Little Joe

Finally some basketball talk!! Here's just my opinion bout this district.. 1) Gibson...their heart is back & Russell will keep them focused. 2) OC...folks best watch Fussell & Pate..if they play off each other, look out & their coach will shine.. 3) Westview.....like their play, coaching, etc but concerned bout their lack of size compared to top 2.. 4) Haywood....athletic & will challenge folks every nite... 5) Milan....outstanding post play but guards will hold team back. Post can't score without ball.. 6) Dyersburg..still young & learning..give them one or two more years then they'll be back on top.. 7) Covington...not sure what the issue here is but don't seem to get it together.. 8) Crockett Co..same as Covington.. 9) Ripley...in for a long year in this district...

I have indirectly known & watched LaRue coach for years. OCCHS admin. finally got one right. He's been in and around 13AA for years, so he knows what's expected every nite. He's a high character person & excellent coach. Fans will be thrilled & with what he has coming back, better watch them!! Great hire!!!

Being honest, no fuel required cause a fire already there from a personal standpoint which won't be addressed in this format. The post was actually in reference to the good book which says you basically can't serve two masters without screwing up one's service to both. In this particular case, deciding which is more important, being a coach or father, and making the decision now obviously benefits his family and the program in the long run........

My guess is no player will transfer anywhere. UC seems to be getting a program builder that's a quality person & OC, in the long run, will probably be better off. The bigger question though is who'd want to coach at OC?? That place don't have the best of reputations coupled with the history & tradition of the girls program not to mention the talent the program generates every year, whoever's selected had best be tough & very thick skinned... good luck!!

Hate to hear this! Kim's a quality coach & person which athletes today sorely need to be surrounded with. Wishing her the best! Hope administration can get someone who's equal quality as teacher & person & build something special there..those kids deserve it....

Glad to hear Wilder did great. He's appeared to mature this year & pitched his best in big games. Stepping up to the challenge!! Wonder who he got that from?? Here's wishing both teams (DC & DHS) the best & hope they play each other one more time after wednesday!!! Great game & give them heck TROJANS!!!

I only know of that girl in dyersburg who tore one ACL one year, then the other one the next year. She has since had another surgery which may or may not be related to the previous ACL surgeries. I also understand she's still playing for Ole Miss...I would encourage you or your daughter to call that high school coach, Randy Coffman at Dyersburg High School & talk with him or see if he can get your daughter that player's number to talk with her. What I do know based on conversations I have witnessed and had with that player & her family, surgery is the easy part. The rehab and mental aspects afterwards are tougher and more painful. If she truely loves the sport and the competition, she'll fight through it & succeed. Do not rush rehab, be it 6 months, 9 months or a full year and brace mentally for the other one to tear as well.... My prayers are with you. Anytime a child hurts, everyone who loves them hurts right along with them....good luck...

I agree completely..only in Obion County will a STUDENT/athlete's transfer hit the papers AND it's not like this is the first time such has happened in the last few years. Here's another news flash too...until someone or some people in that county stand up & acknowledge the issues then address them, this won't be the last. Reedy's a good kid by all accounts & wish her nothing but the best. She's going into a great system, great coaching staff & should warrant even greater results....

Ok, it's really too early to make predictions but here's my shot, if no injuries occur to any team, 1) Gibson Co..got too much inside & out returning, with experience..great rebounding team too which will make a difference against good teams..also plays solid defense which is huge plus in this district.. 2) Obion Co...again, good mixture of inside & outside play but short on experience one through about eight. The two most experienced they got will have to carry them till others get comfortable & 13AA lessons are tough sometimes.. 3) Westview...perimeter play above everyone else but unless they're hot, solid defense & rebounding will beat them..outside shooters best in district though but not sure they can do enough against top two.... 4) Dyersburg...toss up in this slot between them & Milan. Both teams inexperienced but appear to have good talent coming on but edge in preparing team & coaching gives Dyersburg the slight edge at this time.. 5) Milan...see above. 6) Crockett Co...in any other district, probably would be 4th best team but in this district, too tough. More experienced players coming back though compared to Dyer so they get the edge here.. 7) Dyer Co...great kids who work hard but again, in tough district. I think the coach is a great person but not sure she's the calibar to push this program upward..guess time will tell!! Can't wait for the season to begin but until then, bring on the football!!!

I think DCHS will win & on their home floor, probably by 20 or more..but saw DHS play in their Christmas tourney & was very impressed with their coach..he pulled his starters to make a point & probably cost them the game. The program is headed in a positive direction & would guess the game at DHS would be closer...should be what high school basketball is all about & can't wait to see it!!

Let's try to put this in perspective...1) DHS had a season most teams would love to have yet to some, that was not enough so the coach gets rode and bad mouthed till he leaves.. It appears he fell into the same trap other coaches did trying to replace an icon & was never given the same benefit of doubt, trust, confidence, etc. given to the previous coaching staff. Rumor is that even his family was subjected to criticism. The man made the best decision possible for his family & should be wished only the best by everyone associated with DHS....2) The program is not a wreck, still got a ton of talent returning and coming up and should be a contender for many years to come...with continued WORK!!..3) Let's hope the next coach hired to run this storied program gets the full benefit of what we've all learned from this lesson....if that happens, we'll always be winners!!!

A ton of variables in this game. For an OC win, realize they can't run with Milan, slow the ball down, permit one shot only & make them shoot outside. If that happens, OC will win probably by 10 or more. For Milan, get the ball to Gray & RUN!! OC has no one that can stop her. Get the Purdue signee focused & showing the district why Purdue wanted her & push it. They have the talent to take it if they use it..if that happens, Milan by less than 10 since it's at OC...Should be a great game to watch & can't wait!!

Based on what I've seen & heard, this group may challenge for 4th in the district..may even split with DHS during the regular season if not sweeping them and that's not happened in at least a couple of years, right? Best advise is one game at a time & continue to improve each time out..it's a long season & others will improve too...best of luck to all...

Don't know specifics but rumor is that DHS got kicked....per some, they......well, you know!! I understand a ton of turnovers was passed around & even not so good teams, if given enough turnovers, can beat you.....it's early though, and a long season........they'll bounce back or Coffman will stroke out!!!

MTSU gets a jewel here. Abby is a first class act with great folks, great attitude and work ethic. All she needs is an opportunity & MTSU gave that..she'll be fine. What she lacks in height & outside shooting, she makes up for in heart & hustle..two things Insell will exploite to the max....great kid & best of luck!!!