Harriman at Greenback

[rtl112]

i would say its almost certain.

I'd say their headed that way.

[rtl112]

There is a chance but i would almost bet we go 2A and stay here.Not much difference in 1A or 2A really.I still think a weaker region 2 team will trade out so they can make the playoffs just like Oakdale did.

I almost think 2A is weaker.

[orngnblk]

I almost think 2A is weaker.

As a whole yes I agree.

[muskox]

i hope we go 2a instead of playing those teams....cloudland would be about the only challenge we might have on a yearly basis

[uknoit2]

I wouldn't be surprised if GB went 2A!
The only thing to stop them from going 2A would be the TSSAA and an issue with number of teams in 1A

 

2A would then be MUCH more interesting 

[maj]

I wouldn't be surprised if GB went 2A!

The only thing to stop them from going 2A would be the TSSAA and an issue with number of teams in 1A

 

2A would then be MUCH more interesting

Until they win another gold ball or two I don't see any reason to move up. GB already plays several games up a class or two. I would rather see more local games scheduled while they are 1A, most of which are much larger schools. McMinn County, Decatur, Rhea County, Walker Valley are a few that come to mind. Not much incentive for these schools to play GB with the real chance they could lose but assuming GB can maintain the levels of play in coming years, the stigma of losing to a smaller school will fade for larger schools and should they win , others will know they beat a good football team. Pretty much the case when Alcoa plays up. Not saying GB is at the Alcoa level but you get the idea.

[SportsnetWriter2]

congrats on getting to stay in region 2 hope we get to do the same.

I hope so as well! It really concerns me about who's going to region 1 with the way everybody talks.

[TTUBOBCAT]

I hope so as well! It really concerns me about who's going to region 1 with the way everybody talks.

I know you guys wanted to last time as well. how do you feel about that? I mean going now.

[uknoit2]

Until they win another gold ball or two I don't see any reason to move up. GB already plays several games up a class or two. I would rather see more local games scheduled while they are 1A, most of which are much larger schools. McMinn County, Decatur, Rhea County, Walker Valley are a few that come to mind. Not much incentive for these schools to play GB with the real chance they could lose but assuming GB can maintain the levels of play in coming years, the stigma of losing to a smaller school will fade for larger schools and should they win , others will know they beat a good football team. Pretty much the case when Alcoa plays up. Not saying GB is at the Alcoa level but you get the idea.

 IF TSSAA moves them to region-1 1A, Moving up to 2A makes it better for them

Edited October 19, 2016 by uknoit2

[SportsnetWriter2]

I know you guys wanted to last time as well. how do you feel about that? I mean going now.

Absolutely NO!!! If the decision were left up to me you couldn't pay me enough to play in region 1. I'll gladly stay in region 2 and fight our way for a playoff spot then to play in region 1 and have it practically given to us!

[SportsnetWriter2]

i hope we go 2a instead of playing those teams....cloudland would be about the only challenge we might have on a yearly basis

I don't think any half decent team wants to go up to that region to play. What positive things are you really giving your football program making that move aside from a free pass to the playoffs every year playing less than inferior competition with the exception of Cloudland.

[muskox]

I hate to say it but I'll have to agree with sports writer....no way in heck would I would want to play in that region...theres nothing to prove in it...now if cloudland could get back to there early 2000s status then it would be them and gba k every year for the region championship