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I still don't think you can get too mad at the people for leaving when the game isn't close. They are there to have fun and enjoy a game, but if niether of those is satisfied then they have a right to leave. They probably try to find something to do that they will enjoy more. Most pay to enter the game so its their money they're losing. Also what are some opinions on why the football team can't turn the program around but the basketball team was able to, the baseball team is at the top, and soccer teams are always very competetive. What is the difference in how their programs are run with the same administration?

Sorry forgot a couple things. I'm not really worried about the image of the student sectoin, just showing you where i disagree witih what you said about them. And you shouldn't force people to play a sport, they have to wanna play and have a love for the game. Unfortunately, it probably makes it harder to get kids to play a high school sport for a team that has trouble winning.

Hmmmm sorry....wrong again my friend, not someone in the student section. So most of that post was pointless. I'm not going to comment too much about the part with your son because I have no idea where he stands in the program and what all has gone on with him, the coaches, and the athletic director. But, alot of what you described is how athletics are. Working as hard as possible, making the practices, making sacrifices, and watching people leave when you don't win or make the game exciting.

Your other post was about how there is no school spirit and support for the team. Seems as though you just admitted they have people there to support them. Dressing up for your team, cheering when they make good plays, and getting on the refs is part of the whole support thing by student sections. That is what student sections do. Have you ever seen major college programs' student sections? It's the same kind of thing, just on a much smaller level. And about Duncan, last year he was constantly keeping the football and especially basketball student section from doing many things they wanted to do. He said there had to be some control and sportsmanship......many thought he worried too much about what the kids were doing and didn't let them have fun and go all out cheering. It appears you're just looking for problems that surround the program. There are problems everywhere. Try enjoying the good things surrounding the program.

Yeah too bad you can't take away and add quarters or many football games would turn out totally different. Congrats S-D.

Charlie 5, a couple things: First of all, S-D does have school spirit. I don't know where you've been, but over the past few years I see kids dressed up with paint and all kinds of gear, going crazy at football and basketball games. At some away games, I've even noticed that S-D will have a bigger student section on the road than the home team will. I call that school spirit....especially with the record the football team has had over the past few years. I know this year has just begun, but last year saw great support from the students cheering for their team and their friends regardless of the score. Don't try and downgrade the support that is their by students. Secondly, drugs and violence are in every school these days. What that has to do with football, i'm not completely sure. I guess you just wanted to get your opinions of South Knoxville heard. You may not like the area you live in, but I know many do. This sports board about football isn't a place for you to complain about how you don't like the area. Alot of south-doyle students and graduates are proud of the school they attend or attended, and would not have it differently. Just because you don't like the area doesn't mean you should complain about how bad it is and only point out the bad aspects you see. Many students in the area read these boards and you shouldn't be on here pointing out what you feel is wrong with their school and community. Maybe they enjoy where they live.......many do. And how do you know how the boys are treated during school. You say the coaches ignore them? That seems odd.

True both teams will be able to hit the ball some, but the top pitchers in the rotation are gonna hold the opposing team to less hits. And the aces are less likely to give up big hits in crucial situations, home runs for instance. I don't understand your post.

South-Doyle travels to Heritage Monday night for the 2nd round match up in the district. What is everyone's predictions on this game? South-Doyle struggled some last week but I believe they will be ready to play tomorrow. I think Holland will be on the mound so it may be a low scoring night for the Mountaineers. S-D will need to get the bats back going for this week. It'll be a cold one to go watch, but I think I will make it.

Please explain what you mean by that comment? I heard S-D led the whole game. Just curious what happened.

Statement04.....make sure u let us know when your team, whoever it is, plays South-Doyle. I wanna make sure i'm there. Hope you feel stupid if you get beat.

Great baseball game. It awful to see a game end on a call like that since it was so hard to tell whether he caught it or not. Chad Bell pitched for south-doyle and did a good job. It appeared S-D had the game easily bein up 7-2, but bell got tired late and s-d didn't have anyone step up and close the game for them. I think they used 3 different pitchers in the last inning. It would've been nice to see someone like mcclain or holland come in and pick up the save, but its understandable that they didn't bring them in. Both pitched at other times this week, and jeff county wasn't a district game. Jefferson County's pitcher was bringin it really hard tonight. I heard someone say he hit 91, there were a couple coaches there with guns.

South-doyle also beat Collierville this year. So i guess they've gone elsewhere to find a team to beat and taken care of business. I hope they continue the success throughout the season, good luck S-D.

South-Doyle struggled at the plate early but found it late in the game and came through. Perkey had a nice breaking ball that gave s-d trouble early. McClain pitched well......he stayed focused and got himself out of some tough situations. Heritage was leavin men on all night, they couldn't come up with the big hit. Holland came in to close the game. Heritage had a line drive to center with a man on 2nd but they tried to stretch it to far. McClain came up and fired a rope to gun the runner down at home, impressive throw. I believe south-doyle will be an exciting team this year.

Farragut won.

Heritage won