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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.

We'll have to disagree about many of your points. Definitely about Payne being one of the best rebounders. Doesn't like to play inside and gets pushed around a lot under the boards. When Buford threw the ball away 3 times in a row, it's time to sit him for awhile. I know Carver was hurt, but Phillips is a good PG and Bates handles the ball at the top well too. I sat with others who had the same complaints, so I know I'm not alone. I'm just not impressed with Bray as a coach. Just don't like how he coaches games. My opinion. I know what they lost this year, but this years Jr class dominated as freshman.

ok, here's some of my reasoning. 5 starters played entire 1st half. Could have killed 1211 zone Sparta came out with and didn't know how to attack it. PG threw away at least 3 lazy passes, left in game, his backup never played. 3rd quarter 1st foul on your best inside rebounder and he's pulled. then, middle 4th, put in someone cold for 1st time in game. Never called To's to stop Spartas in late 1st quarter. Calling the 2 to's with.12 sec left did help confuse Sparta, but overall, Bray's not good at making in game adjustments. Seems to have lost fire, laid back on bench and team takes on that personality. Won't surprise me if the lose a district/region game late due to a bad coaching decision.

Close game, yep. Great game, don't think so. Sloppy, not well coached and was starting to become a personal battle between Payne and Henderson. Cookeville missed Carver, Buford had some bad TO's. I think the CHS/Stone game @ CHS was a better game. I

Was at Cookeville/Wilson Central last night and Cookeville played pretty bad. No energy, didn't rebound. This team can be good, but will have some bad games. Not up to a ranked team level. Only 1 senior though, will be better next year. I've been following this years junior class since 7th grade, has potential to be really good.

I think did had it on there last week because the Monterey game was on 1400. With just 1 game, I'll bet it's on 1400. Looks like I was wrong, pregame on 106.1.

Should be on WHUB 1400 am. They also webcast. Be prepared, their announcers are terrible.

56-42 final.

Should be on 1400AM. Also online, go to the scoreboard on Coach T, find the game & click on the link. That is the Sevier County feed.

FYI - Darien, Not Darian

Cookeville lost 16 seniors, but has 7 returning juniors, soph was dist Pitcher of the year and JV was 17- 2-3. Should still be strong next year,