Brentwood Academy

[Solomon]

In the midst of all the Maryville talk, I did a little researching today on the history of BA. I knew that the BA/Maryville match-ups were in 76 and 78, but I didn't know much about BA before then.

 

The school was founded in 1970. By 1972 the football team had a nine win season (although 8 of those wins were forfeited later for using an ineligible player), and in 73 went 13-0 and won their first state title. That seemed quite impressive to me, only rivaled by a public school, Ravenwood, in term of quickness. Even more impressive is that BA was a private school and did not have players zoned to go there, which could help explain Ravenwood's quick rise. Even crazier - Brentwood and the area where BA resides wasn't exactly booming then as it is now.

 

Looking at home long it takes most privates, heck took most privates established in this time, to become respectable football programs, needless to say BA was ahead of the curve.

 

So, can somebody please tell me how BA rose to prominence so quickly? A start up school that at the time I don't believe was really that close to being near the metropolitan area that it is now can have that many athletes come there so quickly?

[WarriorFan]

In the midst of all the Maryville talk, I did a little researching today on the history of BA. I knew that the BA/Maryville match-ups were in 76 and 78, but I didn't know much about BA before then.

 

The school was founded in 1970. By 1972 the football team had a nine win season (although 8 of those wins were forfeited later for using an ineligible player), and in 73 went 13-0 and won their first state title. That seemed quite impressive to me, only rivaled by a public school, Ravenwood, in term of quickness. Even more impressive is that BA was a private school and did not have players zoned to go there, which could help explain Ravenwood's quick rise. Even crazier - Brentwood and the area where BA resides wasn't exactly booming then as it is now.

 

Looking at home long it takes most privates, heck took most privates established in this time, to become respectable football programs, needless to say BA was ahead of the curve.

 

So, can somebody please tell me how BA rose to prominence so quickly? A start up school that at the time I don't believe was really that close to being near the metropolitan area that it is now can have that many athletes come there so quickly?

 

Solomon, thank you for posting.....this is a good question. As much as I like to type, I would write a book......I am going to let others tell the story, then chime in.

[THEDUDEWITHTUDE]

Best recruiters in the state. Brentwood academy beating those teams over the years is like a traveling all star baseball team beating the local little league teams.

[Bighurt]

Best recruiters in the state. Brentwood academy beating those teams over the years is like a traveling all star baseball team beating the local little league teams.

 

Excellent! I am sure you have proof. Here is Ronnie Carter's email address - rcarter@tssaa.org.

[WarriorFan]

Excellent! I am sure you have proof. Here is Ronnie Carter's email address - rcarter@tssaa.org.

 

 

If he has the info that BA recruits.....(kind of like the Raiders of the Lost Ark......no one can find the fabled "ark of the covenant") ......I would be MORE than happy to drive this guy to Ronnie's office. We have been looking for this info for over 30 years! /roflolk.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":roflolk:" border="0" alt="roflolk.gif" />

[Hadouken]

Best recruiters in the state. Brentwood academy beating those teams over the years is like a traveling all star baseball team beating the local little league teams.

 

 

Couldnt have said it better myself. There IS proof that BA recruited, but Im not gonna waste time looking it up and posting in on forums. BA recruting is not a fairy tale. How can people who live in the poorer portion of Nashville have the money to go to BA? What players were poor? Take a look at where most of your stars came from. The truth is in your face, poking fun at you.

 

So to answer your question, BA recruited. Note the 8 forfetis for ineligible player.

[hsbaseballfan03]

Couldnt have said it better myself. There IS proof that BA recruited, but Im not gonna waste time looking it up and posting in on forums. BA recruting is not a fairy tale. How can people who live in the poorer portion of Nashville have the money to go to BA? What players were poor? Take a look at where most of your stars came from. The truth is in your face, poking fun at you.

 

So to answer your question, BA recruited. Note the 8 forfetis for ineligible player.

 

 

I agree, I think BA, and the rest of the elite private schools are a bunch of cheaters. Trying to give some kids the opportunity to go to such a high quality school that they would have no other way to go to is just wrong. They should just tell them they are worthless and never going to amount to anything. I can't believe they think its alright to give some kids a break in life and try to help them out. Forget the fact that the kids that don't play sports that receive financial aid FAR outweigh the number of kids that do play sports and receive financial aid. How do they sleep at night?

[WarriorFan]

Couldnt have said it better myself. There IS proof that BA recruited, but Im not gonna waste time looking it up and posting in on forums. BA recruting is not a fairy tale. How can people who live in the poorer portion of Nashville have the money to go to BA? What players were poor? Take a look at where most of your stars came from. The truth is in your face, poking fun at you.So to answer your question, BA recruited. Note the 8 forfetis for ineligible player.

An ineligible player could be many things......

I agree, I think BA, and the rest of the elite private schools are a bunch of cheaters. Trying to give some kids the opportunity to go to such a high quality school that they would have no other way to go to is just wrong. They should just tell them they are worthless and never going to amount to anything. I can't believe they think its alright to give some kids a break in life and try to help them out. Forget the fact that the kids that don't play sports that receive financial aid FAR outweigh the number of kids that do play sports and receive financial aid. How do they sleep at night?

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[USA1]

The answer to the question: "How did BA get so good so fast?" This question can be answered easily with two words: CARLTON FLATT

[WarriorFan]

The answer to the question: "How did BA get so good so fast?" This question can be answered easily with two words: CARLTON FLATT

YUP! /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" /> Excellent coach.....tough as nails.....a man you would search for to have your kid work with......He always had great stories.....one about a mamma dog and her puppies.....how you couldn't get around them cause she would FIGHT you.....another great speech was on rock music and staying away from girls and not letting them get in your head...(the old sex ed speech to the team).... /laugh.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> ......ya see guys, Coach Flatt was much more than just football.....to some of the kids, he was a father figure.......he really cared about his players....was he tough on us? No doubt......could he be mean? no doubt......but he made weak guys strong, strong guys stronger, and boys to men......same with the other coaches....Dalton and Gentry, to name a few...can't leave out long time coach Harris...strong, tough men.......who molded boys to men.......guys would run thru a wall for these men.

[Solomon]

The answer to the question: "How did BA get so good so fast?" This question can be answered easily with two words: CARLTON FLATT

 

 

When did he come there?

 

What was his track record before he got there?

[pepvol]

YUP! /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" /> Excellent coach.....tough as nails.....a man you would search for to have your kid work with......He always had great stories.....one about a mamma dog and her puppies.....how you couldn't get around them cause she would FIGHT you.....another great speech was on rock music and staying away from girls and not letting them get in your head...(the old sex ed speech to the team).... /laugh.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> ......ya see guys, Coach Flatt was much more than just football.....to some of the kids, he was a father figure.......he really cared about his players....was he tough on us? No doubt......could he be mean? no doubt......but he made weak guys strong, strong guys stronger, and boys to men......same with the other coaches....Dalton and Gentry, to name a few...can't leave out long time coach Harris...strong, tough men.......who molded boys to men.......guys would run thru a wall for these men.

 

 

Did he have many talks on remaining humble and representing your school with CLASS ? Just curious .