Maryville vs. Alcoa (Official ESPN2 Game Thread)

[WestHigh4Life]

still should be fun to watch either way

Edited August 20, 2012 by WestHigh4Life

[WestHigh4Life]

still should be fun to watch either way

Edited August 20, 2012 by WestHigh4Life

[AllRegion]

Call me crazy, but I think that this year's Alcoa team has something to prove and has the horses necessary to back that up. I would put them in the conversation of "best teams" that Rankin has had, even up against the 2009 and 2010 teams. Either way, they're a solid bet to win the state championship, which is all that matters in the end.

Edited August 20, 2012 by AllRegion

[pepvol]

Better than 2009 & 2010 teams ? Alcoa in those 2 years would of made 4th and 1 against any team in the state

[Red Rebels]

I'm thinking along the same lines as Rebel Ron. I think we will see a completely different Alcoa team this week at Maryville. They are probably licking their chops to pass against us.

[jake]

Will be interesting to see how much Alcoa was sandbagging against Webb. I expect Alcoa to throw it a little more with Sweetland as OC, but I don't think they are going to beat Maryville throwing the football. Can Maryville stop Alcoa's big power run game? I don't think they can completely shut it down, but I do think they will be able to get a few stops, and that is all GQ's offense will need. I knew I would be impressed with Prevo Saturday, but I was just as impressed with Shuler. I think the two teams are pretty close, but as usual, the coaching edge will go to GQ and staff. I like Maryville by two TD's.

[Red Rebels]

[JebronLames6]

THATS AWESOME BABY!!

 

As far as 1 of Rankins best teams ever, only time will tell, that 2004 Riverdale team has been his best so far.

 

From Saturday: Mhs look really good except for the 4 TOs and giving up so many yards.When Ahs scrimmaged cleveland this preseason they had 4 first downs and a busted 80yard td, Webb controled the clock against AHS, and the tornadoes only had the ball 3 times in the first half(the goal line stop, the td drive and the last drive with 1:20 left to go 88 yards,Missed FG),and 3 times in the second....make of it what u want, but i can promise u that this game sunday will be just like the last 2 AHS-MHS games.

[Solomon]

Don't stay away. This board needs someone with mental stability

 

I've got a little girl to go along with Little Me now. My mental stability is done with for the next 18-23 years.

[warhawks]

Big game for both! Best wishes for a great and injury free game!

[oldrebel]

GQ is not only the best coach in the state but he's also one of the best business men. Maryville will make sure it stays fairly close (cause 21+ pt blow out on National TV doesnt help you) but will still play typical Maryville football, keep a comfortable lead of 10-14 pts and quiet some of the "haters" it gets from people throughout the state/nation that says "they dont play anyone."

 

You think the television audience and the "haters" will be a factor in GQ's gameplan?

[falconvol]

Maryville by two TD's. Three TD's if they get their 12th man (Reynolds) on the zebra crew.

 

 

I heard that Reynolds wasn't allowed to do the Maryville/Alcoa games anymore? Anybody know?