DANR

I am a Goodpasture fan, but I think this is going to be a tough one for Goodpasture to win. They are very young, and have done well to get this far. The teams they have faced this far in the playoffs have not been that good. Lewis was a pretty good team and so was CPA, but I think the CPA teams of the last two years were much better. I also believe the Goodpasture teams of the last three years were better than this years team. However, they are peaking at the right time. Like many have said, Cunningham is the X factor. If he is has a good night, it could be close. If Milan stops him, it will be a long night. Does anyone know if Hamrick will be back for GP? His presence was missed on both sides of the ball.

This is laughable. Gp played 3 5A teams, the 3A state champion, and a Div II team. How can that be an easier schedule than a couple of middle of the road 1A teams, and a lot of below average 2A teams.

Thats cause they play stewert county.

I can't believe anyone has started this one yet. I know nothing about big mac this year. Goodpasture has a freshman quarterback who is going to be a stud, and a Mr. Football finalist returning. What do ya think.

I was actually impressed with Ravenwoods D. They had some playmakers. I don't see anyone in region 5 holding them to less yards or points. I can't wait till the freshman qback comes into his own. He is gonna be terrific. Can anyone give us a scouting report on DCA or CPA. I know they have some fresh faces as well.

I doubt an apology will happen, because the very same umpire was behind the plate for the championship game today.

What's wrong with Lehning?

I was refering to rowdyone's comment. That the umps were clueless, we can agree. The homeplate ump had a tiny strike zone, and Marion was very patient at the plate. That almost won them the game.

This should be a great one. Two bigtime rivals with the utmost respect for each other. I think this will come down to pitching. Goodpasture used 4 pitchers against Marion County, Adkins has a broken hand. It's anybody's guess. Who will Lipscomb use?

First off to say Goodpasture paid the umpires is rediculous. Just stop it. Now lets address the facts. Both teams did not leave the field, both the batter and the runner on second did not move. Marion County did not even leave right away, there was some confusion there too. Second, the people running the scoreboard could not keep up all night. So if you are going by the scoreboard to keep up with balls and strikes then that is the problem. I contend that there were only two strikes. Where both the Marion and Goodpasture fans have a right to gripe is that the umpires were not on top of it. Thet were not definative, it should not have been an issue. Also the home plate umpire was terrible, there were times for both teams when I could not believe he would not call a strike. There are two sides to every story, so thats mine. By the way, the Tennessean newspaper says that coach Roberts from MC thought "he had initially been called out on his second strike, but thought he had miscounted." Marion showed a lot of fight, there pitcher kept GP off balance all night. It was a hard fought game by both teams, lets not degrade that by saying the umps were being paid-off, and garbage like that.

I suspect Goodpasture may use a smattering of different pitchers today. Hopefully they can get it done the first game, but who knows.

From a source close to the team, Adkins has a broken thumb on his glove hand. He can still pitch if needed, but it is unlikely he will be able to bat.

Goodpasture leads 8-1 bot 5th. USJ had the basses loaded with 1 out in the 4th, Cripps struck out two in a row to get out of a jam.

Thats why the game today is so huge. The looser is behind the 8 ball, the winner is sitting pretty. I have a hard time seeing usj or goodpasture beating the other twice in a row.

That's true. He had pretty good control. I have never seen so many dropped fly balls in one game, they just fell apart. There were 3 or 4 in one inning.

If they didn't pitch their ace against Goodpasture they are just plain silly.

I believe whoever wins today between Goodpasture and USJ will be the eventual state champion.

They are a solid team defensively with a deep pitching staff. Their ace is Tennessee signee Adkins. No 2 pitcher, Cripps, is going to Lambuth. Rushing leads the team with 9 homers, 3 others have 6. They are also good at manufacturing runs. Should be a great game an tournament. Any team that makes it this far has to be good.

If I'm not mistaken McMinn Central at Goodpasture has been moved to Saturday at 3:00.

They have won 34 games without Logan Darnell. They are a darn good team.

As an outsider, it seems like this is a situation that any coach that is any good would want to steer clear of.

I just got word that the game as been moved to today(Tuesday) at Goodpasture, starting at 4:00.

I am going with a mild upset, and saying that White House will advance along with Goodpasture. I know DCA has played some quality teams, but they laid down against Goodpasture for two games. I think while maybe less talented than DCA, White House has more grit. Just my opinion.

I think Goodpasture is the class of the district, but anything can happen. White House gave them 2 close games and have been playing well of late. DCA is also playing well, heading into post season play. I think 1 of these 3 will win the tourney, probably Goodpasture because of depth of pitching staff.

What teams are on a roll right now? I know Goodpasture has won 9 in a row by a combined 89-10.