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Preds Produce Better Effort But Fall to Kings in OT
Jeff Carter scored in overtime as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Nashville Predators by a 3-2 final on Thursday night at Staples Center, the second half of a back-to-back for the Preds.
Nashville talked about improving their effort from the night before, which they did, but it didn’t prove to be enough.
“It’s not coming easy right now as far as offense and the goals,” Head Coach Peter Laviolette said. “It’s just hard to come by right now for a lot of our guys, but I asked for a better effort and the guys gave that today. But in the end, we have to find points, we have to find wins and have to continue to push for that.”
Craig Smith got the game’s first goal, the first time this season the Preds have had a 1-0 lead, when he fired a shot in the slot past Peter Budaj. Jake Muzzin’s power-play strike evened the score before the period was out, and the teams traded goals early in the third.
Viktor Arvidsson’s shorthanded tally came one minute into the final regulation period, his fourth of the season to give him the team lead in goals. Less than a minute later, Tyler Toffoli tied the game, 2-2, forcing the Preds to overtime for the first time this season.
In the extra session, Nashville’s penalty kill went to work, with goaltender Pekka Rinne turning aside a number of Kings chances before Carter ended it with 29 seconds to play.
“There’s always times in the year when everything goes in, you get the bounces, and sometimes you don’t,” defenseman Roman Josi said. “It’s all going to even itself out. You can’t control that, and all we can control is our effort and I liked that tonight.”
The Preds know a better effort doesn’t always equate to two points in the standings, but the improvements over the course of 24 hours leave something to build on before heading to San Jose for a Saturday night tilt.
“You want to win, and there’s always frustration when you don’t win,” Josi said. “We know there’s a lot of things we can do better, but we can’t get too frustrated. There’s a lot of season left, but we have to work on some things and hopefully get better as the season goes on.”
Notes:
Preds defenseman Matt Irwin made his season debut on Thursday night, skating for 12:15 of ice time and throwing three hits. Irwin is the third Predators player in franchise history to wear No. 52, joining Alexander Sulzer and Austin Watson.
Matt Carle and Harry Zolnierczyk were Nashville’s scratches against the Kings.
The Preds fly to San Jose on Friday in preparation to face the Sharks on Saturday night and to conclude the California portion of the five-game road trip. Thunder Radio will bring you the broadcast beginning at 9 PM on Saturday night.
Titans Rout Jaguars, Improve to 4-4 on Season
What a Rush.
The Titans turned in a dominating performance on Thursday Night Football, beating the Jaguars 36-22 in an impressive all-around effort at Nissan Stadium. Decked out on their light blue Color Rush uniforms, the Titans turned the Jaguars black and blue before a national television audience.
Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota was sharp. He completed 18-of-22 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns, with a passer rating of 148.1, before being relieved by back-up Matt Cassel late in the contest.
Running back DeMarco Murray ran with authority, and finished the game with 123 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. It was Murray’s fourth 100-yard effort in the past six games. Running back Derrick Henry also contributed to the attack, with 60 rushing yards and his first career NFL touchdown.
The Titans improved to 4-4 with the win, and matched Houston (4-3) for the most wins in the AFC South in the process. At the season’s midway point, the Titans eclipsed their win total (3) from last season.
The Titans took a 3-0 lead in the first quarter on a 32-yard field goal from kicker Ryan Succop, which capped an 11-play, 54-yard drive.
Then the Titans really got rolling.
The Titans stretched the lead to 10-0 when Mariota connected with receiver Kendall Wright on a 36-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the second quarter.
Less than five minutes later, the Titans made it 17-0 on a six-yard touchdown run Henry. Henry’s first career touchdown capped an 8-play, 69-yard drive.
But the Titans weren’t done yet.
A 15-yard touchdown run by Murray made it 24-0. Then, on the final play of the first half, Succop made a 22-yard field goal to stretch the lead to 27-0 at the half.
The Titans outgained the Jaguars 354 to 60 yards in the first half.
The Titans played suffocating defense in the first half, and held the Jaguars in check throughout. Linebackers Derrick Morgan and Avery Williamson had sacks for the Titans.
The Jaguars did finally break through and score on their opening possession of the second half, driving 75 yards on 11 plays and scoring on a 10-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Blake Bortles to tight end Julius Thomas. The ensuring two-point conversion made it 27-8.
But the Titans quickly answered back. A 47-yard pass from Mariota to tight end Delanie Walker put the Titans deep in Jacksonville territory, and moments later Mariota connected with receiver Rishard Matthews on a four-yard touchdown pass to make it 33-8. The Jaguars added two late scores when Bortles connected with Allen Hurns for a five-yard touchdown, and Brian Walters for a seven-yard score with one second remaining.
The Titans have scored 26-plus points in four straight games for the first time since 2003.
The Titans return to action on November 6 against the Chargers, in San Diego.
10/29/16 — Dennie Edmund Bush
Funeral services for Mr. Dennie Edmund Bush, age 72, of Manchester, TN, will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Elder Dale Grosch officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Tim McCullough, James “Moon” Mooneyham, Roger Kraft, Keith Thacker, Maurice “Moose” Jarrell, and Bobby Walker. Porter Hailey will be an honorary pallbearer. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Friday, October 28 at the funeral home. Mr. Bush passed away at his residence on Wednesday, October 26, 2016.
