Peabody at Huntingdon

[Butchie]

Sad thing is if you build your entire team around one or two players, injuries hurt a lot more than if you have a well balanced team. Huntingdon has done well for themselves the last few years but i played against them and i can think of only 5 or 6 names that have brought them all of their success. Maybe it's time to get over what ever injuries you have with your stars and try breaking in some of that unsung talent

 

 

 

 

 

I agree with you 100%,

[htown5]

Sad thing is if you build your entire team around one or two players, injuries hurt a lot more than if you have a well balanced team. Huntingdon has done well for themselves the last few years but i played against them and i can think of only 5 or 6 names that have brought them all of their success. Maybe it's time to get over what ever injuries you have with your stars and try breaking in some of that unsung talent

I agree. Look at the difference in Mckenzie this year compared to the last 3 years when they tried to build their team around 1 player

[stangfan]

Sad thing is if you build your entire team around one or two players, injuries hurt a lot more than if you have a well balanced team. Huntingdon has done well for themselves the last few years but i played against them and i can think of only 5 or 6 names that have brought them all of their success. Maybe it's time to get over what ever injuries you have with your stars and try breaking in some of that unsung talent

 

I disagree with most of what your saying. Yes we have had some players that recieved a lot of attention, but in EVERY year that we had success it wasn't just the big name guys getting it done. It doesn't matter what team you want to look at: Huntingdon, Milan, or any others, no one player is going to make that team I don't care how good he is. At the same time, no one player is going to cause a TEAM to lose.

 

There is no question that Huntingdon has not lived up to the expectations going into this season, but, as a fan, you know its great that everyone has those expectations. Fans may talk about injuries, but its not players or coaches making that an excuse about why we lost and believe me there has been more than our share of those going around. I believe that the only reason injuries have become a topic this year is because of lack of depth. We have more guys playing both ways and many times the backup for a position is someone that is already starting.

Edited September 28, 2006 by stangfan

[Butchie]

I disagree with most of what your saying. Yes we have had some players that recieved a lot of attention, but in EVERY year that we had success it wasn't just the big name guys getting it done. It doesn't matter what team you want to look at: Huntingdon, Milan, or any others, no one player is going to make that team I don't care how good he is. At the same time, no one player is going to cause a TEAM to lose.

 

There is no question that Huntingdon has not lived up to the expectations going into this season, but, as a fan, you know its great that everyone has those expectations. Fans may talk about injuries, but its not players or coaches making that an excuse about why we lost and believe me there has been more than our share of those going around. I believe that the only reason injuries have become a topic this year is because of lack of depth. We have more guys playing both ways and many times the backup for a position is someone that is already starting.

 

Man, what a true post that was. But, Huntingdon is not down and out of this thang by far. Everything is still on the table for ya'll. With the history u guys have had and the players and the key guys are still there. GO STANGS Show em how to be proud fans again. Cody, u owe us a visit get it done my man.

Edited September 28, 2006 by Butchie

[BulldawgDynasty]

I find your post quite funny. I seem to remember a young man named Rod Smith. Would you agree that he brought you all of the success? I wouldn't. It takes more than "5 or 6 names" over the past years to have success.

Rod Smith-Mr. Football, All-State, West TN player of the year, All region, Region 7AA Player of the year

Terricus Davis-Mr. Football Finalist, All-State, All West TN, All region, Region 7AA Defensive MVP

Daniel Beasley-All-State, All West TN, All region

Sam Sulivan-All State, All West TN, All region

Daylan Walker-All State, All West TN, All region

George West-All State, All West TN, All region, Region 7AA Offensive MVP

Ryan Barnes-All West TN, All Region

Chad Autry-All West TN, All Region

Ricky Goff-All West TN, All Region--400 lb. bench press(just had to say it)

Bryce King-All Region

Brad Garmany-All Region

Brent Ramsey-All Region

Antonio Williams-All Region

Chris Burke-All Region

Travis White-All Region

Jason Belew-All Region

Eric Coleman-All Region

 

A few more than one player

[stangfan]

Rod Smith-Mr. Football, All-State, West TN player of the year, All region, Region 7AA Player of the year

Terricus Davis-Mr. Football Finalist, All-State, All West TN, All region, Region 7AA Defensive MVP

Daniel Beasley-All-State, All West TN, All region

Sam Sulivan-All State, All West TN, All region

Daylan Walker-All State, All West TN, All region

George West-All State, All West TN, All region, Region 7AA Offensive MVP

Ryan Barnes-All West TN, All Region

Chad Autry-All West TN, All Region

Ricky Goff-All West TN, All Region--400 lb. bench press(just had to say it)

Bryce King-All Region

Brad Garmany-All Region

Brent Ramsey-All Region

Antonio Williams-All Region

Chris Burke-All Region

Travis White-All Region

Jason Belew-All Region

Eric Coleman-All Region

 

A few more than one player

 

I am not sure how many years you are covering with that list but I do know that Rod Smith was the big guy on the 2003 team. That year alone Huntingdon had 14 All Region players and 3 All-State players. I would say that was definately more than 1 or 2. Just to make a comparison to this year, if I counted correctly, we had 16 players total filling the 22 starting positions.

[BulldawgDynasty]

I am not sure how many years you are covering with that list but I do know that Rod Smith was the big guy on the 2003 team. That year alone Huntingdon had 14 All Region players and 3 All-State players. I would say that was definately more than 1 or 2. Just to make a comparison to this year, if I counted correctly, we had 16 players total filling the 22 starting positions.

