QuatroQuatroDad

I think you might be giving me credit for something I didn't write. And not the good kind of credit

C'mon...give the girls more credit. I'm pretty sure they are smart enough to know what was going on.

Sorry. Don't buy it. By the way the girls played there is no way they are not complicit in this. The consequences to the girls is unfortunate but just. I have a daughter that plays ball. If I saw this going on with her team I would be extremely proud of her if she did NOT listen to her coach. It is the right thing. Even soldiers are not to obey illegal or immoral orders. And if she didn't do that I WOULD be at the bench giving the coach an earful and she would not be participating in the debacle. It is a sad state where a parent will knowingly allow their child to be a part of something that is clearly so wrong and not in their long term best interest. You say the coaches did not lie. But, I say it was ALL a big lie. The girls and coaches lied by not representing their talent appropriately, both to themselves and the fans, and the coaches seem to continue to lie about why they did this to try to save face. I find it interesting that you quote the Bible about judging others and then you turn around and do just that saying the folks that are yelling about this are only doing it out of self interest. If you haven't noticed this has become a national story and the outrage is nearly universal except for a few blind Kool Aid drinkers who will tolerate and support bad behavior and say they are being loyal to their "family". I have no dog in this hunt. My daughter would never even meet any of the teams. However, I do feel strongly about teaching integrity and appropriate life skills through youth sports rather than a win at all costs mentality that seems to prevail in that world. By the way, I like to win as much as the next guy. But not at the expense of integrity. Oh, and I do agree with you about forgiveness. However, the parties that did wrong need to repent and admit their wrong doing before that can happen.

This statement embodies what is wrong with high school sports and youth sports in general. The first goal of youth sports should be to teach integrity, hard work, team work and how to succeed in life. If you do all that right in the context of teaching the sport specific skill winning will happen. The right way. This was disgrace. I'm glad the teams were disqualified (proper consequences for the actions) and the coaches should be fired for the same reason. Those coaches, IMHO do not have the student athlete's best interests in mind pulling crap like this.

I really enjoyed watching this game. Congrats Clay County!

This could be a nail biter. I'm gonna root for CPA even though I'm a DL Mustang parent . But Goodman is going to be a challenge. However, from what I have seen so far in this tournament, it is possible that Thompson and LeGate can work her over and get her in foul trouble as she isn't quite as mobile as they are. Or that could backfire on them too . I'll pick CPA but I'm not confident about it. How's that for commitment!

Absolutely. Forgot to tag that on to my last post. They are a very good team. Congrats on a great run!

Not trying to be argumentative but I do get a kick out of statements like this. Yes, I understand good teams have bad games here and there. I also have no doubt that out of 10 games against CPA, LA would probably win some of them (though I don't think the majority of them IMO). The game I saw CPA frustrated the heck out of LA and forced them out of their game (and into some ill advised frustration fouls). BTW, I'm not a fan of either team. In fact, I have watched CPA beat "my" team too much the last couple of years . I just don't think they are getting credit for how good they are. So far Obion is taking care of business against Stone. I really want to see Obion vs CPA. I think CPA could have a little trouble with Ms. Goodman and the gang. I think it will be a great game! (assuming Obion continues to take care of the business the last 8 minutes)

CPA wins 49-31. Almost 20 pts . Perhaps CPA was a little bit under rated? I'm hoping to see CPA vs. Obion. I think that would be great game.

CPA up by 13 after 3 CPA 38 LA 25

Looks like LA having trouble with CPA pressure in the first half. Should be a good second half

hahaha...yeah. It was like fingernails on a chalkboard every time he said her name. So far, in the bits I've glimpsed while at work, CPA has looked like the best AA team on the court today.

I'm giving both teams props. CPA is fun to watch. Truly a talent stacked team. I was rooting for the Mustangs and I'm really proud of the boys. They played their hearts out last night. Even though they lost by 22 the team never played like they were out of it. They kept right on fighting. Congrats CPA and good job Mustangs!

Heh...I like you. Your boys played hard the other night. Keep up the good work!

Though I'm cheering for the Mustangs you are probably right. CPA seems to play at a whole different level. However, not many were expecting last night's results either. That's why we play the games. Ought to be a lot of fun tomorrow night!