Round 3- Alcoa @ GP

[RakingCoal]

I have a buddy of mine that is an Alcoa fan.  He said that the two guys he was most concerned about was #2 and #7.  He said that they did not touch the ball one time in the 2nd half.  He said all they did was give it to #23 who is the new kid that was recruited from out of state.  He said that #23 was really good, but #2 and #7 were both really good players that have been at GP all four years.  Poor coaching not to get those guys the ball.  Even peewee coaches know that it is easy to stop an offense that only gives it to one guy.  Peewee coaches also know that getting the best players on the team the ball is a better chance of winning.  I guess the GP coach has some job interviews this week and didn't want to take any chances having to cancel them because of practice.

[Throwdeslant]

4 hours ago, RakingCoal said:

I have a buddy of mine that is an Alcoa fan.  He said that the two guys he was most concerned about was #2 and #7.  He said that they did not touch the ball one time in the 2nd half.  He said all they did was give it to #23 who is the new kid that was recruited from out of state.  He said that #23 was really good, but #2 and #7 were both really good players that have been at GP all four years.  Poor coaching not to get those guys the ball.  Even peewee coaches know that it is easy to stop an offense that only gives it to one guy.  Peewee coaches also know that getting the best players on the team the ball is a better chance of winning.  I guess the GP coach has some job interviews this week and didn't want to take any chances having to cancel them because of practice.

Not true! 2 got hurt. Looked like maybe a shoulder and 7 had several catches in the second half… The GP defense was their major problem. Did well slowing the Tornado run game between tackles, but couldn’t defend the pass (especially #0). He had his way with any defender GP put on him ALL NIGHT LONG!

The second issue with GP was the offensive line. QB was under pressure most of the night. Took way too many shots. Lack of depth showed up early.

Good luck next season! 
 

 

Edited November 20, 2023 by Throwdeslant

[BIGPURPLEMACHINE]

4 hours ago, RakingCoal said:

I have a buddy of mine that is an Alcoa fan.  He said that the two guys he was most concerned about was #2 and #7.  He said that they did not touch the ball one time in the 2nd half.  He said all they did was give it to #23 who is the new kid that was recruited from out of state.  He said that #23 was really good, but #2 and #7 were both really good players that have been at GP all four years.  Poor coaching not to get those guys the ball.  Even peewee coaches know that it is easy to stop an offense that only gives it to one guy.  Peewee coaches also know that getting the best players on the team the ball is a better chance of winning.  I guess the GP coach has some job interviews this week and didn't want to take any chances having to cancel them because of practice.

Since you have evidence #23 was recruited you need to turn it in to the TSSAA. I look forward to seeing the what happens when you submit your proof. 

[Charger64]

1 hour ago, Throwdeslant said:

Not true! 2 got hurt. Looked like maybe a shoulder and 7 had several catches in the second half… The GP defense was their major problem. Did well slowing the Tornado run game between tackles, but couldn’t defend the pass (especially #0). He had his way with any defender GP put on him ALL NIGHT LONG!

The second issue with GP was the offensive line. QB was under pressure most of the night. Took way too many shots. Lack of depth showed up early.

Good luck next season! 
 

 

Thought that GP's defensive game plan was fine. Load the box and stop the run. Made Alcoa throw the ball against man coverage. Got some really good match-ups with Winton they took advantage of. 

Offensively GP was pretty vanilla. Did not take too many shots down the field. Waited late to get the RB involved in the passing game. Outside of the drive to open the second half, they just did not do anything to try to win the game. Plenty of weapons, with the QB, #7, #2 and #23.........Their OL line could not do anything with the Alcoa pass rush.....either.

[Throwdeslant]

16 minutes ago, Charger64 said:

Thought that GP's defensive game plan was fine. Load the box and stop the run. Made Alcoa throw the ball against man coverage. Got some really good match-ups with Winton they took advantage of. 

Offensively GP was pretty vanilla. Did not take too many shots down the field. Waited late to get the RB involved in the passing game. Outside of the drive to open the second half, they just did not do anything to try to win the game. Plenty of weapons, with the QB, #7, #2 and #23.........Their OL line could not do anything with the Alcoa pass rush.....either.

Agreed! The Tornado defense wasn’t going to give up much more than 14 points. On top of that, there was zero chance of GP holding Alcoa to less than that. Just not enough horses. Especially at the line of scrimmage…..

[CaptainGuru]

On 11/12/2023 at 7:56 AM, CaptainGuru said:

Gatlinburg Highlanders will not be able to mercy rule Alcoa Tornado.  It will not happen.  I guarantee it.  Do you want to bet? I will also bet you their will not be any post game selfies.  I’m Captain Guru and I approve this message.

I knew Gatlinburg Highlanders would not mercy rule Alcoa Tornado. They couldn't beat them much less mercy rule them. I am Captain Guru and I approve this message.

[ThinkFastRunFast]

Heard the running back has ran and enrolled at Cosby....

[RakingCoal]

Thanks for the video of the game.  #2 and #7 each got one catch on the first drive of the second half and then did not touch the ball the rest of game.  #2 did get hurt but came back in on both sides of the ball.  What a shame that #2 and #7 gave there all for GP and only got one touch each when the game was on the line and when the game was all but over.  #23 the recruited one gave great effort but stopping one guy is easy for a team as good as Alcoa.  Alcoa did whip GP up front on both sides of the ball but any good coach finds ways to get the ball to his playmakers.  I guess GPs coach was too busy updating his resume and taking selfies on the sidelines.

[Throwdeslant]

22 minutes ago, RakingCoal said:

Thanks for the video of the game.  #2 and #7 each got one catch on the first drive of the second half and then did not touch the ball the rest of game.  #2 did get hurt but came back in on both sides of the ball.  What a shame that #2 and #7 gave there all for GP and only got one touch each when the game was on the line and when the game was all but over.  #23 the recruited one gave great effort but stopping one guy is easy for a team as good as Alcoa.  Alcoa did whip GP up front on both sides of the ball but any good coach finds ways to get the ball to his playmakers.  I guess GPs coach was too busy updating his resume and taking selfies on the sidelines.

 

[RakingCoal]

Also can someone in the know elaborate on the GP kid that quit in the middle of the game.  Why did he quit and why did his dad get escorted from the game. Seems like an interesting topic

[Charger64]

1 hour ago, RakingCoal said:

Thanks for the video of the game.  #2 and #7 each got one catch on the first drive of the second half and then did not touch the ball the rest of game.  #2 did get hurt but came back in on both sides of the ball.  What a shame that #2 and #7 gave there all for GP and only got one touch each when the game was on the line and when the game was all but over.  #23 the recruited one gave great effort but stopping one guy is easy for a team as good as Alcoa.  Alcoa did whip GP up front on both sides of the ball but any good coach finds ways to get the ball to his playmakers.  I guess GPs coach was too busy updating his resume and taking selfies on the sidelines.

Spot On!

[ThinkFastRunFast]

1 hour ago, RakingCoal said:

Also can someone in the know elaborate on the GP kid that quit in the middle of the game.  Why did he quit and why did his dad get escorted from the game. Seems like an interesting topic

I was not at the game but have several co-workers that were and they all said he went down to the cheerleading platform area and was yelling at the coaching staff and anyone else who would listen. He was upset with the play calls and the usage of players on the team. He has since taken to Facebook and called out the GP coach, calling it the "biggest daddy ball coached team" in east Tennessee. Another players parent has also agreed with him on the post. Seems like there is lots of tension in the Thicket.