Marshall County Tigers

[TigerGuy]

I'm a BIG TIME Marshall County fan and I'd like to know how you guys think the Tigers will hold out this year despite losing some serious seniors in Dont'e Hightower, Joe Gentry, Steven Evans, and the rest of the '08 class?

[shinin]

Well the tigers have had a productive offseason and are looking forward to puttin the pads on and getting back into the swing of things again. The tigers will no doubt have an explosive offence with QB Jake Morris and RB Justin Braiden returning to the backfield who each had 1000 yards in their respective positions. Also the tigers are returning what amounts to as thir whole offensive line from last year with Turner, Briggs, and Tripp etc.. Granted the tigers lost a lot of starters on defense last year in Hightower, Gentry, Walker, and O'Neal, remeber this is a Don Thomas defence and will be up to par by August with Michael Murphy anchoring down the d-line along with some new faces at linebacker and David Tedajewski and Kareem Peterson at db and reciveron offence. The tigers could be a force to be reckoned with this year people

[Middle Tennessee Football]

Tadajewiski and Peterson were both freshmen this right? (#23 and #11?)

 

They can both play.

 

Is Peterson the one that is so good at basketball too?

[TigerGuy]

Tadajewiski and Peterson were both freshmen this right? (#23 and #11?)

 

They can both play.

 

Is Peterson the one that is so good at basketball too?

 

 

 

 

Tedijewski (#7) is a Sophomore and Peterson (#10) is a junior...the freshmen you are thinking about are Broderick Tears (#23) and Kedren Johnson (#11) but yes they were freshmen and yes they can play ball...and Johnson is the one thats really good at basketball

[TigerGuy]

Well the tigers have had a productive offseason and are looking forward to puttin the pads on and getting back into the swing of things again. The tigers will no doubt have an explosive offence with QB Jake Morris and RB Justin Braiden returning to the backfield who each had 1000 yards in their respective positions. Also the tigers are returning what amounts to as thir whole offensive line from last year with Turner, Briggs, and Tripp etc.. Granted the tigers lost a lot of starters on defense last year in Hightower, Gentry, Walker, and O'Neal, remeber this is a Don Thomas defence and will be up to par by August with Michael Murphy anchoring down the d-line along with some new faces at linebacker and David Tedajewski and Kareem Peterson at db and reciveron offence. The tigers could be a force to be reckoned with this year people

 

 

 

 

the offense returns quite a few recievers in Tedijewski, Tears, and Johnson who all had fairly productive years...our defense returns a monster at defensive tackle in Micheal Murphy, and some other good defenders in Peterson, Evans, and Tedijewski with Justin Braden more than likely adding on to the secondary.

[wingman10]

D should be strong

[HesterBeSeeinULater]

Marshall Co. will be very good again this year. They have a great back in Braden. They have an efficient QB that spreads the football around well in Morris. The defense will be good with Murphy returning to lead a group that was 100x improved from the previous two years (2005 & 2006) in 2007 under Thomas & Co. Losing players like O'Neal, hightower, and Greer hurts but the Tigers have the young talent to overcome those losses.

 

Region 5-3A as a whole is going to be awfully good in 2008.

 

David Lipscomb returns Rogers, Lehning, Simpson, and a great group on their front 7 defensively. If the Mustangs can replace Holt, Moneypenny, and Davis in their offensive backfield and find two more tackles like they had in Hunt & Cannon then they'll make another run at a state title.

 

Marshall Co. returns what is listed above...........

 

Giles Co. returns Wallace at QB. He can flat out sling it around the yard folks. The Bobcats backfield will be good again with both Tobias and Cory Houston back this season. Rico Brown is one of the top receivers in the midstate. On defense Birdsong is a beast and Turner should really be a force this year. If Giles can find that second receiver on offense and reload in the defensive secondary then they'll be right back in the region title picture.

 

Cheatham Co. returns nine starters to both sides of the football. Potts is back for a full season at QB. Wilson, Rhinehart, and Adkisson are all back at receivers. Anderson is back at tight end. The line is virtually the same on both sides of the football. If the Cubs can find someone to get pressure on the QB and find an every down back to be as reliable as Rhinehart was down the stretch last year then they'll return to the postseason for a 7th consecutive season.

 

Page returns the top offensive player in the region in QB Blake Neel. He is a really nice football player. Both Meenach and Bagsby return as primary receiving options for Neel to get the footbal to. Lankford is back to join Neel in the Pats starting offensive backfield for the third consecutive season. If the Pats defense is able to get stronger against the run and keep their offense out of "must score" situations then they'll make a run at the playoffs this year and may win a playoff game or two once they get in.

 

Creek Wood returns a tremendous backfield in T.E. Stokes and Caleb Bell. Both players have excellent build and run the football with a purpose. Defensively the Red Hawks are going to have to replace Tucker and Hill and on offense they have to replace a good athlete at QB in Dollard. if the Red Hawks are able to run the football on offense and continue to hit people the way that they traditionally have on defense under Daniel & Co. then they'll be in the thick of the playoff hunt.

 

 

 

 

I still believe David Lipscomb is the team to beat in the region. They are perfect against the region for three years. Spring Hill will be a rebuilding project for Scharsch in his first year. Montgomery Central is still anotheryear away but they should be more competitive this upcoming season. Outside of those teams I believe #2-#6 in this region will be as highly contested as in any region across the state.

[2priceless]

We told you guys that Don T could get it done for yall!

[1stdown]

Marshall Co. will be very good again this year. They have a great back in Braden. They have an efficient QB that spreads the football around well in Morris. The defense will be good with Murphy returning to lead a group that was 100x improved from the previous two years (2005 & 2006) in 2007 under Thomas & Co. Losing players like O'Neal, hightower, and Greer hurts but the Tigers have the young talent to overcome those losses.

