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24 minutes ago, MsMac75 said:

 

Reading the thread from this reporter, my understanding is judge threw out TSSAA's motion to dismiss the restraining order off the bat. TSSAA tried to make a power play, and he didn't budge. My guess is they'll have to present their case, which should be interested.

3 hours ago, AAFEVER said:

Then why, if they are so good do they play a 2-3 zone? Just asking. If they have so much talent year after year. 

I wouldn't say they are any more talented than in past seasons, possibly a touch less. As others have noted they have a TON of length. Pair of twins who play wing that are over six foot and a post player who is over six foot (even Jada, their PG, is physically imposing). That being said, they aren't the quickest as a team, so they shore up the lack of speed by playing zone and using their length to their advantage. They played a quick South Side team and did just fine playing it. In years past they had more speed, so could play a lot faster.

Also, as others mentioned, it is an active zone. They don't just sit and let you pick the zone apart. They do a good job trapping and disrupting in it. 

10 hours ago, Kiddmaximus said:

It is also said that Westview is supposed to be just as good if not better next season with another big time player coming from the middle school next season. The freshman and sophomore class at Westview now won it all in middle school so I expect them to be pretty sharp.

As is evidence from the last decade, Westview is the type of team that just reloads every year. Good middle school program and tradition, keep feeding the beast. The big issue, much like this year, will be getting those bench players plugged into their roles as starters or bigger contributors. Sometimes that happens quickly, other times it takes time. I know they've got some good young shooters on the team. Didn't get the chance to see this middle school stud, but know they've always got good talent coming up the pipe.

3 minutes ago, HawkGuy06 said:

 

Oh believe me I understand. We played Maplewood 2 years ago, I thought that would continue but it didn’t. Only teams that will play us helps them but not necessarily us. I love Gibson County & Dyersburg, Union City & USJ! They will play us in a heartbeat! Nobody else wants to play us smh 

Union City and Dyersburg generally can provide a good match for both the boys and girls. GC/SS and USJ/SS would be a lot of fun in girls, but boys game would be a snooze most years. Sadly, there just aren't a ton of great teams in a relatively close distance. That's why I think looking in Memphis/Nashville is the play, even if you have to play some D-II schools.

Doesn't fix having a weak district, though. Nothing you all can do about that, and you have to play all those games in the lead up to tournament play too.

2 minutes ago, SportsWestTN said:

I'd like to see them schedule better even outside tournament play. Try to pick up some larger schools to the schedule, or play some teams from Memphis/Nashville area. I know it is tough to schedule when both your boys and girls teams are good because: a.) Other teams don't want to come play you and b.) Very few programs have both a good boys AND girls program. You end up scheduling one that's good with one gender and the other one stinks.

Your district has been so big the last few years, you haven't had many games to try and fill. Hopefully with a more open schedule you can pick up some tough teams. As I said a few weeks ago when I mentioned your (and Westview's) SOS, it isn't an indictment of your team, just an observation. 

And to be fair, I have the same issue with a couple other programs in the area, not just you all.

10 minutes ago, HawkGuy06 said:

Well I agree & we knew that coming into this year. Our coach had us playing in 2 great tournaments for Thanksgiving(Gibson County) and a Christmas tournament in Florida! Covid killed it, so we will learn from it! Hopefully Covid will leave & never be back! 

I'd like to see them schedule better even outside tournament play. Try to pick up some larger schools to the schedule, or play some teams from Memphis/Nashville area. I know it is tough to schedule when both your boys and girls teams are good because: a.) Other teams don't want to come play you and b.) Very few programs have both a good boys AND girls program. You end up scheduling one that's good with one gender and the other one stinks.

Your district has been so big the last few years, you haven't had many games to try and fill. Hopefully with a more open schedule you can pick up some tough teams. As I said a few weeks ago when I mentioned your (and Westview's) SOS, it isn't an indictment of your team, just an observation. 

1 hour ago, WestTNroundball said:

Can you share with us the facts of what the comments were about? I have read the police reports and have read the TSSAA letters that show hard concrete factual information. It’s already been proven that there was no contact between Shields and McCord. The video footage from Arlington High School showed that. The facts that we do know. We know who the attacker was and his relationship with Shields. We know that several players were involved with the incident as either a bystander, as someone enticing the violence, or by being in the getaway car. I’ve also seen Shields statements by the police where she contradicts herself. She started out saying her son wasn’t there and then he left early etc, and then saying this is my only son and he didn’t do this. When in reality that was not the case. She started out with the whole thing not being truthful. And then her son gets arrested the next day and was charged with assault which from what I’m reading and seeing in reports will probably go to assault with a weapon. These are FACTS. But I would love to hear these statements from McCord that were said and I would like to know how that you know these are facts and not a 14 year olds spun words to Shields, who could have spun them to her players and family. Have you ever played the game where you put everyone in a line and you tell a one sentence story. And you tell the next person the story one time and then it trickles down to the next person. Have you seen how much changes between person to person when the first knows the truth and then the last person tells something completely different. Could be the same case here. All I know is the facts of the situation. All I know is a man has been hospitalized and not working and he is being viewed as the problem and the person who did everything. And please tell me why Shields son and family members started this whole thing and justify their actions. You can’t do it! It sucks for the girls and I totally agree with that, but the actions of their leader and the actions of a few on the team are going to cost them their season. It sucks but it’s life. You have consequences for your actions.

