William Blount hosts Bradley Central

[BatmanDB]

It would be like if Tennessee lost Josh Dobbs. If he got hurt, they would be up shat creek without a paddle. Tennessee had Dobbs last week but not a bunch of other guys.I guess they had a paddle but didn't have a boat.

[strongx]

When you have been losing for a decade? Yes.

Fair enough. If it's been a decade since the team had a winning record, the 5-6 wins is the goal. What you think about teams that routinely win 4-7 games?

[DaChampsAgain]

Nobody and everybody. I've read more than a few posts from supporters who appear very disappointed in their team's execution, coaching, play calling, desire, etc. Maybe it's simply a vocal minority that wants try to do what it takes to win more. Are most school's fans satisfied 6-7 wins? Or even 3-4 wins?

We are satisfied with whatever these young men does on the field. Rather it's starters or backups. We never expect high expectations out of these kids. Win or lose, they'll always be Bears and we will always support these kids.

Sometimes or a lot of times, we do get aggravated at the coaches. They do make a lot of mistakes. "Bad play calling" and what not, but it takes nothing from us about the determination and effort these kids do for us every Friday (or Thursday). An 1-9 season, 3-7 or 6-4 would make us happy.

Bradley is in a small city with 2 other big high schools. Walker Valley took talent away from

Both Cleveland and Bradley. We don't have the kids to compete each year with the likes of Maryville, Riverdale, Oakland and whoever else we play. This is not wrestling where Bradley is dominate and can be dominant each year winning states. So to answer your question, we love Da Bears and whatever record the youngans throws at us. Rather it's 0-10 or 10-0. Da Bears!

[strongx]

We are satisfied with whatever these young men does on the field. Rather it's starters or backups. We never expect high expectations out of these kids. Win or lose, they'll always be Bears and we will always support these kids.

Sometimes or a lot of times, we do get aggravated at the coaches. They do make a lot of mistakes. "Bad play calling" and what not, but it takes nothing from us about the determination and effort these kids do for us every Friday (or Thursday). An 1-9 season, 3-7 or 6-4 would make us happy.

Bradley is in a small city with 2 other big high schools. Walker Valley took talent away from

Both Cleveland and Bradley. We don't have the kids to compete each year with the likes of Maryville, Riverdale, Oakland and whoever else we play. This is not wrestling where Bradley is dominate and can be dominant each year winning states. So to answer your question, we love Da Bears and whatever record the youngans throws at us. Rather it's 0-10 or 10-0. Da Bears!

Good attitude. Maybe more people should have it. Personally, I must like the misery of wanting championships and being disappointed (go vols!). BC has a good team and program. They are a lot closer to the championship level than the 2-9 season. I could easily see the community support last Thursday night.

[STARSNBARS]

What does it say about a football community when they are not satisfied with 6-4 or 7-3? Or they are satisfied with 6-4 or 7-3?

[alt1958]

We are satisfied with whatever these young men does on the field. Rather it's starters or backups. We never expect high expectations out of these kids. Win or lose, they'll always be Bears and we will always support these kids.

Sometimes or a lot of times, we do get aggravated at the coaches. They do make a lot of mistakes. "Bad play calling" and what not, but it takes nothing from us about the determination and effort these kids do for us every Friday (or Thursday). An 1-9 season, 3-7 or 6-4 would make us happy.

Bradley is in a small city with 2 other big high schools. Walker Valley took talent away from

Both Cleveland and Bradley. We don't have the kids to compete each year with the likes of Maryville, Riverdale, Oakland and whoever else we play. This is not wrestling where Bradley is dominate and can be dominant each year winning states. So to answer your question, we love Da Bears and whatever record the youngans throws at us. Rather it's 0-10 or 10-0. Da Bears!

 

 

Good attitude. Maybe more people should have it. Personally, I must like the misery of wanting championships and being disappointed (go vols!). BC has a good team and program. They are a lot closer to the championship level than the 2-9 season. I could easily see the community support last Thursday night.

 

I have been there for the 13-0 State Championship, the 7 Overtime loss to Farragut, and the 0-10 and 1-9 seasons.

 

I have been in the stands when there was less than a dozen of us in a driving rain, and been there in Crossville in the snow. I follow and support the Bears year in - year out, missing less then a game a year on average over the last 40 years.

 

No matter what the score is or the ability of the team I will never belittle the effort of the players. My one desire, is no matter the outcome that the other team can look at anyone and say those Bradley Bears play hard and don't quit.

[DaChampsAgain]

I have been there for the 13-0 State Championship, the 7 Overtime loss to Farragut, and the 0-10 and 1-9 seasons.

 

I have been in the stands when there was less than a dozen of us in a driving rain, and been there in Crossville in the snow. I follow and support the Bears year in - year out, missing less then a game a year on average over the last 40 years.

 

No matter what the score is or the ability of the team I will never belittle the effort of the players. My one desire, is no matter the outcome that the other team can look at anyone and say those Bradley Bears play hard and don't quit.

Yes sir. Few years ago playing Cookeville in the first round was one of the coldest and snowiest playoffs I've ever been to and seen!

[STARSNBARS]

I have been there for the 13-0 State Championship, the 7 Overtime loss to Farragut, and the 0-10 and 1-9 seasons.

 

I have been in the stands when there was less than a dozen of us in a driving rain, and been there in Crossville in the snow. I follow and support the Bears year in - year out, missing less then a game a year on average over the last 40 years.

 

No matter what the score is or the ability of the team I will never belittle the effort of the players. My one desire, is no matter the outcome that the other team can look at anyone and say those Bradley Bears play hard and don't quit.

[strongx]

If I understand the standings, the govs need this game something awful. It's gonna be a tall task. BC plays with attitude and have got some real good players. But BC has locked up their seed and WB has not. Does the "want it more" factor mean anything this week, or are the govs already scheduling for next year?

[DaChampsAgain]

If I understand the standings, the govs need this game something awful. It's gonna be a tall task. BC plays with attitude and have got some real good players. But BC has locked up their seed and WB has not. Does the "want it more" factor mean anything this week, or are the govs already scheduling for next year?

We will for sure finish 3rd and the way it looks, Cookeville will be coming to town. As we have done in previous years before this Super 32 stuff, knowing we was locked in and the playoffs, we played our starters for a quarter or 2 and set them the rest of the time. I wouldn't mind seeing that again, no matter if it did mean a loss. We are not even 10% sure that Copeland will be back for that game. If Standifer goes down from an injury, we are totally screwed.

 

So I say let WB fight for the win against backups. Don't even care giving them the win to WB as long as the other guys stay healthy and stay out of the game

Edited October 24, 2016 by DaChampsAgain

[Red Rebels]

 

91 is back in the weeds.

[alt1958]

Yes sir. Few years ago playing Cookeville in the first round was one of the coldest and snowiest playoffs I've ever been to and seen!

 

Oh the game in Crossville was much snowier (about 1980 or 1981 this was), but about the same temperature wise. But coming down the mountain in a snow was not fun.