TSSAA football championships: MUS vs. McCallie in pictures

Calvin Mattheis
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MUS’ Elliot Allen (33) and MUS’ Carter Campbell (46) hug after their team lost 44-0 to Mcallie in the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS’ Elliot Allen (33) and MUS’ Carter Campbell (46) hug after their team lost 44-0 to Mcallie in the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS Head Coach Bobby Alston holds the runner-up trophy after falling 44-0 to McCallie during a Division II-AAA game at the Blue Cross Bowl at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn. on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS Head Coach Bobby Alston holds the runner-up trophy after falling 44-0 to McCallie during a Division II-AAA game at the Blue Cross Bowl at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn. on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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McCallie holds the championship trophy after beating MUS 44-0 in the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
McCallie holds the championship trophy after beating MUS 44-0 in the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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McCallie's John David Tessmann (17) holds the tean’s trophy after beating MUS 44-0 in the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
McCallie's John David Tessmann (17) holds the tean’s trophy after beating MUS 44-0 in the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS’ Cason Triplett (63) runs off the field after a play in the fourth quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against McCallie at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS’ Cason Triplett (63) runs off the field after a play in the fourth quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against McCallie at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS’ Hunter Barnes (26) carries the ball against McCallie during the second half of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS’ Hunter Barnes (26) carries the ball against McCallie during the second half of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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McCallie's Ethan Warrior (18) defends against MUS’ Cason Triplett (63) during the second half of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
McCallie's Ethan Warrior (18) defends against MUS’ Cason Triplett (63) during the second half of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS' Vincent Perkins (10) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for McCallie's Michael May (9) during a Division II-AAA game between MUS and McCallie at the Blue Cross Bowl at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn. on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS' Vincent Perkins (10) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for McCallie's Michael May (9) during a Division II-AAA game between MUS and McCallie at the Blue Cross Bowl at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn. on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS' Will McDaniel (14) walks off the field after falling 44-0 to McCallie in a Division II-AAA game at the Blue Cross Bowl at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn. on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS' Will McDaniel (14) walks off the field after falling 44-0 to McCallie in a Division II-AAA game at the Blue Cross Bowl at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn. on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS’ George Hamsley (5) tries to pass as McCallie's Carson Gentle (81) defends during the third quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS’ George Hamsley (5) tries to pass as McCallie's Carson Gentle (81) defends during the third quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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McCallie's Matthew Plunkett (19) and Carson Gentle (81) celebrate sacking MUS’ George Hamsley (5) during the third quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
McCallie's Matthew Plunkett (19) and Carson Gentle (81) celebrate sacking MUS’ George Hamsley (5) during the third quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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The ball gets loose between MUS’ George Hamsley (5) and Christopher Goodwin (7) during the third quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against McCallie at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
The ball gets loose between MUS’ George Hamsley (5) and Christopher Goodwin (7) during the third quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against McCallie at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS’ Edwin Shy (11) is tackled by a McCallie defender during the third quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS’ Edwin Shy (11) is tackled by a McCallie defender during the third quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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McCallie's Michael May (9) is tackled by MUS’ Drew Burnett (1) and Henry Weeks (28) during the third quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
McCallie's Michael May (9) is tackled by MUS’ Drew Burnett (1) and Henry Weeks (28) during the third quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS’ Christopher Goodwin (7) loses the ball in the end zone during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against McCallie at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS’ Christopher Goodwin (7) loses the ball in the end zone during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against McCallie at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS’ Roderic Lewis (6) stops McCallie's Jose Osa (80) during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS’ Roderic Lewis (6) stops McCallie's Jose Osa (80) during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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McCallie's Nic Robinson (27) can’t quite make the catch at the end of the second quarter against MUS of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
