Oledad

Come on man! For real? Ole Haley did a pretty good job but they didn't schedule any descent competition!

By the way. Yes he was fired, or let's say given the option to resign. Some folks up the ladder forced nolans hand.

Not so fast warriorfan. The reason Riverdale is sponsored by Nike is because when Insell left Shelbyville he told the Nike rep just to give it to riverdale. Ole Rick needed a strong ally in Ruco so he gave it to them. It only amounts to some free stuff here and there.Warriorfan, I'm really trying to figure out if your 12 years old or 99.

So, I quess Lebanon AD didn't talk to anyone in Rutherford Co. Since he was fired I assume there must have been something bad to say not to mention it was on the news. By the way "warrior fan" I've only posted a few times on here, so is it ok to share my opinions. You seem to be pretty biased toward users who don't have a million post. Give me some time and I'll try to catch up.

Am I supposed to know who you are? Pretty sure your real name isn't warrior fan, or maybe it is.I have one account and its a first and are you only allowed to talk if you've had an account for a long time? I really am not so bored that I have to be on here constantly like you are. I got an account because I wanted to respond to people like you. I mean, you maybe the only person in America that thought the "throwing of the game" incident was perfectly ok. It's great you support your school but please don't sit back and act like that your school is the standard for character. Two huge TSSAA violations over the past few years! And that's just what they got caught at. Also, your coach that quit after 2 weeks wasn't just based on what you saw in media. Also, I have no ill will toward Barrett, I think he's probably a pretty good coach. I just think it's funny how you put things on here that make no sense. Like for example that he's a "great program builder." Where does that come from? What program did he build? He Sure didn't build Riverdales. Hickman CO.? Really? Why don't you just say you think he's a good coach and quit building up some kind of false resume. Just dip your chip once and be done with it! This stuff really gets under your skin doesn't it?

Do you have a man crush

Smyrna hires coach who also out lost them. Smyrna I quess has been out coached twice in last few years. Riverdale out loses them this year and Wilson Central out lost them a few years back. I quess they needed a coach that could throw a game better! Like the other post said, "oh the irony"! This hiring to me is a bigger story than the whole incident involving Riverdale & Smyrna. No ill will toward anyone but this makes absolutely no sense!

Good for you and I hope the best for you guys. Didn't say they all were recruited but know for a fact who was. Funny you say they were under scrutiny! Wonder why? Trust me! The throw the game incident wasn't the whole reason for the dismissal..and it was a dismissal! I would defend it too if my daughter was there. I can say that any coach or parent that could sit and watch the Riv/Smy game and think that was ok, I seriously question their ethics! I hope that incident also made her stronger mentally. I sure you did what you think was best for your daughter and hopefully all will work out. My point is that some people need to put it all in perspective. What's really important? You do realize this is the second major violation by Riverdale girls bball in the last few years? Everyone wants to gravitate to a winning program! Remember that sometimes there is a reason why some programs are winning! Good luck!

I actually think Cory is a pretty good guy. The problem is what he got himself caught up in. If I were coaching I don't think winning would be my sole ambition and I certainly would not put it in front integrity, character, sportsmanship etc. I would never recruit players. I would rather lose with integrity then when win with out of zone players, etc. I would want to sleep at night.I can also say, that whoever riverdale hires they will hitch their wagon to the same mule! You will never be able to justify it to me. To answer your question. She played for flight and I know what goes on!

