2005 Crossville Lions A-Team

                                       North Alabama Youth Football Super Bowl Champions

This is a very special group of kids. This is the next generation of some of the finest football players to come through Crossville in some time. They are still raw, but they are hungry. I had a great honor in coaching these kids in 2005. Some of them for a second year. This is a tribute to the players and coaches of this 2005 team.

The season started with two teams. Due to circumstances beyond control, we were forced to combine both teams and make one. By doing so, I think it gave these boys a chance to do something special; win. Winning is an attitude. Winning is also habit. These kids have winning instilled in their hearts. They know what it is like to loose and by all means, these boys displayed  a character and will to win. They know the only thing wrong with falling is staying in that position.

Many that have seen this group play are amazed with the talent, heart, pride, guts and passion in which they played. I can't say enough just how special this group is. They WILL be a force to dealt with in just a few short years. I hope everyone will encourage and support these boys as they climb the ladder. Many will agree that they have the next shot at winning a State Championship for Crossville High School. I agree with them.

I love you guys. All of you. Other than the success I enjoyed playing for Crossville in the 1980's, this has got to be one of the most special moments in my life. God Bless you all !!

What a ride it was.

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2005 Crossville Lions A-Team Black

Season Record 9-2

AFC Conference Champions

Super Bowl Champions

Head Coach/ Offensive Coordinator- Todd Dismuke

Defensive Coordinator- Donny Stevens

Assistant Coaches: Daryl Ross, Mark Phillips, Mike Maze, Drew Wood, Chip Hunt, Don Stevens, Tim Willoughby, Tim Feemster

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Crossville  13                Sardis  0       Defense held Sardis to  -137 total yards

Crossville  18                Douglas  12

Geraldine  7                  Crossville  0

Crossville  34                Albertville White  8

Crossville  14                Guntersville  8

Crossville  26                Brindlee Mountain  0    

Crossville  12                Boaz Gray  8

Albertville Black  8        Crossville  6

Playoffs_____________

Crossville  32            Douglas  6

Crossville  24            Geraldine  6        Ended Geraldine's 30 game winning streak

Crossville  14             Albertville Black  0      Held Albertville to 1  1st Down and -2 total yds

              Noah Hall says hello !!                                         Micah Goble GW Touchdown !!

            Zach McClendon savors victory !!!                                     Wood & Feemster close in

            Tyler Martin looks for a hole

                                                                                                    Dismuke rolls to the right

                 Giving him time....                                                                 ...... But not him !!!!

                         Defense.. Crossville style

                                     Smash Mouth Football

                                          Let the bodies hit the floor !!!!!!!

  Ending Geraldine's 30 Game win streak                              Champions !!!!!!!!!

                                           The thrill of victory

                      "My"  horses  ..Noah Hall and Zach McClendon