Welcome to the sixth episode of “100 Yards” with special guests Logan Cramer, Carson Roberson, Bryson Jernigan and Derek Ross. The Munford seniors discuss football family traditions, life in a small town with well-known parents, growing up under the Friday Night Lights and quirks about one another. The premise of the series is simple: A quick interview with longtime sports … [Read more...] about Watch: 100 Yards with four Munford High School seniors
Football
Mac Fullen runs wild as Tipton-Rosemark picks up key league win
Tipton-Rosemark head coach Collin Pinner was a little concerned how his team would play last Friday in Jackson against Trinity Christian Academy. The Rebels had never beaten TCA, were coming off three straight losses and needed a win badly to stay in the hunt for a playoff spot. Turns out there was nothing to worry about. Senior Mac Fullen moved from tailback to fullback … [Read more...] about Mac Fullen runs wild as Tipton-Rosemark picks up key league win
Munford beats Ridgeway, climbs to first place in region
Munford did not look much like a playoff team after an opening game blowout loss to Covington and a less-than-impressive win over Millington the following week. Fast forward five weeks and the Cougars have not only clinched a playoff spot but look like a team that could win its region and host a first-round playoff game. The Cougars (5-2 overall, 3-1 Region 8-5A) erased a … [Read more...] about Munford beats Ridgeway, climbs to first place in region
Milan hands Covington first region loss in three years
"We knew going in that we would face the fastest, most athletic and physical defense that we had seen all year," said Covington head coach J.R. Kirby following the Chargers' 14-7 region loss on the road to the Milan Bulldogs last Friday. It was the Chargers’ first region loss since Raleigh-Egypt beat them in game five of the 2016 season and just Covington’s second regular … [Read more...] about Milan hands Covington first region loss in three years
Early mistakes prove costly for Brighton in loss to Arlington
Arlington’s 42-7 road victory against Brighton last Friday began the first two times the Cardinals touched the ball. After Brighton fumbled the opening kickoff, Arlington quarterback Zach Baker threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Cannon Linebaugh for a 6-0 lead less than two minutes into the game. On their next possession, the Cardinals fumbled a pass reception. Moments … [Read more...] about Early mistakes prove costly for Brighton in loss to Arlington
A simple kind of man: Former Heisman candidate Johnnie Jones says there’s no place like home
Whenever the Tennessee Volunteers football team has a bad game, Johnnie Jones said he hears a lot of cajoling from other people. “People will always say something,” said Jones with a wide grin. “Especially when they play Alabama. People will joke with me and talk about my college days.” This is because Jones was the leading rusher for the University of Tennessee under coach … [Read more...] about A simple kind of man: Former Heisman candidate Johnnie Jones says there’s no place like home
