rocketpride70

On 3/10/2023 at 12:46 PM, XBOX said:

Game three is at the same location as games 1 & 2.  There is no traveling to the lower seed for game 3 

Major issues with this format.  "They (whomever they is) wants to see the best teams in state tournament, not the best arm."   The following is from a small school (Class A/AA) opinion.  Note: If I am a large school (Class AAA/AAAA), I would be for it.  More kids in program.  More kids to choose from.  Higher percentage of POs (Pitcher Only) in your program.

That is a crap statement anyway because of the new pitch-count rules.  A guy who throws 110/120 on Friday, for example, can't pitch till Wednesday of the state tournament which could be an elimination game.  So you are not seeing him in the opening round.  Then if he pitches on Wednesday, and unless he throws less than 45, his tournament run is over, because the state title game is Friday. 
Back it up Terry:  Lets say the sub state game 3 is rained out as pushed that pitcher one day then there is a possibility he will not even throw a pitch in state tournament because of pitch rules.

They (whomever They is) say, "We are tired of seeing bad baseball at the state tournament"  Crap again.  You are going to see bad baseball now.  How is that?  
We are in a time where taxing kids' arms are a big deal.  No matter what level.  Most high schools, especially the lower classes (1A,2A), where your best arm (pitcher) is usually the SS, right?  Not always, but you see that a bunch.  Also, a lot of small schools have their catcher as their #2 or #3 or their weekend tournament guy which means come postseason time that catcher just became a starter.

What is your point, XBOX?  Region tournament time: The game one starter is your SS, pitches whatever you need to get that important game one win, then he has to go to SS for game 2,,3, and possibly game 4, making all those ground ball throws and such.  Fast forward to game 3, and there is your boy, Mr. Grinder, The Dish Captain, whose thrown the ball 1,000 times the past two games, and now you are asking him to pitch an elimination game to get to the sub state round.  120 is now on the table.  He is the best you have left, so go give us 7 innings or 120.  

Ok! Congrats!  You have now advanced and in a couple of days you are in a 2 of 3 series.  You are traveling, so you play games one and two on first day.  Anyone you use for 25 pitches are more can't throw the next day (game three) if you need.  So, that kid who pitched complete game in game one or whatever load is put on him, now has to play game two and game three (if nec.) in a prime position.  

We are adding more games in a shorter window on these kids.  So, are we protecting arms?  What about when that Class A regional gets to game three  or the sub state gets to game three?  What about those whom have played the extra regional and sub state games is now in state tournament?  "They" say we are tired of seeing bad baseball, but are you actually improving game play?  Are you sure you won't see even more bad baseball due to teams having kids being overworked in a short window of time and now having to pitch in state tournament?  

Class A/AA teams don't have the roster depth to pitch on a college level type of tournament/schedule.  Now now.......Some do, so I will not say all, but the majority don't have the depth to do what is asked to avoid "Bad Baseball....."  Not my words, but "They"  

Again, if I am Murfreesboro or Knoxville or outter Memphis (the big schools), I say bring it on.  (Just wanted to remind I am speaking for the small, mostly rural, non-open county zoned schools.  

Back to it:  So you have to travel to a sub state......say 2 1/2-3 hours to Chattanooga.  Ok, you staying in a hotel because you are playing two with possibility of game three the next day.  You have to put up your team ($$$$), you have to put up and pay for sit time for your bus driver ($$$$).  Uh oh........Game three day has a big storm rolling in and washed it out (Don't say it doesn't happen because I have lived turning the bus around on a sub state day and have to go back the next day), so now we have to scramble, get another night in hotel ($$$$), same for bus driver ($$$$), and I almost forgot........You have to feed your team multiple meals ($$$$$).  

You win and now have to pay hotel and meals and driver again for state tournament if you aren't close enough to commute.  Cha-Ching!!!  But hey, doesn't this fell like the Road to Omaha?

We haven't gotten into the educational side of this.  All of this during EOC testing, final exams, and GRADUATION.  
I get it, let them graduate at home plate on the road at some school who is hosting sub state.  I have seen it, it is awesome, and would love to experience it.  If you have never experienced graduation at smaller, mostly rural, community based schools, then you do not know that there is a systematic and cultural difference with graduation and a school of 1,800.  
Not disvaluing any graduation but the smaller schools take it as the ultimate event.  Not talking about the kids, but parents and administrators.  

Look, it is HS baseball.  If I have a stud arm and my regional opponent has a stud arm, then it is a good night for HS baseball.  If I lose the game, so be it.  Shake hands, wish them well, and lets move on.  If it is sub state and same thing; our best vs their best.  Take a shot and move on.

I love college baseball.  I am glued to my ESPN+ account during regionals and supers, but the small schools aren't built for that.  I really do not think we are improving game-play.

