Marion County
The latest Marion County coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Prep section.
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Marion County head football coach Mac McCurry resigns as scandal widens
3 coaches off the job as allegations grow in Marion County football scandal
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3 coaches off the job as allegations grow in Marion County football scandal
The Times Free Press obtained several dozen text messages between Michael Schmitt and Tim Starkey from Oct. 29-Nov. 1 from the Marion County Justice Center.Here are some excerpts that pertain to the charges that have been alleged against some members of the Marion County football staff. These messages are printed as they were written, with profanity removed.Allegations of Tim Starkey stealing playbooks from the South Pittsburg field house in the week before the game (All times Eastern):Oct. 29, 7:56 a.m., Starkey to Schmitt: "That's why I got his offense play sheet he wants to run. I was going to make copies but I just took the [expletive]. They can't prove I got it or did anything copies but I just took the [expletive]. They can't prove I got it or did anything."Oct. 29, 7:58 a.m., Starkey to Schmitt: "All got there Offense of book and D like you got of Dunlaps also. I am going to bring it to school so its not on me."Oct. 29, 7:59 a.m., Schmitt to Starkey: "That [expletive] is funny! [Expletive] them. I hope we beat their ass and are ready to fight after game!"Allegations of paying former South Pittsburg all-state running back Raquis Hale to suit up and practice against the Warriors' defense to help them adjust to South Pittsburg's speed advantage:Oct. 29, 1:10 p.m., Schmitt to Starkey: "Raquis not coming today?"Oct. 29, 1:51 p.m., Starkey to Schmitt: "He told Joe Dan he had a job interview or something."Oct. 29, 1:52 p.m., Schmitt to Starkey: "Damn"Oct. 29, 1:52 p.m., Starkey to Schmitt: "I know. That [expletive] helped."Oct. 29, 2:13 p.m., Schmitt to Starkey: "Mac (McCurry) said he would give him $50 for today. Text him and tell him."Oct. 29, 2:27 p.m., Starkey to Schmitt: "Ok"Oct. 29, 2:47 p.m., Schmitt to Starkey: "50 dollars for few plays ain't bad"Oct. 29, 2:47 p.m., Starkey to Schmitt: "Raq coming"Oct. 29, 2:47 p.m., Schmitt to Starkey: "Good [expletive]"Allegations of head coach Mac McCurry instructing assistant coaches to vandalize Marion County's football field house with orange and black paint:Oct. 31, 8:55 p.m., Schmitt to Starkey: "Are you going to do it?"Oct. 31, 8:57 p.m., Starkey to Schmitt: "I really don't feel like it. I may play sleep on his ass we don't need all that to win. If I get to sleep I want to stay.Oct. 31, 8:58 p.m., Schmitt to Starkey: "Me too. I just don't want Mac (McCurry) to get pissed for me not doing itOct. 31, 8:59 p.m., Starkey to Schmitt: "Is he wanting it done that bad"Oct. 31, 9:00 p.m., Schmitt to Starkey: "Yes"Oct. 31, 9:00 p.m., Schmitt to Starkey: "Said something to me and Jo Dan twice. If I do it I don't really want it to be real early in the morn. Dude I got to go to work tomorrow. I am got to at least to lunch. I may though don't care to"Oct. 31, 9:04 p.m., Schmitt to Starkey: "Can we do it about 1
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Greater Chattanooga area prep football player of the week Slade Dale gives Ringgold playoff success
Raekwon Bunion, Cleveland: 179 total yards, 138 rushing.
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Quarterfinals bring firsts for some area teams
Friday, Nov. 22
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Tyner has talent, lesson of last season’s end
1. Boyd-Buchanan: The Buccaneers return their entire starting lineup from a Class A sectional squad.
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Warriors overcome distractions, beat Bucs
The star: Blake Zeman ran 28 times for 173 yards and three touchdowns.
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Tonight’s greater Chattanooga area high school football matchups
All Tennessee kickoffs at 7 p.m. local time
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Greater Chattanooga area Mr. Football finalists trio named
Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Finalists
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Marion County High School football coach charged in vandalism
JASPER, Tenn. - Less than two weeks after the football field house at Marion County High School was vandalized, a joint investigation by Jasper police and the Marion County Sheriff's Office led to a surprising arrest Wednesday morning.
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Greater Chattanooga area prep football player of the week Robinson’s runs lead Hixson to playoff win
Auston Banks, Notre Dame: 151 rushing yards, 2 TDs.
