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Gee, didn't most of those rumors prove to be TRUE ?

Why not at Greeneville then?

Can't argue the discipline issue you mention about last year. I totally agree with that. But what Burkey brought was a tremendous knowledge of the game, dedication, tactical approach, teaching ability, and motivation. Even through the "problem" last year, every person that stepped in to play, was playing at a much higher level and with much more confidence. That is not happening. Success this year is more to do with carry over from Burkey's system but it is dwindling. I do agree that this group of girls play hard but the determination is sliding in the wrong direction.

PTSportswriter - I agree with you on this one. I also think that this team misses Coach Burkey as much or more than Lyons. This group of girls have a tremendous amount of talent and can get that "drive" to win, but for whatever reason the current situation just doesn't bring out the best in any individual or as a team. The record of GVille doesn't really reflect the kind of play that they have been at. They would be just above .500 playing in Region 2, and lower than that in other areas. Maybe this game Friday night will be the coming out game of the real potential of this team.

Hey Johnny, you should have to watch that attitude day in and day out, at every practice, every game, for years, and years, and years. You're lucky to not have players like that, and only have to watch this one a couple times each year. On a side note, I absolutely hate watching Manuel play. She has to have the worst attitude of any player I have ever seen. She is so lazy! There were a few times when she let someone score when she could have easily stopped them from doing so. I don't know how she will make it at Georgia St. She seemed to care more about yelling at other players and her hair-do after the game than she did about winning the game. I wonder how long it took her to get her hair like that because it wasn't close to that during the game. 825531011[/snapback]

Only got to listen to some of their play last week. Saw they finished 3rd against some good competition. Sounded like turnovers cost them the first game, how did they look on Saturday & Sunday? What's the predictions on their upcoming Conference games with Morristown West and Jeff County? Should be a couple of good games that may determine the outcome of the conference in early Dec. Any thoughts?

No you won't read or hear much about it but she was suspended. I think she'll be back next week if the attitudes right. I guess a change in athletic directors is making a difference. Should have been done years ago. I heard it was an enjoyable game to watch Thursday night, all basketball and none of the WWF antics. Also, congrats to Megan, a real superstar and super person.

I had heard that Brobeck and Freeman were not playing this year????

Are any of the following going to play in college anywhere and if so where? Uner and Fleming - Sevier County Hodge, McInnis, Lawson - Heritage Davis - Jeff County White and McKnight - Greeneville Masengill and Hilton - Boone Tweed - South Greene Didn't see any mention of any of these yet.

I agree barb, actually on Thursday for the Girls Regional final, there were no television cameras, however they were there for the first two Boys semi-final games, but left once the Girls started. Then on Saturday, NO ONE. What a shame, 1st Greeneville Sectional victory, Miss Basketball Finalist who scored 40 points, close game much of the night, etc. I think our local businesses should remember this when their sales groups come around wanting to sell advertising. I was impressed with the Sun's coverage. Usually Greeneville gets second billing to the county even if they don't win, but not this time and three pictures! Now if we can just get the stats right.

barb, I totally agree with you. Finally in the last couple games, this team has come together and played as a team and supported each other on and off the floor. I think there is one common mission now. I also agree with your assessment of Burkey. He made some critical adjustments from a defensive and offensive standpoint that had Jeff County confused and frustrated all night. Good luck Jeff County, make District 2 proud and LET'S GO DEVILS!!!!!!!!!

Wow, 5 of the top 6 teams in the fan poll are going to be watching the rest of this tournament. Is this a fluke or is realism setting in?

Based on everyone's assessment here, then wouldn't you think that this year would have been the year to address this issue? Then, if fixed, next year could be another very successful year as well? Instead, it's been more the other way. Ignore, put up with, to the point of giving in. And it's had it's affects on all the other players, some that will be back next year and some that are not. That's my point.

Johnny Do you still see this as a fine team if that person is no longer part of the team? That's the issue. I for one don't see a huge drop off in the performance and success of the team if that happened. In fact I think that everyone would be surprised at what the end result would be. It might not even have to come to that if delt with properly. There's atleast three avenues to take: eliminate, tolerate/ignore or propagate/take over. So far the last option has been the norm, and it has been distracting and destructive.

barb You're right, teenagers will be teenagers, but there is also right and wrong, and teenagers should be taught this, and hopefully before they are teenagers. Even with that, good teams seem to overcome this and it is obvious. Sevier County, Jeff County, South Greene, Morristown West, Daniel Boone and even not so successful programs, have respect for their coach and each other. The back biting, foul language and down right contempt for authority may go on in these programs but it is not obvious between the lines on game night like it is here. And if it is in front of a crowd on game night, it must be present all the time. My advice, no more double standards. Demand respect. Don't drive the whole group to a lesser standard, rather strive for the ethical code of conduct to be raised by everyone. These are the things that you must do, winning games comes as a result.