One year, 2003.

 

Thats exactly my point. Yall have a couple of stars and a few good players and thats all you build your team around. Thus, a few injuries, and yall start crying about why yall are loosing.

[stangfan]

One year, 2003.

 

Thats exactly my point. Yall have a couple of stars and a few good players and thats all you build your team around. Thus, a few injuries, and yall start crying about why yall are loosing.

 

Your not getting my point. We don't have the depth that we have had in the past. When the depth was there, the kids played. I know Morris would put the kids out there that gives Milan the best chance to win. Mansfield does exactly the same thing and if you look at the last few years the coaching staff has done an excellent job of doing that.

[Mr. Mustang]

I haven't posted all week but I've got a few thoughts I'd like to share. Since when is everybody an authority on Mustang football. Outsiders don't know the thoughts of Huntingdon and their fans. One poster said for Mustang fans to be proud again.. Come on now... I'll put our fans up against anybody. With a modern day record of 542-257, I'd say we're no Johnny Come Lately........ 109 wins in the last ten years.

 

Another poster said Huntingdon is making excuses in their loss to the Rebels. I've gone back and checked. Almost all of us give insight but not whining like some say. I said on the Huntingdon-McKenzie thread after the game last week, we got beat "fair and square". The Rebels were ready to play and we weren't. They deserved to win.

 

Spoiled maybe but not whiners. We can take it over here.

 

Another poster said why schedule McKenzie for homecoming? Home games against Westview, Trenton, Gibson County, Humboldt, or McKenzie.. The Rebels hadn't beaten Huntingdon here in 43 years. Had Mansfield rather play a non region game for homecoming. Well yes. At least McKenzie will schedule us and not refuse to play us. We picked up Liberty Tech.. Maybe we can get Middleton or Gleason to come play us. Seems to me Milan scheduled a region game against Trenton a couple of years ago for their homecoming.. Ouch..

 

Now let's talk about so called excuses..

 

(1) Season ending injuries to three starters. That's no excuse.

(2) Your best player at 75% with a hammy. That's no excuse.

(3) Your starting QB out one game with a SEVERE back injury and plays the following week. There's no excuse here either.

(4) Your starting fullback at 75%. The coaches come in 10 minutes before kickoff and tell him his step dad has been killed and his mom is in critical care in Jackson. (They were on their way to the game I understand).. Mustang locker room in a shambles.. We won't use that either.

 

So for all ya'll who Think you know Mustang football... You really don't.

 

Blocking and tackling wins football games.

 

Go Mustangs........ Tradition Never Graduates...

[stangfan]

Nice Post Mr. Mustang!!

 

MUSTANG PRIDE is alive and well just bruised up a little bit.

[hardhead70]

I haven't posted all week but I've got a few thoughts I'd like to share. Since when is everybody an authority on Mustang football. Outsiders don't know the thoughts of Huntingdon and their fans. One poster said for Mustang fans to be proud again.. Come on now... I'll put our fans up against anybody. With a modern day record of 542-257, I'd say we're no Johnny Come Lately........ 109 wins in the last ten years.

 

Another poster said Huntingdon is making excuses in their loss to the Rebels. I've gone back and checked. Almost all of us give insight but not whining like some say. I said on the Huntingdon-McKenzie thread after the game last week, we got beat "fair and square". The Rebels were ready to play and we weren't. They deserved to win.

 

Spoiled maybe but not whiners. We can take it over here.

 

Another poster said why schedule McKenzie for homecoming? Home games against Westview, Trenton, Gibson County, Humboldt, or McKenzie.. The Rebels hadn't beaten Huntingdon here in 43 years. Had Mansfield rather play a non region game for homecoming. Well yes. At least McKenzie will schedule us and not refuse to play us. We picked up Liberty Tech.. Maybe we can get Middleton or Gleason to come play us. Seems to me Milan scheduled a region game against Trenton a couple of years ago for their homecoming.. Ouch..

 

Now let's talk about so called excuses..

 

(1) Season ending injuries to three starters. That's no excuse.

(2) Your best player at 75% with a hammy. That's no excuse.

(3) Your starting QB out one game with a SEVERE back injury and plays the following week. There's no excuse here either.

(4) Your starting fullback at 75%. The coaches come in 10 minutes before kickoff and tell him his step dad has been killed and his mom is in critical care in Jackson. (They were on their way to the game I understand).. Mustang locker room in a shambles.. We won't use that either.

 

So for all ya'll who Think you know Mustang football... You really don't.

 

Blocking and tackling wins football games.

 

Go Mustangs........ Tradition Never Graduates...

good post mr. mustang, but you left out one thing that needs to be mentioned, that starting fullback went ahead and played the game after getting that terrible news.

[tenn_badboy]

Man, what a true post that was. But, Huntingdon is not down and out of this thang by far. Everything is still on the table for ya'll. With the history u guys have had and the players and the key guys are still there. GO STANGS Show em how to be proud fans again. Cody, u owe us a visit get it done my man.

Your exactly right butchie, if i remember correctly, Huntingdon went to the clinic bowl in 99 when it was held at Vanderbilt U, and the regular season record was 6-4, which included a loss to class A Bruceton, so dont count out the mustangs just yet people.