Independence vs. Glencliff

[donathan5507]

Two years ago, Independence began their football team with around 60 kids from the school's freshman and sophomore classes. This team was to play a JV schedule, but in the summer prior to the season, they scrimmaged three varsity level teams: Ezell Harding, Glencliff, and Stewart County.

 

The Glencliff scrimmage was easily the roughest of the three. 5 key Eagle players were sent to the ER and it was simply a disaster.

 

Glencliff, in turn, has always been a bit of a measuring stick for the IHS program. Last season, Independence lost 28-14 and 23-21 respectively in the Spring and Summer scrimmages.

 

While it can be said that Glencliff graduated some key players, Independence totally dominated them tonight. 42-7 (assuming TDs as 7 points) was the score and it wasn't even that close.

 

For the first time in a scrimmage setting, Independence looked like a varsity team. The offensive was crisp and very efficient.. The defense was swarming to the ball like Coach Eubanks has been preaching since day one. It was a very impressive victory for the program.

 

Additionally, Independence did all of this without several key components to their team. Starting receivers Chris Darnell and Isaac Baugh, Quarterback Emory Martin, and Lineman Josh Grigsby were all sidelined due to injuries, but all expect to be cleared by the early summer.

 

Something special is happening in Thompsons Station. The kids are buying into Coach Smith's system. One year of varsity mediocrity was enough for this close-knit group. The off-season workouts are going excellently. Kids are getting stronger while jokesters are realizing that this isn't the program for them.

 

Players are developing in unforseen ways. The receiving corps was very impressive tonight, displaying great hands and a little bit of post-catch ability. The secondary has seen the proverbial coming of age of several players.

 

Above all, the leadership is there. While excuses were not something Coach Smith would allow, the importance of seniors is clearly demonstrated by this one scrimmage alone. Although it was always recognized that a team with seniors had an innate advantage, Independence was never able to actual experience that.

 

While it isn't possible to judge a season based merely upon the spring scrimmage, it is possible to judge the attitude. There's a very positive, confident attitude permeating throughout the team.

 

This was a very big statement for the Eagles: they are not taking anything else lying down. They are here to win and compete with the top teams of region 6-5A.

Edited May 13, 2006 by donathan5507

[watchfootball]

Two years ago, Independence began their football team with around 60 kids from the school's freshman and sophomore classes. This team was to play a JV schedule, but in the summer prior to the season, they scrimmaged three varsity level teams: Ezell Harding, Glencliff, and Stewart County.

 

The Glencliff scrimmage was easily the roughest of the three. 5 key Eagle players were sent to the ER and it was simply a disaster.

 

Glencliff, in turn, has always been a bit of a measuring stick for the IHS program. Last season, Independence lost 28-14 and 23-21 respectively in the Spring and Summer scrimmages.

 

While it can be said that Glencliff graduated some key players, Independence totally dominated them tonight. 42-7 (assuming TDs as 7 points) was the score and it wasn't even that close.

 

For the first time in a scrimmage setting, Independence looked like a varsity team. The offensive was crisp and very efficient.. The defense was swarming to the ball like Coach Eubanks has been preaching since day one. It was a very impressive victory for the program.

 

Additionally, Independence did all of this without several key components to their team. Starting receivers Chris Darnell and Isaac Baugh, Quarterback Emory Martin, and Lineman Josh Grigsby were all sidelined due to injuries, but all expect to be cleared by the early summer.

 

Something special is happening in Thompsons Station. The kids are buying into Coach Smith's system. One year of varsity mediocrity was enough for this close-knit group. The off-season workouts are going excellently. Kids are getting stronger while jokesters are realizing that this isn't the program for them.

 

Players are developing in unforseen ways. The receiving corps was very impressive tonight, displaying great hands and a little bit of post-catch ability. The secondary has seen the proverbial coming of age of several players.

 

Above all, the leadership is there. While excuses were not something Coach Smith would allow, the importance of seniors is clearly demonstrated by this one scrimmage alone. Although it was always recognized that a team with seniors had an innate advantage, Independence was never able to actual experience that.

 

While it isn't possible to judge a season based merely upon the spring scrimmage, it is possible to judge the attitude. There's a very positive, confident attitude permeating throughout the team.

