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Now, I know my name is all out for Appy, but honestly I really wonder if things will ever look up for the poor boys. There are some hard players out there every season, I don't know if it's just the coaching[or lack there of] or if the heart has completely been taken from Appalachia. Though the JV, is looking very outstanding this year with many great 8th graders out there. But what's the future for Dawg Football.
My crystal ball shows the dawgs boarding a new bus and riding to BSG to a new school in about 3 years.
Appalachia went into the ground with Tom.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boney</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My crystal ball shows the dawgs boarding a new bus and riding to BSG to a new school in about 3 years. </div></div>
Ahhh we don't need a huge "is or is not going to happen" consolidation thread on here.
It will happen...period.
Oh it will happen with the only sad part being that it doesn't happen starting next year and end all of the stalling and not being backward thinking and doing instead of forward!!!!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dawgsthrive</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Now, I know my name is all out for Appy, but honestly I really wonder if things will ever look up for the poor boys. There are some hard players out there every season, I don't know if it's just the coaching[or lack there of] or if the heart has completely been taken from Appalachia. Though the JV, is looking very outstanding this year with many great 8th graders out there. But what's the future for Dawg Football. </div></div>
What name did you use to start this same subject this time last fall?
i don't understand the reason for not consolidating and i guess i never will... it seems as if the only reason for not doing it is people not wanting to give up their old home town traditions and sports, which is sad considering the kids could have way more opportunities to succeed both in the classroom and on the athletic field in a consolidated school.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Spuds</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dawgsthrive</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Now, I know my name is all out for Appy, but honestly I really wonder if things will ever look up for the poor boys. There are some hard players out there every season, I don't know if it's just the coaching[or lack there of] or if the heart has completely been taken from Appalachia. Though the JV, is looking very outstanding this year with many great 8th graders out there. But what's the future for Dawg Football. </div></div>
What name did you use to start this same subject this time last fall? </div></div>
I wasn't on here last fall
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coalblackened</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Spuds</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dawgsthrive</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Now, I know my name is all out for Appy, but honestly I really wonder if things will ever look up for the poor boys. There are some hard players out there every season, I don't know if it's just the coaching[or lack there of] or if the heart has completely been taken from Appalachia. Though the JV, is looking very outstanding this year with many great 8th graders out there. But what's the future for Dawg Football. </div></div>
What name did you use to start this same subject this time last fall? </div></div>
I wasn't on here last fall </div></div>
It is just one of those reoccurring topics that are on here. The Appy folks for the most part will start talking about the disaster of Shelby Valley and East Ridge as shining examples of why consolidation is the great saten and bring up the fact that Phil hates all the Appy boys and would not let them be part of his ball team......Soon after the argument start getting really silly
I have said for several years that Consolidation needs to happen in our area and while I do still think it will the timeframe could be next year or in another 25 years
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Counts</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coalblackened</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Spuds</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dawgsthrive</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Now, I know my name is all out for Appy, but honestly I really wonder if things will ever look up for the poor boys. There are some hard players out there every season, I don't know if it's just the coaching[or lack there of] or if the heart has completely been taken from Appalachia. Though the JV, is looking very outstanding this year with many great 8th graders out there. But what's the future for Dawg Football. </div></div>
What name did you use to start this same subject this time last fall? </div></div>
I wasn't on here last fall </div></div>
It is just one of those reoccurring topics that are on here. The Appy folks for the most part will start talking about the disaster of Shelby Valley and East Ridge as shining examples of why consolidation is the great saten and bring up the fact that Phil hates all the Appy boys and would not let them be part of his ball team......Soon after the argument start getting really silly
I have said for several years that Consolidation needs to happen in our area and while I do still think it will the timeframe could be next year or in another 25 years
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Well I never posted my opinion on consolidation, I honestly think if the school board can pull it all off with no money worries then we're fine, and if they make it fair. I could care less about Phil Robbins to be honest or his feelings toward appy.
[/quote] if they make it fair. [/quote] And how do you define fair? Must the new school be in Appy?
Appy needs to realize that what they are doing isn't working so they need to adjust from what they are doing.
the dogs are haven a tough time but they will pull through...reason- they are dogs!
The dogs need to wake up and realize they do not have the same kind of players that they used to have. You have to be able to adjust to the players you have. Until Appy realizes this they will continue to get whipped by teams they shouldn't lose to.
thats true they are young! but you cant have experience unless you play...adjustments will be made as the season goes on. anlong with the players gettin use to varsity level. will tomars night game have an impact on the dawgs???
Well, it will definitely have some IMPACT.
yeah and riggs stadium is known for its upsets! a win tomar could be exactly what the dogs need!
dont the appy discussions on this board seem to go in a circle
an appy fan asks will the dawgs ever be a great team again
another appy fan says yes because of their great tradition
and then we have a 5 pg argument about how appy football isint dead
the sad fact is appy is young and in a few years will be a solid team once again
but in my opnion will never again be a really good team and I believe they will never again be really good because of the fact that they do not and never will adapt their offensive strategy to match their talent
not trying to insult the dawgs or their fans you just cant slam the ball between the tackles all day against bigger and better teams you have to use strategy to beat them
Consolidation may not be the answer. Consolidation doesn't guarantee you success.
Back in Blount County Walland was a 1A powerhouse. Walland won a state title in 1975.They went to the semifinals numerous times.Walland shut down in 1977 along with Everett,Porter and Townsend High School to make up Heritage High School. Heritage is by far the worst football program in Blount County.
Another example is South Young and Doyle High School making up South Doyle. South Doyle hasn't done much since the merger.
I know nothing about those teams but im assuming consolidation ment moving up to a higher level of competition if PV and Appy were to consolidate I think they would still be single A and thats a HUGE advantage
Phil probably won't be the coach of the new school. Travis Turner would be my guess.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: aoaofficial</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Phil probably won't be the coach of the new school. Travis Turner would be my guess. </div></div>
If Phil wanted to be coach, believe me you he would be in this county.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gym Monster</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: aoaofficial</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Phil probably won't be the coach of the new school. Travis Turner would be my guess. </div></div>
If Phil wanted to be coach, believe me you he would be in this county. </div></div>
Early to be drinking, at this pace he won't be coach long at PV. [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Spuds</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gym Monster</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: aoaofficial</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Phil probably won't be the coach of the new school. Travis Turner would be my guess. </div></div>
If Phil wanted to be coach, believe me you he would be in this county. </div></div>
Early to be drinking, at this pace he won't be coach long at PV. [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img] </div></div>
YOu have a point, but even if PV went 0 and 10 he has some crazy control around here on people. THey worship him like he is God or something.
Sure he does. [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img] Give this trend a few more seasons.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gym Monster</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Spuds</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gym Monster</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: aoaofficial</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Phil probably won't be the coach of the new school. Travis Turner would be my guess. </div></div>
If Phil wanted to be coach, believe me you he would be in this county. </div></div>
Early to be drinking, at this pace he won't be coach long at PV. [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img] </div></div>
YOu have a point, but even if PV went 0 and 10 he has some crazy control around here on people. THey worship him like he is God or something. </div></div>
My how things have changed...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sup-rbeast</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gym Monster</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Spuds</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gym Monster</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: aoaofficial</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Phil probably won't be the coach of the new school. Travis Turner would be my guess. </div></div>
If Phil wanted to be coach, believe me you he would be in this county. </div></div>
Early to be drinking, at this pace he won't be coach long at PV. [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img] </div></div>
YOu have a point, but even if PV went 0 and 10 he has some crazy control around here on people. THey worship him like he is God or something. </div></div>
My how things have changed... </div></div>
I have been upclose for 11 years now and that is what i see. I know a few years back a group of persons attempted to do this and he had a thousand rise and shoot them done, even made bumberstickers, remember that? [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif[/img]
Phil's not a bad coach...and as a person he's not a bad person either. He's arrogant as a coach...but that is one thing you want in a coach IMO. He's done some things I disagree with, but I don't think he's done anything that warrants him not coaching until he ready to quit. He's earned that right IMO.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sup-rbeast</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Phil's not a bad coach...and as a person he's not a bad person either. He's arrogant as a coach...but that is one thing you want in a coach IMO. He's done some things I disagree with, but I don't think he's done anything that warrants him not coaching until he ready to quit. He's earned that right IMO. </div></div>
I agree for the most part.
"I have been upclose for 11 years now and that is what i see. I know a few years back a group of persons attempted to do this and he had a thousand rise and shoot them done, even made bumberstickers, remember that?"
How do you shoot someone "done" and what is a "bumbersticker"? You right up here with me and Counts. [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Spuds</div><div class="ubbcode-body">"I have been upclose for 11 years now and that is what i see. I know a few years back a group of persons attempted to do this and he had a thousand rise and shoot them done, even made bumberstickers, remember that?"
How do you shoot someone "done" and what is a "bumbersticker"? You right up here with me and Counts. [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img] </div></div>
LOL.. SIMMER DOWN [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]
I might need to slimmer down.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Spuds</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I might need to slimmer down. </div></div>
Train....in the gym.....everyday....in the gym.
I wll..and become MMA (Motor Mouth Arts in my case [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img])
PV Appy and Burton all three could combine and still would be single A.