traderjoe8

I agree but I have seen them play in the past and this year. Their coach is no different than any other coach that I've seen that is truly passionate about the game and his team. I have never been one to judge officials but they are horrible not only around east tennessee but in middle too. Some are out of shape and there is no way they can keep up with the style of play. Well we all know why. The groups where the officials are directed from are all limited with officials so they have to take just about anybody who applies and passes the test. They are not held accountable for their actions. And we are all missing the point. Its not about coaches or tournaments, its about the kids. They will not be going big time DI so we need to make things as positive as possible. That tournament being held there every year is wrong. Period. Jellico has the capacity to host, so does Oneida and Sunbright. Before you say they don't they do. All you have to do is petition TSSAA and they approve it. I know that for a fact. Down deep surely everyone whether your from Wartburg or wherever knows that its unfair for the kids at each school to not get the opportunity to host a tourney.

Well, the officiating is horrible. Coaches have every right to stand up for their team when things like that are going on. I would much rather have a coach that cares and is passionate about my kids sport than one that's just gonna sit there and do nothing. Think about the money that Wartburg banks every year that tourney is there. How fair is that to the rest of the schools, not to mention the advantage of playing at home? Do you realize that Jellico has to drive every year about 1.5 hours? How fair is that? I am glad he did it. I don't per say know him, but sounds like he is the only one that has the guts to go out and stand up for what's right.