Tornado89

I was pretty close to what was going on last Thursday and Friday and not ONCE was beating Maryville mentioned. You are just patting yourself on the back. It will be interesting this year.

I really think there is too much speculation as to why he chose to leave. My Father had a chance to visit with the Rankin's at the Alcoa Booster club meeting. It was definitely a family decision. I truely believe they wanted to enjoy the "small town" life again. They seem like good people and I think he will be a credit to the school system. They are very excited about the move.

Randall Cobb at Alcoa. He is known as a "little Vick" around Blount County. Awsome athlete with speed and left handed.

You are correct. Quite a few have known for a week. As an alum I cannot be happier. He won't take crap from parents. The future is very bright. The school is getting ready to grow like it never has before. They expect 70 plus kids out this spring. Coach Rankin knows this. Heck, he steps into a situation where he has a top 50 national player in Sykes and probably a top 150 player in Shiverdecker. I am anxious to see him handle the QB Randall Cobb. I think he is a mini version of Michael Vick. He knows how to coach athletic QB's. With all seriousness, Erick Locke has nothing on Randall Cobb. The seventh grade class is loaded with talent as well. I could go on and on.....

Ticked off parents? Becasue of Nix?

Is that what you are hearing as of this weekend? Thanks

Alcoa slapped Goodpasture around like "rag dolls." Just kidding. Actually Goodpasture held up nicely to Alcoa's two Defensive Tackles, Avery and White, who were as good as any tandem in the state.....any classification. Goodpasture was young also. They should be tough this year.

Any news would be appreciated.