What's going on at Knoxville Grace?

[orngnblk]

I had a great time win or lose the other night. I always love to take a few pictures so I never forget some of the great places I've been to. I miss the day's when Maryville was a smaller school and played teams like Kingston, Rockwood, Oliver Springs, Loudon and many others. Going to a game like that was like going back in time when we played Rockwood when the Chapman boy's were there.

Barney make the SHORT trip to GB Thursday,you won't be dissapointed!

[pujo]

Barney make the SHORT trip to GB Thursday,you won't be dissapointed!

I'd put big money on that. Can't wait to watch it.

[BarneySox2007]

Barney make the SHORT trip to GB Thursday,you won't be dissapointed!

I don't even go to a Maryville game if it's on TV.

[orngnblk]

I don't even go to a Maryville game if it's on TV.

HaHa!

[pujo]

HaHa!

I don't think Barney goes to any Maryville games anymore period. Ram Tough

[BarneySox2007]

I don't think Barney goes to any Maryville games anymore period. Ram Tough

I went to the Science Hill game and watched the Alcoa and Heritage game on recordings and the Fulton game on TV. I've seen all the highlights of the Bearden and D-B game plus I'm on the phone constantly with friends at the game telling me what's going on. Your only a kid one time and I'm not going to miss any of his games no matter what or I could never forgive myself. But not only that I have enjoyed watching all the others also.

[pujo]

I went to the Science Hill game and watched the Alcoa and Heritage game on recordings and the Fulton game on TV. I've seen all the highlights of the Bearden and D-B game plus I'm on the phone constantly with friends at the game telling me what's going on. Your only a kid one time and I'm not going to miss any of his games no matter what or I could never forgive myself. But not only that I have enjoyed watching all the others also.

Its obvious ,you've watched some great football over the years. Pretty sharp feller in my book.

[BarneySox2007]

Its obvious ,you've watched some great football over the years. Pretty sharp feller in my book.

Pujo I really hate that I didn't go up to Hampton last year. I'm sure I would have had a great time and if I had went I would have looked you up. People laugh at me and say did you go anywhere this year on vacation and I tell them oh yes I go on at least fifteen to twenty a year except their on Friday Nights and a few on Thursday and a couple on Saturday every once in a while. I turn off the world and enjoy myself for those three or four hours with no interruptions.

[KnoxMoJo]

At the risk of getting in the middle of some of the petty stuff back and forth, I'll say what I know.

 

GCA is going Division II. I do think the TSSAA took the cowardly approach instead of just making the decision to split and instead writing rules that forces most privates to choose to go. For instance, GCA offers a slight discount on the re-enrollment fee each year for paying it by a certain date. That could be considered financial assistance now, so it would penalize all families ifthat was eliminated.

 

I'm not that close to the football program, but I've heard nothing of the rumors in this thread. Pride was right about the 2 buildings (1 of which is totally church funded) and funding. I do know people on the board of the school and there's no way they would allow massive debt to be piling up.

 

I know this is a football thread. I do wish that all GCA posters and fans would show more humility than some do portray. I really appreciate BarneySox and Raven and their honesty that I've seen. But it does bother me when the entire school and/or church is slammed by people over the actions of a few. I really believe we should be going above and beyond in sportsmanship to be the example, but I also understand that teenagers will be teenagers sometimes, no matter what school they attend.

 

Being from Hampton, I have a unique perspective. I see how hard it is for a small private like GCA to build a long lasting fan base. It's not like the community schools like a Hampton where generations have went to the same school and still come out and support kids and grandkids.

[uknoit2]

MOOOOOOJOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I got a feeling if GCA can move some numbers around, they'll remian in D1 next season...I might be wrong, but I don't believe they want to head to D2

[KnoxMoJo]

MOOOOOOJOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I got a feeling if GCA can move some numbers around, they'll remian in D1 next season...I might be wrong, but I don't believe they want to head to D2

I don't see them being able to stay, but I've been wrong before. My wife will confirm it. 😳

[orngnblk]

MOOOOOOJOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I got a feeling if GCA can move some numbers around, they'll remian in D1 next season...I might be wrong, but I don't believe they want to head to D2

I agree!There is a way.....