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I am not sure where I stand on this topic. Even though this board is dedicated to coaching positions...we have obviously gotten off topic. But just for curiousity sake let's look at something... Where have some of the best players from the last 5-10 years from TN come from?? I am naming ones off the top of my head--and all the ones I can come up with are from Middle TN, but I am sure it's just because that's where I live...feel free to name others. Jamont Gordon - Glencliff - Miss St./Undrafted Brandon Wright - Brentwood Academy - UNC/NBA Wayne Chism - Bolivar - Tenn/? Corey Brewer - Portland - Florida/NBA John Jenkins - Station Camp - Vandy/? Joe Jackson - ? I don't know...just some thoughts I had. It would appear that while Memphis schools are usually deeper in talent--just as many if not more premier players come from other areas of the state as well... I am sure that will raise plenty of controversy

If it makes you feel any better Mrob...he'll definitely do a better job than your boy VOSS!

Welcome back Coach Wortman! This is a great hire. He will do a fantastic job! And I disagree that Siegel is still the team to beat...

Does anyone else find it interesting the BOYS basketball coaching changes in Rutherford Co in the last 4 years?! It's crazy... 06-07 LaVergne coach resigns; Smyrna coach resigns 07-08 Siegel coach retires from coaching 08-09 Oakland coach retires from coaching 09-10 Blackman and Riverdale coaches resign I could be wrong on the year for Siegel coach, but still...very interesting. 5 years ago Rutherford Co. had a totally different look to it than it will next year!

Howdoitknow...have you seen Howard this year?

Siegel has a different coach this year than they had when they beat Antioch. That is definitely a factor. That and the fact that Melrose is loaded!

I like NE and Melrose in the ship, Melrose winning by single digits.

I bet they don't name anyone until after Rutherford Co. spring break.

Should be a very intriguing tourney...can't wait!

In other words...don't blame the TSSAA! Also, back to what I said about Memphis schools not wanting to play DC. It wouldn't be because they are scared...but because Memphis schools often see playing AT another smaller school in West TN as a lose lose... Either 1) They show up and win--and everyone says---well of course they won--they are supposed to. or 2) They show up and get beat--and everyone says--wow Memphis school got beat by smaller rural school..etc. Now if you wanna go to Memphis and play--I'm sure they will welcome it.

If any team outside of Memphis wins in AAA my bet would be on Clarksville Northeast. They are not the best team left--but perhaps the most complete. IMHO. Key players are: SR. G Telvin James 5'11- a bit irradic, but can score with the best guards--except JJ SO. F Alex Poythress 6'7- Already being looked at by UT, VU (I believe Commodores already offered), and Purdue among many other SEC schools. Not a great scorer yet--but an unbelievable rebounder. NE has good team size, quickness and balanced scoring. But their ability to guard is what could get them a championship. BUT my $ would be on Memphis. Siegel has the talent, but lack identity and injuries have hurt them. Also don't have much faith in coach. Don't over look Beech. (No matter how much you prepare for Beech and the 1-3-1, it doesnt compare to when you are on the floor with them.) Beech and NE were both in Murfreesboro last year--so they are capable of pulling off a win...

Draws could have been laid out on Tuesday morning. Think about how frustrating it must be for teams/coaches to be practicing everyday, and have no idea who they are about to play.

We probably won't know anything for another couple weeks. Rutherford Co is about to go on Spring break March 19th...prolly wont have a decision before that.

If those are the real canidates, then I am pulling for a "Kevin". nm

I'll be surprised if any of the "Memphis Schools" wanna come visit DC for a regular season matchup. DC has a great home crowd and the "Memphis Schools" as a whole like to think of themselves as large D-1 schools do in NCAA. HOWEVER---While I agree that the Martin Christmas tourney isn't helping DC establish itself...perhaps DC is best served by NOT playing any Memphis schools until this time of the year. DC has a unique style for which it is hard to prepare for...perhaps DC's biggest advantage in future games facing Memphis schools is the fact that they haven't played them all year. (Just a thought) DC will be better in the years to come as they are still very young. They WILL miss big boy inside, but have bright future ahead of them.