Oakland in 09

[2priceless]

Your thoughts on Oakland in 09?

 

Fluke win or a firm foundation in place for many more trips for GOLD?

[lilcoach7]

From what I hear, There is a pretty big core group returning for the Patriots!! The schedule will be very tough and have them ready for a return to defend the title!!

[warhawks]

Firm foundation in place 2P. Good luck to the Patriots in 09!

[Lost Old Dad]

Firm foundation. I expected them to be better this year, but in all honesty the Gold Ball was a total surprise.

 

With the staff that is there now they have set the rebar, now its time to pour the concrete!

 

Players be ready to work HARD starting in the morning! I can almost smell the sweat over on this side of town, and I know it is NOT R'dale.

[hvillefootball]

Will Oakland be in 5A or 6A?

[riverdaleman]

Will Oakland be in 5A or 6A?

 

6A

[Lost Old Dad]

6A

 

Aren't ALL the teams in our district going to be 6A this year? I still can't used to not typing 'Region'.

[MidTennFootball]

Aren't ALL the teams in our district going to be 6A this year? I still can't used to not typing 'Region'.

 

 

It is always tough to repeat. Riverdale could never do it as good as they were through the years and it took some very special players for Smyrna to repeat. I envision that Oakland will be better this next season, but that may not mean a state championship. With that said, its obvious that Thomas has set the bar where state championships are now to be expected, not just a hopeful whim of a fanbase. It will be interesting how Oakland approaches playcalling on offense, considering that they are losing 3 great backs in Bass, Nelson and Valentine. I look for Christian to take a bigger role in the offense next season, its pretty obvious that he is a very saavy qb

[lilcoach7]

I can see a few subtle changes, but don't think the mentality of running down someones throat aint gonna be there either. They may throw just a little more but not much!! Power football here we come.

[2priceless]

I can see a few subtle changes, but don't think the mentality of running down someones throat aint gonna be there either. They may throw just a little more but not much!! Power football here we come.

 

 

We will miss the services of many of the srs who were the heart and soul of this team. They fought their way to the top and will always be remembered as bringing OHS back to glory. I do feel like we have a solid weight program and that our core of talent in the upcoming jr class will bring many thrills to come. We have many skill players, and I hope we can adequately replace those LBs and linemen. I think Dre Frazier will be front and center and Buddy Mitchell will continue to cement his reputation as one of the top athletes in the region.

 

I am hoping that we have a better yr in freshman ball.

 

Lilcoach, will you be joining the staff? Do you know if any of our assts. have set their sites on any of the open head jobs?

 

Glad to be rid of Lebanon!

[Moc1]

With Coach McDaniel in charge, always a chance to repeat. Good luck, Go Patriots.

[warhawks]

GO PATRIOTS!