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12 hours ago, Merlyn said:

I partially agree with you. The year Maynard left talent was down from what even he normally had. Scheduling had a lot to do with that also. I remember the year he left when the schedule came out and had Cookeville and Alcoa on it I told my family up there get ready Maynard is leaving. 

The 2013 team actually had quite a bit of talent. I wouldn't say the talent level had a massive drop off until the 2016 season. 

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It has been said on here already, but a lot of it had to do with Maynard. Whether you like him or not, he was a good coach. If I recall correctly, he took SC to the semis twice. He also took Upperman to the semis in 96, and this was long before Upperman was what it is now.

Since then, some things I heard that went on, or didn't go on, under Dickerson and Murray were headscratchers to me, but the last several years, the teams have been talented but they lacked fire. I believe they have that now.

I think if Dyer is given time, he will do well there.

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On 9/2/2021 at 1:37 PM, croz6110 said:

It has been said on here already, but a lot of it had to do with Maynard. Whether you like him or not, he was a good coach. If I recall correctly, he took SC to the semis twice. He also took Upperman to the semis in 96, and this was long before Upperman was what it is now.

Since then, some things I heard that went on, or didn't go on, under Dickerson and Murray were headscratchers to me, but the last several years, the teams have been talented but they lacked fire. I believe they have that now.

I think if Dyer is given time, he will do well there.

I don't have any doubts best hire smith has done in a while. If he's left alone smith will be back strong.

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Please purchase and read the Guru of high school football,Murphy Fair’s Tennessee High School 2021 football overview of teams that contribute information concerning the season’s outlook including key players, team strengths and building areas. Next, watch one of Smith County’s games. Finally, make an informed statement concerning the question you posed.  

 

 

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On 10/15/2021 at 8:06 PM, jls said:

28-0 Halftime OWLS  Announcer The biased 'Coach Vance' "I don't think SC is 28 points better than Jax Co" Dont know what game he is watching Jax Co -22 yards rushing

Jackson County had 25 guys (at most) in uniform on Friday night.  You can definitely tell that their coaches get the absolute most from what they have to work with.  Them beating Maplewood and qualifying for the state playoffs is a big thing.  Their game against Stratford at the end of the year will determine the 3/4 seeds in the region.  

Smith County looked very good and really dominated the game from the outset.  You can definitely see that it's a community that loves their football and wants it to get back to where Gary Rankin and Jimmy Maynard had it in years past.  Their final two games of the season against Macon County and East Nashville will be good battles with the last game being for the Region 5-3A Championship and homefield advantage in the playoffs.  

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On 10/17/2021 at 9:52 AM, howdoitknow said:

Jackson County had 25 guys (at most) in uniform on Friday night.  You can definitely tell that their coaches get the absolute most from what they have to work with.  Them beating Maplewood and qualifying for the state playoffs is a big thing.  Their game against Stratford at the end of the year will determine the 3/4 seeds in the region.  

Smith County looked very good and really dominated the game from the outset.  You can definitely see that it's a community that loves their football and wants it to get back to where Gary Rankin and Jimmy Maynard had it in years past.  Their final two games of the season against Macon County and East Nashville will be good battles with the last game being for the Region 5-3A Championship and homefield advantage in the playoffs.  

Is the East Nashville game at home?

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