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Titans to Retire Steve McNair’s No. 9 and Eddie George’s No. 27 Jerseys
The Tennessee Titans will retire a pair of jersey numbers this fall to honor two of the franchise’s all-time greats.
Quarterback Steve McNair’s No. 9 jersey and running back Eddie George’s No. 27 jersey will be retired in a ceremony during the Sept. 15 home opener against the Indianapolis Colts, Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk announced recently.
“Steve and Eddie will be forever linked as two of the driving forces for our team in the late 90’s and early 2000’s,” Strunk said. “They were the heart and soul of the team and each made the other a better player and ultimately led to a great deal of team success. Their statistics will forever live in our record books, but their play and sacrifice is what our fans will always remember. For that and all that they have done for our team, the number 9 and 27 will be retired with the all-time franchise greats.”
McNair and George join six other former Titans and Oilers to have their jersey numbers retired: safety/punter Jim Norton (43), defensive end Elvin Bethea (65), running back Earl Campbell (34), guard Mike Munchak (63), offensive lineman Bruce Matthews (74) and quarterback Warren Moon (1). Moon, whose number was retired on Oct. 1, 2006, was the most recent such honoree.
McNair played 11 seasons with the club (1995–2005), becoming its second all-time leading passer (27,141 yards) and recording more wins as a starter (76) than any other franchise quarterback.
George spent eight seasons with the team (1996–2003). He is the organization’s all-time leading rusher (10,009) as well as its all-time scrimmage yards leader (12,153).
During the duo’s time together (1996–2003), the team’s 80-48 record (.625) ranked third in the NFL behind only the Green Bay Packers’ 88-40 record (.688) and the Denver Broncos’ 83-45 (.648) mark. In their eight years as teammates, George and McNair experienced only one losing season, going 7-9 in 2001. They helped engineer the franchise’s only back-to-back 13-3 (or better) seasons from 1999–2000.
However, their significance during the franchise’s transition from Houston to Nashville was unquantifiable. As their careers blossomed on the field, they became arguably the Titans’ most important ambassadors off the field, gracefully nurturing the NFL’s arrival in Middle Tennessee and making themselves accessible in the community. They helped steady a roster that played in four different home stadiums in four seasons, culminating with the opening of Nissan Stadium and the renaming of the team in 1999.
The pair’s physicality and toughness became calling cards for the Titans offense. Those two qualities were the building blocks for what became the team’s identity as a whole.
In the same season the team became the Titans and opened a new stadium, George and McNair were instrumental in the run to Super Bowl XXXIV. Together they experienced four total playoff appearances (1999, 2000, 2002 and 2003), two division titles (2000 and 2002) and two AFC Championship games (1999 and 2002).
McNair trails only Moon (33,685) on the franchise’s all-time passing yards list. He is also second on the career charts in completions (2,305), completion percentage (59.5) and passer rating (83.3), and he is third in touchdown passes (156). As the top rushing quarterback in Titans/Oilers history, he is sixth among all franchise players in rushing yards (3,439) and fourth in rushing touchdowns (36).
McNair earned three of his four career Pro Bowl berths with the Titans, receiving the honor at the conclusion of the 2000, 2003 and 2005 seasons. In 2003, he shared Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player honors with Peyton Manning after leading the league with a 100.4 rating—the best single-season rating in team history. McNair’s 2003 season totals included 3,215 passing yards with 24 touchdowns and only seven interceptions. He became the first African-American quarterback to win the league MVP award.
McNair played the final two seasons of his career with the Baltimore Ravens (2006–2007) and was named to his fourth Pro Bowl as a Raven in 2006. In his 13 NFL seasons (161 games), he completed 2,733 of 4,544 passes for 31,304 yards, 174 touchdowns and 119 interceptions with a passer rating of 82.8. He added 3,590 rushing yards and 37 touchdowns on 669 rushing attempts.
Currently, there are three players in the history of the NFL who have passed for 30,000 yards and rushed for 3,500 yards: Fran Tarkenton, Steve Young and McNair.
