1A 2015 preseason favorite

[UpperCumberlandMan]

They've been on a decline since the years they had Patrick Willis for the most part. The 90s were their last good years really. . They sure were a force to reckon with in their good years! I'm glad Patrick does so much to give back to the community though. He puts on a football camp for the kids every year. I still remember my alma mater and Bruceton being rivals... I've seen him play many games! Great guy with a great story to tell!

Does the Gilmore guy still coach?

[kazam37]

LadyKee......no disrespect intended towards GB.  As OnB stated, my omission of GB has to do more with the quality of players that they are losing than any other variable.  Anderson alone is a all-star quality football player and he will be hard get the same quality player in his place immediately.  That being said if they were hiding that good of a player somewhere.....I'd say they would have threw him in there.  Oneida and TC both experienced the loss of such a player as Anderson this year (#2 Cheetah and #5 Harper), and it definitely impacted their offense while they were out.  The fact that they were able to overcome those losses was a testament to their depth more than anything, but they struggled somewhat without them.  GB may very well clean our clock and others, but to do so they will have to replace some very dynamic pieces.  I have heard Harriman, Midway, Oneida, and Coalfield have all got several quality players returning and they were all pretty successful this year?  Trust me on this:  We are all very aware that you don't sleep on GB!

 

Kazamoto

[pujo]

LadyKee......no disrespect intended towards GB.  As OnB stated, my omission of GB has to do more with the quality of players that they are losing than any other variable.  Anderson alone is a all-star quality football player and he will be hard get the same quality player in his place immediately.  That being said if they were hiding that good of a player somewhere.....I'd say they would have threw him in there.  Oneida and TC both experienced the loss of such a player as Anderson this year (#2 Cheetah and #5 Harper), and it definitely impacted their offense while they were out.  The fact that they were able to overcome those losses was a testament to their depth more than anything, but they struggled somewhat without them.  GB may very well clean our clock and others, but to do so they will have to replace some very dynamic pieces.  I have heard Harriman, Midway, Oneida, and Coalfield have all got several quality players returning and they were all pretty successful this year?  Trust me on this:  We are all very aware that you don't sleep on GB!

 

Kazamoto

Gonna be a fun region and it wouldn't surprise me to see a sweep of region 1 when the playoffs start. Cloudland returns some really good skill players but they also lose a bunch of quality players. It really depends on the Concord team, they might come out fighting in their 1st season.

[pujo]

         Seems like everyone is picking Peabody, I'll go against the grain and take UC. They may not be quite as good next year but they had room for error. I'd also say the top five would all come from the west side. The East is mostly rural schools with limited talent. 

[rtl112]

U never sleep on Greenback!

[PurplePower68]

The best A or AA team I've seen was Austin East team with Leroy Thompson & Von Reeves...

I will second that. I witnessed that first hand when we played them in '85.

[PurplePower68]

The best A or AA team I've seen was Austin East team with Leroy Thompson & Von Reeves...

I will second that. I witnessed that first hand when we played them in '85.

[rtl112]

Leroy played for Penn State didn't he?

[TheAmbassador]

SP won a few times verses TC, but SP don't have 10 titles, and TC beat the best SP team in my opinion the one Eddie Moore played on. TC would have had 12 titles if they hadn't moved up to 3a and lost in two stright 3a semi finals to Austin East, and Fulton(in over time).

Trousdale had to move up because of enrollment during those years. Just be glad Fulton then wasn't Fulton now. That bunch is lethal.

[NCSUNCLE]

What all does NCS return next year.

[PurplePower68]

Leroy played for Penn State didn't he?

Yes

[ladykee]

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I agree there is potential,but to be honest its going to be extremly hard to replace Anderson and Laforce.We all seen what happened when we didnt rely on them in the mojority of games and what happened when we did,not to mention one of the best LB's we have ever had three yr starter 140 tackkes this yr alone and 4 picks.Those three are really good players.The line will all be back but the center but the line just wasnt very good,another yr should make a difference with Lyles i think he does a great job with what he has.If #8 can get some confidence early in the spring his arm could make up the difference IF he can get time.The backfield will be solid again just not as fast and elusive.The freshman tailback Gilbert will be a special player and the incoming Freshmen will make an immediate impact.I am very excited about the potential but after the past three seasons i will have to see it to believe it from now on,with the teams moving down this uocoming 1A season will be much harder for the small schools.Good luck to the boy and the rest of the team i will be watching in the spring.I hope they continue the great work ethic they have had in the prior offseasons.WTD!

Understood! All #8 needs is to see the field. I get what you are saying but confidence has never been his issue. Played with confidence most his life. He's used to getting rushed has done that all his life too, lol! Still the best line he's ever played behind. Repetition and getting in a rhythm is what he needs. He can't throw enough this offseason with potential receivers. Timing is everything! And yes 1A ball just got a lot harder but not impossible. The team that wants it the most and works the hardest will advance in the East. As usual crucial that all stays healthy. Ready for Freshman to contribute in any way. Spring practice will give us a clue where the 2015 Cherokees are at. Line play is going to be crucial. Just need 3 seconds!