2004 Redsksin vs. Meigs Scrimmage

By Jeff McQueen

On Friday, August 13th, the Loudon Redskins traveled down to Jewell Field the home of the Meigs Co. Tigers to participate in the final scrimmage before the Loudon Jamboree and season opener vs. Walker Valley. The cool evening was uncharacteristic of mid August, but both football teams welcomed the fall-like weather.

LHS
• Rushing: 59 carries for 406 yds, (4) TD’s, and (3) 2-pt. convs (Varsity)
• #24 Josh Hawkins: 20 rushes for 210 yds, (2) TD’s, & (1) 2-pt. conv
• #34 Charlie Hampton: 6 rushes for 33 yds and (1) TD
• #7 Mark “T” Harrison: 8 rushes for 37 yds and a nice pass break up
• #3 Brandon Dixon: 8 carry for 31 yd and a fumble recovery
• #4 Cody Fritts: 8 carries for 14 yds, (1) TD, (1) 2-pt. conv, and 2 of 6 passing for 14 yds & (1) 2-pt. conv, & (1) INT
• #8 Blake McNew (Freshman): 1 rush for 8 yds & (1) TD, and 2 of 2 passing for 9 yds and (1) 2-pt. conv.
• #42 Tyler Campbell (freshman): 4 carries for 36 yds and (2) INT’s
• #44 Mathew Packett: 5 carries for 45 yds and (1) 2-pt. conv
• #20 Tom Cruz: 1 carry for 60 yds and (1) TD
• #33 Mark Longworth: 2 carries for 6 yds
• #86 Jesse Henry: 2 receptions for 14 yds and (1) 2-pt. conv
• #88 Big Ace Henry: 1 reception for 6 yds
• #85 Caleb McCollister: 1 reception for 3 yds and (1) 2-pt. conv
• #80 Josh McQueen: a sack, several tackles, (1) INT returned for 12 yds and a fumble recovery
• #32 Grant Gasper (freshman): (1) INT
• #16 Chris “Smoky” Hall: (1) INT
• #1 Jacob Hampton: (1) carry for 3 yds
• #31 Ben Everett (freshman): 3 carries for 11 yds and (1) fumble recovery
• #81 Adam Russell: (1) QB hurry
• #22 Rashad “George” Hawkins: (1) fumble recovery
• #79 John Paul Hackney: (1) sack
• #57 Cody “Mighty Mite” Wiggins: (1) sack
• #43 Andrew White: (1) sack
• #51 Clay Matlock: (1) sack

Meigs County:
• Rushing: 31 carries for 204 yds, 3 TD’s, & (2) extra points
• Passing: 5 of 19 for 60 yds and (5) INT’s
• Misc: (1) Field Goal of 36 yds

Summary:

The scrimmage lasted for about three hours, with the 2’s going the last period. Your Redskins at times looked good on both sides of the ball. The “O” and “D” lines performed better as a unit. The Tigers broke several big plays, and the “Big Red Wall” a times seemed unable to stop the Meigs offensive momentum. #44 Mathew Packett made some noise on both sides of the ball. Freshman #42 Tyler Campbell continues to impress and get work with the varsity. The JV and freshmen did not allow a positive yardage play on defense and burned the young Tigers for two scores.

The Redskins will host the McMinn Co. Chargers this Friday (8-20) in the annual “Henry Blackburn Jamboree” at Dukes Field.

Senior safety #27 Keith Townson on the stop, freshman #42 Tyler Campbell assisting.

#34 Charlie "Get Back" Hampton surveying the opposition.

It all starts here, down in the trenches: at center #55 Tyler Roberts, guard #67 Joe Webb, tackle #53 Jimmy McQueen, & tight end #84 Taylor Eldridge.

Senior tackle #52 Kyle Tallent sealing off, #34 Charlie "Get Back" Hampton as decoy, and #7 Mark "T" Harrison with the ball.