ORHS needs to replace Sevier Co. next season. Who do you want to see OR play?

[SweetScience]

28 minutes ago, Throwdeslant said:

 You should post under the screen name “Muhammad”. That would be cool. 

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[GaddisTossSweep]

Good night sweetscience

[JNewman]

There are always rumors surrounding why good teams year to year do not play. And each side of it proclaims that their team has reached out to such and such team "many times"---but that the other team is too scared to play them. I played for Gaddis the first time around. He isn't afraid of any team. Scheduling conflicts may arise where two teams do not have an open date to coincides. That is almost always the case when two solid programs can't play. (Sorry Murvul and Alcoa. Oak Ridge isn't askeered of you LOL. Some fans may be. But that's how it goes. And neither Maryville nor Alcoa are afraid to play OR. C'mon guys! Really?).

As for who I would like. In addition to losing Sevier County (from the schedule), I would like to also drop Hardin Valley. Karns is a region game (or I would LOVE to drop them too!) Fulton may not opt up next season (5A)---but regardless---that's a game we need to play every year. So---in order that I would prefer---should we only need to replace Sevier County.

1) Alcoa. Gary Rankin and Joe Gaddis know each other well. They ran into one another a few times back in the 1990s when Rankin was at Riverdale. 
2) Maryville. Nothing against the Scott Blade era Wildcats. But a Blade led team vs a Gaddis led team are two different animals. OR and Maryville played 6 times the four years Blade was head coach at OR (2009-2012). Maryville won all six. Of those 6 contests, Maryville blew OR out 3 times. The other three were a bit more contested. Problem was---none of those Oak Ridge teams honestly believed they could win against Maryville. That plays a huge role in a high school game. The goal during the Blade era was to only lose to Maryville twice (Once in the regular season and once in the playoffs. A potential win was simply not fathomable). A Gaddis led team would not think that way. So yeah---I would like to see Maryville back on the schedule. And even if Oak Ridge cannot beat the Rebels---I am fine with that. The difference between the 2009-2012 era now is why I want this one. I would rather see the Wildcats getting off the bus ready to win than getting off the bus to lose. Just my opinion on the matter.
3) Greenville. Granted---next year's Greenville team may not be as potent as the last few. But Greeneville is always good. 
4) Oakland, Blackman, or any really good Rutherford County team. 
5) Cleveland, Ooltewah, Bradley Central, Rhea County, or any good Chatanooga area team. 
6) Any good team that runs formations we are likely to see late in the playoffs. Classification and history do not matter for this. 

 

[catswild]

10 minutes ago, JNewman said:

There are always rumors surrounding why good teams year to year do not play. And each side of it proclaims that their team has reached out to such and such team "many times"---but that the other team is too scared to play them. I played for Gaddis the first time around. He isn't afraid of any team. Scheduling conflicts may arise where two teams do not have an open date to coincides. That is almost always the case when two solid programs can't play. (Sorry Murvul and Alcoa. Oak Ridge isn't askeered of you LOL. Some fans may be. But that's how it goes. And neither Maryville nor Alcoa are afraid to play OR. C'mon guys! Really?).

As for who I would like. In addition to losing Sevier County (from the schedule), I would like to also drop Hardin Valley. Karns is a region game (or I would LOVE to drop them too!) Fulton may not opt up next season (5A)---but regardless---that's a game we need to play every year. So---in order that I would prefer---should we only need to replace Sevier County.

1) Alcoa. Gary Rankin and Joe Gaddis know each other well. They ran into one another a few times back in the 1990s when Rankin was at Riverdale. 
2) Maryville. Nothing against the Scott Blade era Wildcats. But a Blade led team vs a Gaddis led team are two different animals. OR and Maryville played 6 times the four years Blade was head coach at OR (2009-2012). Maryville won all six. Of those 6 contests, Maryville blew OR out 3 times. The other three were a bit more contested. Problem was---none of those Oak Ridge teams honestly believed they could win against Maryville. That plays a huge role in a high school game. The goal during the Blade era was to only lose to Maryville twice (Once in the regular season and once in the playoffs. A potential win was simply not fathomable). A Gaddis led team would not think that way. So yeah---I would like to see Maryville back on the schedule. And even if Oak Ridge cannot beat the Rebels---I am fine with that. The difference between the 2009-2012 era now is why I want this one. I would rather see the Wildcats getting off the bus ready to win than getting off the bus to lose. Just my opinion on the matter.
3) Greenville. Granted---next year's Greenville team may not be as potent as the last few. But Greeneville is always good. 
4) Oakland, Blackman, or any really good Rutherford County team. 
5) Cleveland, Ooltewah, Bradley Central, Rhea County, or any good Chatanooga area team. 
6) Any good team that runs formations we are likely to see late in the playoffs. Classification and history do not matter for this. 