Beyond the statistics, McNair perhaps gained equal notoriety for the toughness he exuded and the intangibles he brought to his teams. Despite a well-documented list of injuries, only Brett Favre (154) and Manning (137) started more combined NFL regular season and postseason games than McNair (134) from the time he became a full-time starter in 1997 through 2005. In 1999, he was voted by his teammates as the Ed Block Courage Award winner. In December 2002, three separate injuries—turf toe, strained ribs and a sore back—prevented him from participating in any practice during the month, yet he led the team to a perfect 5-0 record and was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month. USA Today placed him third in its list of “The 10 Toughest Athletes in Sports” in February 2004, behind only Favre and the NBA’s Allen Iverson.
In the fourth quarter, McNair typically was at his very best. As a member of the Titans franchise, he was credited with 20 game-winning drives in the regular season and postseason, finishing second all-time behind Moon (23).
A native of Mount Olive, Miss., McNair was selected by the then-Houston Oilers with the third overall pick in the 1995 NFL Draft. Prior to his NFL career, the 6-foot-2-inch, 230-pound signal caller attended Alcorn State University, where he became the first player in collegiate history to accumulate 16,000 yards (16,823) of total offense. He passed away on July 4, 2009.
George, the 14th overall selection in the 1996 NFL Draft, spent the first eight seasons of his nine-year NFL career with the Titans and eclipsed Campbell (8,574 rushing yards) as the franchise’s most prolific runner. His 10,009 rushing yards from 1996–2003 ranked second in the NFL behind only Curtis Martin’s 10,182 yards, while George’s 12,153 scrimmage yards in the same time frame were third behind the totals of Marshall Faulk (14,130) and Martin (12,887). His accolades included four Pro Bowl selections (1997–2000), AP All-Pro honors in 2000 and the AP Rookie of the Year Award in 1996.
George also leads the franchise in career rushing attempts (2,733), career touchdowns (74), 1,000-yard rushing seasons (seven), seasons as the team’s leading rusher (eight), rushing attempts in a season (403 in 2000) and career playoff rushing yards (776). During his time with the Titans he amassed 36 100-yard rushing performances (second to Campbell’s 39), resulting in a 30-6 record in those contests.
George enjoyed his greatest statistical success in 2000, when he rushed for 1,509 yards, scored 16 touchdowns (14 rushing, two receiving), totaled six 100-yard rushing performances, and contributed 50 receptions.
A model of durability and consistency, George started every game he was with the franchise (128). He also established an NFL mark with 130 consecutive starts by a running back to begin a career—a total which ranks second in NFL history for consecutive starts by a running back at any point in a career, trailing Walter Payton (170). Additionally, he is the only running back in NFL history to record 300 or more carries for eight consecutive seasons, and his 403 carries in 2000 are the fifth-most in NFL history for a season.
George finished his career with the Dallas Cowboys in 2004. In 141 total NFL regular season games, he rushed for 10,441 yards and 68 touchdowns on 2,865 carries. He added 268 receptions for 2,227 yards and 10 scores.
The 6-foot-3-inch, 235-pound George averaged 1,160 rushing yards per season during his nine-year NFL career. Among all players who have played six seasons, only six averaged more rushing yards per season: Barry Sanders (1,527), Jim Brown (1,368), Payton (1,287), Martin (1,282), LaDainian Tomlinson (1,244) and Emmitt Smith (1,224). George, Tomlinson and Eric Dickerson are the only three NFL running backs to rush for 1,200 or more yards in each of their first five NFL seasons.
A native of Philadelphia, Pa., George attended Ohio State and won the 1995 Heisman Trophy before entering the NFL.
Pitchers David Carpenter and Seth Maness Named Pacific Coast League All-Stars
Nashville Sounds right-handed pitchers David Carpenter and Seth Maness have been named to the Pacific Coast League All-Star Team as announced by the league today. Both pitchers were selected by the Pacific Coast League office.
The 2019 Triple-A All-Star Game is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10 at 8:00 p.m. CDT at Southwest University Park in El Paso, Texas. The game will be carried live on 97.5 FM and televised on MLB Network.
