Class 5A: Region 7 Favorites

[kwc]

Well, the Chiefs went through a tough game Friday, but the defense actually played Eric Watson pretty well. He had 97 yards on the game, with 52 of it coming on their first drive of the game. The mishandled snap at the very end of the 1st half that put the Chiefs down 24-0 really hurt, and the kickoff return to open the 2nd half was a crippling blow. Offensively, the Chiefs had recievers running wild, but the offensive line struggled to protect the QB and couldn't get the ball to them as much as hoped. Overall, a few miscues (very untimely fumbles and a late snap that hit a motion man in the head) did the Chiefs in by giving CBHS a short field to work with. Millington really handed it to Arlington also (47-0). Poor tackling haunted the Tigers all night long. Their defenders were in the right position, they just did not execute, and Travis Simpson took advantage along with the rest of the Trojan backs. Ridgeway hung 40 on a bad Overton team (40-6), so it seems like the jury may still be out on them. Bartlett and Bolton played a very low scoring affair with Bartlett pulling out the W, 10-3. Cordova blanked Central 21-0, who is in just about the same boat as Overton. And not to take away the big victory by Arlington over Germantown a couple weeks ago, but Germantown fell again (35-0 to Collierville) and looks as if they may struggle this year. So it seems that 7-5A is wide open apart from Millington, who I still think as I did before will win the region.

 

 

Gochiefs:

 

Earlier I said ...

 

Millington, Bolton, Cordova, Arlington. Not necessarily in this order, but I think these will be the 4 teams. If Ridgeway turns things around, they may bump one of these four.

 

 

Well ... after the shalacking Arlington took from Millington, and with Bartlett beating Bolton, I'm going to drop Arlington from the list and say this. I NOW think that Millington wins the region. EVRYTHING ELSE is up for grabs. Bolton, Bartlett, Cordova, Ridgeway, & Craigmont are fighting for the remaining three seeds. I don't think that Arlington nor Central will do anything this year but be the 7-5A doormats.

[GoChiefs]

Well, Millington made their case for winning the region even stronger tonight after pitching another shutout against Craigmont. Travis Simpson and Eric Knowlton ran rampant against the Chiefs D. The Chiefs offense showed signs of life right out of the gate when the line decided to block, but we all know you have got to do your job EVERY play......not just part of the time. Bartlett and Arlington had quite a game from what I heard, with Bartlett pulling out the victory by one point, 29-28. Arlington missed a last second field goal that would have won them the game, so I would not count them out by any means. Bolton shutout Cordova 28-0, which was a little surprising to see the outburst by Bolton. Central beat Ridgeway 12-7 to solidify my opinion on Ridgeway not being a playoff contender as they have been. Overton was blown away by Collierville 56-6. Next week - I believe Millington destroys Central, Arlington beats Ridgeway, Cordova beats Overton, and Craigmont and Bolton a toss up as of right now until I know if there is going to be a QB change for the Chiefs.

[cpayne3339]

LAST NITE WUZ 4 ALL DA RIDGEWAY LOVERS. MILLINGTON BEATS THEM 35 TO 0. WIT ANOTHER SHUTOUT.

[GoChiefs]

It's been a few weeks since I've been able to get on here, but there's been alot goin on this past month. After last night, things are a little more unsettled for the last playoff spot. Millington is in. No question. They have dominated everyone they have played. Bartlett is pretty much in. They should win their final 2 region games to go in with 1 region loss (to Millington). Bolton is in if they beat Arlington this week. Arlington needs to win out and needs Craigmont to lose 1 game to get in. Craigmont simply needs to win out (against Ridgeway, Cordova, and Central) and they should get in. Ridgeway and Cordova would need some crazy stuff to happen to get in. Central is pretty far out and Overton may be lucky to win a game. For next week, I think Millington manhandles Overton, Bartlett beats Cordova, Bolton squeezes by Arlington (could go either way), and Craigmont pulls out the W over Ridgeway. But we shall see....

[GoChiefs]

Also, I forgot to mention that Terrico White did decide to come out and play. He and Mike Shaw alternate drives until one gets a hot hand. It has seemed to work as the Craigmont offense has been performing well since Terrico came out. Hopefully it can continue.

[kwc]

Also, I forgot to mention that Terrico White did decide to come out and play. He and Mike Shaw alternate drives until one gets a hot hand. It has seemed to work as the Craigmont offense has been performing well since Terrico came out. Hopefully it can continue.

