Alcoa 2008

[patty504]

Your Thoughts?

[adidas23]

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[Tom142]

They have a good senior leader at QB in Chase James, a stable of runningbacks lead by junior speedster Jaron Toney, we will have two D-1 prospects catching the ball in senior WR Sam Thompson, and junior 6-4, 250 lb. TE Tyler Robinson. The O-line returns three starters from last year's team lead by veteran Jeff Hickman. On the defensive side of the ball the line will be led by Robinson at end and Hickman at one of the tackles, the LB corp will be deep, led by seniors Connor Miles and David Williams. The DB's are somewhat unproven, but returning at the safeties will be Thompson and James, and they will help assure we have a solid defensive backfield. Thompson will return to handling punting duties, where he ranks as one of the best in East Tennessee, and junior Derrick Brodus will return as one of the best kickers on this side of the state.

 

I truly think that we may be fielding a more-experienced team than last year, but they may not be as talented as some of our past teams. Bottom line: I believe they have what it takes to get that fifth straight gold ball come early December

[Bulldog Fan #2]

They have a good senior leader at QB in Chase James, a stable of runningbacks lead by junior speedster Jaron Toney, we will have two D-1 prospects catching the ball in senior WR Sam Thompson, and junior 6-4, 250 lb. TE Tyler Robinson. The O-line returns three starters from last year's team lead by veteran Jeff Hickman. On the defensive side of the ball the line will be led by Robinson at end and Hickman at one of the tackles, the LB corp will be deep, led by seniors Connor Miles and David Williams. The DB's are somewhat unproven, but returning at the safeties will be Thompson and James, and they will help assure we have a solid defensive backfield. Thompson will return to handling punting duties, where he ranks as one of the best in East Tennessee, and junior Derrick Brodus will return as one of the best kickers on this side of the state.

 

I truly think that we may be fielding a more-experienced team than last year, but they may not be as talented as some of our past teams. Bottom line: I believe they have what it takes to get that fifth straight gold ball come early December

 

 

 

Looks like the Tornado's will cover all of the East if not the entire State this year. I fully expect to see them in the title game this year.

[JuniorsDad]

They have a good senior leader at QB in Chase James, a stable of runningbacks lead by junior speedster Jaron Toney, we will have two D-1 prospects catching the ball in senior WR Sam Thompson, and junior 6-4, 250 lb. TE Tyler Robinson. The O-line returns three starters from last year's team lead by veteran Jeff Hickman. On the defensive side of the ball the line will be led by Robinson at end and Hickman at one of the tackles, the LB corp will be deep, led by seniors Connor Miles and David Williams. The DB's are somewhat unproven, but returning at the safeties will be Thompson and James, and they will help assure we have a solid defensive backfield. Thompson will return to handling punting duties, where he ranks as one of the best in East Tennessee, and junior Derrick Brodus will return as one of the best kickers on this side of the state.

 

I truly think that we may be fielding a more-experienced team than last year, but they may not be as talented as some of our past teams. Bottom line: I believe they have what it takes to get that fifth straight gold ball come early December

 

 

 

I was looking at the 2007 PrepXtra Magazine by the News Sentinel and Tyler Robinson is listed at 6-1 and 200 pounds. Has he grown 3 inches and gained 50 pounds? WOW!! This kid is going to be a COMPLETE beast!

[sportsnut624]

Alcoa is going to be solid at every position again. When does Alcoa play Maryville?

[THE KING LEON]

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[thesmartestpersonalive]

I was looking at the 2007 PrepXtra Magazine by the News Sentinel and Tyler Robinson is listed at 6-1 and 200 pounds. Has he grown 3 inches and gained 50 pounds? WOW!! This kid is going to be a COMPLETE beast!

 

 

No he has not grown at a exorbitant rate that listing you saw was simply wrong He has be been a legitimate 6'4" since the eighth grade and he was approximately 250 lbs last year. But you are correct as long as he continues to develope strength and speed he will be the next elite DE to come out of Alcoa.

[Tornado89]

No he has not grown at a exorbitant rate that listing you saw was simply wrong He has be been a legitimate 6'4" since the eighth grade and he was approximately 250 lbs last year. But you are correct as long as he continues to develope strength and speed he will be the next elite DE to come out of Alcoa.

 

His father was a heck of a player at WB. I played against him from Midgets, Middle School all the way through high school.

[HesterBeSeeinULater]

How about Hodge and the kid who won defensive MVP of the Blue Cross Bowl last year??? How will both of them play a role in Alcoa's success this year???? Is Jock Stinson going to be at Alcoa this fall?????

[transplant]

If they stay healthy and don't get the big head, expect them to make it 5 in a row this year.

They have great talent and great coaching.

[freeacen]

My thoughts.......who gives a shizz about Alcoa!