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By the way, the terms "retard", "homo", and "crunk" are all wonderful examples of the incredible intelligence you possess. This is not an attempt at warring over who holds the power in being the ultimate poster on a High School message board. This is merely a statement of the utter disgust I have for butchering the English language. In the end, the most important quality is not how well you "hype"(to use a slang term) a certain basketball game, but if you can fill out an application for acceptance to either a job, college, or the military...the three choices you have when you do finally graduate high school. By the way, some are better suited for the college element than others.

It has little to do with the question, but that is a great story and certainly a welcome sight on a message board so often riddled with useless bits of belittling. Thanks for that interesting aside.

"Reframe"? That isn't even a word in the English language. No, no "retard" or "special ed." here. Those titles lay in the hands of the man who creates his own fantasy language. And yes, I want to reinterate once again, a game where 1/4th of the the gym is full and the final outcome means nothing beyond bragging rights among 10 high school basketball players is not on the same level as the UNC-Duke rivalry.

Double! Double!

No, no. I actually spend most of my day practicing my timing routes in ghost man football. But geek is definately the proper word. Thanks for such status. Blessed be.

Will McMinn Central's Freshmen play McMinn County's Freshmen? If so, does anyone anticipate fireworks among these disgruntled fans/coaches/posters/town vagrants/recruiters/travel team lackeys? Someone, let me know. Monday nights after football season lack substance so I may need to trek to McMinn County to see shenanegans if they ignite.

Who is this Mooney girl of which you speak? Shut down Pickel, Simpson, and Butler? What is her class? Has she any D1 offers? I'd love to hear more. I may need to make a trip to Athens to see this young lady play.

What is McMinn Fire? A kind of hot sauce? Is it good on chicken wings? This is the most bizarre board I've ever read: A freshman basketball coach with a sister in 6th grade? Is this Kentucky? I'm so lost. I've heard from sources near Shelbyville, TN that McMinn Co. has already acquired hotel reservations for the Saturday evening of the Girls' Substate game. Apparently, they anticipate no worse than a #2 finish in Region 3-AAA (as well as a bit of an afterparty as they chose a hotel near a convenience store). Hasn't McMinn always been a confident bunch? It's pretty darn inspiring.

Revamped? Has he brought in a "new" style? If so, is the supposed "revamped" "different squad" able to defeat Tellico twice or guard the excessive athleticism of Tyner or even Brainerd (McMinn Central isn't even in the top 5 of their worries)? Due to their lack of depth, will the person that replaces the only starter not returning come from the cheerleading squad? If they get into foul trouble, will Coach Powell himself run the point? If so, it is indeed a new team. If not, it is a mere continuation of the classic post-Jewell Lady Tigers adage (and also title of a wretched Hall & Oats song), "so close, yet so far away"

Well, I don't know that I will be able to "watch and see". I'm sure I'll have better things to do during the fall than watch the Polk Wildcat Machine you are forecasting. Those things would include watching reruns of Rerun on the "What's Happening?" marathons on TVLand or possibly attempting to give myself a root canal or even driving up and down my driveway. In short, Polk basketball is the equivalent of an Air Supply concert. Polk Basketball '05 - The Dynasty (of mediocrity) Continues

Weapons? Light Saber? Pocket Knife? Fishing Rod? No weapon on Earth would lead Polk to a District 5-AA Championship. Oh, as Steve Perry said "Don't Stop Believin, Hold On To That Feelin" Man, that's an awful song, and he is really ugly.

"Get his"? Is that speaking in terms of points? rebounds? sandwiches? physical harm? This is probably a rivalry (caution: term to be used loosely) similar to Kentucky & Tennessee basketball with the blue team winning most of the contests year in and year out.

Area is quite a vague term. Coach T, please come define for us the "Chattanooga Area" so that I can become properly involved in this argument. And yes, whatever "area" Beau Brown is in, he should be considered as one of the top OFFENSIVE players though I do believe (due to his absolute lack of defensive effort at times) he would have trouble guarding my deceased grandmother.

