Your daily look around Chattanooga's sports scene:
Atlanta Braves
The Braves suffered a devastating loss last night to the Phillies. Tim Hudson was sharp, but Chipper Jones' throwing error opened the door for a big Philadelphia inning that cost the Braves. Atlanta's playoff chances took a huge hit with the loss.
Next game - vs. Phillies tonight at 7:05; John Smoltz (14-7) vs. Kyle Kendrick (9-4)
Atlanta Falcons
DeAngelo Hall will not start on Sunday against the Texans after his childish actions cost the Falcons last week against the Carolina Panthers. Hall was penalized over 60 yards when he went Derrick Thomas on Steve Smith and the Panthers. Hall remains one of the most over-rated players in the league who does as much harm as good for the Falcons.
In other happy Falcon news, Michael Vick tested positive for marijuana. It isn't like I can't understand why he might have wanted to get high & forget all his problems, but didn't he know he would be tested? Didn't he realize that now was the time to be squeaky clean? Is he a complete moron?
Next game - Sunday vs. Houston Texans (1:00 pm at Georgia Dome)
Tennessee Vols
Football gets bumped aside as Duke Crews has been suspended by Bruce Pearl. If this is Crews' last warning, I really hope he gets the message. I think the Vols have a legitimate Final Four chance this year with Crews anchoring the post. If I am Chris Lofton, Mr. Crews and I are having a long talk about what he is doing to the team.
Tennessee Titans
Not much news as the Titans approach their bye week. What team needs a bye three weeks into the season?
Next game - Sunday, October 7 vs. Falcons
UTC Mocs
The Mocs hope to use the momuntum from their 45-38 overtime win over Georgia Southern as The Citadel comes to Finley Stadium. Don't look now, but the Mocs are in 1st place in the Southern Conference (1-0), a full .5 game ahead of Michigan-conquering Appalachian State. Quarterback Antonio Miller is getting healthy and is the key to the Mocs attack. I actually got to watch some of the Georgia Southern game and was impressed with the Mocs' resolve after losing a big lead down the stretch. I might even head out to Finley Stadium this Saturday.
Next game - Saturday vs. The Citadel (6:00 at Finley Stadium)
High School
Tennessee Temple's head coach Chip Kell is stepping down in the middle of the Crusaders' season. Temple has been in the headlines all year for recruiting and other violations. Several players have been ruled ineligible, forcing the Crusaders to play under-manned all year. Kell wanted to cancel the entire season (!), but learned it would cost the school $1,500/game to do so. Athletics Director and head basketball coach Caleb Marcum is taking over the team and has already recruited 10 basketball players to suit up for football. Where were those guys a few days ago? What is going on over at Temple?
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Is the Lookouts season over?
It is, though season tickets are already on sale for next year. I'm tempted.
Those tickets are cheap too! I hate to admit it...I went to Bellsouth Park for the first time this year with a friend (I had vowed to never go after they left Engel Stadium), and I did really enjoy it. The stadium is nowhere nearly as nice, but it is in a great location, and the prices were so nice after one is used to spending much more for tickets to the majors.
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