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Ask some of the teams like DB who played Maryville this summer and they will tell you it is no surprise they won the state tournament. Maryville was loaded and will be loaded for some time to come. There were quite a few coaches competing for the job left vacant because they knew about the talent. These guys got little respect. Most of the reporters and prognosticators had no idea because most of them don't really know basketball. I for one underestimated the success of Maryville, but not because I didn't realize they had an arsenal of great players. Even after winning it all people are still acting like it was a big surprise. They won it all because no one knew how good these guys really were! No one really knew how good Lofton was either and I am sure Tubby won't ever forget it. Watch for these guys to make a major impact in college football and basketball for many years to come. These guys are loaded with talent but even more with (heart).

I agree Bearden wins this one easily. Maryville won't come close this time. Blevins will figure a way out to beat the twin towers and their zone. Their guards don't and won't matter against the more athletic Bearden (Jenkins and Campbell). Look for (Simpson and Jenkins) to show the boys from Maryville how to play BBall and not FBall on the hard court! Karns will also win easily over the inconsistent Powell. Karns knocked the best team off so why not go all the way...........they will unless Bearden does. Either way they may not like what they have to face next in Greeneville /laugh.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Look for Bearden and Karns and Karns to win in the championship game Agree with Bearden but not Karns. Conners will show why he is the high scorer in the region and they will beat Karns easily. Carson Newman needs to take a good look at Conners to join Cameron . Florida whilc in town needs to take a look at Simpson and Jenkins for their future. Maryville won't beat Bearden again and besides they won't have Humphries or Tipton suiting up.

Yeh you are right. Besides I am a Farragut fan. I still think they will go to at least the substate. Dodgen is the man. One of the best coaches of all time Just that Eldridge I think saved his best for last (Reynolds) and that fooled everyone including Dodgen. Farragut has no weakness. Its difficult to beat a team three times in one season. Maryville with Reynolds is a totally different team.

I was wrong about the outcome Farragut to win by 20 but right about the combination to beat them, Reynolds and Douglas. And to think they have one more year together with Lambert and Damron. Not sure anyone can match up with that combo. Coach Eldridge deserves coach of the year.

Farragut should win this one easily. If Farragut's coach works the refs the way he ususally does it will be no contest. You can guarentee Maryville will be in foul trouble all night. Since their big shot man Lambert is out it will make it extra hard . Maryvilles one hope may to play those two big guys at the same time Reynolds and Douglas or else Farragut will dominate the boards and win easily. Look for Farragut to play zone and stop all penetration. Predict Farragut by 20

In another thread the discussion came up about Wiggins and who is recruiting him? I doubt UT has even seen him play let alone any of the other locals? I have heard of at least 4 local D1 signees going elsewhere this year alone. One wonders if UT even looked at any of them, let alone any of the others still out there like Wiggins etc. Tubby get's alot of flack for letting Lofton get away to UT and rightly so. As time goes on, UT will get some of the same I am afraid?

Post the foul comparison between the two teams and see who is embarassed I don't expect anyone to post it

Just a local fan who appreciates good and fair play. Do you have the stats on foul comparisons between the two teams? That usually tells more than the score which may reflect a team being in "official foul trouble". As a ref , if I wanted to "control a game" , the easiest way would be to call "ONE SIDED FOULS". Now if you were there or have the real stats, then you should know?

UT and Coach Pearl need to look at him and quit their bad history of ignoring local talent in virtually all sports. Carson Newman is always willing to pick up the slack of the unsupportive local "big U". Wiggins is likely too good for Carson Newman or Tusculum, but they are at least worthy of his consideration. UT has always had the mentality of the "grass in greener on the other side". Case in point Bradshaw versus Humphries. Buzz sealed his fate by ignoring local talent. Pearl should at least take heed and Wiggins and a few other locals deserve at least "a look".

East is too inexperienced and undersized to play with the bigger and better Cosby. Cosby is in another zoneand Jenkins may put on another 3 point show!

It is a well known fact that Greeneville officials favor Greeneville. It has been that way forever and doubtful will ever change. The best solution is just not to play in their tournaments unless you want to experience what Bradley Central did. Played with fair officials Bradley Central would win 8 out of 10 against Greeneville. As far as Oglesby goes, he is not warmed up until he shoots at least 5 three's. His game is and always will be the 3's. I am sure they could not stop him from hitting 3's , so the next best was to get the two big guys in foul trouble. Yes Greeneville should be ashamed of their "home cooking". They are actually good enough to win without resorting to it, but as you said "old habits" are hard to break.

Is Marshall still planning on going to Carson Newman next year? Maybe the biggest upset of the year

Rines from Morristown East has his club undefeated in IMAC at 11-0 when Jeff was supposed to dominate along with M West

Lacrosse is a great sport. Just hoping can watch some in the IMAC in the future.

Neglecting to respect East this year may be the downfall of more than a few teams. They are as talented as last year only this time they have a much better coach. I predict Jeff loses unless Story pitches.

Can't say the same for the rest of the state. At least people in Kingsport appreciate the best game in the world. DB should be a major player this year barring any injuries and some luck. How about the rest of the state? Any televised games?

Mark it down DB will win the state!

EASY ONE The same way football and basketball do it..... It is one word and starts with a c Cheerleaders Add some good hot dogs and chili

Morristown East should be good despite the loss of the twins,,,,,,,,,,,,

Blakely and Cosby should win easily

Wiggins is a better choice in my view. He made all the difference in Greeneville after he joined them. Look at their record before and after and see they were a different team. That is my definition of MVP.

Some guys are overrated and some guys are underrated (Guthrie for MoWest is one).

Agree with you 3AAA may be stronger than 4AAA and may expect a sweep of the region except for Bearden and Tony White.

Sullivan Central overrated? And Sullivan South too slow? Wait until you get out the region at least before you start bashing your opponents. But that seems to be par for the course with you.............................................. Even Michael Jordan didn't dare trash his opponents before or after a game. But then I suppose you are higher and better than the great MJ?

Sorry to disagree again but it will be a lot closer than you think. Not saying Sullivan will win because that would make me a fortune teller. I still think Greeneville is the best team in the region but anyone can be beat on any given day. Don't underestimate your opponent especially if you are a "player".