EagleOldEyes

14 hours ago, BamaBoy32 said:

From the outside looking in, he seemed to do a good job with Rhea. Heard that it was parents or 1 set of parents that got him fired there. Hopefully if he does get it, he can turn that program around and get some revenge on Rhea Co. That would be an interesting match up next year.

I have no knowledge if true or not they told me when we were discussing FCHS girls new coach.

39 minutes ago, PIONEERS12 said:

Who gets this job?

A friend told me they had read the Rhea County coach took the job.

7 minutes ago, BamaBoy32 said:

Like I said, an exception would have to be made and apparently has been. It's Rutherford Co. and Murfreesboro, did any one really think that they wouldn't allow anyone to go where they wanted to just like they have all these previous years when Flight would send kids to the different schools whose turn it was to get their "top" recruits?

Murfreesboro does whatever they like but watching the state tournament teams are catching up with them and passing them.  Kids will be allowed to go wherever they want.

19 hours ago, BamaBoy32 said:

I just think it is funny that you say they have gotten worse. From what, Tom Insell? I would have thought that last year winning 20 games would be a pretty good season. Worse, if you say so. 

Not worse maybe the same each year. I think Coach Helton did a very good job and I hope the best for him.

On 3/15/2019 at 6:17 PM, MajorTom said:

Yes.  It is now.  Announced today.  Entire county has known for 2-3 weeks.  

Who is in the running for the warren county girls job?

1 minute ago, Commodorefan said:

Agree with your order of finish OldEagleEye.  Top 3 should be a dogfight with the regular season champ losing possibly 2 or 3 and even a tiebreaker to determine champ.   Tullahoma and Lincoln return everyone but Coffee, returning 3 starters including last years MVP, still should be the favorite until someone knocks them off.   Shelbyville could be improved but still behind top 3 while Franklin and Lawrence would both need a lot of improvement to catch up.  Columbia still bringing up the rear.  

Think my FC team finishes that low?  A coaching change might help the program.  I think Lincoln will be best team but Coffee County will also be very good.  Tullahoma won the tournament but they will be behind Lincoln and Coffee.  I do think Lawrence county will be good after seeing them play at our place in the district tournament.  I hope my Rebels can make a top four finish.

On 3/19/2019 at 8:57 PM, BamaBoy32 said:

The elementary coach's name is Amber George. She is a former assistant at Sewanee. It wouldn't be a smart move on her part especially since I believe she was kind of screwed over with the softball spot at FC before, that's why Holt has it right now. 

Will coach George be In the running for this position?  I have not heard her name

4 hours ago, FCmom said:

LOL@best kid in the county - I prefer to have kids on a team that are coachable and not kids whose Mom and Dad tell them they are too good for these high school coaches.  Those "best kids" are welcome to leave.

I do think our rebels would be much better had we kept some of the girls that went to Huntland.  

4 hours ago, FCmom said:

If FC hires Holt then they can expect the same they have gotten with the boys.  No discipline and  losing season.  

I disagree FC has gotten progressively worse, we have had some good games and some bad and had problems scoring, but we have had a winning record for the girls and been to regionals every year.  Until FC stops hiring coaches based on who they are and who their friends are, they will continue to go down the ranks in every sport. 

FC atheltic department and director of schools only care about giving their friends jobs.

Coach Holt's demeanor is to constantly tell the kids in very colorful language how terrible they are and how good he is.

I agree with you being a lifelong FC fan and resident.  I do think Coach Holt would be a good hire for the program as you have stated they will be a top four team in district and have gone to region every year.  I am still confused on Coach Helton being fired for taking a team to region?  Am I missing something 

On 3/17/2019 at 6:06 PM, tonybologna said:

What did I miss here? She was discredited for being in Class A. That was my point!

You missed nothing, topic is over and we have moved on

2 hours ago, Jaychapman said:

Too much pitching for A at Summertown/ hitters all thru lineup 

And it’s off to watch my lady rebels in softball. Maybe they will do better than the basketball teams

On 3/10/2019 at 11:19 AM, tradertwo said:

You act as if 1A/2AA/3AAA are different levels, and they're not, just different classifications due to size. Statistically speaking, there's a better percentage that a single player of great skill could be found on a 3AAA team... I get that. What you don't seem to accept is the fact that a 1A team can have a player of equal or greater talent than the bigger schools. Find a freshman example of a better (or equal) player in the state right now in any classification and we'll continue this discussion.

