BigFanTN

This does not apply to all teams, coaches, parents or tourn directors; however the way I see it...pretty dang near all of um! Boys mature physically at different ages than girls and this really becomes a problem starting around age 11. It's hard to believe that some of these "kids" we're seeing in the 13u age bracket are age appropriate, especially when director not one tourn asked for proof! When these kids are driving trucks to the field and smoking a cigarette, that usually leads us to wonder? Many of these kids are sporting a nice mustashe to boot. You can't tell me that there are that many kids 6'2" 180 with lightening speed still able to compete with the chubby little immature 13 yo kids in middle school. Coaches....just because they're in the 7th or 8th grade doesn't mean their of age! I know this sounds like sour grapes, however the frustration is so great for our kids that they'll not likely play again after this struggle is done. You also have to worry about injuries when these manly 13yo's (?) are pitching...which they usually are....strikes one of these younger kids with an 80mph slider in the head.......The teams are legondary and pride themselves on their trophy collections...such as the Cyclones, Chiefs, Tigers, etc.....What is the lesson we're teaching our kids....winning is everything! Be realistic, exactly how many of these young "super stars" actually make a living playing sports? Need to probably spend a little more time teaching them values and integrety....not to mention reading, writn, and arithmatic!

The run was amazing with three state champioships in a row however the time has come to push you aside. I think you guys are "over rated" with a mediocre team. I think Baylor who is much better all around with better pitching and hitting will take it all. Go Baylor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CC lost to Baylor...and the power machine only scored 2 runs against an average pitcher. I also say where you only beat FR 5-1.......hummmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I wouldn't get my hopes up CC. SD 8-0

I don't believe that anyone is slighting the girls as they seem like nice young ladies that play with passion ans sportmanship. The blog was simply questioning the national ranking and its justification. I did question the coaches, that is true....... I do wish them luck in the state toun however Beech might be the team to beat......

So Cliff is concerned about his player's safety? I watched a SD game earlier this year when a foul ball hit the SD catcher hard in the thigh. She was a tough kid however went down crying with an obvious injury. Well after an eternity of 'non-reaction' from the Soddy coaches, the trainer for the other school went out to check on the injury. She was obviously hurt however stayed in the game. Well just before the game resumed, the SD coach finally came out of the duggout...not to check on his catcher, but only to argue the foul ball! What a jackass. If that was my daughter..... Other than that, I think he really cares for "his" girls. I think it's time to name the new field for Clifford and usher him out.

Might want to work on syntax and sentence structure before heading off on your college career?

Clifford Kirk.......what more can I say? Even his own players would not throw him a life vest if he was drowning! Back to my original premiss..building young ladies that will move on to greatness in sports and in life, isn't that our real mission?

For a team that is ranked 13th nationally, surely they have a plethora of young tallented girls that will go on to nationally ranked Div 1 programs? Are any going to any of the SEC schools? Have they ever had anyone within the past 10 years that has gone on to play a significant role in a school other than UTC,TW, etc? I hardly feel that the current arbitrary ranking holds any weight and should not be mentioned in the Times Free Press again as they are so fond of doing, unless you have the history to back it up.....just a thought.