OAK RIDGE WILDCAT FOOTBALL 2018

[catswild]

On 3/19/2018 at 2:21 PM, WilleTheWildcat said:

Just a tiny bit of news...#30 tweeted he has been waiting since his freshmen year for something to be done at the Ship. He has given up hope and will just roll with the field, locker-room and scoreboard as is. Sounds to me he is just focusing on having the best senior year he can have and not worrying what the adults are doing. I applaud #30.

#30 also tweeted he doesn't play 7 on 7 football because he gets nothing from it. Tee Higgins (Oak Ridge) and Amari Rodgers (Knoxville Catholic) from Clemson also are tired of some aspects of 7 on 7. 

A while back, there was a brief mention on this board about an Oak Ridge player getting hurt and having surgery after a 7 on 7 injury. I could never get the players name because of the privacy law. I was actually thinking and being worried it was # 30 who got hurt but if he doesn't play 7 on 7 anymore he was probably not the injured player. I just hope the injured player is getting well and will be ready to go in August.  

RWR!

 

#30 probably needs to worry and think about other things besides what happens at Blankenship Field. And since he’s a running back who rarely catches a pass and never plays defense, 7 on 7 is useless for him. Tee Higgins participated in 7 on 7.

[WilleTheWildcat]

1 hour ago, catswild said:

#30 probably needs to worry and think about other things besides what happens at Blankenship Field. And since he’s a running back who rarely catches a pass and never plays defense, 7 on 7 is useless for him. Tee Higgins participated in 7 on 7.

 I believe # 30 is doing exactly what you want him to do. 

Did somebody say Tee Higgins? One time at band camp.....just a joke from the American Pie movies.

[WilleTheWildcat]

Super duper news for an Oak Ridge Wildcat....Senior to be Jeremy Mitchell has received an offer from Tulane University. I can't remember an Oak Ridge player going to a Gulf Coast state except for a kicker. This offer probably comes from exposure Jeremy has gotten from 7 on 7 football. Jeremy will probably get more offers. I hope the hard work he is putting in will translate to great play in the fall. 

[atrisk]

Outstanding school in a big time city. Wonder which side of the ball Tulane is thinking about playing him.

[WilleTheWildcat]

Defensive End T.J. Johnson took a visit to East Tennessee State recently. No offer yet but after watching T.J.'s Junior season highlight tape, he will get offered. A great pass rusher with a knack to knock down passer and make QBs alter their  throws, size and speed and a motor that won't quit.  

 

t q

[Lost Old Dad]

On ‎3‎/‎31‎/‎2018 at 5:49 PM, WilleTheWildcat said:

Defensive End T.J. Johnson took a visit to East Tennessee State recently. No offer yet but after watching T.J.'s Junior season highlight tape, he will get offered. A great pass rusher with a knack to knock down passer and make QBs alter their  throws, size and speed and a motor that won't quit.  

 

t q

OK, but does he have his 'GROWL' down pat yet?  People may laugh but a good growl to intimidate play after play does have an affect on opposing teams morale.  That and a good swim move does wonders for a defensive player.

When I was teaching the 'clone' I taught him about growling.  O-line players can use it as well to signal each other shifts and the like.

[atrisk]

Unclear if the "GROWL" is coached at Oak Ridge. Sounds like it can't hurt. Reguardless looking for T. J. to have a standout season with All State status. 

[WilleTheWildcat]

12 hours ago, Lost Old Dad said:

OK, but does he have his 'GROWL' down pat yet?  People may laugh but a good growl to intimidate play after play does have an affect on opposing teams morale.  That and a good swim move does wonders for a defensive player.

When I was teaching the 'clone' I taught him about growling.  O-line players can use it as well to signal each other shifts and the like.

Never met the young man but I am sure he has heard the GROWL over the PA at Blankenship field and can probably swim like a big nasty Wild Catfish. My own growl goes something like GRRRRRRRRRhuffhuffGRRRRRRRRvoughcoughGRRR.. I am getting old and can't growl like I used too. 

[SweetScience]

Glad to hear that about Mitchell. I really enjoy watching him and Pendergrass play defense.

[atrisk]

Well if nothing else, the practice field looks good. Anyone know when spring practice begins? 

[boyfromsi]

21 hours ago, atrisk said:

Well if nothing else, the practice field looks good. Anyone know when spring practice begins? 

April 30th.  

[WilleTheWildcat]

On ‎4‎/‎6‎/‎2018 at 11:11 AM, boyfromsi said:

April 30th.  

Spring practice is rolling closer and closer...April 30th - May 17th. Cardinal and Grey game on May 17th at 4:00 PM on the practice field. I will bet $1000 on the Grey team. Just kidding.