Smoky Bears lock for semis?

[EASTFAN]

6 hours ago, oridgecat said:

Wells will be your coach next year unless he quits and leaves the school system.  High schools don't fire coaches that make the playoffs. 

I hope you are wrong, because a lot of teams play in regions were there are only 5-6 teams. That is why you have 4-6 or 3-7 teams making the playoff every year. As you know, the top four teams make the playoff. My issues is, Coach Wells has backed into the playoff every year with an even record or below. I think two years ago the only reason East's made it was because Boone & David Crockett got into a fight and couldn't go to the playoff.

East's is very lucky they didn't have to move-up to 6A like Morristown West did this year. East was only 70 or so student short or they would have been in 6A. The problem with some many people is they set their goals to low. Making the playoff should never be the goal. The goal is to win a State championships and anything else is not good enough. Let's ask Maryville, if finishing 3rd last year was good enough or maybe Greenville this year if they don't win the state championship.

East's has had and has now the talent to be a factor in 5A football. The only thing holding them back is coaching. Why not tell your son or daughter that C's in school and a low ACTs score will be just fine, it just matter it you pass. Lets see the surprise on their face when they keep getting turndown trying to get into college.

Just like Gators and Vols this year, beginning avg. is not good enough. That is why changes are being made.

 

 

Edited November 2, 2017 by EASTFAN

[sx1234]

I think SC will win tonight but I wouldn't call them a lock in for the semi's.   In fact, I could see 3 possible teams from that side of the bracket making it to the semifinals and I don't think they are even one of those 3.

[gobears89]

Bears win! Region 1&2 are all the proof anyone needs to declare too many divisions in TN football. Whoever gets to the semis will prob get thumped but the Bears have home field throughout now and it will be tough to beat them at home. The Bears will be in semis the next several years this team is young & talented plus these 2 regions are bad. The coaching at SC is def not what it once was 1 example would be stud freshman qb playing defense with a 3 td lead late in the 4th. Very little thought in that decision because with out him at QB they have no chance of advancing. 

 

GB

[madhatter2269]

31 minutes ago, gobears89 said:

Bears win! Region 1&2 are all the proof anyone needs to declare too many divisions in TN football. Whoever gets to the semis will prob get thumped but the Bears have home field throughout now and it will be tough to beat them at home. The Bears will be in semis the next several years this team is young & talented plus these 2 regions are bad. The coaching at SC is def not what it once was 1 example would be stud freshman qb playing defense with a 3 td lead late in the 4th. Very little thought in that decision because with out him at QB they have no chance of advancing. 

 

GB

see you friday.