thehill23

The local powerhouse is all you will have, PERIOD!!!!!!! FOR NOW. Never a "legit" State Championship. SH will have a better chance in years to come. BANK ON IT!!!!!!

He will fit in perfectly at DB, when the city takes over South.

No you don't!!!!!!! Hampton don't want none of the HILL now.

Hands down Josh Odem is the best player in the conference. As for the all Tourn. team, Tenn. High will alllllllways have somebody on the all tournament team whether they deserve it or not. It's their tournament!

Toppers will dominate the game against TN High, but not the score. A Roby Witcher team will not let it be a high scoring game. You would be better off coming see this game. DB's guards along with my man Ashlon will dominate the weak ball handling guards from East. I believe after Christmas the pre-season picks will come true, except everyone will be chasing the Hill.

From what I saw on the video he got 2 quick fouls in less than 10 seconds. After the 2nd he had a hand gesture. The ref waited to give him the first tech, while he was reporting this, the other ref was waiting in the wings to give him the second. I hope this wasn't in the District or Region and could have been this kids last game. I have seen 10 times worse than this in East Tn and nothing was called. I have also seen much less and technicals were called. I think the officials think the fans come to see the striped shirts along with the 10 players on the floor. I have noticed that this has gotten extremely worse in the past 10 years. In my opinion, they have a job with no supervision and do not answer to anyone. Perhaps they should be evaluated by the coaches at the end of the season. I totally agree with "dad" the referees are out of control and abusing their power. I know I probably will get blasted from this post, and it will probably be from ref's that read this message board.

The way the tribe has played recently, I would be clearing a place in the trophy case just yet. I believe there will be upsets in the District. I believe the winner of Tenn. High/Central will give the tribe all they want. I also believe the Hill will be playing Volunteer in the other semi. If I was East I wouldn't want to be playing Volunteer on their home court facing a season ending game. /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

Since no one has mentioned this I will take a shot. Why would the "Arby's powers that be" waste program space on putting the ref's pictures and years of experience in it. I have been to a lot of tournaments and have never seen this. Why not put something about the coaches of the teams and a little Bio on them. I came to watch the players and could care less about the ref's. This ought to be worth a few calls on down the road.

Please DON'T WORRY, those same referees will make it up in Basketball for Tennessee High.

I believe it's been a while since DB and Science Hill have been in the District Championship. Probably back in 02-03, I don't see Tennessee High back in the Championship since they won't be playing at home. I have heard the District Tournament will be held at Volunteer, "WORST PLACE EVER TO WATCH A BALLGAME.

This is the way I see the Big 9 1. Science Hill (Everyone back except Omar) 2. D-B (A load of talent back) 3. East (Only lost 1 starter) 4. Central (tie) (Lost a lot but got a good coach) 5. Tenn. High (tie) (Good coach hard to play their style of ball) 6. Boone (Moncier is back not much else.) 7. Volunteer (Lost everyone except Cradic) 8. Crockett (Lost a lot plus their Coach) 9. South (Could be South's worst team ever.)

You are right about the guy from Science Hill. I believe if they are going to officiate, they should be in A/AA. I know of more officials in Basketball that their kids on are on a certain team and dad still calls in the Big 9. Just because they don't officiate their own school, they still have a direct impact on the league. There is enough games in A/AA where this should not be a problem.

As long as the Arby's is in Bristol, no one will be on a level playing field with Tennessee High. The same officials call Basketball. One thing that I can't understand is why in baseball (which this has nothing to do with football), that the Athletic Director at Tennessee High is allowed to umpire in the Big 9. If this is not a conflict of interest I don't know what is.

Hey Barb, I know its football season, but I heard something this weekend that Greeneville has got 2 transfers for basketball. One of these guys is 7'1", any truth to this?

Why would someone like you complain about TC sports? Vikings lost and moved up in the TC sports poll. Oh, by the way I don't recognize your poll. Which I think is a joke. If the Vikings would have lost by 3 or less you would probably have them in the top 3. I had a friend, at work which is a die hard Indian fan and he said both teams looked pretty sad. No doubt those boys from Sullivan County needs to be #1. Keep up the good work TricitiesSports, you do a great job.

By saying different, do you mean DB will be "better" at the end of the season? I remember at the end of last season you went on, and on, and on, and on, and on, complaining about the way it ended. Have you and Coach C kissed and made up.

After the 1st quarter you will probably wanting to leave the Stone Castle. If the traffic isn't too bad you should make it to South by halftime. Come on down and watch the HILL.

If he is supposed to be a junior, I would think he would be too old to play his Senior year. What kind of jeans Levi or Wrangler, (GENES)

The shift of power will go to the HILL, starting this year. I have already seen results. DB does have a good coaching staff, if you don't believe me just ask WaCo.

He's not even in the top 10 in the conference, SH has at least 5 sophmore's that are better. Not even counting the other Big 9 teams

This game will not be close, unless Tennessee High promises to take the Knoxville refs with them to the Bahamas or ref in the Arby's.

I don't think the Vikings will have to worry about Central or Volunteer since they are in the opposite side of the bracket. The Hill is who they will have to worry about if they get by the first game. Oh, by the way how many times did the Vikings beat Volunteer this year.

I can't believe the excuses are already starting before the game is even played.

In 1918, how many high schools was around in this area. How did they travel from school to school. Did they have to ride horses or a stagecoach? Was the game played outside with a peach basket nailed to a tree? Come on DB fans doesn't this sound ridiculous to count games back to this year. But I guess if you can't win the state in anything, this is all you have!!!!!!!

Looks like after the big win at Central, it's all hugs and kisses with Coach Morgan.