 

This was a very big statement for the Eagles: they are not taking anything else lying down. They are here to win and compete with the top teams of region 6-5A.

i hope that yall are great this year. Siegel schedualed you guys for an easy win and this year i hope you kill them. also Glencliff is horrible and you guys won like they were.good luck.

[wingman10]

i hope that yall are great this year. Siegel schedualed you guys for an easy win and this year i hope you kill them. also Glencliff is horrible and you guys won like they were.good luck.

A well respected coach said last week that Independence was very close to having a very good team. I forgot they have a series with Siegel. Could be interesting.

[watchfootball]

A well respected coach said last week that Independence was very close to having a very good team. I forgot they have a series with Siegel. Could be interesting.

in my opinion, Independece would have hung in there with them if they would have stayed in the spread offense.

[wingman10]

in my opinion, Independece would have hung in there with them if they would have stayed in the spread offense.

Where will the game be. Could be a huge step for either team

[indyrep]

Where will the game be. Could be a huge step for either team

 

 

Siegel played at independence last season sothe way the flop works in the year to year scheduel indy will play in murfreesboro this year.

[SACDAWGS]

Solid post donathan.....Best wishes to the Eagles' players, coaches and fans.

[SACDAWGS]

Two years ago, Independence began their football team with around 60 kids from the school's freshman and sophomore classes. This team was to play a JV schedule, but in the summer prior to the season, they scrimmaged three varsity level teams: Ezell Harding, Glencliff, and Stewart County.

 

The Glencliff scrimmage was easily the roughest of the three. 5 key Eagle players were sent to the ER and it was simply a disaster.

 

Glencliff, in turn, has always been a bit of a measuring stick for the IHS program. Last season, Independence lost 28-14 and 23-21 respectively in the Spring and Summer scrimmages.

 

While it can be said that Glencliff graduated some key players, Independence totally dominated them tonight. 42-7 (assuming TDs as 7 points) was the score and it wasn't even that close.

 

For the first time in a scrimmage setting, Independence looked like a varsity team. The offensive was crisp and very efficient.. The defense was swarming to the ball like Coach Eubanks has been preaching since day one. It was a very impressive victory for the program.

 

Additionally, Independence did all of this without several key components to their team. Starting receivers Chris Darnell and Isaac Baugh, Quarterback Emory Martin, and Lineman Josh Grigsby were all sidelined due to injuries, but all expect to be cleared by the early summer.

 

Something special is happening in Thompsons Station. The kids are buying into Coach Smith's system. One year of varsity mediocrity was enough for this close-knit group. The off-season workouts are going excellently. Kids are getting stronger while jokesters are realizing that this isn't the program for them.

 

Players are developing in unforseen ways. The receiving corps was very impressive tonight, displaying great hands and a little bit of post-catch ability. The secondary has seen the proverbial coming of age of several players.

 

Above all, the leadership is there. While excuses were not something Coach Smith would allow, the importance of seniors is clearly demonstrated by this one scrimmage alone. Although it was always recognized that a team with seniors had an innate advantage, Independence was never able to actual experience that.

 

While it isn't possible to judge a season based merely upon the spring scrimmage, it is possible to judge the attitude. There's a very positive, confident attitude permeating throughout the team.

 

This was a very big statement for the Eagles: they are not taking anything else lying down. They are here to win and compete with the top teams of region 6-5A.

 

What is the outlook for IHS this week against Springfield? What does springfield run (O & D) and what problems do they potentially pose for the Eagles?

[CoachG]

What is the outlook for IHS this week against Springfield? What does springfield run (O & D) and what problems do they potentially pose for the Eagles?

 

Sacdawgs:

Springfield runs an option attack from Spread, Dbl TE, and a power game.

Defensively, you will see an attacking 4-3. Apparently, the Middle Linebacker is a stud.

They are expecting a much tougher test in the Yellow Jackets of Springfield than what they saw against Glencliff.

[SACDAWGS]

Sacdawgs:

Springfield runs an option attack from Spread, Dbl TE, and a power game.

Defensively, you will see an attacking 4-3. Apparently, the Middle Linebacker is a stud.

They are expecting a much tougher test in the Yellow Jackets of Springfield than what they saw against Glencliff.

 

Thanks coachg.