 

While I don't share your thoughts about playing Alcoa (Gaddis may think differently), I do like your post.

[REBELRON]

Would love to see Maryville and Oak Ridge play. Whole lot closer than Oakland. I also don't like Maryville playing an opponent they may see later. I like seeing Catholic and Fulton on the schedule. 2 darn good teams close by. Of course Alcoa is Maryvilles main rival. 

[SweetScience]

4 hours ago, JNewman said:

There are always rumors surrounding why good teams year to year do not play. And each side of it proclaims that their team has reached out to such and such team "many times"---but that the other team is too scared to play them. I played for Gaddis the first time around. He isn't afraid of any team. Scheduling conflicts may arise where two teams do not have an open date to coincides. That is almost always the case when two solid programs can't play. (Sorry Murvul and Alcoa. Oak Ridge isn't askeered of you LOL. Some fans may be. But that's how it goes. And neither Maryville nor Alcoa are afraid to play OR. C'mon guys! Really?).

As for who I would like. In addition to losing Sevier County (from the schedule), I would like to also drop Hardin Valley. Karns is a region game (or I would LOVE to drop them too!) Fulton may not opt up next season (5A)---but regardless---that's a game we need to play every year. So---in order that I would prefer---should we only need to replace Sevier County.

1) Alcoa. Gary Rankin and Joe Gaddis know each other well. They ran into one another a few times back in the 1990s when Rankin was at Riverdale. 
2) Maryville. Nothing against the Scott Blade era Wildcats. But a Blade led team vs a Gaddis led team are two different animals. OR and Maryville played 6 times the four years Blade was head coach at OR (2009-2012). Maryville won all six. Of those 6 contests, Maryville blew OR out 3 times. The other three were a bit more contested. Problem was---none of those Oak Ridge teams honestly believed they could win against Maryville. That plays a huge role in a high school game. The goal during the Blade era was to only lose to Maryville twice (Once in the regular season and once in the playoffs. A potential win was simply not fathomable). A Gaddis led team would not think that way. So yeah---I would like to see Maryville back on the schedule. And even if Oak Ridge cannot beat the Rebels---I am fine with that. The difference between the 2009-2012 era now is why I want this one. I would rather see the Wildcats getting off the bus ready to win than getting off the bus to lose. Just my opinion on the matter.
3) Greenville. Granted---next year's Greenville team may not be as potent as the last few. But Greeneville is always good. 
4) Oakland, Blackman, or any really good Rutherford County team. 
5) Cleveland, Ooltewah, Bradley Central, Rhea County, or any good Chatanooga area team. 
6) Any good team that runs formations we are likely to see late in the playoffs. Classification and history do not matter for this. 

 

Are you saying Blade didn't even expect to beat Maryville and that attitude rubbed off on the kids? 

[bounder]

Well if you watched the 'Joe Show" last night you got some insight to Oak Ridge's schedule next year. district games will remain the same ( the schools voted to keep it the same) with maybe Cleveland to replace Sevier County. Anderson County declined for their own reasons.

[Lost Old Dad]

That mean I don't get to come up and visit for either Ribs or Big Ed's and an adult beverage?   LOL

What does Cleveland have that R'dale don't?   LOL

[bounder]

Well LOD  you know like they say "it ain't over till the fat lady sings" but. I doubt they'll play next year. 

But if you come up to the ridge, I'll feed you ribs and take you to Big Ed's for pizza and adult beverages. 

Edited September 28, 2018 by bounder

[oridgecat]

20 minutes ago, bounder said:

Well LOD  you know like they say "it ain't over till the fat lady signs" but. I doubt they'll play next year. 

But if you come up to the ridge, I'll feed you ribs and take you to Big Ed's for pizza and adult beverages. 

LOD come see us.  I'll show you where to park so you don't have to do the steps.  You have to wait till Bounder gives out the shirts and gets off the field.  Then, we will go to Ed's, and I will chip in on those pizzas and beverages.  

 

 

[RidgeofOaks]

I wish Oak Ridge would play my William Blount Governors. And I'll admit it's for selfish reasons. I want a reason to hang out with the OR Bulls Catswild and BoyFromSI. And let's face it... Gaddis has sex appeal. It would be such an honor to have him on the sideline at WB.