hillsboro ready

[BDURHAM]

No one in Middle Tennessee should beat this year's Burros. Teams who played them last year who expect a lesser team this season are in for a shock.

 

The defense will not lose a step, and if possible, they will be better. The addition of Fisher makes a huge difference. Offensively, they are loaded. Don't expect them to beat anyone with the forward pass, but who can stop the Burros?

 

It will be a major upset if Hillsboro loses a regular season game this season. The west team has to come to Nashville this year, so that should give the Burros a slight edge.

 

My prediction: 15-0.

[JohnPaul]

instead of having to worry about maryville this year , you better worry about knox. central because maryville will not be playing for the title this tear.

[KP9481]

Ehhh, nine months should be enough to get over the championship game loss.

 

Hillsboro had some patching up to do from last year's graduating class (six of whom are playing D-1 ball right now, and a seventh will probably walk-on as a kicker at WKU) ). We've effectively filled the holes at offensive line with rising juniors, seniors and a few key transfers (including some from Overton, haha).

 

I predict Mr. Footbal candidate picks for FB Calvin Bryant and LB Walter Fisher.

 

One question mark was at kicker - but we have found a converted soccer star who is regularly booting it into the end zone in practice -- he's getting better on FG's and punts, too.

 

This team is HUNGRY for a ring. What killed the Burros the last two years in the champoionship game was not having a deep enough bench to rest starters -- hopefully we can remedy that situation a little more this year, e.g., throw in a few tuba players, etc.. And who can forget EVERY ONE of the Rebels trick plays worked last year-- sheesh, what are the odds? Maryville proved they were still champs by converting and not losing compsure.

 

Alas, I wish we had better competition leading up to the last two rounds of the playoffs where we have a reason to keep starters in past the 1st or 2nd qtr.. But we'll deal with it.

 

They say third time is the charm. We'll see.

 

[mynameis]

I too heard the Hillsboro defeated Oakland last week. I heard Fisher was very impressive. I think this will be the year they get it done. I guess we will see.

Edited August 14, 2003 by mynameis

[Collosus]

It seems everytime they get to the championship they fall apart. Why is that? You would think that they would be used to the "Big Game" by now.

[KP9481]

We've been to the state finals the last two years. So, that's three times total in the past fifty years. Not exactly rich in tradition - -but we're working on it.

 

How do you call losing by a touchdown in 2001 and a field goal in 2002 "falling apart"? All we needed was fresh legs in the fourth quarter and a little luck to go our way. Perhaps this is our year.

[Collosus]

Maybe falling apart was a bad choice of words but still ya'll were so close. I've cheering for Hillsboro to win for years now. I hope it is your year.

[KP9481]

Please do more than hope we'll win...help us get more people to go to the games and support the team. We have an active booster club that always needs support, too. With the exception of a few private schools Hillsboro's the best game in town on Fridays --- and only $6.

[BlazeP]

The Hillsboro and Oakland thing doesn't really matter it was only a scrimmage....

[BigSneaky]

Maryville gets my nod til they lose...that being said i think that a rematch of melrose and hillsboro will be nothing short of fantastic..assuming both make it too the semi

[BDURHAM]

Melrose can play with anyone in the state. They will be a team to watch this season.

 

How will Melrose do if they have to travel to Nashville? Hillsboro is still the team to pick to make it to Murfreesboro.

 

Going to the finals through the east is much easier. Too bad Maryville doesn't have to play the team from the west before going to Murfreesboro.

[medman]

Stan---how can you say going thru the east is much easier? There are more quality teams in the east than in middle TN in 4a. The west and the east ends of the state is where the 4a power is.