 

and it’s funny how people from Arlington are making accounts just to say “positive things” about Coach Shields. I’ve always thought she was a great person and could be a great role model to the girls of Memphis. But her actions on this incident and her actions with the incident that occurred at Dyer County with her profanity and allowing her players to cuss the Dyer county players and staff was uncalled for. As you saw in the videos earlier she was accessed a technical foul and never sat down the rest of the game, she should have been tossed in the 3rd quarter. There’s no doubt that she is a good coach but she has to learn to cool her jets when it comes to her actions 

It isn't my place to share. I've heard that there is potentially hard evidence of at least some of the things that were said, and if those ever make it to light, we'll all get to see what was said. You are correct in stating the he never said anything directly to their coach and that all was passed down through word of mouth. My guess is that if you know that much of the story, you probably already know what was alleged to have been the topic of his comments. The exact things he said could have been changed or worsened as they went down the line.

If the things he said eventually come to light, we can all judge for ourselves. I'm not out here trying to issue penalties against McCord, but I am trying to be realistic with everyone that this subject might not be finished. I assumed if something was going to happen, it would have already happened, so I could be wrong. 

6 minutes ago, OrangeGuru said:

Have you heard what has supposed to be said from DC ? I have not. But willing to make a judgement on words over an assault doesnt really seem appropriate. I do think it is time to let it drop from the discussion which I am going to do and see whether appropriate action comes from administration or whether its a just a finger wagging and play the part of the victim.

I have heard what the comments are about, which is why I have passed my judgement on it. However, I've been very clear that his comments didn't justify assault. My hope is DC admin will take a serious look into his words and actions, and not just sweep it under the rug.

42 minutes ago, OrangeGuru said:

So you really think the Arlington coach wasnt making any comments during the week? Kinda doubt it. Not looking to get into a he said/ she said whataboutism discussion.. There are bigger issues. Safety and security is forefront.

Are there accusations that she said something inappropriate? If so, I'm willing to hear what was said and make a judgement on it. To this point, I haven't heard that being part of this conversation. 

On 3/4/2021 at 8:21 PM, nono said:

that is crazy lots fans from the schools participating could use the extra 250 tickets if schools cant sell the extra then sell to public.they just want to let local people in because its a local school the schools in it should have first option.i wish all schools would get together find another place too play and boycott mtsu

I'm not sure if it is because they have some sort of contract with MTSU or what, but I agree they should have cut the cord. 1,000 capacity is ridiculously low for a venue that seats over 11k. TTU did 2,000 for D-II and it seats less than 10k. If MTSU couldn't at least match, they should have moved the whole thing to Cookeville. 250 tickets doesn't go very far. 

After limiting tickets as much as they have this year, and them shutting down the tournament last year, I'd be looking to move on from the Glass House if I was the TSSAA. 

It was even more frustrating that the TSSAA sang MTSU's praises for finding a way to make it work this year, like they went above and beyond to make the tournament happen there. 

1 minute ago, sportslover88 said:

Westview and Gibson Co had some good rivalry games back in the day! I hope those start back again!!

Based on the talent at each school, I'd say that's a safe bet.

1 minute ago, pioneer42 said:

That is correct. Summertown and Loretto are substate opponents and ?????? 

Opposite region (5-AA) has Summertown, Loretto, Mt. Pleasant, Lewis Co., Giles Co., White House Heritage, Sycamore, Harpeth, Fairview, and Cheatham Co. 

Going to be some awfully long road trips come Substate.

20 minutes ago, HCHSladyPats said:

A serious crime has been committed and people want to blame the victim.   That is the state of our society and it is sad.   A blindsided assault and people want to talk about the victim as he caused this.  To read the comments about the Dyer county coach and his attitude and antics as if they are bad and all others involved are such good people, being cocky with a bad attitude if that is the case is far less harmless that assault and a mob mentality.    Now keep saying how good the Arlington Sportsmanship is and how bad the Dyer county sportsmanship is, and you will continue to show your ignorance and bias.   

With a couple of exceptions, most people aren't excusing the severity of the attack. That being said, just because someone was unfairly attacked, doesn't excuse the actions that they had that led up to it. It is okay to condemn more than one party involved. DC coach shouldn't have said certain things that he said or done certain things he did. It doesn't justify him being attacked, but he should still be held accountable for his actions as well. Similarly, Arlington should be held accountable for the actions of their players and coaches, even if they weren't the ones that threw the punch. 

5 minutes ago, pioneer42 said:

Region is across the river with something like East Hickman, Hickman, maybe Stewart County. Substate is Loretto and Summertown. 

