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do the same people that pick all mid state, pick all state? there was some people that made 2nd team or didnt even make all mid state but made all state... im just confused how that would be

Thanks Coacht. for giving us an arena where we can talk HS sports with one another. Unfortunately we get a little off base and take pot shots at each other. I know that wasnt what this web site was set up for. Not only do the players get something out of this, but there are quite a few parents also. Thanks

All Mid State will be in the Tennessean on Wednesday.

Ditto. You shouldnt ask someone for their opinion, and then get mad if you dont agree with it. Some Fairview players (well maybe it was only 1) bragged about their team and made excuses for their losses over and over and over and over and over this year. Dont brag until you have accomplished something. No offense, but thats just the way it is.

Whether Mike Rose is the best complex or not, everyone will have their opinion. Why do teams play all year long on fields that have scoreboards that work, but go to the state championships and the scoreboards dont. Ive said before maybe mother nature had something to do with the condition of the fields but there is no excuse for the scoreboards not working. A little extra effort could have been made since some teams travelled 8 hours to get there. But I guess we should stop beating a dead horse. Im sure TSSAA has received alot of feedback so we will see if any changes are made next year. I hope I get to go to Memphis again next year. But to say the teams that made it to Memphis should be grateful is somewhat accurate. But remember it wasnt handed to them, they earned it. The teams had to win 5 or 6 playoff games to get there. Oh by the way the only middle Tn. fields that have been mentioned have been Murfreesboro, Nashville, and Hendersonville. Why hasnt anyone mentioned Franklin? Franklin has one of the best soccer programs in the state not to mention some pretty nice fields also. Memphis gave the best bid for the games, that doesnt necessarilly mean they have the best complex.

Yes Farragut did score a third goal, but if the second goal never came about, then Bearden probably would have played a different style. I was not at the game so I cant say whether the hand ball was a good call or not. But you are right everyone should just accept the ref's call and move on. I know this hand ball stuff makes for a good debate, but the bottom line is Farragut won. Would Farragut have won if the hand ball was not called, who knows? Im sure this isnt the only controversial play that either of these teams encountered this past year, but it looks like it is the most significant. Congrats to both teams.

Are there any mid state school or travel teams that want to scrimmage over the summer? Escpecially district 7 or 8 Contact Mike Cartmell, Columbia Hurricanes U18 div.2 Freekick2001@hotmail.com 931-388-0907

I see Centennial being strong next year. They are a young team that surprised alot of teams this year.

You are absolutely right. Franklin Co, Tullahoma, Cookeville arent what they once were. Other teams have stepped up and replaced them.That doesnt mean these new teams arent as good as the other teams were. Did you see Columbia,Shelbyville, Blackman or Riverdale play this year? Last year it was Tullahoma and Franklin Co. from district 8 and Cookeville and Oakland from district 9. We can argue forever who the better teams were but the point is teams go through rebuilding phases and get replaced. We beat Oakland last year but never got to play Cookeville. I thought both Blackman and Riverdale were very good teams. Blackman was ranked in the top 11 for part of the year. Next year if Columbia or Shelbyville fall off their game people might say that the district isnt as strong as it once was. That too wouldnt be fair because sooner or later top teams get replaced. I wasnt being touchy, I was just trying to be objective. Im sure you were just trying to do the same.

Rick, you made more sense with your first post. lol Great response. I agree with everything you said, even if that second post took me forever to read. Your first one was easier to understand.

Columbia Central will only lose three starters. Their replacements are above average players so they should be very strong next year. Columbia will definitely need to improve their offense though. Their defense is real strong. Next years squad will probably start 7 seniors, 3 juniors and 1 sophomore.

Well put, coach. You are not the only person to say things out of character and get caught up in the moment. It shows real character to apoplogize. Im sure there are other coaches and players to say things out of character and never apologize.

We (Columbia Central) do not deserve to be number 4. Although we had a good playoff run, teams like hendersonville, Clarksville and Brentwood definitely deserve to be ranked higher than us. We arent complaining but we know these teams would most likely beat us. Brentwood beat us earlier in the year 3-0 and dominated us throughout. Hendersonville only lost once all year. I think if I was any of these teams I would be a little upset with the final rankings. I guess they took the final four teams in the state championship and went from there.

Thats what Ive been told. They should have scoreboards working for them too, or why have the scoreboards at all. I was just saying this is something in their control. Maybe the condition of the fields were not in their control, but the scoreboards certainly are.

I ve been told over and over how the scoreboards have never worked. but they have never hosted the state championships before. Dont you think they might have been able to arrange that. Maybe the condition of the fields were out of their control, but surely the scoreboards wont. I thought the ceremonies were fun. It relieved the stress a little. The flippers were kinda cool, and the mascots were so corny they were actually funny. It got us out of the hotel. Next year fix the scoreboards.