Graham Nichols
Troy Roan
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Rebels Show No Mercy
Dickson County came to Howard Gamble stadium with nothing to lose but their pride. After two stalled opening drives and going behind 7-0, Franklin showed they had a little bit of Pride themselves. The Rebels went on to win 42-7. Their defense had enough and they banded together to wrap up on their tackles, contain the QB , and swarm to the ball with speed.
They said they had won this for Eric, the very talented Eric Brown , who had went down with an injury right before halftime.
The Rebels looked like they were fine tuning, ready to make their playoff run. The offense was clicking, the defense was stingy and maybe a few more tightening of the screws we will be primed for the Quest.
Physically we have shown up. Now the most complicated..The mental aspect.
Can the Rebels focus at the task at hand ? I can think of a lot of reasons why they should. They will be tested from here on out.
Go Rebels...We want State o8 ...
They said they had won this for Eric, the very talented Eric Brown , who had went down with an injury right before halftime.
The Rebels looked like they were fine tuning, ready to make their playoff run. The offense was clicking, the defense was stingy and maybe a few more tightening of the screws we will be primed for the Quest.
Physically we have shown up. Now the most complicated..The mental aspect.
Can the Rebels focus at the task at hand ? I can think of a lot of reasons why they should. They will be tested from here on out.
Go Rebels...We want State o8 ...
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Rebels Tame the Lions at Columbia
On another wet, rainy night, Franklin traveled down to Columbia to the "Lions den"
Columbia , a good team that has had some tough breaks this season, would have liked nothing more than to take down the Rebels on their Senior night. For the fans that came out, it would have been worth sitting in the cold rain. Most fans were at home watching the game on TV30 Thursday night football. But once again, the Rebels were not going to blemish their perfect record on away games.
The rebels came out fast scoring right away after a long run from scrimmage by Junior Alex Ford. Franklin continued to pound the ball all night. Once again, the Defense had a great game, only to get caught off guard on a fake punt.Final 42-14
The Rebels are starting to gain momentum as they are looking to run deep into the playoffs.
They face 2 formidable opponents in their final 2 weeks. Both will be Home games so come out and show your Rebel Pride.
Columbia , a good team that has had some tough breaks this season, would have liked nothing more than to take down the Rebels on their Senior night. For the fans that came out, it would have been worth sitting in the cold rain. Most fans were at home watching the game on TV30 Thursday night football. But once again, the Rebels were not going to blemish their perfect record on away games.
The rebels came out fast scoring right away after a long run from scrimmage by Junior Alex Ford. Franklin continued to pound the ball all night. Once again, the Defense had a great game, only to get caught off guard on a fake punt.Final 42-14
The Rebels are starting to gain momentum as they are looking to run deep into the playoffs.
They face 2 formidable opponents in their final 2 weeks. Both will be Home games so come out and show your Rebel Pride.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Rebels to Play on Thursday
Franklin has gotten a chance to be on t.v. again this week versus Columbia. This couldnt have been a better opportunity, playing a televised game moved up to Thursday , prior to their fall break.
The Rebels are coming off a huge win of 49-0 as the defense recorded another shutout of the Clarksville NE team. We had two interceptions returned back for 6 points in the 4th. One by Daniel Zegal and the other from Hunter Nall..congrats guys they pumped up the crowd on the Franklin side.
Franklin needs to carry this momentum for the remainder of the season!!!
Go Rebs!
The Rebels are coming off a huge win of 49-0 as the defense recorded another shutout of the Clarksville NE team. We had two interceptions returned back for 6 points in the 4th. One by Daniel Zegal and the other from Hunter Nall..congrats guys they pumped up the crowd on the Franklin side.
Franklin needs to carry this momentum for the remainder of the season!!!
Go Rebs!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Get to know your Rebels !!
I thought it would be nice to get to know a little more about these guys that play on friday night.
I have requested the following questions:
1) Fondest personal football memory (Brief)
2) Favorite player / team
3) What gets you pumped up for your game on Friday night
4) A personal compliment for a fellow player at your same position group (ex..RB's, QB's, DL, OL, LB's DB"S, etc
And I asked to answer at least 3 questions...
Lets meet your Rebels!!
Steven Maurer # 45 Senior TE
1) All of the great locker room talks with my friends and Potluck! Also playing at Vanderbilt Stadium. (And winning)
2) Jason Witten (favorite player) / (Favorite Team) Vanderbilt
3) The speeches Nick Gordon and I listen to before each game. The same speeches at the same time, before every game.
4) Jamaul; an amazing athlete with the potential to become a really good player at the next level. Always knows how to make you laugh.
James (Jimmy) Fletcher #82 Sophomore DE
1)The team work and friendships made will last a lifetime
2)Kyle VandenBosch / Titans
3) Locker room quiet time
4)Timmy – works harder than anyone!
Connor Walkup #66 Senior LT
1) Going Undefeated two seasons in a row winning 2 State Championships in youth football...and playing at Vanderbilt
2) Barry Sanders
3) Listening to "Enter Sandman " on IPoD before the games
4) Hard to narrow one person at my squad, so...Whole Offensive Line...Keep doing what your doing, good ethics and hustle.
Dylan Sontag,# 17 Junior, outside linebacker
1) (personal football memory) When I did a center sneak in a scrimmage.