That'll be the substate opponents, but not region. Region includes 11-AA which would be Camden, East Hickman, Hickman Co., Stewart Co. and Waverly.

17 minutes ago, sportslover88 said:

I'm still not 100% sure on the new districts. So who is Westview's district next year?

Westview is staying in AA. South Side moves up to AAA (four classifications now instead of three). 

Westview will be in 12-AA with Gibson Co., Huntingdon, Milan, and Union City. For a while it looked like Dyersburg was going to be in the district too, but they got bumped up to AAA. Westview should have some fun ones with Gibson Co.

1 minute ago, westtnsportsfan said:

Clay Co.

Loretto

Gibson Co.

Summertown

 

Loretto

Gibson Co.

State Champs:

Gibson Co.

 

Little Hart may put on a show for GC when she gets up there.

They'll need her to be special if they want a Gold Ball this year, can't just ride Madison to the title. She is capable of doing it and would love to see her shine on the big stage.

Just now, SportsWestTN said:

Alright, March Madness style: What does your bracket look like?

Peabody vs. Clay Co.

Cloudland vs. Loretto

Gibson Co. vs. North Greene

Clarkrange vs. Summertown

Round 1 predictions of winners:

Peabody

Loretto

Gibson Co.

Summertown

Semifinal Predictions:

Loretto

Summertown

State Champ:

Summertown

I think whoever comes out of the bottom half of the bracket will win it all. Think Summertown-Gibson Co. would be a GREAT game! As a West Tennessean, I hope my predictions are wrong.

Alright, March Madness style: What does your bracket look like?

Peabody vs. Clay Co.

Cloudland vs. Loretto

Gibson Co. vs. North Greene

Clarkrange vs. Summertown

On 3/4/2021 at 11:11 AM, SportsWestTN said:

I'll go with:

Grainger

Northview

Meigs

Macon

Stewart Co.

Creek Wood

Westview

South Side

6 of 8. Seems to be where I land in AA. Had same record in region championships.

On 3/5/2021 at 7:50 AM, SportsWestTN said:

I'll go with:

Tellico Plains

Oneida

Clarkrange

Huntland

Loretto

Summertown

Gibson Co.

Peabody

5 of 8. Struggled with the games out East, as I expected I would.

On 3/6/2021 at 7:22 PM, sportslover88 said:

Fayette Ware is playing the hold the ball strategy against Westview. Westview is up 18-15 at halftime

Credit to FW for doing what it took to keep that game close, but this is just another example of why we need a shot clock in high school. Even if it is a 40 second shot clock, we need something to keep the pace of play going. I've watched way too much "hold the ball" this year. Sometimes it is the right strategy, but it isn't fun to watch. 

On 3/6/2021 at 11:03 PM, HawkGuy06 said:

We just came out flat! 1st was 17-4 smh we finally got going. It’s no excuse then Sharnecce Currie-Jelks went dwn with a knee scare! Her dad said it was a possible stinger it was mid 3rd quarter. She came back sometime in the 4th. We just didn’t perform tonight 

Hard to overcome a flat start when you get to games like this. Not the first time this season SS has come out flat, but there is a point you face teams that are good enough to capitalize. Impressive they came back and made a game of it, but credit to Covington for pulling it out. 

I'll be interested to see who SS schedules next year. Their district is going to be very weak again (NS and Liberty are awful, South Gibson still has to close the gap), but having a smaller district they should be able to schedule more non-district opponents. Would like to see them load up on some stout competition. I mentioned it a few weeks ago, I think them not being challenged all year was going to be an issue. 

On 3/6/2021 at 11:18 PM, sportslover88 said:

Westview sophomore Jada Harrison scored her 1,000th career point tonight!

Westview is now headed to the state tournament for the ninth year in a row!!

Incredible accomplishment by both the player and team! Congrats!

1 hour ago, pioneer42 said:

Coaches are game planning for substate games and they get text all day about it because knowing it is out of the norm and people want to know the validity of it. Yeah it is a distraction because players parents are texting them and fans. They don’t ignore the texts.

Ahh, we get to the root of it: parents are a distraction. Now that I can wholeheartedly agree with

46 minutes ago, pioneer42 said:

Not as much about distrusting the TSSAA as it is about surprising teams and coaches and the public knowing before they do. It is a distraction to coaches. Could have been avoided. And people look forward to seeing the draws. Nobody digs into TSSAA.org. Why not release the info to the press and take 2 minutes or so to notify the brackets would be released on such and such date. Wouldn’t be hard.

Could be a couple things:

A.) Somebody screwed up and posted the document before they were supposed to.

B.) They didn't think it was that big of a deal to just go ahead and post it.

C.) They tried to just slip it out before people could complain and ask for an open draw.

D.) It's the TSSAA. Are we really trying to use logic here?

Not sure how much of a distraction it really is, especially to the coaches that are still in it. They have enough on their plate as it is. Most coaches are just concerned about getting to Murfreesboro at this point, not who they'll play when they get there.