I have been in this for a very long time.  I have seen it all.  Been a part of some close games win/lose in regionals and sub state and state tournaments.  I have never one time said after a loss, "If we were in a three game series then we would win."  Wished my opponent well and told my kids that we gave it a run, and we moved on.  I really hope there is a load of schools in the A/AA that would fight it.   

I may be in the small minority.........who knows.  I would like to see a vote based on classifications, not as a whole.  Break it down per class and lets hear the voice.

man, I don't know who you are, but you absolutely nailed this post.

24 minutes ago, PeabodyPride said:

Does forrest not kick pats?

They missed the first PAT; then by basic football logic, they went for 2 on the next PAT. Judging by the score of “12”, I assume they didn’t make it.

On 10/27/2018 at 4:20 PM, rednecktiger31 said:

No it was general. The west tn guys all have respect for other schools. These middle tn teams are used to city lights and Starbucks being around the corner of their schools

I would love a Starbucks in Chapel Hill. It’ll go great with our two traffic lights.

2 hours ago, GeneralAmerigha said:

our kids will be ready. I can feel it. this is a chance to play for a playoff spot and finish the season strong. 

if they come out flat I'll be the first to rip them-- no excuse to NOT play your best game of the year Fri

We are fully aware you will rip them. Thanks for the fair warning though.

On 8/20/2018 at 2:37 PM, GeneralAmerigha said:

I do not expect Forrest to put up much of a fight against CA 

Shocking, coming from the General.

Cobb is one of the best quarterbacks/athletes in this area; from everything I've heard, Cornersville had him running for his life all night. No matter who they are playing, I usually fully expect the Eagles to put up 14 by Cobb by himself. The fact that Cornersville shut them out is beyond eye-opening. Hopefully the Rockets can take a page out of the Bulldogs gameplan and apply the pressure early. Surprised Amerigha gave as much credit to Corntown as he did considering the "12-0 streak over Cornersville since 2001."

1 minute ago, GeneralAmerigha said:

You're too dense to see I was being sarcastic. Stick to your 7 lifetime posts. We don' t need infightng today. I picked 38-21 BGA. Hope I'm wrong. What's your pick

I don't have a pick. I am just genuinely tired of you putting a bullseye on Forrest's back, every year, every week even. And then following up your post later that week with, "...won't be able to make it to the game. Will be following on the radio, though." I may only have 7 posts, but I've been following your 2,000+ posts of nonsense for years now. You need to shut your mouth.

15 hours ago, GeneralAmerigha said:

Bet the farm on BGA folks. Forrest might as well stay home. It's all about D1 talent. Team work and toughness has NOTHING to do with it. YOU HEAR ME?

Knowing Amerigha, he probably won't even be at the game. So his armchair analysis should be perfect considering that's where he'll be.

Meigs gets hosed ,95 penalty yards for Meigs 10 for Forrest, not to mention a no call on the game winning TD pass

Let's not cry about it now. Meigs had MULTIPLE penalties over and over again that cost them dearly. Forrest was the more disciplined team; thus, the reason they put themselves in position to win the game. Game-winning TD was caught by a Mr. Football semi-finalist. Big players make big plays when the game is on the line.

All I've seen on this thread this week was that Forrest stood no chance against Meigs. That Meigs would win big, that Meigs would win by multiple scores. 84% of CoachT users had Forrest losing. Great to see them overcome every doubter they've face this season.

Bring on Marion County. We'll be ready for them.

Looks like they gave them more than they could handle in the 1st half.

Forrest scores 2 touchdowns with less than a minute to play in the third quarter, Forrest ties the game at 14-14. Going into 4th quarter.

So yeah, like I said, they gave Forrest ALL they could handle in the first half, not MORE than they can handle.

These boys have more fight than any Forrest team I've ever seen. Don't ever count them out. Go Rockets!

Jackson County up 14-0 on Forrest at halftime. JC giving Forrest everything they can handle.

Forrest pitching depth might be their x-factor heading into the tournament. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the district shapes up. Eagleville, Huntland, Community, and Fayetteville have all shown flashes, should be a fun tournament!

Forrest has rallied 5 straight wins after losing their season opener to Summertown. I think it's a safe bet to to say they along with Summertown will be in the mix come season's end.

I don't think anyone is disagreeing that Parker wasn't an outstanding baseball coach. He left Forrest on his own accord and personally I wish him the best of luck in the future.

As for the current state of the team, I don't know many details as to what happened to Coach Nave. The only thing I've heard is that Coach Joyce is stepping in until the Middle School season is over, and then Joyce and Coach Burkett will work with the current assistant coaches on staff. Both Joyce and Burkett were members of successful baseball teams at Forrest, and from what I've heard, Burkett has been great with the Middle School team. They both have a surplus of baseball knowledge and the boys should be able to benefit from both of them.