Not saying that, but in a single A game there is less talent on the floor in all.  They do not have to go up against constant pressure and talent at all positions throughout the course of a game or even a season because of what you said, numbers.  Numbers can dictate the fact there is more athletic girls on a floor same as it can dictate there are less.  She can play no doubt just people are missing my point.  Not about player, about classification.  

50 minutes ago, mrbasketball said:

I want to start out by saying I am totally unbiased to either of these teams.  The best player on the floor was the point guard from Houston County, not the Hayes girls or big girl from Houston County that’s going to Mississippi State.

Agree, she was real good.

8 hours ago, tonybologna said:

Stop trying to punish or discredit Karly Weathers just because she's in Class A & not a higher Class like AA or AAA. It is what it is sir. She's a star basketball player at the Class A level. Stop the nonsense talk!

“Star player at the Class A Level” you said it.  Nobody discredited her for being a star class a player.  

6 hours ago, Bearettesalltheway said:

Imo Bradley could compete on a national level, they did finish 5th overall in the Phoenix tournament over chrisymas, but obviously they are one of the top 50 teams in country

They are a great team & top 50 for sure.

8 hours ago, midtnmale said:

And perhaps congratulations can just be given to the winning team. Or nothing said at all. Because it will change nothing. Just as replying to people of your mindset is a waste of time. 

Perhaps, but replying to get under your skin is not a waste of time.  You thinking anyone might care what you say, that is a waste of time.  Just as you said, say nothing at all but what’s the purpose of saying nothing on a message board?  The whole purpose of these boards is for information, the have armchair fans get all excited about kids who don’t care how they feel about them, and to troll people. Seems to be working wouldn’t you say?  Nevermind, don’t respond as it would be just a waste of time. 

7 hours ago, BIGPURPLEMACHINE said:

If the officiating is inconsistent every game isn’t it really consistent??

Perhaps it is all inconsistent.  

They are always bad, tssaa does not care to do anything about it.  Officiating has been awful all year 

36 minutes ago, gcfan2 said:

Yep. Rather have 5 or 6 good players than 1 anytime. As tonight proved. Granted,  she is definitely going to eventually be a Miss Basketball winner. She is a stud and can pretty much play any position on the floor. She's that good!

Great single A player, above average in AAA where more talented players are on teams and not just 1 or maybe 2 good players.  Easy to put those numbers up all year when not going up against teams with quality talent.

5 minutes ago, midtnmale said:

Perhaps one day a perfect game will be played by the players, coached by the coaches, and officiated by the officials. 

Perhaps the poster is only saying the officiating is inconsistent nearly every game.  Perhaps the poster would like to just see the best refs do state games not give everyone in an area games.  Hire the best only, perhaps that is all that was being said.  Perhaps 

1 hour ago, SuperFan14A said:

Congrats to Houston. I got you winning by 15 tomorrow. Keep doing what you do. 

Riverdale has strong talent but until the Hayes sisters leave they are just a lot of individuals playing every night.  They are a great talent but they also are a great curse for that program.

2 hours ago, Elitesports4 said:

oak ridge defense is what they do best in my opinion! Whoever offense is better wins in my opinion! I think Guinn will make plays late down the stretch and turnovers will be key 

Oak Ridge and I will say almost always whoever has better offense wins.  

58 minutes ago, Elitesports4 said:

I have Lady wildcats in the championship led by the miss basketball candidate Jada Guinn who a lot of the Knoxville/oak ridge area feel was robbed.

She deserved the miss basketball and I hope oak ridge wins it all.  But Riverdale is tough but not as deep as years past

19 hours ago, tonybologna said:

I'm with you because the TSSAA knows these games aren't going to be played on time as scheduled except for the opening game each day. I also don't like the fact of having the same classification play their quarterfinal games on different days. They have 2 games one day & 2 games the next.

To be honest, that's not fair to ALL teams in the tourney. This gives 2 teams an advantage with a day of rest over the other teams. I don't get their scheduling but the TSSAA has really had issues with this for years. It needs to be addressed/looked into & fixed to make this state tourney fair for ALL teams involved.  

Money game not a basketball game.  All tssaa is worried about is the money involved not how it relates to the kids, teams, or coaches. 

1 hour ago, 7Awatcher said:

All teams and fans should pray they don't have any of the officials from the 2018 AA Championship Game !!!

Not many good ones, tssaa has a problem they created