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I don't think Leach would leave TT to go to Auburn. Heck, he's got that situation in TX. Texas is the big dog....w/TT playing behind the Longhorns for fan appeal; would be the same situation in AL. The Tide is the big dog there now (w/Saban and his recruiting capabilities) and he would just be trading the state of TX for the state of AL IMO. As far as the Washington job, rumor is that Jim Mora Jr has a desire for the job though he is supposed to be in line for the Seahawks HC job after Holmgren. His (Mora) stating the desire to be the HC at Washington someday while he was still the HC with the ATL Falcons did not set favorably with Arthur Blank. Thus the wheels were set in motion with other events for Mora's departure from ATL.

G-man/Lance.....pls. issue/design a participation certificate w/a "fill-in" blank______________ That way all the naysayers that think THEY know who should have been named to the "ALL" district team will have that void filled by this obvious oversight by the SWD coaches (whom put in all those countless hours, days, months that equates to negative monetary compensation) and apparently got it wrong. Hopefully, w/the issuance of this certificate this thread will now morph into extinction. With this "fill in" the blank _________________________________ certificate ALL are now recognized.....now the universal clap, clap, clap.....GOOD JOB everyone. How 'bout let's go get some pizza????

Well....it is about time for Petrino to move again. I don't think Auburn will go down that road again in trying to hire Petrino. It was a fiasco for the President and AD of Auburn that eventually was one of the factors, I believe, that had them eventually seeking employment elsewhere. The local sports talk shows are saying the Miss ST. job could be the next move for Tuberville.

When the local news stations in ATL show some of the "clubbing" groups.....usually ALWAYS (oxymoron) it's due to a shooting. The ppl they show milling around outside these "clubs" after the "incident" makes you wonder why anyone would want to enter the doors. Anyone that is "crazy enough" to venture into one of these places that I've seen on local TV..... ought to be carrying one in every pocket, have a couple strapped on their chest and some hidden in their shoes....

Congrats James.....a good football player w/honors and a nice young man (that bodes well for your generation) by your posts that I have read.

Very common grass in metro GA. Many of the homes in newer subdivisions have it b/c it is extremely tolerant of heat, wear and tear. My lawn is entirely bermuda....great in the summer....brownish in the winter. Bermuda grass looks much better and is more dense mowed w/a "reel" mower instead of a conventional mower.

Congrats to the Bees. Multiple D1 players, speed, and size makes a college team....unfortunately, for Richlands this was a high school team that had the makeup of a college squad. The Bees have already beaten Amherst this year....and Amherst is in the state championship game in the other state matchup. I guess that says it all about Brookville....no weaknesses....ranked #1 in preseason, undefeated during the season and now playing for the state championship. Don't know much about JM but I find it hard to believe that they'll be able to beat the machine of Brookville.

there are two stations..... http://www.wgth.net http://www.bluetornadofootball.com

Thought this was an interesting article in the ATL Journal....re: high school football

