smithvilleballer

Was at the game. We looked soft. Our defense was poor, our shot selection was suspect. Our bigs are going to have to step up and play like bigs. They were timid with the ball inside and did not box out consistently. Transitioning from football is the majority of the issue but I have concerns.

Guys, please stop bickering publicly on CoachT. The other day, I commended all of CC for their admirable behavior in support of their team and opponents, etc. Now I feel foolish for applauding as the example so well put forward is being destroyed by infighting. Please know, you guys blessed me with your former attitude and I hope you can collectively realize that demeanor is more important than what the right or wrong plays and/or adjustments were. You men are the leaders for your boys. Treat one another with the honor and grace you have treated all others. Be full of joy.

I don't live in your county and have never seen this team play but wanted to comment in two things: first, this team and group of young men must be very special to receive he ongoing praise of their community. Your record speaks for itself. The hard work you poured in will pay off even further later in life as overcoming obstacles is an ongoing challenge for men as friends, husbands, dads and leaders of homes, communities and businesses. May God reward you richly and allow you to glean from this year all he planned so that your lives will reflect His glory. Second, I want to applaud the parents and fans from CC. You have shown great class and love with your words OB this board. It is rare that one can "see" love for a community, group of children and even honor for opponents like you have demonstrated. I for one want to honor you. May God take all of your pain and replace it with laughter. I am sure you have brought Him joy just as you have me watching you from afar.

Sounds like EH defense is for real.

Statistically speaking you are wrong. 16 against an opponent two removed must receive a discount due to reliability and the number of factors involved in the calculation. Good anecdotal evidence that Giles is the favorite but statistically unreliable. The 20 between two common opponents must be divided by 2 for an average of 10. You did not change the denominator even though there were two games played in your numerator. Point differential being 3.5 added to the common opponent calculation is 13.5 but that must now be divided by two as the numerator has 2 components leaving an average of 6.75. Therefore Giles is a touchdown favorite before calculating home field advantage, (most sports books would say is worth 4 points). All in, it looks like Giles should be favored by 11. Same outcome but significantly closer than your original math laid out.

Big Daddy, i suggest you go back and read all my posts and find their context. We did get LA's best, whether it is McCoin or Hayes their is only one ball on the field at a time. They can't both run it and have numbers. The Blues were around three decades before your nickname and I did say it probably came about innocently enough because of topography "not typography". Look up the definition if you don't know it. I mentioned loss of respect for fans for several reasons not the least of which included multiple attempts at vandalism and harming personal property last night. One the police stopped, another some DC fans stopped. these are just the ones I know first hand. I have always been gracious toward your team and factual. My only rib at you was in regard to your "lame" nicknames. If you feel that is a personal insult because it was your form of expressing creativity please forgive me. I thought before you could give and take. I guess either it is easier for you to give or somehow I pressed a nerve of pride. Again, I am sorry if I hurt your feelings. This will definitively be my last post on this thread. Say whatever you want about me or DC. I stand by all my statements. LA fans (not the team) and your community lost a lot of respect in my eyes last night. One thing I can say is that DC fans cheered before, in and after the game (not the same for LA). Hopefully your fans will take that spirit with you next week so that your kids feel valued win or lose. Our boys had a really good season. I am sure some of them are down right now. If you read this, know that better days are ahead. Sport prepares you for life. Some days feel good; some days do not, but rejoice regardless in every day because your hope is not in football. Your value is not on a scoreboard, it is in relationship. Care for your brother men; even those that may not be easy to. Big Daddy, King and Kodger - I wish you well and am asking for your lives to be blessed. Good luck the rest of the way.

Congrats and good luck. Disappointed in some of the sportsmanship at the game. I lost a lot of respect for LA fans but not the their team. I would encourage DC guys to just wish all the fans on here well and sign off. Let them talk crap to each other. You don't have to read it and I would not want to see anyone from DC baited into arguments. We made mistakes and lost. LA played well. Again, congratulations and best of luck. Baller out.

Ok. Been fun boys chatting with you. I particularly like Big Daddy. He can give and take. You guys have a great squad. We are thrilled at the year our boys have had. Hope we can bring our best tomorrow night. Everybody be safe and regardless of outcome let both teams know we appreciate what they have done. I will be rooting for the winner come next week whoever the winner. GoTigers. Baller out.

Actually the term came from old blues songs as a slang for these urban legend definitions you wish to cite. That song in your article that referenced hog eye was almost certainly referencing the underlying meaning you do NOT intend. Maybe you guys don't know your history after all. Again, keep the pride but do some research. As for the area being called that it likely came from a second definition regarding a low lying place (type of topography). I am sure that was the original intent (excluding your song reference). Very innocent way it came about but maybe it does not hold the same meaning with regard to a person as you may think. Again, call your quarterback whatever you want. I just think it is offensive to the young man.

If you have to give an internally derived method of how something came about to defend a name that anyone can look up in the Internet having a derogatory meaning; maybe you should think about it's actual impact. Look, I am the first to say support history but the rest of the world does not get this document. You guys are great fans and have fantastic school pride. Your call if you want to call him hog eye juice. I am not going to stand in your way. I for one think he deserves better.

Stat of the night: All time dumbest nickname: Anything mentioning "hog eye juice". Have you even looked up the definition of hog eye? I am embarrassed for him. He deserves better than that.

I was there. Already said they were good. Now making it very clear those nicknames are NOT.

Ohhhh, in Livingston you boys play with two balls. Gotcha. King or grumpy old man, you guys want to correct your daddy or stand by that statement?

They better be good to make up for those lame nick names you just gave them.

There is only one ball on the field at a time. We got LA's best.