Teams that have declined

[MakoRevised]

We're covered the teams that have come to greatness within these few years, but what about teams that have declined (within the last year or later). Teams that come to mind:

 

 

Webb (Knoxville): I have tons of respect for Webb (They gave Greenback some fits a few years back), and although they're a good team, they really have declined in the past few years.

 

Milian: Again, a good team, but not, you know, not the great-milian-insane team. Of course, I'm sure being with Westview and Humboldt doesn't help.

 

 

 

--Kemple

 

Go 'Kees

[swamp]

If Kingston has another bad season, they may belong in this category...

 

1996 5-6 lost 56-14 in 1st round to Tyner

1997 4-6 no playoffs

1998 14-1 state runner up

1999 9-3 won weak region

2000 9-2 lost in 1st round to Rutledge

2001 4-6 no playoffs

 

Am I being too hard on the Jackets?

[Guitarman]

You can add Marion County to that mix also. They missed the play-offs last year for the first time in forever. From what I hear they may not be a whole lot better this year either.

 

Chattanooga Central and Baylor both have a strong football tradition although neither school has done very much in recent times.

[ekimhat]

Unfortunately, as a Clinton alum, I have to admit that the Dragons have been on a downward spiral since Jim Gaylor left four years ago.

 

In '92 this school was in the Clinic Bowl and five years ago it was a perennial playoff team. Now Clinton is stuck in a 3-7 rut and interest has taken a major hit.

[tbp0137]

A team that I wouldn't say has declined (since they were a quaterfinalist last year) but is so unpredictable would be Springfield. It seems as if when they are on the brink of destruction they have a great season. Last year was pretty indicitive of their last seven years with a record of 6-6. Early 90s though, they were tough to beat year in and out. With the talent in the area I would like to see them come back strong.

[TheEgoHasLanded]

One word...Melrose...used to be the most feared team in the state with Cedrick Wilson and Company throwin it down the field.

[Guest EDWARD]

Celina made the play-off or bowl from 1980-1993 or 94. The were very solid in the 70's under Coach Watson and 60's under Coach Teeples.

[64TNChamp]

The "Purple Pounders" of '64 were Gods! ...Managed contested 6-0 win in Kingsport in '63...Central won State Championship in '65. ...Wonder if Max Smith (74) and Brian Millsap (76 and principal's son) are out of prison now?

[OS91]

Coalfield, Harriman, Powell, Rhea County, and Halls once were region/distric leaders, but have fallen to middle of pack to cellar dwellers in their regions.

[OS91]

I disagree with the anolgoy of Webb falling. They play a tough schedule and are head and shouldes above most schools their size in Private sector.

[TheEgoHasLanded]

Webb is good but they are probably the fourth best team in D2-AA and thats out of 8.

[jax]

How can you say Rhea has declined? In the middle 90's they were in decline but in the last three years they were region champs 1999, quarterfinals in 2000, quarterfinals in 2001, and picked by the coaches to win the region this year. Not much of a decline!