Defending 5A Smyrna Bulldogs to face Independence High for state championship title

[chavisut]

Originally Posted by The Dude

What is the point of this hypothetical rant? Okay, I don't know football because I refuse to recognize this crap, sure.

I meant to go back and delete that, I just put it there because of what you said earlier. I believe Smyrna was better than Maryville. I even think that MBA was the best team in the state this year. I'm sorry but a team that has won 59 games in a row doesn't come out and play flat in the state championship, I believe you are not giving Maplewood enough credit.

Like I said, I respect Maryville and have actually been rooting for them the past six years or so. However, I was pulling for Maplewood last night. Once again, I believe Maryville will continue to win titles in 5a. I'm sorry if I've upset you.

[The Dude]

Your basis on why Smryna would beat Maryville is weak; cause you saw Maplewood, have personally determined that Smyrna is much better than Maplewood, therefore they would beat Maryville, who "struggled" while winning by 2 TDs over Maplewood.

Here are some stats that will clear up who the better team is: 5, 60, 4.

[chavisut]

Originally Posted by The Dude

When Ravenwood was crowned 5A champion a few years ago, it spoke volumes about the quality of play in 5A. Alcoa would have beaten Ravenwood. Their championship single handedly started a debate about how TN may only need 4 divisions for football.

Really? Are you on the board over at TSSAA, is this something that is still being debated?

4a football sure is so strong with teams like Henry Co making it to the semi's two years in a row. Henry Co. never even made the playoffs in the four years they played in Region 6-5a

[The Dude]

Did Henry County win state?

[chavisut]

Originally Posted by The Dude

Your basis on why Smryna would beat Maryville is weak; cause you saw Maplewood, have personally determined that Smyrna is much better than Maplewood, therefore they would beat Maryville, who "struggled" while winning by 2 TDs over Maplewood.

Here are some stats that will clear up who the better team is: 5, 60, 4.

What does Maryville's streak in 4a have to do with the outcome of a game between Smyrna and Maryville. I think Smyrna would win, so what, get over it. Thats also not the only reason I believe Smyrna would win. Gray is a better QB than Burnette and Smyrna has more playmakers than Maryville. The coaching staff goes to Maryville but Smyrna's is pretty good too. This is my opinion and I could care less if you agree with me as I'm sure feel the same way.

The only 5a team Maryville played was William Blount and they beat them by one point. WB was an above average 5a team at best. When Maryville starts playing 5a teams week in and week out, there won't be any 60 game streak going.
I'll agree to disagree with you.

[The Dude]

TSSAA isn't debating going to 4 divisions, no. But now that a weak Williamson county team seems to get a yearly invitation to the Clinic Bowl, it shows how weak 5A is, at least the ones that play in the west bracket.

[chavisut]

Originally Posted by The Dude

TSSAA isn't debating going to 4 divisions, no. But now that a weak Williamson county team seems to get a yearly invitation to the Clinic Bowl, it shows how weak 5A is, at least the ones that play in the west bracket.

Ravenwood, Brentwood, and Germantown have won 3 of the last 7 titles.

[The Dude]

Originally Posted by chavisut

What does Maryville's streak in 4a have to do with the outcome of a game between Smyrna and Maryville. I think Smyrna would win, so what, get over it. Thats also not the only reason I believe Smyrna would win. Gray is a better QB than Burnette and Smyrna has more playmakers than Maryville. The coaching staff goes to Maryville but Smyrna's is pretty good too. This is my opinion and I could care less if you agree with me as I'm sure feel the same way.

Gray is better than Burnette, but Maryville has more playmakers, you're wrong there. The biggest difference is Smyrna's run game is much better. But it still wouldn't matter.

[chavisut]

Originally Posted by The Dude

Did Henry County win state?

No they didn't. However, you mention Wilco and the west bracket being weak, yet Henry Co. couldn't even sniff the playoffs in Region 6.

[chavisut]

We will find out in 09, till then none of this really matters.

[The Dude]

It is weak. Just because some team drops down and has success doesn't prove that Williamson County football is good.

[chavisut]

nvm

[utfantilidie]

Originally Posted by The Dude

No.

Yes. The last time Smyrna played Maryville, at Maryville, we won!Put it this way, we have a player going to UT and a guy going to be drafted by the pros for pitching, and already has a Vanderbilt baseball scholarship.I heard Independence could be beaten by a lot of teams in Smyrna's region and I happen to agree.Case closed.

[emainvol]

Originally Posted by The Dude

Riverdale would be the only team that could match Maryville's talent and tradition in 5A.

Not anymore, well at least not the talent.

[wellway16]

I'd like to see Maryville play every week for one year in Region 4-5A (Riverdale, Smyrna, Oakland, Siegel, Lebanon, Blackman, LaVergne, Wilson Central). I'm telling you guys that there was one team in that region (LaVergne) that could have beaten almost anybody I saw this weekend...........................and they didn't even make the PLAYOFFS!!!

Smyrna, Riverdale, and Oakland have all won titles in 5A in the last ten years. Wilson Central has become a tough out. Lebanon is a pretty good team annually and beat Smyrna, at Smyrna, (albeit on some questionable calls) this year. Murfreesboro Siegel had two D-I signees and couldn't make a dent. Blackman has the makings of a decent program.

I respect Quarles and he has a great system and good kids that produce. However, they would NOT run off anywhere near 60 wins in a row playing Smyrna's schedule.