[Granny Bear]

I think this is difficult if not impossible to predict!! Those three losses in mid-season last year really shook our confidence. That, and add the drama that we all know about, but don't need to talk about, and we ended the season probably as best as we could.

Now, all the crap that went down at the Johnson Central game really killed us. However, I will remind you that JC beat Belfry last year, and as we all know, Belfry ended up winning state. Greeneville, TN was very close to winning state last year. I believe Fulton beat them out in semi-finals. We couldn't hold on to the ball in that Greeneville game if it had handles on it.

Bottom line, Larkey deserves the 300 win club. I sincerely hope he gets it. We have some important positions to fill in our line up, but we'll get it done. I do NOT question the coaching staff OR the heart and soul of our players. I know what they went through last year, and to be honest with you, I am proud of the ones who stayed and how they represented Black Bear football.

I love these boys, and will miss the Seniors!! They were a special group.

Oh, and FYI, I saw Derek Akal at a basketball game this past week WITHOUT a neck brace; which is the first time since football season ended. I'm so grateful that he's made a full recovery. He was a great senior leader.