The young man you mentioned will be ineligible due to age I believe 2022. Varsity is a different animal than JV. This Murphy group of freshman will be much improved in 3 years and also has a solid ground coming behind them.
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The young man you mentioned will be ineligible due to age I believe 2022. Varsity is a different animal than JV. This Murphy group of freshman will be much improved in 3 years and also has a solid ground coming behind them.
I knew he had aged out of JV but didn't know he would be ineligible in 2022. So he's already 16 then and must have been before the school year started?
Understand where you're coming from about current class improving, some of their best athletes haven't been playing football very long, so a lot of room to grow. They will be adding Johnson on varsity too.
A legit problem with this freshman class is that they're missing speed at the skill spots that Murphy's accustomed to and that's unlikely to change unless somebody transfers in or some speedy kid roaming the halls decides to play. Also this freshman class isn't nearly as strong up front as the last few classes, sucks they lost two of their starting lineman to transfers.
The areas this freshman class is weaker will not be supplemented by the current 8th grade class either. It appears the 6th and 7th grade group coming up has some solid talent, but this year's 8th grade class seems to be the leanest class in a long time from what I know and that I've heard.
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I cant wait for Rville vs Andrews next year.
Andrews roughed us up on jvs that year. I told everybody that we would beat Andrews when seniors but nobody believe me. I say we win. We return most line QB, Hooper, and Williams will likely contribute as a freshman.
Andrews roughed us up on jvs that year. I told everybody that we would beat Andrews when seniors but nobody believe me. I say we win. We return most line QB, Hooper, and Williams will likely contribute as a freshman.
You're not paying attention BK. That's apples to oranges, not the same Andrews group because of losing kids. Last, what makes you so certain Williams is playing football next year?
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Not the same Andrews team from JV, lost a lot of talent since then to transfer and kids quitting. I think most people agreed at the time that Andrews wouldnt beat Robbinsville on varsity with one class. But turns out Andrews current freshman class is really good too.
We'll never truly know what would've happened but I think they would've been a tough out for anyone next year and definitely feel they would've finished top 3 next season had their current junior class stayed intact.
Thats part of it. Thats life.
Most ppl said andrews would win but I considered kids not playing. Im considering that Williams might not play but I think its a really good chance that he does. So i will look at this game without Williams. I also think Andrews will lose a couple of starters just because it seems to be the way.
Most ppl said andrews would win but I considered kids not playing. Im considering that Williams might not play but I think its a really good chance that he does. So i will look at this game without Williams. I also think Andrews will lose a couple of starters just because it seems to be the way.
Ok guys I apologize! I didn’t realize me razzing greygod a little would rattle the cage of all bulldog country! You know me well enough that I never put negative comments about teams on here nor do I in public (adult posters are a different story). I respect Murphy’s program always have doesn’t mean I like them. I take the saying of Ric Flair to heart “to be the man you have to beat the man” that is where we are trying to get to. We have young talent that we are excited about. Our tailback #1 on JV will be good this is his 1st playing football and he is in the 8th grade so plenty of time for him to develop. JV QB will only get better as he learns to read and make the right decisions. Many more that can be good players. Have a great day gentlemen!
Not sure that they are hoping he doesn’t, I just think they are saying he has a great future in wrestling. To stay at the level he needs to be at to get the attention and keep the attention of the big schools he will have to travel year round. Which he does already but the older he gets he might focus solely on wrestling. Who could blame him?
No worries train and nothing wrong with being excited about your kids. I haven't seen the Jackets yet but had heard A. Brown was playing football this year, is he the #1 you're referring to? his dad is a cousin of mine. I think he could have a bright future in football once he learns the game.
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Yes that is Asher. He is a great kid and athlete. He gets better every week.
I liked what I seen from Hayesville. #1 is a good looking athlete as well as the Qb. Skill players looked good and will only get better. I foresee a very competitive conference in years to come. Cherokee & Rosman need improvement but overall the conference should be strong and more enjoyable to watch
Put down the Kool aid, I really don't see Williams contributing much on varsity next year as a freshman. Word on the street is he's not playing football to concentrate on being rvilles first 4 timer in wrestling.
I genuinely hope the Cats have a big year next season, your fanbase and community deserves that. I think the line play is a huge concern though without Christenson, Rattler (or O'Dell) and then Stillwell graduating on top of that. Murphy and Robbinsville will bring back most of their lines next season and I think the 'Cats will really struggle to match them there without those kids. Also for some reason I thought Ellis was on the 2017 JV team, I guess I'm misremembering.
The fact that they have come into a new staff and a new offense (to most of them anyway) and are excited about football is what excites me. I know it didn’t show last night but they are getting better. We just have to improve on tackling! Grit and testicular fortitude are things you can’t coach. Hopefully it will come!
I know how you feel, Murphy has two skill kids in that grade that would be great to have, but looks unlikely they will play again. Didn't hurt last year, definitely hurts some this year and could hurt a lot next year, but like you said it is what it is.
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I'm interested to hear why that's asinine. They can't pass. Weaver is ok, but he won't win you a conference championship. My point is that Martin is no worse than the second best player in JV this year. If he is shut down, who will beat you?
Weaver runs hard and breaks tackles. He and Martin complement each other. I just wonder how the game would have turned out if Gillis and Lunsford (2 best JV players from last year) hadn’t been moved up to varsity as freshmen.
If you think Weaver is equal to Martin, you are ignorant and asinine. I think you are ridiculous to get your panties in a wad over what was essentially a complement to your star player. But carry on. I don't give one pile of steaming crap if you agree or not. See you a week from tonight.
With those two you would be in the conversation for a conference championship.
I believe so too. They are both contributing on varsity and stepped up when injuries have occurred.
Next year we will have a good senior class and the sophomore class is went 5-1 only loss to Murphy by 2
Wow I didn't realize Asher is playing football. I'll have to call big AB to hear about this. All I've seen on fb the last few months has been his basketball camps and evaluations.
Andrew's had as much talent as anybody in the conference about 4 years ago...imo they've needed to change the culture, work habits, and leadership for years. They may or may not have things in better shape now...we'll see. I dont think they've beaten any of the big 3 (murphy, rville, swain) in varsity in over 20 years.