 

Region 5-3A as a whole is going to be awfully good in 2008.

 

David Lipscomb returns Rogers, Lehning, Simpson, and a great group on their front 7 defensively. If the Mustangs can replace Holt, Moneypenny, and Davis in their offensive backfield and find two more tackles like they had in Hunt & Cannon then they'll make another run at a state title.

 

Marshall Co. returns what is listed above...........

 

Giles Co. returns Wallace at QB. He can flat out sling it around the yard folks. The Bobcats backfield will be good again with both Tobias and Cory Houston back this season. Rico Brown is one of the top receivers in the midstate. On defense Birdsong is a beast and Turner should really be a force this year. If Giles can find that second receiver on offense and reload in the defensive secondary then they'll be right back in the region title picture.

 

Cheatham Co. returns nine starters to both sides of the football. Potts is back for a full season at QB. Wilson, Rhinehart, and Adkisson are all back at receivers. Anderson is back at tight end. The line is virtually the same on both sides of the football. If the Cubs can find someone to get pressure on the QB and find an every down back to be as reliable as Rhinehart was down the stretch last year then they'll return to the postseason for a 7th consecutive season.

 

Page returns the top offensive player in the region in QB Blake Neel. He is a really nice football player. Both Meenach and Bagsby return as primary receiving options for Neel to get the footbal to. Lankford is back to join Neel in the Pats starting offensive backfield for the third consecutive season. If the Pats defense is able to get stronger against the run and keep their offense out of "must score" situations then they'll make a run at the playoffs this year and may win a playoff game or two once they get in.

 

Creek Wood returns a tremendous backfield in T.E. Stokes and Caleb Bell. Both players have excellent build and run the football with a purpose. Defensively the Red Hawks are going to have to replace Tucker and Hill and on offense they have to replace a good athlete at QB in Dollard. if the Red Hawks are able to run the football on offense and continue to hit people the way that they traditionally have on defense under Daniel & Co. then they'll be in the thick of the playoff hunt.

I still believe David Lipscomb is the team to beat in the region. They are perfect against the region for three years. Spring Hill will be a rebuilding project for Scharsch in his first year. Montgomery Central is still anotheryear away but they should be more competitive this upcoming season. Outside of those teams I believe #2-#6 in this region will be as highly contested as in any region across the state.

 

 

DaCat, What do you think is going to happen in 3A with the new classification process coming up in June? Will there be any teams moving up or down in classification? I here that Livingston Academy is wanting to move back into Middle Tennessee. Only speculation, but what are your views?

[vandy1]

DaCat, What do you think is going to happen in 3A with the new classification process coming up in June? Will there be any teams moving up or down in classification? I here that Livingston Academy is wanting to move back into Middle Tennessee. Only speculation, but what are your views?

 

 

 

While waiting for the Decatfish BC Hunter to respond, I'll give you my take: For the new 2009 season region 5-3A reclassification: Gone will be Giles County and Creek Wood (both headed for the ranks of 4A) and a good possibility of Page joining the Class 5A Region with Ravenwood, Independence, Brentwood, Franklin, and Centennial) Look for Pearl Cohn to move to region 5 with the possiblity of Livingston Academy moving to Region 4. Another possibilty of Goodpasture making the move up to 3A into Region 5 with another team to be named later. Just some thoughts

[redzone]

Vandy1,

 

Creek Wood will not be moving up to 4A unless TSSAA changes (lowers) the numbers for reclassification. We all know that could be a possibility. I am not sure about Giles County. I think some 2A teams may make the jump to 3A to avoid some of the powerhouse teams that will be 2A. Whatever happens, it should be interesting. /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

[HesterBeSeeinULater]

Dang it vandy1 it was my goal to keep it a SECRET /roflol.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":roflol:" border="0" alt="roflol.gif" />

 

As for Class 3A from for the next four years following this upcoming season I see things shaking out as follows:

 

Region 4

 

White House

Greenbrier

East Robertson (playing up): they learned their lesson in 2005-2006-2007

Trousdale Co. (playing up): they've already shown that they will do whatever it takes to avoid the privates

Smith Co.

Livingston Academy

Macon Co.

DeKalb Co.

 

Region 5

 

Cheatham Co.

Sycamore

Harpeth (playing up): they learned their lesson in 2005-2006

Spring Hill

Marshall Co.

Montgomery Central

Pearl Cohn

 

 

Both Waverly Central & Stewart Co. are jumping up to Class 3A but they will likely be placed in Region 6 with Lexington, McNairy, JSS, Bolivar, etc. I don't know what East Hickman or Hickman Co. will do so don't ask /dry.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="

 

 

David Lipscomb will go back to 2A with the loss of the multiplier and they'll join Goodpasture. Other 3A privates that will drop as well include Knoxville Catholic and Notre Dame.

 

CPA, DCA, FRA, and Ezell will all go back to Class 1A as a result of this very same thing.

 

 

Notable 3A schools that are moving on after this year will be Station Camp, Creek Wood, and Giles Co. Springfield will be a borderline 3A-4A school enrollment wise but I don't think they are going to drop. Other notable 3A schools that will make the jump due to their enrollment numbers include both Dyer Co. as well as Knoxville Fulton.

 

Page is electing to play up to Class 5A in the years to come to ignite region rivalries with their area schools. This list includes Franklin, Independence, Brentwood, Centennial, & Ravenwood.

 

Look for Station Camp to jump all the way to Class 5A and do the same thing with their area rivals (Hendersonville & Gallatin).