Carpenter, 33, is having a standout season as Nashville’s closer. In 20 games, he’s 0-0 with a 2.25 ERA (20.0 IP/5 ER). The West Virginia native has converted all 10 of his save opportunities. He has allowed only 15 hits and has racked up 23 strikeouts while limiting PCL opponents to a .211 batting average. Carpenter’s 10 saves are tied for second-most in the league behind only Jimmie Sherfy of Reno with 11.
Carpenter’s stellar campaign earned him his first trip to the big leagues since the 2015 season. His contract was selected by the Texas Rangers on May 31 and he appeared in one game before returning to the Sounds in early June.
It’s the second career All-Star Game selection for Carpenter who was named a PCL All-Star with Oklahoma City in 2011.
Maness, 30, is 4-2 with a 3.72 ERA (58.0 IP/24 ER) in 10 starts with the Sounds. In the 58.0 innings pitched, Maness has allowed 66 hits and only 6 walks to go with 34 strikeouts. His 3.72 ERA would rank sixth in the PCL but his innings amount is just shy of the league leaders threshold. Maness is tied for the team lead in quality starts with three and the Sounds are 7-3 in games he starts.
It’s the third career All-Star Game selection for Maness. He was named a Florida State League All-Star with Palm Beach in 2012 and a New York-Penn League All-Star with Batavia in 2011.
Former Sounds Jay Jackson (2014), Jorge Mateo (2018), Rangel Ravelo (2015-16), Paul Blackburn (2017) and Pat Venditte (2015) were named to the PCL team. Former Sounds hitting coach Eric Martins (2016-18) was named as the hitting coach for the PCL team.
The 2019 season is the 42nd in Nashville Sounds franchise history and first as the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Single-game tickets are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.
Mary Louise Rogers
Mary Louise Rogers, age 87 of Manchester passed away on June 25, 2019. She was born on May 22, 1932 in Rochester, New York. Mary loved her grandbabies, music, gardening, and crossword puzzles.
Proceeded in death by her parents Edward and Alice Lynch, Her husband Theodore O. Rogers, and son Edward Rogers. She is survived by her children; Doug Rogers, Teresa Garvin, Sandra Webster, and Gerald Rogers; grandchildren Shari-Lynn, Denise, David, Jake, Vanessa, Vincent, Stephanie, Samantha, and Katilyn; great-grandchildren Katherine, Serenity, Kyah, Vladimir, Vivian, Courtney, Dylan, and Brendan; great great-grandchild Keaton; and several nieces and nephews.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Rogers family.
Coffee County Election Commission plans to certify the early voting and Election Day voting machines for the August 1, 2019 election
COFFEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
The Coffee County Election Commission will meet on Monday July 8, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. in the Election Commission office in the Administrative Plaza 1329 McArthur Street, Suite 6 in Manchester. The purpose of this meeting will be to certify the early voting and Election Day voting machines for the August 1, 2019 election.
Andy Farrar, Administrator
Coffee County Election Commission
Sounds Score 17 in Come-From-Behind Win
The Nashville Sounds used five big innings, including a six-run top of the eighth, to dispatch the Memphis Redbirds in a crazy 17-11 game Wednesday night at AutoZone Park.
Nashville scored three in the first inning, two in the fifth, four in the sixth, six in a bizarre eighth inning and two more in the ninth to notch their fifth win over the last seven games.
The Sounds and Redbirds exchanged jabs for the first six innings. Patrick Wisdom drilled a two-run homer in the top of the first only to have Redbirds catcher Andrew Knizner answer with a 3-run homer to even the game at 3-3.
Memphis built a 6-3 lead over the next three innings, but Nashville answered with a pair of runs in the top of the fifth. The Redbirds answered immediately with a five-run bottom of the fifth inning to build an 11-5 lead. Third baseman Kramer Robertson drilled a three-run homer off starter Seth Maness who was charged with 11 runs (10 earned) in 4.0 innings.
Again, the Sounds answered with runs of their own. A four-run sixth inning cut the deficit to 11-9. Eli White’s sacrifice fly made it 11-6 and Jett Bandy’s three-run homer made it a two-run game.
The huge eighth inning included four walks and three hits, one of which was inadvertently grabbed by a ball boy in foul ground. White’s double bounced down the left field line and was grabbed as one run scored and possibly cost the Sounds another run. It didn’t matter as five more runs came around to score in the inning. Carlos Tocci’s bases-loaded walk gave Nashville a 12-11 lead – one they wouldn’t relinquish.
