Sports
Thursday, September 2, 2010
It’s football time on the Hill, and for the third straight year a different head man will lead the Vols football team. This time it’s Derek Dooley.
First order of business is the Vols Walk, second is to play UT Martin, third post game show and fourth is to brag on the Vols’ win. The first three most Vols fans will enjoy, but if that fourth one is anything but a victory speech, then coach Dooley’s honeymoon is already over right after Vols Athletic Director Mike Hamilton said “I now pronounce you coach.”
Sure the Vols may be a little short on talent, and just maybe depth could be a problem, but my question to all is this — If we can’t beat UT Martin at home then who can the Vols beat?
Of course, I can’t see that happening, but stranger things have happened.
Not this time, though. I see the Vols having an easy victory and getting ready for the rough next two games with Oregon and Florida. Vols 35 UT Martin 10
Sideline Briefs:
• In the Giles County High School 28-21 victory over Cookeville, the Bobcats had 22 players that took their first snap at their positions — 11 on offense and 11 on defense.
• The First National Bank Gold Ball winners for the first week were Alex Ballentine for GCHS and Austin Sands for Richland.
• R.A. Dickey has found a home with the New York Mets. Dickey has a 9-5 record and has developed as one of the top pitchers in the National League.
The former MBA and UT star has played several years. He is the son of Harry Dickey, a graduate of Campbellsville High School.
• What a big success Giles County had this year in softball and baseball. There were two state champions in softball and three in baseball.
• The Giles County High School freshman football team defeated Tullahoma 22-20 last week.
• Richland has yet to play a home football game this season. Their first two games were at Moore County and at Forrest. Their third game this week is at Wayne County.
The Raiders then have a week off before playing their first game at home, where they will play under upgraded lights.
• It looks like the SEC may be in line for their fifth straight national title with Alabama and Florida picked first and fourth in the preseason polls.
The Tide is the defending national champion.