Elizabethton Cyclones

[WaCoJaCo]

1 hour ago, DevilMan03 said:

Greeneville keeps on building Champion’s and betsy finishes behind them year in and year out. Dont really care about them just think its funny their fans talk crap when they always lose to us

Oh, you care. And you're worried. It's a couple years away, but you're already worried. 

[Tab]

The middle school has been good but the crew that just come thru lost 3 times in 2nd round bad ( Anderson County 2 times and CAK)  and in 3rd round to Alcoa that was a close game. The crew now likes to score but not sure they are sold on playing defense. Moral of the story middle school success or failure does not matter in high school.

[Cyclonefan29]

18 hours ago, WaCoJaCo said:

Oh, you care. And you're worried. It's a couple years away, but you're already worried. 

I hope you’re right about two years from now!

[WaCoJaCo]

11 hours ago, Tab said:

The middle school has been good but the crew that just come thru lost 3 times in 2nd round bad ( Anderson County 2 times and CAK)  and in 3rd round to Alcoa that was a close game. The crew now likes to score but not sure they are sold on playing defense. Moral of the story middle school success or failure does not matter in high school.

Middle school success does matter if you have a system in place where the little league, middle school, and high school coaches are all on the same page and working together to develop players. That's what has made Maryville, Alcoa and Greeneville great programs. It's that simple. 

[lawnman]

15 minutes ago, WaCoJaCo said:

Middle school success does matter if you have a system in place where the little league, middle school, and high school coaches are all on the same page and working together to develop players. That's what has made Maryville, Alcoa and Greeneville great programs. It's that simple. 

You took the words right out of mouth.Ryan Witten is at TA Dugger and they are doing and excellent job teaching these kids what to expect in high school.

[Tab]

Then explain the last 4 years?  The bunch that just came thru were good at ta dugger. If you want to talk about success then I think at least win 3 playoff games  because round 1 of playoffs are a joke. The 2 Anderson county games ehs had no chance. I was at one and watched and listened to one. Not trying to get anyone all worked up. 

Edited August 5, 2019 by Tab

[lawnman]

2 minutes ago, Tab said:

Then explain the last 4 years?  The bunch that just came thru were good at ta dugger. If you want to talk about success then I think at least win 3 playoff games  because round 1 of playoffs are a joke. The 2 Anderson county games ehs had no chance. I was at one and watched and listened to one.

Tab it’s going to get better just sit back and wait and when it does you can say I was right.I know a lot of these kids and coaches and they are going to do what it takes to get better.If we never win a gold ball I will still be there cheering these kids on.

[Tab]

Who is defensive coordinator?

[noonesfool]

The biggest intangible in middle school regardless of the level of coaching is the players themselves. Interest and desires change overtime. That stud 5’7 150lb linebacker in the 8th grade with the 8.5 shoe and shaving ends up 5’7 and 175lb. Senior. On the other hand that short fat kid that can’t move with size 12’s might end up 6’3 275lb. With quick feet.

[lawnman]

23 minutes ago, Tab said:

Who is defensive coordinator?

Dave Campbell he worked hand in hand with coach Ogg.

[WaCoJaCo]

12 hours ago, Tab said:

Then explain the last 4 years?  The bunch that just came thru were good at ta dugger. If you want to talk about success then I think at least win 3 playoff games  because round 1 of playoffs are a joke. The 2 Anderson county games ehs had no chance. I was at one and watched and listened to one. Not trying to get anyone all worked up. 

The way it was explained to me I don't think "the system" was in place 4 years ago. You don't just install it and the next year you go undefeated. It has to work its way up from the little league. I wonder if Anderson Co. was using all 8th graders?

[EHSTrack06]

It's still growing. Our Middle school teams have gotten better and better with each passing year. If we can translate that to high school football interest we could have something special in a few years.