Five Sounds had multi-RBI games, including four-RBI nights from both Bandy and Tocci. Wisdom and Matt Davidson had three RBI each.
Jake Petricka, Jake Lemoine and Miguel Del Pozo combined to throw 5.0 shutout innings out of the bullpen. The trio allowed only two hits while racking up seven strikeouts.
Game three of the four-game series is scheduled for Thursday night in Memphis. Left-hander Wes Benjamin (2-5, 6.78) starts for the Sounds against left-hander Genesis Cabrera (3-3, 5.84) for the Redbirds. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Post-Game Notes
– With tonight’s 17-11 win, the Sounds improved to 33-45 on the season.
– The six-run come-from-behind win tied for the largest of the season (6 runs – May 24 vs. Memphis).
– The 17 runs scored by the Sounds is a single-game high in 2019.
– The 11 runs allowed and 10 earned runs allowed by Seth Maness are both career-highs.
– Tonight’s win moved the Sounds into third place in the American Northern Division. The last time they weren’t in last place was April 12 after a win against San Antonio.
The 2019 season is the 42nd in Nashville Sounds franchise history and first as the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Single-game tickets are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.
Nashville SC Home Match with New York Postponed
Due to continuous lightning and severe weather in the area, Nashville SC’s Wednesday night match against New York Red Bulls II has been postponed to a date to be determined. Despite playing the first half during which Nashville SC led 2-1, the game will restart and be played in its entirety at a later date per league policy.
Nashville SC would like to thank its fans for their patience during tonight’s delays. Ticket holders for tonight’s match will be admitted to the rescheduled match between Nashville SC and New York Red Bulls II.
You must have your original ticket to this match to be admitted at the rescheduled date. If you have sold or transferred your ticket to this match, the ticket holder will be able gain admittance to the rescheduled match.
Sounds Return Home Saturday for Five-Game Homestand
The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club returns to First Tennessee Park on Saturday, June 29 to begin a five-game homestand. The Sounds will host the Oklahoma City Dodgers for all five games from June 29-July 3.
Below is a preview for the five-game homestand:
Saturday, June 29 vs. Oklahoma City – 7:05 p.m.
– Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
– Enjoy Saturday at the Park with visits to The Band Box and our Family Fun Zone in the right field corner.
– Faith and Family Worship Night – Join the Sounds for a night of worship and baseball at First Tennessee Park. Josh Wilson performs a pre-game concert near the Family Fun Zone with worship set to begin at 6:00. Fans attending Faith and Family Worship Night can receive a $2 ticket discount by ordering tickets here.
Sunday, June 30 vs. Oklahoma City – 6:15 p.m.
– Gates open at 5:15 p.m.
– Alternate Red Jersey Replica Giveaway presented by Vanderbilt Health to the first 1,000 adults and 1,000 kids
– Middle Tennessee Hyundai Dealers pre-game autograph session with select Sounds players from 5:15 to 5:30 p.m.
– Postgame Kids (12 & under) Run the Bases presented by First Tennessee.
Monday, July 1 vs. Oklahoma City – 7:05 p.m.
– Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
– American Flag Tank Top Giveaway presented by Advance Financial to the first 2,000 fans
– Kroger Plus Monday – Score a “Family 4-Pack” that includes 4 Select section tickets, 4 hot dogs & 4 fountain sodas for $44 when fans show their Kroger Plus card at the Sounds Ticket Office. Offer is subject to availability.
Tuesday, July 2 vs. Oklahoma City – 7:05 p.m.
– Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
– Tito’s Tail Waggin’ Tuesday – Fans can bring their four-legged friend to First Tennessee Park every Tuesday in 2019. Tickets start at $25 ($20 for humans; $5 for dog). Proceeds from all dog tickets will benefit the Mutt Nation Foundation. Limit of one dog per human. Please note all dogs must enter through the Right Field Gate on 5th Avenue. The Vanderbilt Health Picnic Place will be reserved for all dogs and owners in attendance. All dog owners are required to sign a waiver and present proof of updated rabies vaccination.
