jake Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Central is in trouble this year after losing their All American that led them to a 1-9 record. Special Teams? Really? More like not so special teams. They couldn't line up last year in the special teams area. I don't know if they have a coach for that over there but they need to look into getting one. I have wondered if the powers that be at Central have second guessed their decision to let Coach Helton go? It seems they have been in a downward spiral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondon22 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Your team must have been the one Central beat. Central wins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicker Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Sorry I am a Maryville fan. I just happened to catch a couple games of theirs I have a nephew that played there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osunut2 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I have wondered if the powers that be at Central have second guessed their decision to let Coach Helton go? It seems they have been in a downward spiral. Helton's last few seasons weren't very good (rezoning didn't help), but he was definitely the glue that held that program together. Without him, things have really gotten ugly, and I don't see them getting better anytime soon. WB should cruise in this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondon22 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 From what I can tell, this week of practice has been good. These Cats don't quit. It should be a good game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osunut2 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 From what I can tell, this week of practice has been good. These Cats don't quit. It should be a good game. That's good to hear. And yes, it should be a good game. Sad to see what has happened to Central over the last 5 years or so. They just don't have the horses or the depth like they used to. Same problem at Halls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORidgeKat Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Central couldn't have kept Helton, that move came from downtown. But, they should have promoted McMillan to head coach. He was the glue. The kids respected him. Great defensive mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Helton's last few seasons weren't very good (rezoning didn't help), but he was definitely the glue that held that program together. Without him, things have really gotten ugly, and I don't see them getting better anytime soon. WB should cruise in this one. osunut2, who is now getting the talent that Central used to have? I know Helton's last two or three years were less than stellar, but as it looks to me, the team as a whole was never as down as it is now, they were still competitive with most of the teams on their schedule. Hate to see this happen to schools, but I guess everything moves in a cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osunut2 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) osunut2, who is now getting the talent that Central used to have? I know Helton's last two or three years were less than stellar, but as it looks to me, the team as a whole was never as down as it is now, they were still competitive with most of the teams on their schedule. Hate to see this happen to schools, but I guess everything moves in a cycle. Powell has definitely been one of the rezoning beneficiaries. Probably more so than anyone else. I agree, even in Helton's last few seasons, the Bobcats were better than they are now. What Central faces now is very similar to what Halls is also going through. Talent definitely comes in cycles everywhere. Plus, there just isn't a lot of growth in that part of Knoxville, which doesn't help. Where suburbs like Powell, Karns, Hardin Valley, Farragut, Gibbs/Corryton, Carter/Strawberry Plains, and South Doyle continue to grow outward (some faster than others), Central's zone is "land-locked" and a lot of the growth in Halls is actually in the Gibbs zone. Granted, there are plenty of exceptions to this (West, Fulton, AE), but I think it definitely plays a role in this case. Edited August 22, 2012 by osunut2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovMan Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Special teams play is the difference in this one. Central wins! interesting...in their first game, WB's kicker hit every kick-off 5 to 10 yards deep into end zone ; perfect on pat's with each one disappearing deep into the night; same kid hits 40+ yd spirals on every punt; and the Govs returned a kick off 97 yards for a t.d. also, the kicker is a field goal threat from 45 yards in ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rebels Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Go Get 'Em Governors! (I'm going old school on you.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
governorsfan22 Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Special teams play is the difference in this one. Central wins! william blounts special teams are loaded we have some great kick returners and a great kicker and punter who hits endzone everytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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