By Allen Gregory Sports Writer / Bristol Herald Courier Published: November 28, 2008 TAZEWELL, Va. – It was an emotional scene outside the Tazewell locker room last Saturday evening. With faces caked in mud and tears on the bitterly cold day, the Tazewell football players were consoled by parents, coaches and friends. The Bulldogs had just dropped a 28-27 overtime decision to Tazewell County rival Richlands for the Region IV, Division 3 football championship. One player remained in his uniform long after the game. “It’s a blessing just to be part of this day,†Tazewell senior T.J. Rasnick said. In many ways, Rasnick’s story was representative of the saga of the 2008 Bulldogs. As Tazewell recovered from a 1-9 season in 2007 to post a 9-3 mark, Rasnick battled back from a nightmare. Last March, a fist-sized lump was discovered inside Rasnick’s right hip. The medical term was synovial sarcoma. While his teammates were enjoying their summer vacations and preparing for the opening day of practice, Rasnick was undergoing the grueling process familiar to cancer patients. The routine included 25 radiation treatments, followed by rounds of chemotherapy which ended on July 28. While the mass was eventually removed, Rasnick was left weakened. When Tazewell held its annual preseason media day, Rasnick was being treated at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. To the surprise of many in the close-knit Tazewell community, the 5-foot-10, 145-pound Rasnick somehow returned for the opening game against George Wythe. The Bulldogs posted a 21-19 win over the Hogoheegee District favorites. Some Tazewell fans began to sense something was special about these Bulldogs. “The doctors tried talking me out of playing, and they said they didn’t know if I could do this or that,†Rasnick said. “I just kept my faith in God, and he brought me through it.†Entering the season, Rasnick needed 280 yards to break Tazewell’s career rushing record of 2,455 yards. While Rasnick managed just 113 yards on 27 carries this season, he made many contributions to one of the biggest success stories of the 2008 prep football season in the Mountain Empire. In addition to collecting 44 tackles and four interceptions from his spot in the secondary, Rasnick supplied three touchdowns and 16 extra point kicks in the regular season. He added a 43-yard field goal in the opening round of the playoffs, as Tazewell stopped Graham by a 43-14 margin. Tazewell head football coach Bobby Wyatt was certainly grateful. “You see a lot of programs on ESPN where athletes battle back from adversity,†Wyatt. “Well, T.J. is a prime candidate for one of those type of stories.†Before his medical setback, Rasnick was one of the most explosive and versatile athletes in the Southwest District. His creative spin moves and fakes left many defenders grasping for air. Rasnick played many roles for the Bulldogs this past season, including kick returner and punter. “You could tell that there were some moves that T.J. once made that he could no longer make,†Wyatt said. “But when it comes to heart, T.J. is 110 percent.†Rasnick said he never questioned whether he could rejoin his teammates in their quest for a magical senior season. “You have your dark days, but you just have to maintain your faith and keep fighting,†Rasnick said. Self pity was never a factor, Rasnick said. “I only like lost 10 pounds during the whole process,†Rasnick said. “There was no reason to hang my head for anything.†According to Tazewell senior Matt Muncy, the Bulldogs were motivated by the selfless example of their gritty teammate. “For someone to go through cancer and everything that’s associated with it, then come back and join our team like T.J. did - that’s an inspiration for anybody,†said Muncy, who has earned a scholarship to play football at Wake Forest. Wyatt said his players couldn’t help but be inspired by the tenacity and bravery of Rasnick “After last season ended, our kids came together at school and decided they were going to change things,†said Wyatt, referring to Tazewell’s 1-9 record in 2007. “When T.J. had his problems, our kids watched how hard to battle back. That just added fuel to our determination. It’s been a long battle for all of us.†Ironically, Saturday’s loss to Richlands climaxed with a missed extra point. Rasnick actually made his first kick, then he had to try to kick again from a longer distance after the Bulldogs were penalized. “I just kind of pulled my head up on that one at the end and the ball went wide,†Rasnick said. As teammates and parents shed tears around him, Rasnick managed to see the big picture in life. “You can’t be all sad, it’s just a game,†Rasnick said. “Everybody hates to lose, but you couldn’t have scripted this game any better.†Despite the miserable weather Saturday, Tazewell students took time to walk the through the crowd collecting money for cancer research. Rasnick plans to return to the soccer field this spring where he has been a record-setting scorer for the Bulldogs. For now, Tazewell fans can be proud of their 145-pound superhero. “I fought so hard to get back with my team,†Rasnick said. “To have the opportunity to play for the regional championship, it’s amazing.†agregory@bristolnews.com| (276) 645-2544

A big amen!!!

In the first slate of games .....Greeneville vs. Miller Grove, GA......Miller Grove has a player Mfon Udofia that has already committed to GA Tech.

I don't think he was implying that Brookville wasn't legit.....everyone knows they're loaded; no one in their right mind would suggest otherwise and "all odds" are that Brookville will be the champs but Richlands is certainly gonna show up and try to overcome those odds. The way I read it.... he was saying that the BLUES have defied the odds and performed/been more successful when they were underdogs.....nothing more or nothing less in his post.

According to some posters on VP....Brookville wanted a rematch with Richlands b/c of last year. We're gonna show up next week....step onto the field and give it the best we got.....playing Richlands style football....."coached up" by some great ones....representing the SWD and Region IV with the Richlands' fans behind them and hoping other Region IV teams support our effort.

Richlands 21 Elswick 1 yd. td Tazewell 14

Muncey 22 yd td score 2 pt conversion RHS 14 Tazewell 14

3rd. qtr.... still same score

Richlands 14 Tazewell 6 blocked PAT Richlands 1st. td....Elswick to C. Hearl 2nd. td....Elswick to B. Strong

Pulaski Co. 38 Salem 0 FINAL

Brookville 20 Lee 7 in 3rd. qtr.

Pulaski Co. 31-0 3:45 in 3rd. qtr.

Brookville 14 Lee 0 at half

FG to end the half: Pulaski Co. 24 Salem 0

Calfee int. for Pulaski Co. 21-0 7:51 in 2 qtr.

Peak scores for Pulaski Co. 14-0 with 1 min. left in 1st.