McCallie's Nic Robinson (27) can’t quite make the catch at the end of the second quarter against MUS of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS’ Christopher Goodwin (7) runs toward the end zone during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against McCallie at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS’ Christopher Goodwin (7) runs toward the end zone during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against McCallie at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS takes the field for a Division II-AAA game against McCallie at the Blue Cross Bowl at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn. on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS takes the field for a Division II-AAA game against McCallie at the Blue Cross Bowl at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn. on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS’ Jordan Helton (2) and MUS’ Tylyn Young (3) defend against McCallie's Emile Bellerose (87) during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS’ Jordan Helton (2) and MUS’ Tylyn Young (3) defend against McCallie's Emile Bellerose (87) during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS’ Hunter Barnes (26) gets the handoff from Edwin Shy (11) during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against McCallie at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS’ Hunter Barnes (26) gets the handoff from Edwin Shy (11) during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against McCallie at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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McCallie's Eric Rivers (11) goes in for a touchdown as MUS’ Tylyn Young (3) defends during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
McCallie's Eric Rivers (11) goes in for a touchdown as MUS’ Tylyn Young (3) defends during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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McCallie students cheer after a touchdown during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against MUS at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
McCallie students cheer after a touchdown during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against MUS at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS fans watch the first half dof the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against McCallie at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS fans watch the first half dof the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against McCallie at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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McCallie's Eric Rivers (11) runs for a touchdown as McCallie's B.J. Harris (5) blocks against MUS’ Tylyn Young (3) during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
McCallie's Eric Rivers (11) runs for a touchdown as McCallie's B.J. Harris (5) blocks against MUS’ Tylyn Young (3) during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS’ Tylyn Young (3) defends against McCallie's B.J. Harris (5) during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS’ Tylyn Young (3) defends against McCallie's B.J. Harris (5) during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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A McCallie player tries to block a pass by MUS’ George Hamsley (5) during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
A McCallie player tries to block a pass by MUS’ George Hamsley (5) during the second quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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McCallie's William Riddle (14) throws down the field against MUS in the first quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
McCallie's William Riddle (14) throws down the field against MUS in the first quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS’ Elliot Allen (33) tackles McCallie's B.J. Harris (5) during the first quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS’ Elliot Allen (33) tackles McCallie's B.J. Harris (5) during the first quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS’ Roderic Lewis (6) breaks up a pass intended for McCallie's Eric Rivers (11) during the first quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS’ Roderic Lewis (6) breaks up a pass intended for McCallie's Eric Rivers (11) during the first quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS’ Hunter Barnes (26) runs by the McCallie defense during the first quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS’ Hunter Barnes (26) runs by the McCallie defense during the first quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS’ Edwin Shy (11) hands off the ball to Hunter Barnes (26) during the first quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS’ Edwin Shy (11) hands off the ball to Hunter Barnes (26) during the first quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS’ Jacob Rickels (19) reacts after McCallie intercepts a pass during the first quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS’ Jacob Rickels (19) reacts after McCallie intercepts a pass during the first quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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McCallie's Emile Bellerose (87) scores a touchdown in the first quarter during a Division II-AAA game between MUS and McCallie at the Blue Cross Bowl at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn. on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
McCallie's Emile Bellerose (87) scores a touchdown in the first quarter during a Division II-AAA game between MUS and McCallie at the Blue Cross Bowl at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn. on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS’ Hunter Barnes (26) runs through the McCallie defense during the first quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS’ Hunter Barnes (26) runs through the McCallie defense during the first quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS’ Jordan Helton (2) reacts after McCallie scores a touchdown during the first quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS’ Jordan Helton (2) reacts after McCallie scores a touchdown during the first quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS’ Edwin Shy (11) passes against McCallie during the first quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS’ Edwin Shy (11) passes against McCallie during the first quarter of the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS students cheer during the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against McCallie at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS students cheer during the Division II-AAA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against McCallie at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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MUS' Drew Burnett (1) holds the runner-up trophy after falling 44-0 to McCallie during a Division II-AAA game at the Blue Cross Bowl at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn. on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
MUS' Drew Burnett (1) holds the runner-up trophy after falling 44-0 to McCallie during a Division II-AAA game at the Blue Cross Bowl at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn. on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
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