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Single A. East TN - Stanley Valentine (Hampton) a all-around beast, Middle TN - John Payne (Goodpasture Christian) leads entire state Single A in 30 pt games this season if I'm not mistaken, West TN Jeremiah Martin (Mitchell) another beast at guard spot. Double A. East TN- Jordan Bowdan (Carter) Can do what he wants when he wants Middle TN - Braxton Blackwell (CPA) one of the 5 best players in state at any age and class or Ross Cummings (Creekwood) best player on one of the best teams in state. West TN - Chris McNeal another outstanding kid that can do what he wants. Triple A- East TN Kordell Henderson (White Co) can score with anyone in the state Middle TN- Garrison Matthews (Franklin) one of the best all around players in the state West TN - Donte Fitzpatrick with the upset here! MAN!!! All I can say. But Lawson will win it.

I wasn't going to respond to anymore post but something was brought to my attention today. Alumn89, seems like i was correct in atleast one thing, the Payne kid was and is being recruited by many schools. And your hometown newspaper even made mention of his loss before anything else. He clearly isnt a top player in TN. Cant wait to read more and more of your obvious biases toward particular players and teams. C Ville doesnt have a prayer agaisnt White Co and i look forward to your bashing of the Henderson kid also

If there is really a single person iut there that thinks what is taking place at CPA should be acceptable, then I really question your judgment. It is not on the up and up and every single person knows that. You can make any argument you want but we all know its accurate.

Mr. Payne, is there any chance you might be interested in a word of advice from someone in the loop regarding your sons recruitment?

Mr. Payne, very nice to have parental input. I value the things you have to say and respect them very much. However, with all due respect, parents very often have no idea what is really going on behind the scenes. You yourself said above that I said a few things that led you to believe I may have some connections. That is because I do. And just because those are the schools you are familiar with doesnt mean that there are no other schools interested in your son sir. In fact there are several I have spoken with directly that like him a lot and are very high on him that you didn't list. I in no way intended to upset anyone or cause any confusion but I stand by all of my statements. I promise there are a few coaches from schools you did not mention that want your son. I stand by my C USA claim because that is what I was told directly. I apologize if I offended you sir. But both your son and Henderson are very high on some lists of schools that have yet to offer.

Fair enough. That may be a bit harsh but fair enough. The offer not only didnt come for Henderson but it didnt for Payne either. I always was very clear to point out i cant guarantee anything but i see your POV. You cant back up claims then you can expect jabs. That's fair. I only reported what i was told. I do know one of the NAIA schools that are so high on him.

Spence already has some schools interested but from what i have heard no offers for him. I am not tied into every coaching circle obviously but he will continue to get looks. And looks lead to possibilities. I dint know Bryan guys to say he will land there or not but if the trend continues with the classes they are getting, they prob wont have a spot to offer him

I know their names and basic info, i just dont know them very well at all. This is my first year doing what i do with NAIA schools. Don't have as strong ties in that avenue

I would like to get to know those guys at Bryan. They are one of the few groups I dont have a direct tie to in the college ranks in this area. Anyone know them? Invite them on lmbo I'm sure they wouldn't be caught on here

I like you 90warrior and I'm not saying Spence wont play at the next level but you are exceptionally nice i believe. I think you want these kids to play at the next level and that's very admirable. They all very well may but only about 4 percent of kids do. Not sure he will. I would say it may be difficult for him to obtain a full ride anywhere but maybe not impossible to play at the next level. I have a feeler out on him from a D2 head coach and i haven't heard anything back yet.

In all honesty, absolutely nothing. I will be first to admit that. I am in a position that calls for skill criticism but i couldnt ever get on here and question a kids heart or effort. Not in a forum like this. And to directly call out a kid because of that is wrong. This are kids. And to have a direct bias ( for reasons i think are pretty obvious to see ) is a down right shame. Ive never actually witnessed Henderson have a bad attitude or give up on plays. I could be wrong but only from my perspective i havent. I have seen him be outplayed by similar talent but ive seen him dominate similar talent also. My guess is someones kid didnt get enough playing time, or something along those lines.

Pretty sure the person that started the topic just asked me about recruiting. So.....

Spence will garner some looks but it wont be at a high level. Havent heard very much regarding him in terms of possibilities but i will happily sniff around and let you know what i hear.

I will respectively disagree with your viewing and assessment of said players based on obvious dislikes and biases. I can basically prove with stats you have a bias against the payne kid. And hendersons numbers and performances can argure the same, maybe even more so. Again with the jabs ie andy katz. Ill accept it for what it is dude. You have your opinions and thoughts and that is respected. I will part ways with you on a positive note, best of luck to your CVille boys this season, hope they achieve great things. Best of luck.

Also being matched up goes both ways. I just watched a link to Paynes highlights and several from last season were on Henderson. So not only was payne on him but he was also matched up with payne defensively on several occasions. Just saying. The video doesnt lie. But I'm sure ur memory trumps the video.