State Semifinal:Rhea County at Knox West

[Knoxvul]

They were already going at it when the ball was in the air.

The game tying TD?? Anything to say

[TNVolFan2000]

MARSHAL IS GOOD BUT THESE GUYS GOT TO REALIZE THAT THEY NEED TO PUT ON SOME WEIGHT TO PLAY AT THE NEXT LEVEL...AND RUNNING THE VEER AND  THE WING T WILL GET YOU INJURED FASTER THAN SOME OF THE OFFENSES....THAT'S WHY ALOT OF COLLEGES DO'T RUN THEM....SOME OF THE SMALL ONES DO...BUT NOT THE BIG ONES...

 

Agree with putting on some weight.   And agree the type of offense is more punishing on the players. 

[TNVolFan2000]

1st half stat- total yrds West=287 Rhea Co= 22

 

2nd half stats - total yards West = 138, Rhea County = 233, 201 in the air.  

 

The majority of the 2nd half West yardage was in the last drive.

[rebelwoman87]

2nd half stats - total yards West = 138, Rhea County = 233, 201 in the air.

 

The majority of the 2nd half West yardage was in the last drive.

awesome!!

[TNVolFan2000]

Don't fool yourself - #5 is a player. Might want to ask your defense what they thought about him? And I agree - you are really slow.

 

Me personally, yes slow - and I do agree #5 is fast, but on at least one of those runs, any back from either team could have taken the hand off and scored.   

 

So question for those of you who know - was # 5 recruited by Tennessee?   I don't see them on the schools that offered him a scholarship.

[MeritIII]

The mystery whistle on the interception six was irrelevant. There were penalties on that play that would have nullified whatever happened on the play. Get over it already. I have not seen so much whining by supporters of a team that won in my life. If your team had lost, then complain but this complaining when your team won it just plain arrogant.

 

The game was close in the end not because of the referees but because one team decided they were not going down without a fight and played to win in the 2nd half. That is what you all are really mad about - the game ended close and made West look very beatable.

 

I just want to make sure I get your statement correct here. Are you saying that the 1 seed undefeated Rhea County team did not play to win in the first half, but only decided to start playing the second half? So it was like they gave West a head start or something? It had nothing to do with the flags or the points taken off the board, but it was only because Rhea County decided to play?

 

Secondly, if you get completely just hosed by any measurable standard by a group of officials you just smile and say great - we beat the opposition as well as the officials? Just to be sure I have it correct - you have to sit there and just take it as long as you manage to win? Are you just so accustomed to this level of officiating you just think this is normal?

Edited November 30, 2014 by MeritIII

[MeritIII]

Me personally, yes slow - and I do agree #5 is fast, but on at least one of those runs, any back from either team could have taken the hand off and scored.

 

So question for those of you who know - was # 5 recruited by Tennessee? I don't see them on the schools that offered him a scholarship.

He was offered by a nationally ranked Georgia Tech team - who beat Georgia today. And again I ask, what did your defense think about 5? Edited November 30, 2014 by MeritIII

[pepvol]

The mystery whistle on the interception six was irrelevant.  There were penalties on that play that would have nullified whatever happened on the play.   Get over it already.  I have not seen so much whining by supporters of a team that won in my life.  If your team had lost, then complain but this complaining when your team won it just plain arrogant. 

 

The game was close in the end not because of the referees but because one team decided they were not going down without a fight and played to win in the 2nd half.   That is what you all are really mad about - the game ended close and made West look very beatable. 

I'm not a supporter of West high school , if Rhea co would of won the game I would be pulling for you guys next week ... most people making comments about the officiating are fans of other teams .... nothing arrogant about pointing out terrible officiating . Yes West won .... but I hope that crew is no where close to Cookeville next week , and that's why I think it's worth mentioning just how bad they were . Nothing against Rhea County at all , you guys had a great season .

[OR nole]

The mystery whistle on the interception six was irrelevant.  There were penalties on that play that would have nullified whatever happened on the play.   Get over it already.  I have not seen so much whining by supporters of a team that won in my life.  If your team had lost, then complain but this complaining when your team won it just plain arrogant. 

 

The game was close in the end not because of the referees but because one team decided they were not going down without a fight and played to win in the 2nd half.   That is what you all are really mad about - the game ended close and made West look very beatable. 

You are wrong. Obviously the rules you understand are incorrect. How come you won't answer the question about the receiver's eligibility? And virtually everyone on here on not supporters of the team that one. Just people who believe in fair play for the kids who play the game.

 

But if it makes you feel better, keep believing EVERYONE else is wrong and you are correct. I was taught as a child, when virtually everyone disagrees with you, you may wish to look closer at your argument.

Edited November 30, 2014 by OR nole

[qb#7]

I'm not a supporter of West high school , if Rhea co would of won the game I would be pulling for you guys next week ... most people making comments about the officiating are fans of other teams .... nothing arrogant about pointing out terrible officiating . Yes West won .... but I hope that crew is no where close to Cookeville next week , and that's why I think it's worth mentioning just how bad they were . Nothing against Rhea County at all , you guys had a great season .

Same crew did Alcoa state champ game last year. 

[STARSNBARS]

2nd half stats - total yards West = 138, Rhea County = 233,201 in the air.  

 

TNVF200.....Eye weal say this....... thay ant nevur gonna bee a teem thait evur beets whut Ray Cowntee did inn tha seccund haif inn tha air, if'un thay play footbawl frum now on......WOW!!!!!!!!..............

Edited November 30, 2014 by STARSNBARS

[OR nole]

The mystery whistle on the interception six was irrelevant.  There were penalties on that play that would have nullified whatever happened on the play.   Get over it already.  I have not seen so much whining by supporters of a team that won in my life.  If your team had lost, then complain but this complaining when your team won it just plain arrogant. 

 

The game was close in the end not because of the referees but because one team decided they were not going down without a fight and played to win in the 2nd half.   That is what you all are really mad about - the game ended close and made West look very beatable. 

Can anyone with the game copied tell us what the official said regarding the whistle and penalty? Did he say "dead ball foul" or "after the play" or something totally different than that. I, for one, am certainly man enough to say I am wrong if he indicated the fouls were during the play. I understand the rules and would buy the other posters argument if that is the case. 

 

When I've been at a televised high school game, I don't recall ever being able to hear the official's explanation. Usually I am left guessing as to the details unless it is obvious. It sounds as if those of us who watched the game on TV with commentators, multiple angles and replays, and able to hear the officials comments didn't see the game nearly as well as those who were there. Just a thought.

Edited November 30, 2014 by OR nole