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We played in a summer league at MBA an did o'k early in the Summer. I probably took too many kids with me so our goal was to win the first half of each game. That way I could play everyone a fair amount of time. We played in the Belmont camp again this summer. We did more bad things than good things. We just didn't have enough quality practices to work on the things we needed to. I look forward to the beginning of practice this year. There's nothing like having a captive audience. It's just tough getting all of your kids rounded up in the summer. Did you guys go to Western this Summer and how did you do?

No disrespect to Macon co. but it is late and i'm about to crash. They lost their two top scores for which I am glad. However, they always seem to have great shooters and I don't forsee that changing next year. They play hard and always play well at home.

Lipscomb returns the district MVP in Josh Stephens. He is solid in the post and works well with their system. It usually doesn't matter who the players are because the system is always the same. MLK shouldn't be a suprise this year. Last year they had to replace ten seniors and still finished second. They will be young but return their best player, Johnny Lee. Only a freshman last year, he carried the team. He didn't receive the attention he deserved last year. Solid group of underclassmen to go with him. Hume-Fogg returns one of the topp guards in Nashville in Brandon Hariford. They will have very good guard play. Post play will be a question. Alvin Wade is a solid defender and rebounder. Two big posts are a question due to experience and mobility. Portland has the twin towers in Corey Brewer and John Ferguson. Guard play will be the big question. If no one steps up look for Brewer to bring the ball up the floor and make it a two man game. Springfield should have their best players back. They are very athletic and streaky. If they get hot they can beat anybody. Greenbrier looks forward to an improved season. Talented young team from what I understand. I'm not sure how athletic they will be but I think they will have a winning attitude to start. East Literature will be very athletic. They return two all district players. Focus and execution will be the key. One senior, Johnta Johnson on the team with mostly juniors. I think the league should be very even from top to bottom this year.

Will they have sports teams next year? Does anyone have any other information about their athletic future?

They will not be as good as they have been the last few years. They play hard and are well coached. I think the tallent might be young.

Good post LargeK9.

Thanks for the info Metroman. It sounds like a lot of people are just having a hard time dealing with change. Change is not a bad thing but it is something different and it takes some time to get used to.

Thanks for the info Metroman. It wouldn't suprise me if the people downtown didn't know anything about it. I hope everything works out for Coach Fuller. I guess the clock is ticking for a decision with school less than a month away. Has everyone been put under a microscope by the new Principal? How have the other coaches and faculty members gotten along with her? Just curious.

The officials are probably not real happy to start with about their pay. Metro schools cannot pay any more because we are busy shelling out money for security. We can't pay the officials any more than we already do. The better officials are going to Juco and NAIA games to make more money. On any given night we could have a tremendous officiating crew. Then again, on any given night we could have the bottom of the officiating barrel. Knightcourt, you are right. We pay the bills but without any guarantee of services rendered. If we complain, it's just sour grapes on our part. The worst thing that happens to an official is they just don't call your games again (except for tourney time). When that happens they spread the word in the officiating circles so that the other officials are "ready" for that team or coach. I think we need to have some kind of checks and balances for officiating.

I was just wondering how Coach Fuller was doing if anyone has talked to him or has any idea what is going on over at Overton? I know his assistants have been coaching the team this summer. He is a great guy and deserves better treatment.

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