babyengineer

BRB, I think someone said it best earlier. It's a good compromise.

One and out makes a short trip for the teams. Double elimination makes for a good tournament but there isn't time for an if necessary game at the end. That would add another day to the tournament which would take away from the student part of student/athlete.

It may not be the fairest but it is a good compromise.

Third set Goodpasture 25-6. That one wasn't so close. Goodpasture is not letting anything hit the floor.

Second set Goodpasture 25-15.

First set CAK 25-23.

As predicted, it is a very good match.

Good question. Haven't thought about it that way. I have never been a fan of the if necessary game though. It will take me a couple of days to come up with a good answer...

Third set St Agnes 25-20

Second set St Agnes 25-6

First set St Agnes 25-22

Great match. St Cecelia over Webb 25-22, 20-25, 25-18, 25-17

Ok then. In my opinion the format is great. Not saying fair, but I like it. Wouldn't change it if I were coaching or playing. As long as I knew the format going in I would be fine with it.

I'm not saying that it is fair. Just in the grand scheme of things is it important? It is a game, the format is set, everybody knows the format, move on. It won't be the most unfair thing that happens in the athlete's lives, guaranteed.

You at MTSU today?

I don't think the format is unusual. I agree with CM. Get to the finals, then all or nothing. Life is full of unfair things. This is not one of them.

They definitely tired. Not the same South that played earlier in the day. Tough format, but it could be single elimination.. Brentwood also had a good match. Ravenwood v Brentwood should be fun tomorrow.

Brentwood wins 3-0

I can post the final score for the next match, not the set scores. I will be busy.

South wins last set 25-12

CAK up 2-1. 20-25, 25-14, 25-14

I can post the final score for the next match, not the set scores. I will be busy.

South up 2-1. 26-28, 25-21, 25-9

I asked the question.....drum roll please.

There is nothing illegal about yelling at any time, unless it is threatening or derogatory in nature.

The use of artificial noisemakers is prohibited.

I haven't watched Farragut play this year. Hopefully it will be a good match with good fan support! I'm looking forward to it.

Congrats to all. Good luck on Thursday! Hopefully I can make it to watch the South match.

Does Oak Ridge ever lose a game on their own? Orcat blames the officials for every loss from what I can see.

Possibly... If I'm wrong I will gladly say so. Wouldn't be the first time...

Stay tuned, I think we will be talking before the end of the month.

I will make sure and ask her next time we talk... I'll let you know what I find out.

Oh yeah, the rules are directly quoted from NFHS Volleyball rule book 2012-13.