Playing Up

[thegreatone36]

Maryville can dominate any division they play in, no doubt. But if Alcoa were in 5A or 6A, they definitely would not dominate at all. They would still be one of the better teams, yes, but not dominate.

[CommandoBlood100]

Maryville can dominate any division they play in, no doubt. But if Alcoa were in 5A or 6A, they definitely would not dominate at all. They would still be one of the better teams, yes, but not dominate.

RT

[MLREB]

I find it funny that everyone wanted Maryville and Alcoa to move up to better competition.....yet Fulton wimps out! HA!

 

Fulton would wax Alcoa this year...

[CommandoBlood100]

Some of us in 5A (Henry County) are disappointed that Maryville moved up. We about that life over here in this part of West Tn!

Hoprfully we can renew that Hendersonville-Henry County rivalry that got started a couple of years back.. The series is split with Hville winning in 2010 and HC winning in 2011.. Both games were extremely physical

Edited October 24, 2014 by CommandoBlood100

[MLREB]

Some of us in 5A  (Henry County) are disappointed that Maryville moved up.  We about that life over here in this part of West Tn!

 

Henry County should be careful what they wish for. They were fortunate to win against West last year.

[wilsontd]

Couple of things on this subject, Henry County may or probably would be 6A if they counted their freshmen.  But because their administration had the knowledge and insight to only build a 10-12 high school they do not count them.  (Very smart move in miune and others opinion.)  Now it does have a drawback that no freshmen can play on the high school teams but that is not necessarily a bad thing.  The other thing on the 5A regions this has been my complaint for many years.  If you are going to have regions than make them all the same number.  7 teams or 6 team whatever but start with 6A and have the Super 32, fine.  Than the next 56 or 64 largest schools go into 7 or 8 districts to make 5A.  Top 4 in each make playoffs.  Next for 4A same number as 5A or add another 8 or 16.  Still 8 districts.  so on and so on, until you come to 1A and than you may have an uneven number in one or two districts.  This putting 6 in one and 7 in another and even 8 in another is completely wrong.  Keep it the same across the board.  This is only for football so there should not be a problem. Once the playoffs start in year one put district 1 vs 2 and 3 vs 4, year 2 have 1 play 3 and 2 play 4,  if it goes another year 1 vs 4 and 2 vs 3, the fourth year you can sim[ply draw it out of a hat which districtsplay one another.  If it goes only 2 years keep switching.  Would benefit having players and coaches go up against other opponent instead of the same ones year after year.  The way it is now the strong continue to get stronger and I am very happy for those people but it is very hard for a school to build up if they are always sent to play one of the stronger programs year after year.  Not saying they cannot upset someone but moving teams around would help give some balance to the overall state of football in this State.

[RedRobin1]

Does not surprise me at all that Alcoa and Maryville will move up! Two programs that can  compete and dominate any division!

Ensworth has also moved up every year since they became a high school (enrollment puts them in D2-A, but they have always chosen to play D2-AA).

 

Brentwood Academy plays up as well.

 

Knox Webb chooses not to. 

Edited October 24, 2014 by RedRobin1

[MSURacer]

Couple of things on this subject, Henry County may or probably would be 6A if they counted their freshmen. But because their administration had the knowledge and insight to only build a 10-12 high school they do not count them. (Very smart move in miune and others opinion.) Now it does have a drawback that no freshmen can play on the high school teams but that is not necessarily a bad thing. The other thing on the 5A regions this has been my complaint for many years. If you are going to have regions than make them all the same number. 7 teams or 6 team whatever but start with 6A and have the Super 32, fine. Than the next 56 or 64 largest schools go into 7 or 8 districts to make 5A. Top 4 in each make playoffs. Next for 4A same number as 5A or add another 8 or 16. Still 8 districts. so on and so on, until you come to 1A and than you may have an uneven number in one or two districts. This putting 6 in one and 7 in another and even 8 in another is completely wrong. Keep it the same across the board. This is only for football so there should not be a problem. Once the playoffs start in year one put district 1 vs 2 and 3 vs 4, year 2 have 1 play 3 and 2 play 4, if it goes another year 1 vs 4 and 2 vs 3, the fourth year you can sim[ply draw it out of a hat which districtsplay one another. If it goes only 2 years keep switching. Would benefit having players and coaches go up against other opponent instead of the same ones year after year. The way it is now the strong continue to get stronger and I am very happy for those people but it is very hard for a school to build up if they are always sent to play one of the stronger programs year after year. Not saying they cannot upset someone but moving teams around would help give some balance to the overall state of football in this State.

Henry County does, and always has, counted their freshmen against their enrollment. Our enrollment at the high school is actually only around 1000 students. The 1349 is the number after the freshmen are counted.

 

We also allow them to practice with the varsity. Several dress out on game nights and a few even play from time to time.

Edited October 24, 2014 by MSURacer

[MSURacer]

Some of us in 5A  (Henry County) are disappointed that Maryville moved up.  We about that life over here in this part of West Tn!

I'm not disappointed lol.

[MSURacer]

Hoprfully we can renew that Hendersonville-Henry County rivalry that got started a couple of years back.. The series is split with Hville winning in 2010 and HC winning in 2011.. Both games were extremely physical

Those were some intense games.

[plumb69]

Henry County does, and always has, counted their freshmen against their enrollment. Our enrollment at the high school is actually only around 1000 students. The 1349 is the number after the freshmen are counted.

 

We also allow them to practice with the varsity. Several dress out on game nights and a few even play from time to time.

Good post. This Maryville fan, who has also seen a few Patriot games in Paris, thinks a home and home between the Rebs and Pats would be a lot of fun. Maybe the two best fan bases in the state?