pianoman10

LA loses Hayes, Jolley, Ramsey, and McCoin. And are still going to win the district? Wow. Did all the other district teams lose a lot of players? I can't imagine another team in the district being hit harder by graduation than LA. I guess time will tell who will emerge.

I have to say it's tough to see the outcome of a game determined by an official's call. I wasn't in attendance so I don't know if it was a bad call or not. I guess most peoples take on the call would be dependent on who you were rooting for. But as I listened to the broadcast, I must say I was amazed at the not fouling strategy of LA. You have 3 team fouls and down by 1 point and you let them kill better than a minute off the clock. From 1:35 approx down to 12 seconds then luckily you finally steal the ball? Was LA never going to foul? From the time McCoin stole the ball you had around 10-12 secs to use up 4 fouls(if he hadn't stolen it). Once the charge was called, then they had to try to commit 3 fouls in 3 secs. Even if you do that, a heave from the other end is the best you got. I've never heard anything quite like it. I've been to several LA games thru the years and had no idea who the "zombies" were or where the "social event area of reserved seats" was/is located. Gotta check that out

It was pretty easy to determine the boos were directed at the refs. They may have escalated somewhat from the student section when the DC player pointed at the scoreboard. Your point about the "losing team" is well taken. There is definitely something amiss with this team. Optimists would say 16-7 is a pretty good record which it is. But, sit down and make a list of the "good" teams they have beaten this year. Most figured the losses of Huitt and Melton would hurt some, but ample replacements were waiting in the wings. McCoin, who played really well a year ago, was one of the replacements as well as Beaty. No disrespect intended, but nobody in the district should be able to compete with this LA team much less beat them. Motivation, or maybe a lack thereof, seems to be part of the problem. Smith co. competed with them for 3.5 quarters, York hung around pretty much the whole game, Upperman should have beat them,a 30 point loss to SM, and then the loss to DC(who they beat earlier by 15 points). Any objective fan knows none of that should be going on. This team has good size, quickness, good shooters, and pretty athletic. The reason for their languid play is truly puzzling. This may be my last commentary for a while. I'm booked solid for concert dates for the next 8 weeks. When I check back in, maybe things will be improved.PM

I've got to wonder how much "class" was being demonstrated when the home crowd was booing either the officials or the opposing team off the floor. I'll take your word on the foul language, but the only hand jesters that I heard about were directed at the scoreboard. I doubt the TSSAA has any rules against that.

That is a correct score. 94-68. Something tells me you already knew that it was correct. It seems the cats are digressing somewhat. They lost to stone the first time by 2 in a game they should have won. Then lose round two by 26 and they were down by over 30 for a while. The prior game they beat a below average York team by 12. The loss of Huitt and Melton hurt them but their replacements(McCoin, Beaty) played a lot of minutes a year ago. Beaty's minutes a year ago took a major upswing when coach r.melton left. So inexperience should not be the problem. It also can't be depth because coach miller plainly stated, in his pre-game interview before the Macon Co. game, that this would be a MUCH deeper team than a year ago. It looks like they have some problems, but none that a weak district and 3 single A opponents(Pickett,Jackson,C'range)can't help.

It was definitely an entertaining game. One of the themes on this thread is how well coached both teams were/are. That may be the case, but the game management by LA in the last 1:30 was pretty bad. 5 point lead and possession of the ball They had no need to be taking any shots(maybe an uncontested layup)at that stage of the game. I'm pretty sure CRM would not have lost that lead, but he is no longer around here so that is a moot point.

Word on the street is that he has a high interest in the Livingston job. Closer to his home.

Just returned from my world tour and much to my surprise, Shocked to learn about Coach Richard Melton's demise. Was he not playing the right people's child, Or did a temper tantrum get too wild? I heard what was offered to him was completely unfair, But injustices in this town certainly aren't rare. Oh well, the dastardly deed has already been done, The important thing is the new coach is a school board member's son.

Why you say that ? Is this a home and home deal? I thought they played only the one game. Marshall by 4

Pretty good breakdown I guess. M Ramsey is very good but Huitt may be this team's MVP.

After reading the Hereald Citizen article and knowing what I saw Friday night/Sat. morning, it's obvious me and the HC writer were watching 2 seperate games. Obstruction calls are never easy except for the guy writing the HC article and they were real obvious to him (not to anyone else I'd say except Upperman fans) And I can see how your girl lost the "wrestling match" with the LA catcher. RK is the #1 girl wrestler on the LA girls wrestling team. TC, must be an Upperman grad. Write about the game buddy and quit crying about the umps. You/Upperman lost. Take your medicine and go on. If you play well enough, then maybe you will play LA again and hopefully, for your/Upperman sake, get some smarter umps.

Boy how time flies. I thought the COD had only coached 5 seasons. But if he has won 6 straight dist. titles i guess he's coached 6. Great halftime adjustments by the COD not giving up a point in the 3rd qtr. to the Bees. In the words of R.E. "LA has taken Upperman completely out of their game." Nice and deserved award for Jackson.

I have completed my concert tour and headed home. Just wanted take a minute to congratulate TJ and give Coach M a thumb up.

Sounds to me that your point is actually guided at making sure "Coach M" gets as little credit as possible. Anyone with an IQ higher than 10 knows that the players deserve credit as well. Just seems to me that you are set to taking as much credit as possible from the coach. Makes it seem like you have some type of grudge against the coach. It is hard to watch your son sit on the bench, especially when he becomes an upperclassman. I realize that it may be frustrating and that it is hard not to turn that frustration into negativity against the team and/or coach. However, a true fan would not take that route. I may be wrong. You may not have a son on the team, but I am sure if I didn't hit the nail on the head, I must have came very close. Row 8 your detective work is excellent in theory but inaccurate but that's not a big deal. I see you are newly joined(YR). Welcome. Now let me give you a couple things. LAFan said he/she was of no relation to Coach M. That strikes me as odd because within minutes of RC post he/she knew exactly how many minutes TJ played against York. Must just be a good connection. As far as myself, I don't have a son on the team upper or under classman but my saying that wouldn't make any difference in what you believe so take it for what you think it is worth. Im my opinion, It's very possible that you ARE LAfan4life. It doesn't take a genius to get on this website and create several different names. I may be wrong. You may actually be a brand new poster. LAfan may not be related to Coach M. And you may not actually be LAfan4life, but I'm sure if I didn't hit the nail on the head, I may have came very close. It is funny how any observation that doesn't praise Coach M is always (according to a certain few on here) negativly agenda motivated. Oh well life goes on. I must go now. The pianoman will now bid farewell but may return someday under a different name if I can just figure out how you do that. I will wish good luck to LA even though I'm not a true fan according to Row 8.