Pick your fantasy coach...

[big poppa]

If you had to pick a coach to take over your program which one would you prefer? Personally, I would have to go with Bowers. Coach Bowers has a knack for getting the most out of his players, even if they are below average athletes. Many will say that he is a product of Flatt and that statement is true. However, there is a cliche that discusses the student teaching the teacher. Any thoughts? I am aware that there are other coaches who deserve to be on this list (Crawford, Pearson, Hatfield) so feel free to make a case for them.

Edited November 19, 2003 by big poppa

[big poppa]

In addition, who are some of the best around East and West Tennessee?

[ncbsbb]

Gary Rankin

He gets the most from his players and expects their best everytime. He has control and displine. He is by far one of the best.

[big poppa]

Gary Rankin

He gets the most from his players and expects their best everytime. He has control and displine. He is by far one of the best.

I couldn't agree more,but don't you think his calibar of athletes is much better than his competitions year in and year out?

[GovMan]

For me it wouldn't even be close. If I could pick any coach in the state (or anywhere else for that matter) to take over our vacant job at William Blount, it would be George Quarles of Maryville. #1. He's all about integrity, hard work, and character. #2. He's quite possibly the most innovative offensive mind around on any level.

[TrueRebelFan]

George Quarles... His success speaks for itself!

[ncbsbb]

I think he has kids with potential and he helps them to reach their potential. Because even when he was at Smith County he had alot less to pick from and he still did an outstanding job. Your players are important, but if they aren't coached they can't reach their potential.

[big poppa]

For me it wouldn't even be close. If I could pick any coach in the state (or anywhere else for that matter) to take over our vacant job at William Blount, it would be George Quarles of Maryville. #1. He's all about integrity, hard work, and character. #2. He's quite possibly the most innovative offensive mind around on any level.

Bowers won three state championships in eight years with a pretty innovative offensive mind.

[Dalton91]

Bear Bryant! Hey, you did say fantasy.

[Guest Oakland]

coach thompson from lincoln county

[Redtwin]

i'd say the coach i had, ricky bowers. three state championships, 1 runner up, 1 quarterfinal loss to eventual state champions, 1 semifinal loss to eventual state champions, 2 consecutive usatoday top 25 finishes, 32 game win streak, 3 basketball state championships. Coach bowers motivates and instructs his players with the best of them. He runs class programs, and expects his players to do well on and off the field. i wouldn't want to play for anyone else.

[SCRAPPY]

Aren't Super 7 teams in the semi-finals just by making the playoffs?