Oak Ridge vs. Clinton

[50jumper]

I think we can ALL agree that what happened was an ugly, avoidable, and unfortunate incident. I am interested in what the OR/Clinton administrations take on all of it is.

[Beagleboy]

From Today's Knoxville News Sentinel (Anderson/Blount in brief)

 

Oak Ridge High School Principal Chuck Carringer on Monday said an altercation involving the school's head football coach following the Oak Ridge Clinton game Friday remains under review. Clinton officials allege Oak Ridge Coach Stanton Stevens cursed Clinton students who came onto the field after the game and then shoved Clinton Assistant Coach Richie Marsh in the chest with both hands knocking him backward.

Stevens allegedly then had to be physically restrained by others as the incident came close to escalating and involving players, according to Clinton High Officials. Carringer wouldn't comment on the allegations.

" I regret that the situation occurred, " he said and will take the approriate action after the review."

Stevens wasn't avialable for comment.

Oak Ridge won the 35-21. The Clinton-Oak Ridge rivalry is longstanding and has included incidents of vandalism in the past.

Why hasn't the Oak Ridger reported this? Willy Ronny boy Grey be coach by Friday?

[Opie Shaggnasty]

Clinton will beat o.r. next year.Me and ollie will laugh when it happens and shove stevens off our field and give o.r. a fresh coat of paint later that eveving.That is if stevens is not back coaching in east knoxville next year.Will the ron brown rule save stanton.

[Ole Dad]

If this is true it doesn't look good for Coach Stevens. I heard the school board was putting pressure on for a full review and action. Heck, didn't OR just fire a teacher because she was too mean to her students? If you apply the same standards then Coach Stevens will be working at Foot Locker by Friday.

 

Ole Dad

 

 

From Today's Knioxville News Sentinel (Anderson/Blount in brief)

 

Oak Ridge High School Principal Chuck Carringer on Monday said an altercation involving the school's head football coach following the Oak Ridge Clinton game Friday remains under review. Clinton officials allege Oak Ridge Coach Stranton Stevens cursed Clinton students who came onto the field after the game and then shoved Clinton Assistant Coach Richie Marsh in the chest with both hands knocking him backward.

Stevens allegedly then had to be physically restrained by others as the incident came close to escalating and involving players, according to Clinton High Officials. Carringer wouldn't comment on the allegations.

" I regret that the situation occurred, " he said and will take the approriate action after the review."

Stevens wasn't avialable for comment.

Oak Ridge won the 35-21. The Clinton-Oak Ridge rivalry is longstanding and has included incidents of vandalism in the past.

[NickOrlando]

our administration is a joke.

[OakRidgeCat]

Time to give the administration time and space to do a complete review. It is obvious they are doing that, let's see what they come up with.

[Ole Dad]

Nick,

What happened to you? I am now the guy doubting the rumors and you are calling for heads. I do agree that the powers at OR are a joke in supporting the community and athletics. Heck, we should have let Clinton tear of Blankenship, it was the only way to ever get any money spent for repairs. What do you think were the real facts and what will happen?

 

Ole Dad

 

our administration is a joke.

[bullyrock]

What happened to you? I am now the guy doubting the rumors and you are calling for heads. I do agree that the powers at OR are a joke in supporting the community and athletics. Heck, we should have let Clinton tear of Blankenship, it was the only way to ever get any money spent for repairs. What do you think were the real facts and what will happen?

 

i told you guys , i seen what i seen. no rumors just facts, i saw tape of game and at end it showed stevens being held back by his coaches, he was trying to get at clinton coach and this caused trouble because oak ridge fans started toward clinton players and a couple of clinton coaches where seen trying to hold their players back. i heard one of the parents of the kid that stevens pushed has filed a complaint with the the oak ridge police department against stevens. just a rumor. still cant understand why stevens would call the town of clinton thugs on his radio show, after the way he acted.

[footballfan999]

I would think the administrator that gave permission would bear some responsibility in all this. Why on earth would you let Clinton fans on the field?

[Ole Dad]

Didn't the NCAA pass a rule against fans on the field after a game just for this reason? In fact, I think I remember that they fined Kentucky $25,000 earlier this season for rushing onto the field after a big victory. I think that is what is coming for the TSSAA. What do you think Ronnie Carter has to say about this entire event? OR could pay some consequences to the TSSAA if this is founded.

 

Ole Dad

 

I would think the administrator that gave permission would bear some responsibility in all this. Why on earth would you let Clinton fans on the field?

[NickOrlando]

Nick,

What happened to you? I am now the guy doubting the rumors and you are calling for heads. I do agree that the powers at OR are a joke in supporting the community and athletics. Heck, we should have let Clinton tear of Blankenship, it was the only way to ever get any money spent for repairs. What do you think were the real facts and what will happen?

 

Ole Dad

 

Not calling for anyones head. I just think if our administration is conducting an investigation then we can expect zero results. They're track record speaks for itself. I support this team and it's coaches but I expect them to act in a way that represents our school, tradition and town. I think the whole thing makes us look bad. But hey, look on the bright side we'll have the nicest basketball gym this side of the Mississippi.

[Ole Dad]

I agree. I also heard charges were being filed by a Clinton student who was allegedly assualted by Coach Stevens.

 

Ole Dad

 

Not calling for anyones head. I just think if our administration is conducting an investigation then we can expect zero results. They're track record speaks for itself. I support this team and it's coaches but I expect them to act in a way that represents our school, tradition and town. I think the whole thing makes us look bad. But hey, look on the bright side we'll have the nicest basketball gym this side of the Mississippi.