Despite my true & unrelenting love for message boards, especially those found on the illustrious Coach T, I am not going to read all 9 pages of posts that preceed mine. However, I will make my very general comment. Whoever had any intention of going to the University of Tennessee to play basketball should be even more excited about attending there now that a coach who prides in mediocrity and lackluster defensive effort has been sent to be Pat Summit's #1 fan. Buzz should really just go enjoy his tremendous check and maybe see if he can pick up the Smith County girls job. That seems to be a hot number these days.

I have attended (after being abducted, placed in the trunk of a car, and forced to watch) a few Walker Valley basketball games. In a few instances (emphasis on FEW), I was witness to a Walker Valley victory. In those instances, the student section, full of raucous young teens, began the chant of, "Who's your daddy? Walker Valley!" With that, I am curious, now that their days of AA basketball are over, will they continue that cheer or will opposing student sections begin chanting it as the submission of a 20-30 pt. loss becomes a common occurrence that Walker Valley must accept? In other words, will Walker Valley be forced to say, "Yes, 5-AAA you are our daddy."?

The "donnybrook" of 2004-2005 season should be a defense of the title by Bob Williams (if you remember, he gained the crown after a defeat of "Jumpin' Jack Harlow in Smiddy Arena during his tenure at McMinn Co.[see my post of last year]) vs. the MLK coach. However, if assistants are allowed to interact, MLK will certainly win since they have a small militia of them (is it a Mormon school?). However, this game was decided by the players and the squad with better talent, better coaching, better uniforms, better looking players, better warm-up songs, better....oh goodness surely something else is better too, was victorious. Schools named after people always defeat the schools named after useless physical geography.

Trash talking in bowling is quite possibly the greatest task ever accomplished, and accomplished well. Nice work. Oh, how Bill Murray would be proud.

Oh, yes. Please tell 5-AAA hello for me.

Based upon the game photos, there was a serious influx of denim on the benches of this game. Sadly, for David Tucker, his denim was outmatched by that of the Chester Co. coach. Just curious, was there an addition to the incoherent tongue known as "Tuckerish--The Language of Almost Champions?" Surely after a third straight lost to the eventual state champion, he has sealed his fate as nothing more than an "almost champion". Oh David, how I wish this a Saturday afternoon family reunion bout of horse shoes. Those "almosts" would have you owning something prestigious for sure. Ok, proceed with the "Walker Valley has nothing to be ashamed of. Great job, girls." comments. We've heard them before.

Jackson County to Single A? Sorry Clarkrange.

Don't be surprised if Charles Little is redshirted his first year at Dayton. I've spoken with a college coach who said that he would LOVE to have Charles Little in his recruiting class. That coach said, however, that his program would have redshirted Mr. Little and spent the first year working on nothing more than wing skills. Incredible athletic ability, a frame capable of adding tremendous muscle mass, an intelligent basketball mind, a fairly capable court vision, and a above average attitude? What college coach wouldn't want to take a chance on such a project. Charles Little can succeed at an Atlantic 10 basketball program? Absolutely. Will he without a doubt? We will have to see.

Shaq - 7'1", 350 lbs. post player Little - 6'5", 200 lbs. post player Equivalent? I think not. Therefore, anytime you ever compare these two individuals you have reached an amazing level of discredability. Charles Little is a size of player that is very common in the present day. Unless he can develop a game for playing the wing, he will have a difficult time in college because he simply isn't large enough to play post at the Division 1 level whether it is mid-major or not. Do I believe Charles Little is a good candidate for Mr. Basketball? Sure. Mr. Basketball is a reward for a quality high school basketball player, not for the best college prospect.

I am interested in knowing which teams will not be advancing to their region tournament. Please list them here. Thanks.

I am interested in whose season is finished. Please list those teams who will not be playing in their region tournaments. Thanks.

Was this an elimination game?