them dominate the Bearden game and look like a very strong team. I love it when that Chizaggi guy starts talking to Farragut players because almost everyone that has ever talked that much trash on this site doesnt represent as much as they would like to think. Chaser, if it is who i think it is, is a very strong defender and you will need more than just this Eddie guy to put up a strong showing. I can't wait to hear the result.

I dont think they play eachother in the opening rounds of the tourney, but they have a chance of playing eachother in the finals I think.