Scott Rials

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  Published on: 7/31/2008    Last Visited: 8/1/2008  

  Tigers head coach Scott Rials said he had many reasons to have the camp, which involves seven practices, at the school.
  
  "It's the familiarity of where we are.Cost is a big factor.If (an emergency) should happen, you're not far from home," Rials said, adding the seven practices are
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  They play games, Nintendo games," Rials said.
  
  The Tigers did a similar camp last year, and the Tigers players and Rials said it was instrumental in bonding and the subsequent 7-4 record last year.
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  Rials said townspeople usually provide the meals for the players.
  
  "The people in the community do well to come out and feed us.They are really good to support us," he said.

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  Published on: 11/9/2007    Last Visited: 11/9/2007  

  "It'll be a longer trip back if we don't play well," said Scott Rials, Tigers' head coach.
  
  Rials said the team will leave Elba at 10 a.m. to get to Winfield, which is above Tuscaloosa, in time to warm-up for the game.
  
  When the team gets to Winfield, it will face a daunting running attack.
  
  "They've got an excellent quarterback that can throw and pass equally well," Rials said.
  
  That quarterback is Zack Townley, and he helps direct a powerful running game that features fullback Mark Thompson and running back Marcus Carthage.
  
  "Their backs are solid.The key for them is they want to control the ball and the clock," Rials said.
  
  Defensively, the Tigers will put eight or nine men close to the line of scrimmage to limit Winfield's running yardage, Rials said.
  
  Rials added he will use his offense to counter the Winfield offense.
  
  Rials hopes his team will get a couple of scores early to put Winfield behind.
  
  Rials said if his team does that, it might force Winfield to abandon the run and go to the air.
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  "Any time you're in a ballgame with pretty equally-matched teams, turnovers and stupid penalties play a factor," Rials said.
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  Rials said his team has improved in limiting turnovers this year.
  
  "We've only lost a few fumbles and threw five interceptions in well over 200 pass attempts," he said.
  
  Rials said Winfield's defense is strong, and is led by Townley in the secondary.
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  Rials said Winfield's team reminds him of the Geneva Panthers, especially with the run game.

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  Published on: 5/29/2008    Last Visited: 6/1/2008  

  The Elba Tigers recently completed spring football drills with an intrasquad scrimmage, and Tigers head coach Scott Rials said the team accomplished plenty.
  
  "We ran a total of 90 plays.All our kids played a lot.We used this as an evaluating tool," he said.
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  Rials said three players - Gunnar McCollough, Michael Lindsey and Richard Cooks - all got looks at signal caller.
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  Rials said the most experienced quarterback is McCullough, an incoming freshman, who started at quarterback for the junior high squad last year.
  
  "They all did fairly well.Overall, we had minimal offense.We ran only three passing plays and three running plays," Rials said.
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  Rials said Kyle Pope has solidified McCormick's center spot, while Justin Farmer has filled Hooks' tackle spot.
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  In the scrimmage, Rials said some younger players "played really well," especially on the defensive side.
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  Rials also said McCullough showed well at the safety spot.

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  Published on: 5/22/2008    Last Visited: 5/23/2008  

  Sometimes when you play someone else, the younger kids don't get a lot of work," said Scott Rials, Tigers head football coach.
  
  Rials added when a coach elects to substitute younger players to get them repetitions, people question the moves, especially if the team starts losing.
  
  The scrimmage will culminate spring practices for the Tigers, and Rials said the "guys are excited."
  
  "We've had a real good two weeks leading up to the scrimmage," he said.
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  Rials said three players are getting looks at the quarterback spot this spring, and two, Michael Lindsey and Gunnar McCollough, are rising eighth graders.
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  He has a lot of speed, and he's worked hard on his arm strength," Rials said.
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  Rials said all three will probably get an equal number of snaps in the scrimmage.
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  Rials said Matias has added 14 to 15 pounds to his stocky frame and has gotten faster.
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  He's getting a lot of looks, and we're getting a lot of calls about him," Rials said.
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  Jonathon Farmer, a returning lineman, may be switched from guard to tackle, as well, Rials said.
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  Rials is excited about his skill position players as, in addition to Cooks, Matias and Lindsey, Sandarius Reed, Trey Belcher, Dylan McCollough and Gavin
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  On the defensive side, gone is Jacksonville State signee Demetrio Tyson, whom Rials said will be difficult to re-place.
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  Rials said the teams will play for about three quarters.

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  Published on: 4/8/2008    Last Visited: 6/1/2008  

  http://www.eprisenow.com/ent/sports/local/article/tigers complete spring practices/18844/ The Elba Tigers recently completed spring football drills with an intrasquad scrimmage, and Tigers head coach Scott Rials said the team accomplished plenty. "We ran a total of 90 plays.All our kids played a lot.We used this as an evaluating tool," he said.

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  Published on: 11/21/2007    Last Visited: 11/21/2007  

  Athletic director and head football coach Scott Rials said the move was expected.
  
  "We were pretty sure we were gonna go down," he said.
  
  Rials likes the move to 2A,, Region 2 because of the familiarity with the teams in that region.
  
  "It's pretty much the same region we played in when I came here (in 2004)," he said.

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  Published on: 10/24/2007    Last Visited: 10/24/2007  

  Tigers head coach Scott Rials is happy to be back in the playoff after last year's team missed the postseason.
  
  "We were disappointed to miss them last year," he said, adding the Tigers got off to a bad start due to early injuries.
  
  The Tigers ended last season witha 55-54 triple-overtime win, which Rials said helped this year's team.
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  We spent more time (on defense) trying to prepare for Straughn because they have a good offense and because we were kinda lackluster against Geneva," Rials said.
  
  Rials said to win the contest with Abbeville, the defense must continue itsgood effort.
  
  "We have to be sound defensively because they can throw the ball," he said, adding his players need to work hard until the whistle blows each play dead.
  
  Offensively, the Tigers are concerned with the Yellow Jackets' speed.
  
  "We'll give some misdirection, some play-action passes, to counter that," Rials said.
  
  Abbeville has a 1-7 record, but Rials believes that record is a little misleading.
  
  Abbeville lost to Headland last week by one point.Two weeks ago, the Yellow Jackets lost to Slocomb by two points.
  
  "They have good athletes.They play hard," Rials said.

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  Published on: 10/23/2007    Last Visited: 10/23/2007  

  "I'm proud of the guys, and happy to return to the playoffs as we missed them last year" said Coach Scott Rials.

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  Published on: 10/13/2007    Last Visited: 10/13/2007  

  "We just messed up at the end," said Scott Rials, Tigers head coach."We missed a route on the end."
  
  Rials explained the play was changed at the line of scrimmage, and one of the receivers may not have received the message.
  
  "Miscommunications happen," he said.
  
  Despite the loss, Rials was proud of his team's effort.
  
  "We had several chances to fold our tents.I'm proud for all of our guys for their effort," he said.

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  Published on: 9/20/2007    Last Visited: 9/20/2007  

  "Stopping Juice is our goal," said Elba head coach Scott Rials.
  
  Williams is the Wiregrass' leading rusher with 555 yards and nine touchdowns.
  
  "He's quick and fast and runs hard," commented Rials.

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