Dennie was born in Coffee County, TN, the son of the late Oliver Newton and Fruzie Shelton Bush. He served his country in the United States Army and was a member of Riley Creek Baptist Church. Dennie owned and operated Bush’s Barber Shop for 51 years, where he was a Master Barber. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, farming, and hunting.
In addition to his parents, Dennie was also preceded in death by an infant son, Blaine Bush; and one sister, Rita Alene Bush. He is survived by his loving and faithful companion, Betty Carol “B.C.” Johns; one son, Kent Edmund (Nancy) Bush; two brothers, Keith (Carolyn) Bush and Dan (Donna) Bush; three sisters, June Bearden, Betty Dozier and Judy (Roger) Kraft; one grandchild, Olivia Grace Bush; numerous nieces and nephews; his former wife, Judy Pugh; and many caring friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the V.F.W. in Manchester or the American Cancer Society.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Bush family.
10/27/16 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Shannon Wilson, 29 — Pizza Winner!
Steve Anderson, 54
Logan Wilson, 10
Alva Johnson, 80
Clara May Barns, 83
Anniversaries:
Allan & Shelby Barnes
Road Closure 10-28–11-14-2016
Brent Carter, Public Works Director for the City of Manchester, has announced that the public works department will be replacing drain tile going across the road on the Old Tullahoma Hwy starting at 8:00 am and ending at 2:00 pm on 10-28-16 and going thru 11-14-16. The Old Tullahoma Hwy will be closed starting at Bartlett Dr and ending at Old Seminary Rd.
Tullahoma Police Investigating Theft from Antiques Store
Tullahoma Police are investigating the theft of items from Reminisce Antiques located on North Jackson Street.
Aaron Jones reported on Wednesday (Oct. 26) to Officer Tim Brandon that someone took a greenish bronze horse with a hockey player attached to a black marble base from the store, the item was valued at $600. Also taken was a clear and pink bowl on a pedestal from the store valued at $200.
Tullahoma Detective Tyler Hatfield is investigating the theft.
Laced Drugs Causing Overdoses leads to More Arrests
Photo from the TBI
U.S. Attorney David Rivera was there, along with local, state and federal law enforcement officers. They announced federal charges stemming from a major drug overdose outbreak in Murfreesboro earlier this year.
Back in July, dozens of people overdosed from Percocet pills laced with a potent painkiller Fentanyl, a prescription medicine typically used on cancer patients. Fifteen incidents were reported in one day.
Five of the seven people were indicted on nine counts Wednesday. 3 are from Murfreesboro, 1 from Nashville and 1 person from Florida. 2 others were charged earlier in the case.
Children Behind Bars: Report Recommends Alternatives
Earlier this year leaders from advocacy and business groups in the state launched the Tennessee Coalition for Sensible Justice. (Larry Farr/morguefile.com)
Casey Foundation President and CEO Patrick McCarthy said states like Tennessee should be sure to look at the proven alternatives to return youth to society when possible.
“Because we have the alternatives, because we have the evidence, we are finally at a place where we can start thinking more strategically about what we ought to do with the few young people who do commit serious juvenile crime, rather than locking up young people wholesale,” he said.
Earlier this year leaders from advocacy and business groups in the state launched the Tennessee Coalition for Sensible Justice. The coalition will initially pursue legislative initiatives focused on juvenile justice, sentencing reform and recidivism reduction. There are just over 1,200 youth currently overseen by the Department of Children’s Services.
According to the report, systemic maltreatment has been documented in youth prison facilities in nearly half the states since 2000, including Tennessee. There have been reports of sexual abuse, suicide and other serious incidences at youth detention facilities in the Volunteer State in recent years. McCarthy said it’s the result of a model focused on security and control.
“They are staffed by corrections officers and in some facilities, things like mace have been used, long, extended isolation, shackles, handcuffs, very brutal methods of controlling a young population,” he explained.
And instead of the outmoded assumption that locking kids up improves safety, McCarthy said the corrections culture should focus on rehabilitating them.
“We’ve got to build a juvenile justice system that’s based on the very simple principle of developing young people’s capacity, giving them opportunity,” added McCarthy. “Holding them accountable, of course, is also very important, but doing it in a way that provides them a path to get back on track.”
The most serious juvenile offenders in Tennessee typically go to one of the state’s three youth development centers in Dandridge, Nashville and Somersville. Services include mental health treatment, family therapy, individual therapy, education, alcohol and drug treatment, among others.
Grandaddy’s Farm celebrates Halloween on October 29!
Ready for spooky good fun? Grandaddy’s Farm is ready to celebrate Halloween a little early. On Saturday, October 29th, kids 12 and under who are in costume will receive free, all day admission to the Farm! Your family can enjoy all the fun on the farm. There will be family friendly Halloween activities along with all the other activities you love to do on the farm. This is no trick it’s only a great treat for you and your family this Halloween season! What better way to get an extra use out of your child’s costume? Check out grandaddysfarm.com for more information. The fall season provides the perfect temperatures for a great day on the farm! Plus, there’s still time to get pumpkins for your Thanksgiving decorations and beautiful mums for the front porch.
11/12/16–Pocahontas Community Center Turkey Dinner
Everyone is invited to the Annual Turkey Dinner at the Pocahontas Community
Center on Saturday, November 12th, 2016 at 5:00 PM. The dinner will include
turkey, dressing and all the fixings plus dessert and drink for $7.00.
Dinner for children under six will be $5.00. There will be live music.
The proceeds will be used to operate and maintain the Pocahontas Community
Center.
Thank you for your support.