 

 

GoChiefs:

 

I don't know what's going on @ Craigmont and I know that Terrico is a highly recruited basketball player. But, if it wasn't something medical or similar, Terrico just would have not played this year. According to what I've read ... he wanted the coach to come "ask him to play" ... what was that all about? Then I hear you post that "he decided to come out and play." I dunno ... to me, it sends the wrong message to everyone involved ... especially to Terrico. I don't know the extenuating circumstances but that just doesn't sound right to me. I would have told Terrico to just concentrate on having a good basketball season and left it at that, regardless of who begged to let him play. Allowing him to come in and play like that is a good way to provide a vehicle for strife to enter into the locker room ... especially with those who busted their buts in the heat of summer. If he was off playing AAU basketball and couldn't be there ... that's different. But, It doesn't sound like that to me. I know Terrico is an exceptional athlete that can help you win NOW. It has been my experience though that it will cost you in the long run and it just isn't worth it. That's my 0.02 cents worth.

[GoChiefs]

First of all, I said that it was a RUMOR that Terrico wanted the coach to ask him. Terrico actually came to the coach and asked if he could play, saying that he missed being out on the field on Friday nights. The coach told him that if he worked hard in practice, then he would get some playing time but would not come out and be the starter. I think the coach viewed it as Terrico came to him and asked him like a man. It did not go down like the childish RUMORS that had been spread. The original starter, Mike Shaw, is still the starter and the two boys split time for the most part (Mike actually gets more time than Terrico). The entire team likes having Terrico out there. He is a positive influence in the locker room, and there have been no rumblings from anyone. The only player I would have thought would not like it before he came back would have been Mike Shaw, but he actually loves that Terrico is out there. Now he does not feel like he has to do everything......he does not have the pressure he did before and has been playing very well since Terrico came out. They discuss during the game what coverages are being thrown at them and they work very well together. I guess I should have not worded it that Terrico "decided to come out and play." The more appropriate would have been that Terrico came to the coach and asked if he could join his teammates on Friday nights. The move on Terrico's part was solely to be out on the field with his friends on Friday nights.......nothing else. After all, we're all out there to help these boys become men. By Terrico coming to the coach like he did with humility, I think it is very commendable on Terrico's part, as well as the coach. I hope this clears everything up.

[GoChiefs]

Well, last week was a tough week for the Cheifs against a weak Ridgeway team. First of all, let me say I hate excuses just as much as anybody - this is a fact. The starting center went down in the 1st quarter with a fractured shin and the game just went downhill from there. The backup center got kicked off the team Thursday afternoon for trying to fight a coach, so one of the defensive lineman got thrown into the fire at center and it did not go well at all. The defense played an excellent game, but a costly safety (should have been given forward progress, but too late now) and a punt for -2 yards giving Ridgeway a short field was too much. The Chiefs now have to win out to make the playoffs (they also need Arlington to lose their last game and Ridgeway to lose to Bartlett). Otherwise, it looks like no playoffs after a decent year. Millington should beat Bolton, Bartlett should bounce back from their loss last week to beat Central, Arlington should kill Overton, and Craigmont and Cordova battle it out with the playoffs on the line. We'll see who wants it more.

[kwc]

Well, last week was a tough week for the Cheifs against a weak Ridgeway team. First of all, let me say I hate excuses just as much as anybody - this is a fact. The starting center went down in the 1st quarter with a fractured shin and the game just went downhill from there. The backup center got kicked off the team Thursday afternoon for trying to fight a coach, so one of the defensive lineman got thrown into the fire at center and it did not go well at all. The defense played an excellent game, but a costly safety (should have been given forward progress, but too late now) and a punt for -2 yards giving Ridgeway a short field was too much. The Chiefs now have to win out to make the playoffs (they also need Arlington to lose their last game and Ridgeway to lose to Bartlett). Otherwise, it looks like no playoffs after a decent year. Millington should beat Bolton, Bartlett should bounce back from their loss last week to beat Central, Arlington should kill Overton, and Craigmont and Cordova battle it out with the playoffs on the line. We'll see who wants it more.

 

 

WOW Gochiefs ... a one point loss to Cordova. I'm feeling your pain. That is so hard to swallow. Looks as though your guys faught to the end. Tough loss. I pray your guys keep their heads up.

 

On the Terrico White issue. Thanks for the clearing things up because I had the wrong impression. Kudos to the coaching staff for being positive mentors. They keep score to see who wins and who loses. But the game is MUCH MORE then that in these young mens lives.