Dobyns-Bennett Football 2016

[BatmanDB]

A lot of this is speculation, so just for the record here is the last time DB played these teams:

 

Elizabethton (last played in 2008, DB 27   Eliz 14)

North (2004, DB 47  North 0)

Sullivan East (1992,  DB 50   East 0)

Hampton (could not see that DB has ever played Hampton)

 

There is no question in my mind that during most years a well funded public school with 2000 plus kids could beat most public schools with a third or fourth the students by what ever number.Yes there are schools like Alcoa that beat the odds and Hampton falls in that direction.On the other hand I've seen schools that should have beat teams by 50 in the first round,go home.So anything is possible, however you want to argue the point.

[WaCoJaCo]

Yeah, I think you right on that list. Lol. Got a little carried away in the heat of battle. I will send in my kickoff team now.

 

Just when you think you have all the answers.......They change the questions.

[formerblazer]

DB couldn't beat Sullivan North, Sullivan east, or Hampton by five touchdowns. I would bet my paycheck on that. Questionable if they could even beat a couple of those teams. I triple guarantee you they couldn't have beat Hamptons team from last year, and Hampton is a AA school. These match ups would never happen though.

 

I'll respectfully disagree.  Hampton had a pretty good team last year, but not that good.  Different teams, different speed, different games.  

Edited August 13, 2016 by formerblazer

[formerblazer]

Not really hanging my hat on that scrimmage. I just do not see last year's DB beating just any school in this area by five touchdowns. Granted they would probably win, but they couldn't just beat the best local talent by Five.Maybe if DB went 9 and 1 last year they could blow everyone out by five touchdowns. Trust me, I understand the whole 1A through 6A classification deal about depth and all. But one guy posted they could beat all locals by five. That would include Elizabethton,East,North,Hampton,and Crockett.No sir, not them by Five touchdowns. I am anxious to see how DB does against Sullivan county's new school in the next few years.

 

 

I'll say it again, last years DB would hang 5 TDs easily over all those teams.  Big boy time for the small schools won't work out.  Elizabethan and Hampton could have kept it closer a little longer, but depth and just overall athletics.... hmmm

 

One of the best Elizabethton teams was 1999.  They rolled over everyone by at least 4 TD.  DB vs. Betsy.  Reverse happened.  As good as some of the smaller teams are, it is a different level.  Same thing when DB or SH plays Maryville.  As good as we think they are, Maryville shows you a completely different level.  The only teams around here that have showed close to that type of skill has been the Greeneville program, and in a few years.....

 

Things are bleak NE of Knoxville football wise.  Not picking, it is just a fact.  We can dream all we want about state titles and domination, but it isn't happening in our area.

[formerblazer]

Just when you think you have all the answers.......They change the questions.

 

 

RIP Roddy Piper

[WaCoJaCo]

I'll say it again, last years DB would hang 5 TDs easily over all those teams.  Big boy time for the small schools won't work out.  Elizabethan and Hampton could have kept it closer a little longer, but depth and just overall athletics.... hmmm

 

One of the best Elizabethton teams was 1999.  They rolled over everyone by at least 4 TD.  DB vs. Betsy.  Reverse happened.  As good as some of the smaller teams are, it is a different level.  Same thing when DB or SH plays Maryville.  As good as we think they are, Maryville shows you a completely different level.  The only teams around here that have showed close to that type of skill has been the Greeneville program, and in a few years.....

 

Things are bleak NE of Knoxville football wise.  Not picking, it is just a fact.  We can dream all we want about state titles and domination, but it isn't happening in our area.

 

It isn't the area, its the coaching.Very weak coaching in upper east tn. Greeneville is proof of that. Mo.West lost their good coach several years ago and haven't been near the same since. DB lost their defensive coordinator several years ago and that has had a huge effect on the program. It's all about coaching.

[BatmanDB]

Greeneville done a great job of getting an outstanding coach to guide their program the last couple of times.There are some very fine coaches and good men at DB ...............................................

[WaCoJaCo]

Greeneville done a great job of getting an outstanding coach to guide their program the last couple of times.There are some very fine coaches and good men at DB ...............................................

 

I'm reading between the lines here trying to figure out the Bat Code.

[shadowman]

I can see the DB faithful is excited for the season to start because of the line this morning for season tickets that wasn't picked up. Heard a few say they were in line by 3:30am this morning to make sure they got tickets. I really hope the secondary has improved and learned to look for the ball instead of reading the receiver. I do believe the Tribe will be better this year!!!

[blazer1set]

I can see the DB faithful is excited for the season to start because of the line this morning for season tickets that wasn't picked up. Heard a few say they were in line by 3:30am this morning to make sure they got tickets. I really hope the secondary has improved and learned to look for the ball instead of reading the receiver. I do believe the Tribe will be better this year!!!

 

You will start the season 1-0, but game 2 tells you where you really stand.     Of course that statement is predicated on Oak Ridge getting a QB who can toss the ball to #5 instead of at his shoe laces or over his head.    We'll see...

[BatmanDB]

I'm reading between the lines here trying to figure out the Bat Code.

How about in yoda code

“Not if anything to say about it I haveâ€

 

 

 

[BatmanDB]

You will start the season 1-0, but game 2 tells you where you really stand.     Of course that statement is predicated on Oak Ridge getting a QB who can toss the ball to #5 instead of at his shoe laces or over his head.    We'll see...

 

Maybe back in the old days when both were in the same class.I think DB takes OR this year but there is just one school in this part of the state in 6A that will tell you where you are and how far you need to go to compete against the top five or six teams in the playoffs.