It's shady when they are playing for free on somebody else's dime! Don't get me wrong, I understand players wanting to get better and I'm sure these coaches are helping them. The problem is when these so called clubs etc. hitch their wagon to a particular school. For what reason? To give them a facility to practice, to do lessons, and to recruit for that particular school (coach). Think about the two last schools that they were associated with? Just so happens they got kicked out of tourament. Ironic, uh! You can go ahead and try to justify there actions by saying they are helping kids etc. , but bottom line is they are shady and have an agenda. I quess you could say that Syracuse didn't commit any crimes against society. They helped kids get an education or get players to nba etc. have you ever thought about who gets hurt in that similar situation. What about other college coaches who may lose their job because they didn't win enough? They lost games to them or lost out on players to them! Because this university was cheating! Go ahead and say that these other schools need to work harder! Come on man! Wrong is wrong! As the saying goes, " those who follow the speed limit are the ones that arrive last ". Some are benefiting, some are losing out. If it was legal then no argument, but it's not! This organization could do things legal and create a positive culture and could benefit an entire community. But, they choose not to.

Trust me when I say this. I know. I know first hand, I've experienced it. Good for you that you had a great experience. I can tell you that you don't have to use this shady organization for your child to get a scholarship. I know tons of players that have gotten scholarships just on their hs playing alone. I also know parents who thought their daughter had to go D1 and chose terrible D1 programs over lower level great programs. Not really sure if that is about the child or the parent? You tell me?I will say this in closing. Im sure many players have been helped by your program and I guess you have as well. I'm saying that you don't need it. There are some good character coaches, AAU programs & high school programs that are not in it for the money or the recruitment to their HS teams. In the end the most important thing is the life lessons! I know the system inside and out! I'm not hiding behind a computer but just stating facts. I want to give a shout out to those coaches that are doing it the right way. I know what I would want my daughter experiencing!

Two things for parents to think about. One is, don't think that one particular AAU program is your only ticket. You need to think about the character of some of those coaches. Only accepting cash for lessons, keeping players on team that aren't good enough just to keep getting that money that not only pads their pockets but also supports some players that don't pay anything. Also, keep in mind, why would a high school coach spend his only time off coaching other hs players. Why would they do that? One reason and one reason only. To try and build relationships with these kids and recruit them. Doesn't make sense to help get players from other schools better just for the heck of it. Come on man! Also, parents do you enjoy having your kids play all spring only to get them bumped by another player that the coach decides to pick up in the summer. No loyalty in this. AAU basketball is so corrupt its astonishing! Two, who do you want your kiids to play for in high school. Coaches that do it the right way or the corrupt way. Think about this. If a coach tries to recruit your child in any way is corrupt! You may love the fact and relish in the fact that someone is wanting your kid. I'm sure it feels good and parents just laugh and think this is perfectly ok. But stop and think about it! It's illegal and the coach knows it's illegal but they will do anything to win. Of course coaches want good players, but you may want to consider the ones who do it the right way. If you want your daughter spending 4 years of her life in that type of culture then go for it. Trust me, if they illegally recruit them they will do almost anything to win. Ask the riverdale/Smyrna parents, I'm sure they enjoyed getting kicked out of tournament. Just stop and think about that! They got kicked out of a tournament! Was it worth it?? Sports are about competition, fair play and also many important life lessons. Is this being taught? Many of these kids at these two schools arrived via recruitment., and wonder what they think now. Guarantee they would try to justify it! Throwing a game is not a lapse of judgement but a calculated way to win at all cost. Something like that just doesn't come out of nowhere. Recruiting, throwing games, out of zone players, etc. it is what it is. I'm not bashing parents but just wondering if they really have thought about what's really important. After all, it's just a game! I have no dog in this hunt and have no ill will toward any school. However, I do know there are a lot of programs doing things the right way and many the wrong way. Tssaa cant police all the illegal activity but parents can by making wise choices. Good luck with your child's Future life lessons!

You are exactly right! Funny, right after the whole throw the game incident, daddy really distanced himself from that. Wouldn't even let him sit in his usual seat at State Tourn.Some principals are more concerned about winning than image. Really sad! It's also sad that the parents etc. think that everything there is the same as everywhere else. I did hear that the powers to be are getting a little tired of all the corruption there! We will see.

Well, im sure they will get someone that can keep the flight train rolling. Nice little set up over there. Most of their success is tainted and they seem to be proud of that fact! It's time for administrators to clean this program up.