JKennedy250

Getting tired of all the hype of players....rarely can they live up to the self promotion

PS Just looking at the "Forum Topics" Many of the topics are about "individual Players" as if that is what it is all about Like Halls and Powell have only "one player" each who will be playing one on one against each other tonight? Just tell the rest of the team to say home and we will go and watch two players play one on one game of "horse" or "21" This is how "sick" team sports has become that it breeds jealousy and players seeking to be "the one". Give me five good no name players any day over the "one man teams".

Some good posts since I started this topic. I started this becasue this time of year selfish play may keep a team from rising to the occasion of the post season. Hopefully it leads to team play and putting the team, not self first. Sounds like some team mentioned here, BC is undergoing that transition. Hopefully they and others will make it. Good team work in basketball is a sight to see just as selfish play stinks up the court. How does your team measure up this time of the season?

Of course not Duncan can "recruit" with the best of them. If he lacks talent to win as he did this year , he recruits a kid from North Carolina to make the difference. Look at Greeneville's record before and after adding the recuit and see for yourself? If you think that is good coaching, well then keep dreaming?Greeneville may win the district thanks to their recruiting, but when they face the likes of SH and DB then maybe Duncan will need to recruit another player or two.

I have observed some good team play, where players are always looking for the open man. I have also observed a more subtle "playing" where players seem to "not see" or "fail to make a pass to a particular player". Basketball is a team sport and JEALOUSY has no place in the game. A coach that allows it is asking for a short season regardless of his talent. A wise coach rewards good passing as much as scoring. And selfish players deserve a spot on the bench permanently.

There is no telling how many "game outcomes" are influenced by bad refs. When will they be held accountable? Half the games I have observed this year were in large part controlled or influenced greatly by bad refs. It needs to stop!

Bearden is in a class of their own this year. I dont think Heritage,Farragut,Maryville etc will be able to contend with them nor will Halls,OakRidge etc

Watch for Webb they are a very underrated team. Why is Roach not playing this year? He could put them over the top of Catholic, although I am a Catholic fan and Parton is the man.

Cameron Sharp from Halls would have to be in that group

Better yet at the end of the year ask the other players and coaches. What player gave them the most trouble in head to head competition? It may or may not be sharp? I heard someone held him to 7 points so I doubt he will receive their vote. In other words it must be more than one game, not to take anything away from him as he is a good "shooter".

I agree they have grossly underestimated the popularity of basketball,soccer, and baseball. Hopefully Coach Pearl will change all that real soon. He is the "real deal" and long overdue. Let's hope we can keep him for a LONG TIME.

Players transfer all the time or choose not to play. Not always a reflection on the coaches although we need to see more coaches developing their players on and off the court. I think that has been the downfall of UT Football this year. Coaches can be a much more positive influence if they spend a little time befriending their players rather than just disciplining them when they mess up. It is much like parenting. The best coaches will get the most out of their players. East coaches seem to have done that in the past?

There is some real talent and loaded teams in East Tennessee the next few years. Who are some of your choices ? There may be a changing of the guard?

Who is playing in it?

It is part of a coaches job to post stats. Those who don't do it are telling you they are not interested in promoting the kids. Don't expect those coaches to contact college recruiters to promote their players. Recruiters are dependent on coaches as they only have so much time. Rarely will a kid get noticed in a small town like Morristown when the newspaper is read only be the local yocals. The (team concept) is just an excuse for the fact they could care less. Don't believe it for a minute. I have known a few recruiters and they will be the first to tell you how important coaches and stats are in the process of selection. Palazzola , Francisco and Simpson (with grades) come to mind as kids who should have been highly recruited. I consider that a failure of the coaches and the athletic department to prepare and promote these kids for the next step and that incudes academic mentoring. Who was the last Division 1 athlete recruited or coming out of East? Blake Garretson should be an ACC/SEC recruit in football, but I doubt he will even get a look because of the lack of preparation and promotion at East. Mark my words and wait and see.