The Jamboree At Norton-Thoughts

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

# 3 is Russell Rice

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.

I expect a ceremony, but tonight was the first time they had stepped on that field with a crowd since his passing, and the community is really hurting. I don't think that at least some small recognition would have hurt.

Who is their first home game?

I know they go to Castlewood,Appy, Kelly.. who is their 4th game??

Im not sure. I'm pretty sure we have them the second Friday of the season.
Their gonna be a tough team.

Thomas Walker - Really didn't impress me much at all. They had a few good runs, but that was it. It's gonna be along season for them.

Coeburn - Didn't look bad, but didn't look good either. The other Rb besides Nixon was pretty good. But they had no blocking hardley. The defense was unimpressive missing several tackles.

Kelly - The wishbone they ran was looking pretty good. Sproles and #99 are two good backs. Thier passing game it aint all there, but I guess that was expected. Their defense didn't look to bad against the pass or the run. They still need some improvement, but they will surprise a team or two.

Ervinton - They are a scrappy bunch of kids. Adam Kiser and #23 where to great backs. They could be starters on any team around here. They defense is suspect in areas, but overall not bad. They should make some noise in the CD.

Twin Springs - Really didn't impress me at all. Dockery is a pretty good player and made for good catches. But little to no running game. Defensively they had hard stopping anyone. They made a few turnovers but really couldn't do anything with them. I think Dockery blocked 3 or 4 straight xps against Burton. Just crazy!

Burton - Speed, Speed, and more Speed. They just pick up where they left off from last year. I don't think the loss of Zo or Thacker is gonna hurt them. Jacob Coleman really impressed me tonight. I think had 4 tds. It should have been 5 or 6 but two of them he was called out of bounds. Josh Miles is a tank. There is no one Norton punt on a 4th and 1 or 2 or 3 with Miles back there. Their passing game isn't all there yet, but it should get better with each game. On defense Burton looked good. They just need to learn how to wrap up and make the tackle. They also need to stop talking after making tackles. There was several personal foul calls, that cost them some yards. Also Burton has alot this year and they were platooning which had me and Freddy impressed. Me and him counted about 20 more players out this year then they normally average. With the platooning going that will help keep them fresh longer. But other then that they looked good. I think Burton will give PV and GC a run for the money. They may not win but they wont blowin out either.

Russell Rice, I couldn't remember his name, thanks trio

The first home game,4th overall, should be St.Paul.
The home games should be:
St.Paul
Powell Valley
Rye Cove
Pound
Gate City

Trio, you know it helps to have a guy running your 8th grade team who has been with the program for 15 years and doesn't have his own agenda. He's always been focused on getting the kids ready to play as freshmen even when I helped him for a year, and that was Large's first year there.

"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"

That would have to be Parks from GC. It will be really tough for Ervinton to beat RC. They haven't done so in a long long time.

Parks has alot more to work with than Kiser.
I agree tat Kiser is the best back in the region. Were he a senior at PV/GC, God only knows how many yards he would have amassed over his career. 2500+ at a school like Ervinton, with the defenses keying on you (the only weapon they have had) speaks volumes.

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Parks has alot more to work with than Kiser.
I agree tat Kiser is the best back in the region. Were he a senior at PV/GC, God only knows how many yards he would have amassed over his career. 2500+ at a school like Ervinton, with the defenses keying on you (the only weapon they have had) speaks volumes.

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Kiser is very good. No doubt about it. Him and Shupe at RC are head and shoulders above every other RB in the CD. Shupe has more speed, Kiser a little more power. Both are smart players.

i dont know about any of yall but i would hate to play norton the first game they are goin to be fired up.

R.I.P -55-

Castlewood is in the same boat as Rye Cove.
What a shame it isn't Norton at Appy this year first week.
BTW-like your pic man-really fitting.

Norton was head and shoulders above all the teams at the jamboree, they looked very sharp! They have the speed to give teams fits.

