Thunder Good-Oil
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Would be nice to see Maryville test themselves against a top out of state team. Doesn't look like they're up to the challenge though.
What exactly would Quarles have to gain by playing a powerhouse out of state. Sure, I'm sure some $ would be a benefit, but I seriously doubt they are in need of cash. Other than bragging rights, I don't really see anything to gain. It's not like they are a school that needs a big win to make a name for themselves. They have a lot more to lose than gain so I wouldn't bother with playing out of state either.I don't think losing confidence is the issue. I think Quarles is content being the big fish in a small Tennessee public school pond and doesn't want the challenge of a good out of state or good instate private school (MBA, Enswoth, BA) opponent and that is ok.
What exactly would Quarles have to gain by playing a powerhouse out of state. Sure, I'm sure some $ would be a benefit, but I seriously doubt they are in need of cash. Other than bragging rights, I don't really see anything to gain. It's not like they are a school that needs a big win to make a name for themselves. They have a lot more to lose than gain so I wouldn't bother with playing out of state either.
A state title is the only thing that is important to the Rebels and the risk of injury / confidence in playing an out of state powerhouse just isn't worth it IMO.
He has addressed this in the past. To do it, he would have to drop the Alcoa game and he doesn't want to do that as it is too important for Blount County.
Seriously, it was a smart alack answer to a smart alack question. We are talking about Maryville and their situation not the other schools whose situation is different. I'm not sure why you are questioning Quarles' strategy on who he plays. I'm pretty sure he's figured it out and if it aint broke, don't fix it.All of them are fools then, I guess.
That's why I posted that Quarles is content being a big fish in a small pond and doesn't want to challenge himself. Nothing wrong with it either way.Seriously, it was a smart alack answer to a smart alack question. We are talking about Maryville and their situation not the other schools whose situation is different. I'm not sure why you are questioning Quarles' strategy on who he plays. I'm pretty sure he's figured it out and if it aint broke, don't fix it.