An Ode to our Rebels from Bud Zegel

I wanted to share "an ode" that was created by Mr Zegel.

According to your faith will it be done to you

Faith is a belief you cannot see

Coach Clayton will say, “This is bigger than me”

He’s led you this far - it’s been quite a run

Who would believe you’re 13 and one


"We Believe!!” is the cry we’ve shouted all year

I think it all started when McCallie was here

Miracles still happen – We saw it that night

We’re proud of the way you finished the fight


We’ve been there each night when you’ve taken the field

Few yards or points would this great defense yield

JD -Timmy -Taylor - Ben -Nick and Cole

Always found ways to plug up the hole


The Webb was spread out by Coach Donnie’s boys

The Hunters and Jonny made lots of noise

The hand-me-down backs turned out pretty good

We all had the faith and knew that they would


Ramsey, Eric, Jamaul and the twins

All had a big part in those 13 wins

But without the points on our side of the ball

We wouldn’t be here - this late in the Fall


Isaiah and Mark and Andrew and Connor

We love what you’ve done and are here to honor

You did a great job learning the O’s and the X’s

And how ‘bout that man we all call Texas





Alex and Keylo were Thunder and Lightning

At times their runs could be quite frightening

Nothing was better than Nichols to Eaton

Or a catch made by Maurer - the defense he’s beaten’


The past is the past – we’ve had a great year

It ain’t over yet - that’s why we are here

Back in the Boro – some will remember

A cry went out, “We’ll be here in December!”


So far you fulfilled you part of the deal

The victory is yours to go out and seal

The Rebels were there back in ‘O 4

But came up short, we lost that war


Not this year we say our heart

Go out tomorrow and do your part

This is the word - Go out and have fun

When it is over the Prize you’ll have won


Franklin Rebels – you make us so very proud

We’ll all be there - shoutin’ pretty loud

This is your time –You’re the chosen few

According to your faith will it be done to you!



Bud Zegel

Franklin Rebels Football: ~6-5a All Region Awards~

Franklin Rebels Football: ~6-5a All Region Awards~

~6-5a All Region Awards~

Congratulations for this years 6-5a First team All Region Awards



Graham Nichols- QB - Offensive player of the year
Cole Nathan - DE - Defensive lineman of the year

All Region

Keylo Lee - HB

Alex Ford- FB

Connor Walkup - LT

Jarriel Eaton -WR

J.D. Jervis - DT

Nick Gordon - LB

Great Season Guys !! Good job !

~ Congratulations~

Congratulations to the 2008 Rebels for their INCREDIBLE season.

Franklin had only one loss in the regular season and 1 loss in the State Championship Game vs Oakland.

Many do not realize what it takes to have a successful program in athletics today. It needs commitment and support from not only the players but the staff and the schools and the parents. Rebels should be PROUD of the season they have had. The memories can never be taken away. Comraderie and Bonds and people that have bonded make this a Championship season as well.
You, as young men have stepped up and met the task of some of lifes challenges.You have matured as the season went on.Sopomores, Juniors have looked up to your leadership as Seniors< and it is something they can take from you for next season.

Congratulations to your Oakland opponent for winning
Congratulations to Rebels for State Runner Up
Congratulations on being Champions!

~ BELIEVE~

Ok Rebel Fans.....Here we are coming up on one of the most exciting weekends in Rebel Football that EVERYONE has dreamed about.
First of all, Take time out to CONGRATULATE a Rebel on all the accomplishments they have taken on and won.I cannot think of one specific, single item to say..."This is what did it...this is what lit the fire.." ..there were sooo many.
If there was any advice we could give our team, I think Coach Clayton said it well.. "MAINTAIN THE FOCUS "If we can start with that, we will be the WINNING team this Saturday..There is NO BETTER COMPLETE team than this years Rebel team...Yes I said it, and will argue that many times over.
MANY times this season we have heard....Our Defense is young, and undersized, We dont have as much depth, We have folded in the BIG game...Brentwood this, Independence that, Ravenwood this...Well guess where they are?
I read an article in a local publication...Our players were quoted as " There are no single hero's on our team, we all do our job, we RELY on each other.." As a coach or a parent or a fan, how could you not want a team with that mentality? There we go..ANOTHER area to be proud of for this team. Congratulations again, for possessing the maturity of a Champion.
Ok lets add it up...what are the keys to a championship win on Saturday?
1) Maintain the Focus
2) BELIEVE in yourself
3) BELIEVE in your teammates
4) BELIEVE in your Coaches
5) BELIEVE that on every single play, you will win that battle one play at a time.
You will maintain that block, you will wrap up on that tackle, you will stay on your assignment, you will cover your man, you will run harder for that extra yard, you will KNOW where that First down is, you will see the ball into your hands and catch it no matter the circumstance,you will hold on and protect that ball,you will be alert and know the snap count,you will continue until you hear that whistle,you will play your game....you will PLAY YOUR GAME.
6)BELIEVE that you will give 110% to reach your goal.
and finally BELIEVE..
.....At the end of that game, whether you hoist the Gold ball or the Silver ball...We as parents and fans and a great county and community...will be there to back you and CELEBRATE a Great Season and a team full of Winners on the field and off. For if it came down to Teamwork, Leadership, Maturity and work ethic..You would have already won without playing the game.
Congratulations 2008 Rebels..Seize the OPPORTUNITY...you deserve it!

GO REBELS!!

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~Highlights from White Station ~ 13-1

Thanks to Ryan Porth ~Franklin Media