Tornado89

The simplicity of Maryville's spread is what is beautiful about it. George really runs it with "veer" concepts and techinques balanced perfectly with every run play setting up something bigger. Science Hill's spread is run without a plan and with way too many deep routes that even George wouldn't make a high school quarerback throw.

Ron, I promise you it won't be much different than last year. Maryville will average 10 yards a carry. If Carter throws too much, which he usually does, it will be mercy ruled by halftime. Maryville will not have played a softer "D" all year. Their Linebackers constantly stunt and are easy to pick off with down blocks which leaves huge lanes. Prevo will have a field day.

Last year at Maryville there weren't 100 Hilltopper fans in the stands at kickoff. It won't be that much different this year. The stands were half full at kickoff tonight against Karns. No one cares about football in JC.

Well put! I'm not going to call SC an idiot but everything you said is what a lot of folks around town are saying. This year he had the kids to run a power offense. He will NEVER and I say NEVER beat the likes of Maryville or DB running his version of the spread. I have seen 5-yard out routes thrown inside the red zone from one hash clear across the field past the other hash only to have it picked off. Maybe when this crop of "pampered" Jr Topper products are gone, the future players will buy into what he is doing. The discipline was very very poor this year and I am surprised based on everything we had heard about the Sullivan South program. Who knows....maybe the kids in Johnson City are just not tuff enough to play big boy 6a football. I do think SC is fine person and wants to win so hopefully he will take a look at what it takes to play up including making the practices more fast paced filled with HITTING and FUNDAMENTALS.

It will be a close one especially if SH's big lineman doesn't play. I will be anxious to see what the psyche of the team is this Friday.

They will meet again in the playoffs. Hats off to CAK. A lot of blood, sweat and hard work by the kids that have played their over the past 10-years paid off tonight. Enjoy this victory.

I must have missed that one between the scuffle on the sidelines between a couple of SH players. When did Nelson go on the field????

Not sure it's quite that simple. That was an absolute beat down. I have been to 7 games this year and I have been concerned about the discipline all year especially with kids mouthing at each other and sometimes towards the coaches. All of that inflated ego came home to roost tonight. The fundamentals are not taught on defense and the kids play like the pace of their practices. DB showed why they are the class of football in NE Tennessee. I won't matter if the two teams play again in two weeks. The outcome would be the same. This is the best DB Team I have seen since their 98 season when they could have easily beaten Oakland in the Semis. I have seen Maryville twice this year and if the game is played at DB I honestly believe they have a chance if they can control the clock. Graham seems to stay commited to one thing this year which he has not in the past and that is what has gotten him in trouble in the playoffs. Overall they were very hard nosed and very impressive tonight.

If anyone knows how to copy/paste the funeral arrangements when they are available it would be appreciated.

Coach Dalton passed away today for those of you who may not know. Coach meant a lot to so many of us and was more than a coach to me. Thanks for the memories you won't be forgotten.

Guess your "God Fearing" Coach's values have not rubbed off on you. Didn't know that kind of insinuated language was allowed at COC sponsored schools. Interesting.....in fact I bet you are 15 years old.

Do you like to hear yourself talk? Does 51 get to play?

Here we go..............that has been out there for 2-months.

Red Rebel I don't know where she's from but I can tell you she is one of the best athletes in the Tri Cities period regardless of gender. The folks from Betsy can elaborate better than me but she is a heck of an athlete!

He's a good kid. Saw him play against Science Hill. Plays hard and is going to be really good with another year of maturity. You all be careful traveling to Alcoa. I'm going to miss it as I have a family function in Butler of all places!!!! Kind of funny.

Nice article in the johnsoncitypress.com about one of Betsy's key players. I will refer everyone to the article as it will help settle the debate on whether Betsy benefits from getting transfers from other Carter County Schools. Just follow the Sports Link on the newspaper site. Proof is in the pudding........

Now that's funny coming from a school that continually raids the surrounding Carter County schools of their players i.e. Happy Valley, Unaka, Hampton, etc. In fact you are starting to get a little pipline to Science Hill kids. What do you have 42 Freshman as someone was telling me the other day. All of those kids live off Elk Ave????? Just saying....................

Actually great church and good people. Sounds like you don't attend there.

Played many games on Goddard Field........ and was once a guest of Mr. Wilson at Higher Ground Baptist. Go figure.................

Rankin talks to everyone that's no secret. Alcoa will continure to win regardless who the coach is. Playing in the State Championship is a great experience and it never gets old

No..............not a fake. Family good friends with Ted Wilson, in fact, I'm good friends with your best lineman on your 83 Team. Again you are a chump and I see my fair share of Alcoa's games. You are so easy it's funny.

You have a low IQ obviously since you cannot figure out where I'm from. Anyway I hope you get to play Maryville again (a school we beat again) so I can drive from my house, close to your field, and watch you get pounded again which will happen but I'm not so sure you will make it tothe third round. Anyway there is always hope you can make it past round 1 I guess chump.

Uh............have no clue that DB typically "pukes" in the first round when 10-0. Oh, sure.........we have no clue. Thanks for reminding us Mr DB.

It is funny that's for sure. I doubt he gets out much past the I81 exit at Colonial Heights!!!! So sheltered................

My "guys" would open a new hole for you chump just like our cousins from Blount County did last year and will do the same this year. You are so desperate for the rest of the state to hear your roar (meow) but NO ONE even knows who you are........PERIOD! You are so laughable it's pathetic.