TEAM

Fulton Football 2004

Fulton vs. Carter

August 27, 2004

GAME NOTES (Mayes Report)

Fulton Quick Facts

Location……….. Knoxville

Opened………... 1951

Enrollment…….. 956

District/Region... 2-3A

Home Field……. Bob Black Field

Principal………. Kitty Hatcher

Athletic Director.. Bob Black

Head Coach…… Buck Coatney

Seasons………..  13

Record………… 78-66

Seasons Played.… 54

All-Time Record…303-256-11

Playoff Appearances..14

Playoff Record… 16-13

2004 Schedule and Results

8/27     @Carter

9/03     Austin-East           CSS-TV

9/10     Seymour

9/17     Lenoir City           HC

9/24     @Rutledge

10/1     @Loudon

10/8     Anderson Co.        CSS-TV

10/15   @ Scott

10/22   @ Kingston

10/29   Gibbs

Falcons open 54^th Season

   Tonight, Fulton High School begins its 54^th season of football. The Falcons have won 303 games over the last 53 seasons. Fulton has amassed a record of  24-25-4 in season openers. The Falcons have won on the last two opening nights; defeating Carter  27-8 in 2002, and 37-20 last year. Fulton’s last opening game loss came to Carter in 2001 7-6.

Last Time Out

   The Falcons did not participate in Week 0 action this year. Fulton got a dress rehearsal two weeks ago in the KOC Kick-off classic at Neyland Stadium. Fulton defeated Powell 6-0 in the one quarter game. Demarcus Matthews’ interception of a Powell pass set the Falcons up for the winning score. Tyrone Cobb’s 1-yard touchdown run with 1 minute remaining clinched the jamboree victory.

Fulton vs Carter- The Series

   This is the 9^th meeting between the two schools, with Fulton holding a 6-2 overall record against the Hornets. Fulton has never lost at Carter. The first meeting between the schools came in the 1983 Shamrock Bowl at Evans-Collins Field. Fulton blocked a late Hornet field goal attempt to escape with a 10-7 victory.

1983     w 10-7      N

1997     w 32-0      A

1998     L 20-23     H

1999     w 18-16     H

2000     w  21-7      A

2001      L  6-7        H

2002     w  27-8      A

2003     w  37-20    H

Stevens starts for C-N

   Former Falcon and two-time Mr. Football nominee DeMarcus Stevens has made a mark this year at Carson-Newman College. Stevens, a freshman, started for the Eagles last night in Carson-Newman’s victory over Winston Salem State. Stevens started at defensive end in the game and also made a tackle on the kick-off team. He was credited with a blocked extra point. Stevens was the 2003 PrepXtra defensive player of the year.

Falcons to Remain in 3A

   The TSSAA announced on Tuesday the new football classifications for 2005-2008.

Fulton’s enrollment of 956 students was enough to keep the Falcons a 3A school. Region 2-3A will likely be different next year as Lenoir City will move up to 4A, and Loudon drops to 2A. Carter will drop to 3A next year, and will likely join region 2-3A. The classification picture is not complete, as the TSSAA waits to hear from its member private schools on whether the want to play in Division 1 or 2. Final regional alignments will be announced in November.

Next Week

   The Falcons return to Bob Black Field next week to face the Austin-East Roadrunners in the Region 2-3A opener for both teams. A large turnout is expected for this annual rivalry game. The game will be broadcast live on CSS-TV with Mark Packer and Tony Basillio. WNOX radio has announced that the game will be their game of the week. WKCS radio for Fulton and WKGN radio for A-E will broadcast the game. Any other press interested in covering the game needs to contact the Fulton Athletics Department at 594-1254 or 594-1259. Press Box space will be limited due to the large media turnout.

Falcons on the Radio

Fultonfootball.com on the web

   Last winter, Fulton High School launched its own website devoted to football. The Fulton Football webpage is located at www.fultonfootball.com. The site is growing everyday and is a great source of information on the Falcons. Surfers can access current team news and updates, along with a large photo gallery. Historical information about the Falcons can be found also. The website is also featuring a brief video clip of highlights from Fulton’s state championship victory over Covington.

Fultonfootball.com on the web

   Last winter, Fulton High School launched its own website devoted to football. The Fulton Football webpage is located at www.fultonfootball.com. The site is growing everyday and is a great source of information on the Falcons. Surfers can access current team news and updates, along with a large photo gallery. Historical information about the Falcons can be found also. The website is also featuring a brief video clip of highlights from Fulton’s state championship victory over Covington.

Next Week

   The Falcons return to Bob Black Field next week to face the Austin-East Roadrunners in the Region 2-3A opener for both teams. A large turnout is expected for this annual rivalry game. The game will be broadcast live on CSS-TV with Mark Packer and Tony Basillio. WNOX radio has announced that the game will be their game of the week. WKCS radio for Fulton and WKGN radio for A-E will broadcast the game. Any other press interested in covering the game needs to contact the Fulton Athletics Department at 594-1254 or 594-1259. Press Box space will be limited due to the large media turnout.

Falcons grace preseason covers

2003 Stats

Passing: Ish Young 1-3 5yds.

                   Charles Davison 3-6 56 yds.

Rushing: Jam Fine 116 carries 716 yds.

Receiving: DeMarcus Matthews

                         8 catches 136 yards

Tackles: Antonio Hamilton 76 total hits

Interceptions: DeMarcus Matthews 3