The Jamboree At Norton-Thoughts

[Unchained]

Kelly- My alma mata: saw things I liked (Gilliam was a load that killed TS, the defense-4 picks against the Titans. TS had zero complete in the 2 qtrs). The intensity seemed to be up moreso for the Titans than TW. We seemed "Dockery scared" to start with against TS, doubling and focusing so much on him that McNew was hurting us on the ground. I was happy with the adjustments made. I saw things that I disliked. We had a wide open TD bomb dropped, as well as another pass, threw a pick, and fumbled once, stalled on the 2 (did get it done next trip) but overall I was pleased with the effort and results. We certainly are looking better.

Ervinton- There is ZERO reason if the Rebs keep healthy that my good friend Chris Crabtree's squad will vanquish past demons and guide the Rebs to the CD title and a spot on Saturday. Kiser is a dandy back-best in CD IMO.

Thomas Walker- looks like another 0-10

Norton-no one can match the speed, talent...etc Genetics-simple as that. Kicking game wasn't good, and they looked less than last year on run D (loss of Harris hurt no doubt)

Coeburn-Burrhead is a good back, but really didn't see much from them. TW had it at the Knight 8 and couldn't score.

Twin Springs-stop Dockery and you got em.

Coeburn 14 TW 0
JJK 19 TW 0
JJK-14 TS 0
Ervinton-8 Coeburn-6
Norton-27 Ervinton-8
Norton was up 24-0 on TS when I left.
I was disappointed that at least a moment of silence wasn't observed tonight at Norton. 3 young folks are gone in just a few weeks. Something should have been done.

[NotSoSilentBob]

Final was 38-0 for the Norton/TS half. Dockery blocked 3 XP's.

[Unchained]

I keep hoping that they'll graduate some of those Mileses Sensabaughs, and Colemans, but they just keep on coming lol

[MikMo]

Every school has their football families...like the Mabes, Hyltons, and Gibsons at Appalachia.

The boy was unreal jumping! It got rediculous him jumping up 3 yards past line of scrimmage and blocking EP's

[UTVols2]

Didn't get there in time to see JJ Kelly, Thomas Walker, or Coeburn.

Ervinton - These boys have really come far from the past decade, The Kiser kid is a good back and should be near the top of the Cumberland at seasons end.

Burton - Running Backs Galore, All of the backs looked great tonight despite missing one of the best ones we have. But overall you throw in both Colemans, Jaymil, Peters, Keys, Martinez Miles, and #3 (forgot his name), we definately have plenty of depth there. I agree, the kicking game was horrible and I would not have my starting QB as the holder either, if he breaks a hand on an errant kick, we are in trouble. Last week we had a kicker who kicked soccer style and made I think 3 of 4, I don't know why he wasn't playing tonight. I think his number was 12.

Twin Springs - As noted in last post, If you stop Dockery, down goes Twin Springs.

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Burton looked really good on offense, just like Indian dad said the Mile's Sensabuahsand Colemans never go away but I have to give credit to Coach Adams he knows how to use his players, year in year out Burton has freshman come in and get significant playing time and have great success.. it just seems like by the time these boys are freshman they are ready for Varsity.> Defensively they were pretty intense but missed some tackles. they looked pretty good overall..

Kelly was much improved from not only last year but from Last week.. last week they could not defend the pass and this week against TS they had what 3 ints so I am going to give credit to Coach Salyers for getting better and making adjustments. Kelly's running game once again was looking really good and their passing game was a lot better tonight

Ervinton, I really think that Ervinton has the best RB in the region, He has great vision and Power.. they also had some other quick backs, I think they kinda limited Kisers carries due to it being preseason, he will have 20-25 carries a game in the reg season, I would say the Rebs win the CD

Twin Springs- just like Indain Dad said you stop dockery you stop them. there Rb is ok, but they just seem young. I don't see TS doing too much this year

Coeburn- The knights have two pretty good backs with Bright and Nixon but other than that their Offense wasn't so good, their D missed too many tackles but all hope is not lost they can improve and I look for them too during the season.

Thomas Walker- good size had one back who ran hard but they have very little hope.

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# 3 is Russell Rice

[Unchained]

I noticed that Jimbo's brain trust had been slashed this year. I only counted 5 assistants as opposed to his normal 12. I remember one year thinking to myself that all Jimbo was missing was Hoover Mitchell and Sammy Sensabaugh beside him on the sidelines.

Norton will drop a lot in about 2 more years. The holdbacks will graduate. It should be an interesting two years for them though. Esp. if they stay healthy.
I'd say a big ceremony for the first home game for Ricky Harris. Great kid and athlete.