TS needs a QB able to throw the ball to Dockery. Many of the passes were way off line and not even close. Most of his passes were intercepted. They had a tough running back!

Ervinton is much improved from the ast few years! Should be an exciting year for them.

I was impressed with Wise, they were better than I had expected. Although they have a little way to go Nobody needs to be looking past the Indians this season.

There was a ton of good licks and hard nosed football, just what any fan wants to see!

I agree, I wouldn't want to face Burton or Appy next Friday. Too bad Burton isn't playing at home Friday, there will be a nice suprise at the beginning of the game before they run through the smoke tunnell from what I have heard. Guess it will have to wait until the St. Paul game

ruin it for everyone why dont ya [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

I didn't even say what it was, you will just have to show up to see it.... Alot of people have been talking about it, so it isn't really a secret. I just don't want to say what it is and then somebody change their mind and not do it.

haha I was just kiddin ya

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Kelly - The wishbone they ran was looking pretty good. Sproles and #99 are two good backs. Thier passing game it aint all there, but I guess that was expected. Their defense didn't look to bad against the pass or the run. They still need some improvement, but they will surprise a team or two.



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If we go back to last year when some were bashing B.I. and the Kelly program I pointed out that I thought B.I. was using the wrong style offense for his team. I'm pretty proud of myself for picking up on that.

The passing game wasn't terrible. Dotson threw a pick that was rough, but his pass to Bently was a bomb and was dropped (ball was on the money). The TD pass to Gilliam (who also dropped one right on the money) was nice. The veer wasn't good at all for us. We need to stay in the wishbone with the guys we have. I was glad to see the change.

Parks is a great runner.. but don't count out ALL the backs at E-town.. Anthony Honaker is extremely strong... benches a phenominal amount of weight and is quick as lightning... If I'm not mistaken... I think Honaker and Kiser stuck right with Parks at the regional track meet last year.. could be wrong.. but I'm pretty sure Im not... and James Kiser at E-town is strong and fast.... and Larry Phillips is NOT afraid to lower his shoulder and put a hurt on someone... he's quick and strong, as well.

I believe E-town is going to surprise LOTS LOTS LOTS of folks this year... [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/getsmile.tmp007816300.gif[/img]

Where is this E-Town you speak of?

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Parks is a great runner.. but don't count out ALL the backs at E-town.. Anthony Honaker is extremely strong... benches a phenominal amount of weight and is quick as lightning... If I'm not mistaken... I think Honaker and Kiser stuck right with Parks at the regional track meet last year.. could be wrong.. but I'm pretty sure Im not... and James Kiser at E-town is strong and fast.... and Larry Phillips is NOT afraid to lower his shoulder and put a hurt on someone... he's quick and strong, as well.

I believe E-town is going to surprise LOTS LOTS LOTS of folks this year... [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/getsmile.tmp007816300.gif[/img]

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There is a big difference between having speed, or power, and actually using it on the football field. Kiser is a hoss of a player, and the other kids are okay, but far from top notch RB's.

E-R-V-I-N-T-O-N

Spelled it out because 80% of folks call the place ERVINGTON.

I don't think Tyler Parks particpated in track last season

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No, he was talking about GC's Parks. Pretty obvious if you re-read it.

My bad there, thought he was referring to both Parks and Kiser as being players from "E-Town" .. I didn't read back far enough.

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Too bad Burton isn't playing at home Friday

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That's OK, because Burton will be traveling to Appy not too far from now, and just imagine the intensity with both teams suffering a hard loss just before the season, and then proving to their fans which side can bring the most determination to win the game... and at Riggs Stadium.. it's not going to be a battle, it's going to be all out war.

I agree, it always is a battle between the Dawgs and Raiders. It normally goes down to the wire, I just hope it is not raining....

rain would more than likely favor the Dawgs, not allowing the quick cuts from norton`s speed offense.