– Great American Club Level All-You-Can-Eat Cookout – Tickets start at $60 for a Club Level ticket and includes a ticket to the game, all-you-can-eat buffet on the Budweiser Deck, Budweiser and Bud Light draft beer, soda, water & tea, commemorative Sounds sunglasses and exclusive access to the Brauer Club Lounge. The all-you-can-eat-buffet is available from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and beer is available until last call.
– Field Suite Ticket Offer – On July 2 only, fans have an opportunity to purchase Field Suite tickets as an individual. Enjoy access to climate-controlled suites and sit in the closest seats to home plate First Tennessee Park offers.
Wednesday, July 3 vs. Oklahoma City – 7:05 p.m.
– Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
– All fans win on Winning Wednesday presented by Pepsi at First Tennessee Park. The first 1,000 fans through the gates are guaranteed a free prize.
– Independence Day postgame fireworks celebration presented by Nashville International Airport.
– The Sounds will wear their military jerseys to honor all men and women, past and present, serving in the United States military.
– Great American Club Level All-You-Can-Eat Cookout – Tickets start at $60 for a Club Level ticket and includes a ticket to the game, all-you-can-eat buffet on the Budweiser Deck, Budweiser and Bud Light draft beer, soda, water & tea, commemorative Sounds sunglasses and exclusive access to the Brauer Club Lounge. The all-you-can-eat-buffet is available from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and beer is available until last call.
Seniors and Military families can enjoy a $2.00 discount on single-game ticket prices at First Tennessee Park. The offer is valid for any reserved seat section on Sunday through Wednesday games – subject to availability. Offer valid for up to four (4) tickets per I.D. (Seniors 55 +, government-issued military I.D. required at ticket office; no phone orders).
The 2019 season is the 42nd in Nashville Sounds franchise history and first as the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Single-game tickets are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.
Vaughn Signs 4-Year Contract with Manchester City Schools
Dr Joey Vaughn will be the director of schools for Manchester City for at least the next four years. Dr Vaughn and the Manchester Board of Education signed a four-year agreement.
Vaughn’s contract is for $117,000 per year, plus travel expenses of $5,000 a year for regular travel to surrounding counties. The travel money will be considered reimbursement and not taxable income.
The board also approved vacation, sick leave and personal days.
Dr Vaughn had this to say to WMSR News:
6/28/19 — Amelia Faith Nunley
Amelia Faith Nunley was born an angel on June 24th, 2019 at Harton Hospital. Amelia is the infant daughter of Cory Nunley and Hope Sartain. She is survived by her siblings, Kason and Emery of Monteagle, Maternal Grandparents Robert and Angel Lovitt of Winchester, Paternal Grandparents Tim and Gwen Nunley of Monteagle, as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and an abundance of family friends. She is preceded in death by her Maternal grandfather, Brent Sartain of Monteagle.
The family will welcome visitors on Friday, June 28th from 11AM-1PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel. A private burial service will be held in Monteagle.
2Corinthians 4:17-18
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
In lieu of flowers, Cory and Hope request donations be made to Triploidy in Amelia’s honor. An account has been set up at Coffee County Bank in Tullahoma.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Amelia Faith Nunley.
6/29/19 — Goldie Mae Nemeth
Funeral services for Mrs. Goldie Mae Nemeth, age 84, of Manchester, TN, will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 29, 2019, At Manchester Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Gilley Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 until 9:00 PM on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the funeral home. Mrs. Nemeth passed away on Tuesday, June 25. 2019, at her residence.
Goldie was born in Woodbury, TN, the daughter of the late Arthur and Pauline Sadler. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, collecting coins, playing bingo and her favorite video game Bomber Man, most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and spoiling her granddaughter.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Nemeth; one sister, Simmie Lee Sadler. She is survived by two sons, Roy Wayne Slate and Joseph Nemeth III (Brenda); one daughter, Tracy Nemeth; two brothers, Charles Sadler and Jerry Sadler; one grandchild, Nicole Ryan (Creighton); and three great grandchildren, Natasha Nemeth, Hunter Ryan, and Nolan Ryan.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Nemeth Family