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How exactly do they do this whole "Blind Draw" thing and who does it?

i would like to know more about this "blind draw" too. It seemed to be very odd that teams with very close records matched up (Oak ridge and Hendersonville for example). Also it seemed to be a very tough bracket with Cleveland, Brentwood and Knox West all in the same bracket. It would sure be interesting to see who did the "draw" and to watch. You supposed they video taped it--- being "blind" and non-biased and all? /roflol.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":roflol:" border="0" alt="roflol.gif" />

How do you think this game will turn out?

Whoever wins this game will win it all. this is the championship game. The brackets were skewed.

Game could go either way depending on effort. My heart and vote is with West. If they play like they did against farragut, no one can beat them.

that's great news...murfreesboro has great facilities and is pretty centrally located for most in the state. i don't think it can be matched.

fields are nice. They really need PA systems however. Also the scoreboards can hardly be seen in daylight.

The staff at the small concessions are inadequate. If they are to host again they really should upgrade somewhat

houston by a couple. 3-1

Where will the class of 2008 be continuing their soccer careers?

To ETSU

Tom Webster (Bearden)

Aaron Schoenfeld (Bearden)

Kat McElroy (Knox West)

To Memphis

Cody McCoy (Knox West)

Thoughts and predictions on this game?

I think this will be a close one. If Diego is healthy and truly back to his speed I take Oak Ridge 3-2. If Diego not up to running as much then Hendersonville could win a close one... lets say reverse 3-2 Hendersonville

Whos going to win?

I think West should pull this one out. 4-1.

They are playing very strong right now.

Even if Jack doesn't play-- they beat Farragut, Oak Ridge and Science Hill without Jack.

It almost seems to be better flow without Jack in the mix

That's unfortunate UTbound08. I bet if you were playing football, baseball, or basketball and let a dirty word slip you wouldn't be missing two games (much less even ejected). If TSSAA is going to be zero tolerance on language they need to do it across the board and not single out soccer.

Too bad there is way too much tolerance for language by coaches. Won't name names here, but have consistently heard bad language from some, often throughout a game. If there is ZERO tolerance then it should start with the coaches IMO. /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

Predict score of this game? Does Maryville have any shot at them?

Bearden has its struggles, so Maryville could pull this one off, but I think Bearden will win 3-2. Schoenfeld and Webster are relentless and Bearden has to try to restore some pride to the season so they will give it their all and then some. White's inexperience could give an opening for Maryville. Should be a good game.

Local news coverage certainly could be better, but at least we get box scores regularly-- it could be a lot worse.

I wonder if there is an agreement on coverage between the West Shopper News and Knox News? Don't they have some sort of arrangement with printing and delivery? I know the editor of the News-Sentinel wrote a column several months ago, calling for UT-Knox to add Men's soccer to their college programs, aruguing that with soccer's local, national and international popularity it is odd that UT doesn't have men's soccer. He is a fan of the game. Certainly worth a try to write the media and ask them to cover more. I think you can write him at editor@knoxnews.com.

Oh yeah......your comment above- is whinning!!!

and your comments aren't on topic, but nice to see you reveal yourself with a little playground-like taunt.

but, given such, it is interesting that in your posts you seem to need to use phrases... "their whole team" "everyone" and "always" and "any play with contact".. geez... as my philosophy teacher once advised, when something is overstated, look to the weakness of the argument.

*if* the topic were whiners I could add a few from several teams that IMO try to whine and work the refs. BUT since the topic is freshmen, I would say

Jamie White-- I think he has stepped up quite nicely especially under a difficult situation

Austin- solid play usually.

Jack- with the caveat that he does seem to talk too much and look too much for the call.

For those who were spectators, players or coaches in this game:

 

I was supposed to cover the game tonight, but I had a miscommunication with my editor and thought the game was at West. When I got to West and no one was there I headed home. If anyone can post player names on goals, assists and saves as well as save numbers for keepers that would be outstanding. Any help anyone can provide for any of those would be greatly appreciated.

Somewhat disappointing to hear that the only writer for HS soccer in Knox area didn't think it worth the effort to drive to Catholic after seeing the game wasn't at west. 15-20 min drive, and could still see some of the first half. Given that nearly everyone in the area knew this could be a really good match I am stunned that more effort wasn't made. I admire you owning up to not going but grabbing a few notes secondhand to write a quick wrap up doesn't really "cover" the game.

HS soccer in this community really deserves coverage. I think it is sad that the only reporter who is covering HS soccer in this community was a no show to a very sweet game. We should ask better from all media. Soccer is important in this community.

yes, there *should* be other media covering the games too IMHO-- and anyone assigned to cover soccer should love the game and be committed to actually covering it. IMHO. Very disappointing to hear that this wasn't the case.

Predictions of the game?

Should be a good game. West should win if they bring their best stuff, but it will require team play. McCoy must look for the pass if he is cut off. Not go for long distance shots. Kat should drive one instead of always passing. Joey is good. It will take some unexpected moves by West to catch him off guard. I say West 3-2.

west should win this one 3-1.