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That may be one reason to stay like they are. It gives them more flexiblity. Still the problem exists that their are not enough refs to go exclusively 3 man crews.

The TSSAA will never, ever use anyone but their refs so you might as well drop the subject. I'll turn the question around and ask why FIFA refs don't join TSSAA? It will solve the problem of two man crews because there will then not be a shortage of officials.

Franklin and CBHS were tied 1-1 at half. Very even game. No way either one is 5 goals better than the other. If they played again it could easily be reversed.

You're still hopeless and have no clue, nor did you listen to a word I said. You are not worth arguing over.

You're on the same kick as last year. Get off it. Passing an open book test does not mean you automatically start working high school games. The TSSAA uses an open book test for ALL sports. It means nothing! All it is, is a way for you to register to become a TSSAA offical. Debating the differences between high school and club is fine, just don't start throwing up the open book again. It is obvious you do not know how the TSSAA works.

What tournament is this? When? Where? Is there a schedule avalable?

You cannot always judge a goalie strictly by statistics. I've not seen Chris White play but if you went strictly by stats the trew kid last year was average at best as well as many others who were not fortunate to play on good teams. You can also turn it around. There are many exceptional teams who make the keeper look better than he actually is. So stats can be misleading both ways.

I will agree and disagree. I have not seen either of the two keepers. However, you are both right to a point. I think of foremost importance is quickness, anticipation, strength and awareness which equals speed to the ball. I've seen one or two exceptional keepers under 5'9" and one or two 6'4" and over but not many. So size can be over or underated depending on the make up of the player. I hope to see both play this year and see for myself.

Where is the game being played? What time?

I'm obviously mistaken then. The point is they did not go out and bring in a high priced free agent.

Do you remember how we got Robair Smith? If I'm not mistaken we picked him up four years ago when Miami cut him. I'm confident that Reese will find someone to take the place Kearse and Smith although I hated to see Smith leave. We'll be OK.

It would be nice if you could include the time for these games. As an interested fan with no ties to either school, this is sometimes our only outlet for information.

I'm not sure, but I don't think Hendersonville or Brentwood will have a team. Knoxville Select, TNFC & MFC are combining their teams for the state.

Looks like redoubt and Knoxville may be the only two.

JumpAround- I see where you've mentioned a U-19 team a few times on this thread. Do you know if any U-19 club teams in your area plan on playing in the state this year?

There are always exceptions.

Where is this game being played?

If that is the case then he is making the right decision. It is hard for most players to improve their skills playing high school.

I do not understand your reasoning. His club team cannot train or play in the spring because of high school rules unless the entire team has decided to forego high school play.

Walker backed up Trew last year as a freshman. Has the potential to carry on the keeper tradition at BA.

One of the best post of this debate!!!

Why isn't he getting playing time where he is if he is that good?

I hate to bring this up but if you'll remember the bigger schools ( at least in Nashville ) are the by product of busing. I do agree that we should limit the size of schools. This is the main reason I put mine through private school. If I was in a smaller rural area it would never have been a concern.

lazarus- I'll go back to a previous post that never was answered. It is my understanding that at least within the last 10 years, that approaching a 6th grader was not a TSSAA violation. Does anyone no for sure if this is true?

Otis- Just the opposite is true concerning ratings. I could be mistaken, but Nashville is the only association using this rating system. Also I might add that the officials have no idea who rates who or how high. Remember that when officiating a game, your future ratings come from the visiting team as well as the home team. The officials are held accountable by the state whenever tournament assignments are given out. And yes the officials have the option to scratch a school. I agree that we need more young officials to get involved. However, few are willing to take the time and dedication that is needed. You have to understand that you're talking about 3-5 nights a week for very little money. You have to love it to do it! Also, you have to start off working middle school games. Those games usually start very early in the afternoon. Very few people can or afford to get off work early for this at a much reduced amount of money. When I started in 1972, Junior High games generally started at 4:30 or 5:00. Now thosec gemes are stating at 2:00-2:30. As you can see it is much different now. As far as money, my best year I made $3500.00 working high school and small college. That may sound like a lot but I was traveling to Memphis, Clarksville, Pulaski and most everywhere in between. That was working an average of 5-1/2 days a week. I lost 25 lbs. that year and I was in good shape. Not much money for 4-1/2 months work. Don't mean to keep harping on all this, but I really would like for the average fan to understand how dedicated most officals are and what we go through. I loved the game and wanted to stay close to it. Trust me. We do not do it for the $$$$$$.