RedSwarm10 Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 1. Columbia Central- Defending state champs. Still talented and fast. Will pirch the tower until someone knocks them off. 2. Memphis Ridgeway- 13-1 semifinalist last season. Probably the most talented team in 5A. Tons of athletes and speed all over the field on both sides. 3. Powell- Very talented. I don't know much about them, but I've heard they will be right in the thick of things. 4. Henry County- Returns 17 starters from last year's 10-2 squad. Big, fast, talented and deep. A handfull of division 1 prospects including SEC recruit Andrew Jelks. There will be other teams who make noise as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GridironGuy25 Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I would throw Knox West into the discussion as well. Ridgeway should've been there last year in my opinion. Knox West was the toughest game Central played in last year. I hated that only one could have gone to state because they were both deserving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crawdad Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 1. Columbia Central- Defending state champs. Still talented and fast. Will pirch the tower until someone knocks them off. 2. Memphis Ridgeway- 13-1 semifinalist last season. Probably the most talented team in 5A. Tons of athletes and speed all over the field on both sides. 3. Powell- Very talented. I don't know much about them, but I've heard they will be right in the thick of things. 4. Henry County- Returns 17 starters from last year's 10-2 squad. Big, fast, talented and deep. A handfull of division 1 prospects including SEC recruit Andrew Jelks. There will be other teams who make noise as well. This...Powell looked the real deal dismantling Sullivan South in a scrimmage last week. They spent much of last year at #1 with a junior dominated team and should play out the year with a chip on their shoulder. These 4 in the semi-finals with Powell over Ridgeway at Cookeville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Rebels Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 This...Powell looked the real deal dismantling Sullivan South in a scrimmage last week. They spent much of last year at #1 with a junior dominated team and should play out the year with a chip on their shoulder. These 4 in the semi-finals with Powell over Ridgeway at Cookeville. Didn't quite get that feeling from Powell, Crawdad. South was down 20-14 and moving the ball until we threw into triple coverage...int for TD. Powell defense needs work if they are to challenge for state because the South offense has sputtered a little so far. Good luck to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACMAVERICK22 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Columbia or Powell wins it all. West, catholic or Anderson County dont have a shot. Not this year anyway. HOOK EM' HORNS MAYBE NEXT YEAR!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninRebels Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Columbia or Powell wins it all. West, catholic or Anderson County dont have a shot. Not this year anyway. HOOK EM' HORNS MAYBE NEXT YEAR!!!!!!!! I believe West would handle Powell myself. Powell is about the same as last year; just more experience. If anyone comes out of the Knoxville area, it will be West. BTW West lost to Columbia 7-0 last year, and Columbia lost quite a bit from what I understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GridironGuy25 Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I believe West would handle Powell myself. Powell is about the same as last year; just more experience. If anyone comes out of the Knoxville area, it will be West. BTW West lost to Columbia 7-0 last year, and Columbia lost quite a bit from what I understand. Columbia did lost a lot but they lost more the year before and returned to the State title and won. They have gotten really lucky with Transfers such as Colton Belew. The former Giles County ATH is 6-2 180 and can play virtually anywere on offense. His Cousin and HC's son Eric Belew is returning and committed to Memphis. Probably the best all around ATH in the state. The line was questionable but looked really good in the Jamboree and actually has a good amount of size after losing two 300 pounders last year. I'd like to see West and the Lions have a rematch in the post season! What a game that would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osunut2 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 (edited) I believe West would handle Powell myself. Powell is about the same as last year; just more experience. If anyone comes out of the Knoxville area, it will be West. BTW West lost to Columbia 7-0 last year, and Columbia lost quite a bit from what I understand. We know just how explosive Powell's offense will be, but the big question mark for Powell will be on defense. They only lost 3 defensive starters, but 2 of those were their star DEs. What really made the difference for the Panthers last year was the great play of their defensive line. If they are going to make a playoff run, they'll have to get good d-line play again. Powell had a handful of defensive starters sit out during the jamboree on Thursday (due to injuries), so hopefully injuries won't derail their chances. Edited August 15, 2011 by osunut2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACMAVERICK22 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Already seen West in action, they are not the same team as last year. Powell comes out of Knoxville in 5a. HOOK EM'HORNS GO AC!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninRebels Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Already seen West in action, they are not the same team as last year. Powell comes out of Knoxville in 5a. HOOK EM'HORNS GO AC!!!!!!!! West lost to GCA in a scrimmage last year. Not so fast gunner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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