2) (Fav player/team) Keith Bullock, Tennessee Titans
3) (what gets you pumped before a game) Music
Zach Darroch # 61 Senior DE
1) Bus rides back from away games, guys singing & joking around
2) Peyton Manning #18 QB, Indianapolis Colts
3) Songs on my Ipod, i.e. New Noise, Coming Undone & other rock music
4) Taylor Shelton DE #80 - very impressed at how well he has played after not playing the last 2 years
I have requested the following questions:
1) Fondest personal football memory (Brief)
2) Favorite player / team
3) What gets you pumped up for your game on Friday night
4) A personal compliment for a fellow player at your same position group (ex..RB's, QB's, DL, OL, LB's DB"S, etc
And I asked to answer at least 3 questions...
Lets meet your Rebels!!
Steven Maurer # 45 Senior TE
1) All of the great locker room talks with my friends and Potluck! Also playing at Vanderbilt Stadium. (And winning)
2) Jason Witten (favorite player) / (Favorite Team) Vanderbilt
3) The speeches Nick Gordon and I listen to before each game. The same speeches at the same time, before every game.
4) Jamaul; an amazing athlete with the potential to become a really good player at the next level. Always knows how to make you laugh.
James (Jimmy) Fletcher #82 Sophomore DE
1)The team work and friendships made will last a lifetime
2)Kyle VandenBosch / Titans
3) Locker room quiet time
4)Timmy – works harder than anyone!
Connor Walkup #66 Senior LT
1) Going Undefeated two seasons in a row winning 2 State Championships in youth football...and playing at Vanderbilt
2) Barry Sanders
3) Listening to "Enter Sandman " on IPoD before the games
4) Hard to narrow one person at my squad, so...Whole Offensive Line...Keep doing what your doing, good ethics and hustle.
Dylan Sontag,# 17 Junior, outside linebacker
1) (personal football memory) When I did a center sneak in a scrimmage.
2) (Fav player/team) Keith Bullock, Tennessee Titans
3) (what gets you pumped before a game) Music
Zach Darroch # 61 Senior DE
1) Bus rides back from away games, guys singing & joking around
2) Peyton Manning #18 QB, Indianapolis Colts
3) Songs on my Ipod, i.e. New Noise, Coming Undone & other rock music
4) Taylor Shelton DE #80 - very impressed at how well he has played after not playing the last 2 years
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Franklin ~vs~ Centennial on CSS
Rebel Fans...Comcast sports has selected Franklin Football vs Centennial as a possible game to be aired on Halloween (October 31st). What can you do to help guarantee that? Go to http://www.middletnhighschoolfootball.com/ and click on the choice of the game. Its simple...the more votes..the more we have a chance to be televised...CAST YOUR VOTE ASAP and as many times as you can...
Go Rebels!
Go Rebels!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Franklin suffers first loss in a shootout
Well as everyone has said..."...better sooner than later..." But it still doesnt make up for the pain most of us have felt.Ok moment of silence..1...2..3...4... Ok lets talk about the rest of the season..but first I would like everyone to post their thoughts on anything...The brentwood game, the season, where we could improve as a team etc...all you have to do is post a comment..and leave as anonymous or type your name in the comment box...ez ...Lets hear it Rebel fans...
P.S. Have you even noticed the "new" Frnklin football website? What are your thoughts?
P.S.S. If you go under schedule and click on each game....you can see highlights thanks to Ryan Porth.
P.S. Have you even noticed the "new" Frnklin football website? What are your thoughts?
P.S.S. If you go under schedule and click on each game....you can see highlights thanks to Ryan Porth.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Looking for an Education?
If you don’t come away from a Franklin Rebels football game feeling like you have just been back to your high school days, then you missed an opportunity.
The atmosphere from the student section, the band, the cheerleaders and of course the math. The math as in how you learn about grams and kilos (Grahams and Keylos), the adding of yards per play, subtracting of yards being driven back , science as in Newton’s First Law of motion (an object in motion tends to stay in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.)And finally the multiplication of how many players doing good things on the field to push for a victory.
Franklin is gaining momentum. You hear about how dominating the Defense is as equally as the Offense. Give the credit to Coach Clayton and his staff. We all know what its like to have one without the other. The seniors have great leadership qualities. The formula is in place for now.
How far can Franklin go? That depends on each and every player that is in uniform. From the Varsity going out and mentally and physically beating their opponent on every play on every down, to the junior varsity doing their best during the week to prepare their teammates for the upcoming game, so they can be ready, as well, when their number is called. Having unconditional fan support even if the game doesn’t seem to be going our way. Example McCallie. These boys need to hear support as well as experience it.
Congratulations Franklin 5-0. This is where the season begins!!
The atmosphere from the student section, the band, the cheerleaders and of course the math. The math as in how you learn about grams and kilos (Grahams and Keylos), the adding of yards per play, subtracting of yards being driven back , science as in Newton’s First Law of motion (an object in motion tends to stay in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.)And finally the multiplication of how many players doing good things on the field to push for a victory.
Franklin is gaining momentum. You hear about how dominating the Defense is as equally as the Offense. Give the credit to Coach Clayton and his staff. We all know what its like to have one without the other. The seniors have great leadership qualities. The formula is in place for now.
How far can Franklin go? That depends on each and every player that is in uniform. From the Varsity going out and mentally and physically beating their opponent on every play on every down, to the junior varsity doing their best during the week to prepare their teammates for the upcoming game, so they can be ready, as well, when their number is called. Having unconditional fan support even if the game doesn’t seem to be going our way. Example McCallie. These boys need to hear support as well as experience it.
Congratulations Franklin 5-0. This is where the season begins!!
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