sparkman

No doubt. I bet they even know how to properly give the score too. Don't think I've ever heard a broadcaster say the score is 14-28. Or even worse, say the score is zero to 14. I will literally turn a game on for a minute or 2 to find out the score, then turn it off, because I can not stand to listen to those guys.

The complaints need to go to WHUB. Don't think they'll really care, seems to be easier just to keep the old crew that does a terrible job than to try to find competent broadcasters,

I've been saying that for years. Especially the PBP guy. Doesn't matter, basketball, football, those 2 are terrible.

I had heard about Payne and the junior college option from someone as well. But it was an ACC school that I had heard, hadn't heard about a Big 10 school in the mix. Hope he makes the right choice for him.

I'm hearing Richmond is looking at Bryan, I think Payne has his sights set higher than Bryan.

People "gripe" because there is potential for so much more here. They win 20 games every year in a weak district with better athletes. Class of 2014, undefeated district champs as freshman, not one of those boys was still on the team by their senior year. This years seniors, same thing, undefeated district champs as freshman, I believe 4 are left. That shows how the players feel, they get tired of putting up with the BS and leave. Can't totally disagree about most sports at CHS being irrelevant, you certainly can build more community support for sports than CHS does. If Cookeville ever brought in a basketball coach and AD who had the passion to build a program instead if just having a team, Cookeville could be consistently among the top teams in the state.

Shavonda, wish John the best of luck for his senior year. At least he went out on a winning note with the 3 on 3 last week!

Not coaching. Decided to devote time to family.

The Shrum brothers transferred back to Upperman. Also, Coach Heard left the program as well.

Just saying, I'm in the Upper Cumberland and was able to watch, so your statement wasn't correct. And I do know, with the right provider, you can get all Nashville stations in Pickett co. So, just because you can't get it doesn't mean it's not being televised in the Upper Cumberland.

Do you not get channel 30 from Nashville? We get that in Cookeville and the games are on there.

was just told that it was

Heard tonight that Bates is done for the year. That's gonna make it a tough road for the Cavs.

I agree that this was not the thread to discuss this, but it really didn't get out of hand. If it makes you feel better to think that I'm a disgruntled parent, that's fine. I harbor no bitterness and wish these boys the utmost success. I also return the wish to you of peace and happiness & hope you enjoy the remainder of the season.

In reading your post, I can see why we'd have different views. You're happy with CHS being the Big Fish in a small pond. Winning lots of games every year, against a weak schedule, playing into a region game and going home. I see so much more potential that just isn't realized. One of the 5 largest High Schools is the state has the opportunity to build a program, that just hasn't been done here. Middle school coaches have no connection with the high school.. Summer camps? Nothing to build up support from the general community. Go to a strong holiday tournament against good teams, not to a very weak one in Fl because it's at the beach. CHS should be playing the boro & Wilson County schools. Not playing the 86th ranked scheduled in AAA. (By the way, Coach T still ranks both Stone & Sparta higher than CHS, even though we're 3-1 against them.) Plus, I've seen multiple players get frustrated, including varsity starters leave the team. I am a CHS fan, I'd love to see this team be mentioned as a team that can compete at a state tournament level every year. haven't been following CHS basketball forever, only 5-6 yrs or so. I've seen how many, many HS basketball programs have been run and see that there is so much more potential here. Do get frustrated in that, but not trying to make it heated, just express my views. Not trying to make this heated either, just expressing my view.