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He played from 81-85 for the Vols and caught a memorable TD Pass from Dickey in the 86 Sugar Bowl. Question for some Maryville Folks? Is he the father of the Smith Brothers who played at Maryville?

Oh, come on now, you know it is not the same guy

Hey I'm glad you guys made it back. I was worried about that trip. I can tell you me and one of your friend's here in Johnson City talked about your trek to Alcoa yesterday. Do you know who I'm talking about. Your friend "JP" is a great guy..............his wife works for me. I think you or your friend went to church with them. I was tell his wife this week that someone from Dyer was driving over for the game and wouldn't you know her husband already knew about your plans. You are now LEGENDARY in my mind.

Talked to someone who was there and unless they were pulling my leg, they said it was no contest. They said Powell could not get past the 50 yard line and Alcoa scored at will.

Know quite a few kids on this year's in fact one of the lineman lives next door to me. They have more players acrross the front and their defense has been described as a "good tackling" team by one Dad. QB will be an issue IMHO. They may go with a Soph as he is an excellent runner ball handler. Plenty of runningbacks and lineman on this team with more than 80 on the roster. I really think this is one of the better 6A matchups across the state for week 0. I will be there.

Maryville. I do believe they have the best staff in East Tenn but I think this will be week in and week out a much tougher schedule than what they are used to. I would not count out GQ but I still think it will be tough. I could be wrong and I am not counting them out just think it is a tough jump. Plus they do not have the big play speed guy this year from all accounts. That could hurt.

Hope he brings a good attitude.

Are the two Middle School Studs staying at Alcoa next year. They were the runningbacks......Crenshaw and ? (can't remember name).

Ok Pep, this is interesting. What year did you graduate? This relates to your story. thanks

What's the other school? I think it would take a big time Private School to get him, but I'm not sure he will leave. I could be wrong but I would be surprised. 35 incoming 9th grader football players not counting potential pick ups from County Middle Schools.....I just don't see it. He has the ball rolling..............what do you think APB?

Thanks......why would Crenshaw go? Family in K'ville?

Tom where will Crenshaw and Koko be going next year?

I have forgotten but what school did attend before transferring to Milan? Was it Gibson County?

Well, you folks in Milan are on the clock..........you MUST preach UT to Avery over the next year. The UT/Milan Legacy is special over the years. Don't let him get away!!!!! Keep Urban and Saban away!!!! /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

Sorry if it has already been posted but Austin's father attended Milan High School I believe. I know his Grandfather was a preacher in Gibson County.

#19 is the best player I have seen all year period and I have seen a lot of good teams in Tenn this year in person or on CSS/TV. I sure hope Coach Kiffin was in the stands last night. And yes, Coleman will special as well.

He's a Soph.

Actually he is very large.................wait a minute; I'm wrong, he is not that guy /blush.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" />

Good Points and I agree. It came down to execution. You guys are excellent and will be fine next year as will we as we are very, very young. Clean hard fought game........just came down to execution in key moments of the game.

You did it correctly my man. You are one of the best things ever at Alcoa, especially during decade after the merger of Hall/Alcoa. You were firm, fair and took NO sides regardless of race or socio-economic background. You made many of us what we are today------A Man. "Class of 84"

Oh, I can tell you most logical Alcoa fans have a ton of respect for Milan. I have NO feel for this game either way. Alcoa is not playing that well on offense and is a bit nicked up. Yes they have a huge roster (75-80 players) with plenty of kids ready to step in, but I'm not sure they have played a team in 2a with as many athletes Milan will have. So in saying this I am curious to see how they will react because quite honestly they haven't been challenged since that Huntington game in 2a that is. Alcoa is very physical on D and your guys will have to find a way to block/scheme away from Tyler Robinson who will be a 4 star type recruit next year. Again though, I'm not sure we can block your guys either. I'm sure the Milan kids are sick of hearing about Alcoa and will be "jacked" to play this game. That can also work against them as well. Have a safe trip and I hope the weather is decent.

My sources have seen you with your Blackberry................................I'm serious. /ph34r.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":ph34r:" border="0" alt="ph34r.gif" /> Anyway, I don't care really. Be careful and have fun in the Boro. By the way, I was in the stands last night.....in Greeneville. Hall is one heck of a player for Greeneville. I understand MTSU has offered. One of the best athletes I have seen this year.

I'm shocked you are picking us against your alma mater!!!

Blame the postal service. Probably someone from Bethel Springs!!! Just kidding, I had to get that in there. Dated someone for years from that area. I question their school systems /roflolk.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":roflolk:" border="0" alt="roflolk.gif" /> Seriously, I think the Alcoa Coaches could care less if you have every game to look at. They are above that. Heck you could have paid 20 bucks and watched every game on the web during the regular season.

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