Deem a team's relative strength based on a state championship at your own peril.

 

The 2010 Brentwood Academy team that did not win state also put a beating on Olive Branch (MS) to the same tune that mythical national champion (in some polls) South Panola did (SP beat OB by 11 and 35 in two games, BA beat OB by 32). MBA also beat the eventual state champ at their place during the regular season.

 

Let's go to 2008. MBA handed Moeller its worst loss margin-wise for the season (and in Cincinnati, a 4+ hour drive from Nashville). While Moeller was a pedestrian 6-5 that season, they were playing strong Ohio programs the rest of the year. MBA did not win state that year. They lost to MUS by 28 in the semis. Who is MUS? The only blemish on South Panola's schedule the past 30 games and the only program to beat SP in the regular season in almost a decade.

 

Heck, just look at the last two Trinity-MBA scores.

 

2006: MBA goes 4-6: its first losing season in 24 years. Trinity goes 14-[B]1, wins state. MBA is the lone "L".[/b]

2MBA goes 8-3, first round playoff loss. Trinity: 13-2, title. One005: of the two losses: MBA.

Say what you want about comparative scores or historical head-to-heads. I can tell you this, though: anyone who thinks BA and MBA are not worthy opponents because they did not win state in Tennessee last year is in for a rude awakening.

 

With that said, Trinity will be a handful for both BA and MBA.

 

As per the bolded ,it's a perceived implication that teams in Tn. aren't impressed with Trinity's state titles , especially in 05 or 06 ?

 

Things on message boards can be taken the wrong way. Do you see how I made your post look like a slap in the face to Ky. football. I know you did not mean it that way , I just did it to show you how things like that can happen.

 

I wish you safe travels to all your upcoming games. I also hope your football team does well and stays injury free. Good luck!

As per the bolded ,it's a perceived implication that teams in Tn. aren't impressed with Trinity's state titles , especially in 05 or 06 ?

 

It had nothing to do with being impressed. The point was that state championships, while maybe a goal of all teams, aren't the only measure of the quality of team.

 

But, yes, I see your point. Point taken.

Hoosier, why do you think some teams in Ky. choose to not put the Rocks on their schedule?

 

Nice try Larry , do you really think that I'm going to open that can of worms ? :lol: Perhaps some of the Trinity faithful would like to chime in.

Hoosier, why do you think some teams in Ky. choose to not put the Rocks on their schedule?

 

1 - they are tired of getting beat

2 - they feel they have no chance

Ok, thats fair...see you in August. Hoosier, you were right. Has any teams ever dropped the Birds because they were tired of getting beat, and felt they had no chance to win the game?

Ok, thats fair...see you in August. Hoosier, you were right. Has any teams ever dropped the Birds because they were tired of getting beat, and felt they had no chance to win the game?

 

I've been married a long time and my wife has never said that to me. :lol: :lol:

 

I'm trying to get away from this thread , I don't want to be accused of thread jacking.

AL, why do you think we didn't get any other Commonwealth teams scheduled?

For Trinity fans: how will this season be judged when deciding whether or not it is a "success?" Is winning the 6A title the only goal, or do fans want to see Trinity do very well against the OOS teams (i.e., end the year with no more than one or two losses)?

^ I would like to see us do well against the OOS teams. We play to win every game. But, most importantly, we play to win the last game. That's how our success will be measured.

RP, I know several fans/coaches of public schools, most mention a "level playing field". I'll always pull for a team in side our county to beat teams from other areas. Sidebar.

Considering the team and experience T returns next year, I think this is the only way for Beatty to schedule. T will cruise to #21 in 6Ain 2011.

This says it better than I could.

 

http://www.thsrock.net/news/665-2011-football-schedule-

This says it better than I could.

 

http://www.thsrock.net/news/665-2011-football-schedule-

 

TA

 

Well put and glad you put that up there. NOw, ANYONE, with any questions can simply review the above. Should answer the majority of the questions. :thumb:

This says it better than I could.

 

http://www.thsrock.net/news/665-2011-football-schedule-

 

That is a must read. People get focused on the football aspects and lose sight of the global picture. Trinity is matching up with peer schools with similar goals and demographics that go far beyond what happens under the Friday night lights. If you look at many of the top football schools, there is much, much more there than just great football. There are excellent academics and other extra curriculars as well. I am excited to see Trinity match up with these teams and will be rooting for much success.

That is a must read. People get focused on the football aspects and lose sight of the global picture. Trinity is matching up with peer schools with similar goals and demographics that go far beyond what happens under the Friday night lights. If you look at many of the top football schools, there is much, much more there than just great football. There are excellent academics and other extra curriculars as well. I am excited to see Trinity match up with these teams and will be rooting for much success.

 

 

VOR

 

Well stated and thanks for the comments.:thumb: