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If the grand jury is still reviewing the case then Coach Ferg haven't been cleared. Yeah he may have the support of his superiors, but that is only because they have to do that to watch their own backs, and not open themselves up for possible legal actions. By the way, I know more about the incident of the running than you would imagine, and you may not know the full story. If you weren't one of the kids running, you probably don't know as much about what happened with that than I do.

You say she didnt take out a warrant...well what does this quote from the article mean? The sophomore's mother said she contacted Rutherford County Sheriff's investigator David Hailey about what happened, and she's waiting for a grand jury hearing to determine if charges should be brought against the coach.

I guess when its not your own kid, it is just a grab of the pads or "just football"...

Well, I have a nephew on the team who was sitting right there also...but if we are going to go by the kids that were there, then why is everyone ignoring the possible victim, who is saying he shook him and pushed him? As for the comment about Youree running. YOU MADE MY POINT!!! Why was he given the opportunity to run, but others were kicked off? Im just not willing to believe that all of the blk kids refused an opportunity to run to stay on the team. Now you sit back and think about what you just said.

First I will ask you like I asked the other poster that is taking up for the coach based on irrelevant facts...were you there to see what happened? If not, you can not say what happened. Im sure Coach Ferguson has been a positive guy for most of the 10 yrs he has been with OHS, but the question is...was he using excessive force on that day in August. This is not about what he has done the other years, its about that day. I don't care what Pico, Cord or any of the players have done...the coach is an authority figure and he need to conduct himself as such without abusing that power. Now, I will continue to say, if a woman who has nothing to gain-probably more to lose with her son being a member of the team, is willing to speak with the media and give her name, she may be considered a credible witness-unless proven otherwise. Being around sports for most of my life, I understand why Pico and other players would stay on the team...because they want to play. Its that simple. You are talking about 15-18yr olds, they are not going to initially take a stance because of fear of loss of playing time or even loss of opportunities to further their football days past high school. Im not going to say anymore about whether the guy is a racist or not, because I don't know. I hope he is not. But I will say that your comment about how he accepted Cord does not mean he definitely is not. The same way I said just because he has kicked a lot of blk players off the team doesn't mean he is. For racism to occur it doesn't mean it has a direct effect on every individual, there are those they may not be victims of it while others are.

Were you out there the day the alleged assault took place? If not, I don't think you should say what happend on that day in August. It seems strange to me that numerous players would say it got out of hand that day, if it didn't. I wouldn't think everyone would be making that up. Also, if a guy looks as if he is falling asleep after running 12 windsprints(this is not normal) in 90 degree weather...the common sense thing would be to make sure the kid is ok, not to go and jerk him up. Also, I just don't know why a witness that you are saying is making up the assault case would be willing to put their name out there in the media if they are making false accusations. As for whether this is a racial thing, that is probably yet to be determined...But it does look strange to outsiders if the majority, if not all of the kids being kicked off the team are blk even when you hear of wht kids gettin in trouble also.

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Lets please tell the truth on here. All of Jamonts stat did not come against the second team. He played 31 minutes most of there starters played 29 or 28.

He did have 5 assist, not to mention the passes he made and his teammates missed the shots. Whats really funny is Jamont played bad and his stat line was 18pts 15rebs 5assist 2blocks and 2steals. Reginald Delk played a great game and had 22 pts 10rebs 6 assist 3blocks and 2 steals. Both are good players, but for one to have a bad game and the other have a great game the stats are comparable.

Yes JNS had the better overall team but...the real bottom line is Jamont Gordon has offers and has received attention from very good programs represented by coaches that know a little more about talent than most people on this board, so he has a very bright future ahead of him if he continue to work hard and polish the rough edges that all high school athletes have. The funny thing about the game last night is Jamont played bad but you could still see the talent. Not many high school kids can have a bad game and still impress many.

As an unbiased observer, the only thing Reginald Delk does better than Jamont is maybe his outside shot. I say maybe because I do not know how much Jamonts hand was bothering him. Not to mention Glencliff played absolutely no defense. Jamont is still the best player now and has more potential than Reginald. This is not to take anything away from Reginald, because he also is a great player with a great future ahead of him. Lets just say he is definitley the #2 junior in the state, behind Jamont.

I should just laugh at your comment about Fuller and Newman being slow but Im not...sorry to tell you this but I have seen Newman play against Beechboard for years now and to keep this post positive I am just going to have you ask Beechboard is Newman and Fuller slow...hahahaha

Its kinda hard to watch a team(LA) play against an undersized and not very quick opponents and imagine what they would do against a very quick and agressive team with decent size like Shelbyville. LA shot open shots all week against an overrated Gibson County team, and Oliver Springs was a one man show, not to mention McMinn Central was ok but overmatched size wise. Those wide open shots don't happen against Shelbyville. I just don't think LA has the athletes to play with Shelbyville. Its all about rebounding and defense. Each of you have a right to your own opinion, but it is tough to listen to those who hate Shelbyville. I am sure Shelbyville improved also.

The only reason you weren't up complaining is because your team was at home after losing by 40!!!