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28-21 49 seconds

is there a radio stream for this game?

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I still think the best idea I have heard was the Merit system that G has proposed. Yes, it would take some work to form the proper criteria for where you are placed, but if you are very successful over the course of a 4 year period, you move to a higher level. If you are rebuilding, you could move to a lower class and still be competitive. I think we lose sight of the fact we want the players to be competitive as a team and grow from the lessons a good coach will teach about hard work leading to success. I know some teams that work very hard only to be pitted against much tougher competition that would make it difficult to ever advance. A lot of those players go into an entire season knowing they will never advance. If we could find a way to level it all with disregard of size and put the best against the best regardless of size or scholarship and work our way down as far as a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd divisions it seems that is most fair to the student athletes. I know it's a long shot, but I would be willing to help on a committee to iron out the details. Unfortunately I know this is highly ambitious and unlikely to pass through TSSAA, but we did beat the 50% rule as a group. Just my 2 cents.

P.S. Just think of how much better the matches would be at state in all classes.

Well I know for some region 2 schools who did not play a decent schedule, they paid a dear price. Normally in the limelight, out in the semis

Ouch!

All you Vets of the T know how this will end if we get off topic, so please mention all appropriate information. I believe these girls do deserve to be recognized for a huge accomplishment.

Oak Ridge only has one right now, but a few more continuing the process so I will update as they commit.

Kaelyn Angelo, Oak Ridge, University of Tennessee, Knoxville. FC Alliance.

I understand what your trying to share, but let's look at that another way.

 

Your out hunting and you shoot a deer. After you take out the animal with two shots, you then hand your gun over to eight different people, some who have never fired a gun, to finish the deer off with ten more shots (one person decided to shoot the deer twice in the head).

 

That's how I see an 11-0 match.

No real hunter needs the 2 extra shots.

One shot One kill!

Some schools will keep official time on the scoreboard. You would stop the time for any score, bookings, or injury. So if the player goes down with a cramp. The ref would signal to stop the clock and they would deal with the injured player. In the scenario where the clock is stopped at 2 minutes so the ref keeps time on the field. He is still supposed to stop the game at 80 mins (or if in OT whatever the extended period you are in). The ref should have been stopping his watch as the game went along for the same things the clock operator would. Now, if the ref is keeping the time usually it seems like there is added time because often the Scoreboard time will not stop in sequence with the ref.

Do some refs give added time, I think we all know they do. But when you have the Official time on the scoreboard you are done at 80 mins. Trust me, learned that lesson at state in 2009 when the ball was actually traveling towards the goal but hadn't crossed the line when the buzzer sounded. No goal. Keep playing.

Big G takes all the fun out of everything. Hey, little brother does not need protecting. We are all pulling for him. Soccer is soccer

Wait, do you mean I'm the little brother? Have you ever met me and G, he's the little one! =P And he is way older!

Halls - 1

Oak Ridge - 0

Why wait until you have scored a half dozen goals before you pull people out? There are some coaches who start the bench and JV players when playing less talented teams.

The players that have earned starting positions deserve to start in every match. There are ways to improve your team without running up a score. I hate the coaches that allow "stat mongering" as I call it. I know a few coaches that have subtle signals that allow a team to still improve during the course of a match. I know I pull players quickly and make adjustments if it is apparent the game will get out of hand. I would take it as an insult if I knew the other team has started a lesser lineup than it is capable of doing. I have been on the bad side of lopsided scores and know how it feels. But I would feel much worse if I knew they didn't play their best players and still beat us. Just my opinion. I want to reinforce that I truly find it unacceptable to purposely run up a score.

On the idea of cancelling and accepting a forfeit, I believe the 3 nil score is fair, but this needs to be discussed and agreed upon before the season as a possibility or back out a game gracefully so the stronger team may still have time to find a new opponent. It is unfair for a team to back out late, you now punish the players on the stronger team.

Perhaps they are just blind in one eye? ( Badly needed levity in this thread)

When was the last time someone actually listed a score on the thread about scores?

Read the paper today... i saw an excuse...

What part? When I said I didn't think we played well against Karns. Just stating a fact. We got outplayed, but I didn't feel like we played well.

Reporting from Ohio but my source tells me that that OR controlled the game for the most part, however, like all Bearden teams; they did not quit and got the equalizer on a questionable goal. Of course SoccerCatDad would call it questionable even from Ohio. Good game from our freshmen and a senior defender scored our goal on a header.

 

No major injuries on either side which is the more important result at this time of year.

Both teams controlled play at times. It was a very physical game, which it always will be. Bearden is just so good at running their system and being disciplined. It was a great lesson for our younger players, who showed up big time. I know one Bearden player had to come off after a hard challenge and hope she is OK. This game was very good in helping prepare us for the postseason and I hope it benefited Bearden as well. Both teams had chances to put other goals in, but I feel the 1 all tie is appropriate to the effort and execution both teams put forth. Best of luck to the Lady Bulldogs in the tournament.

We scored off a corner. Bearden countered with a goal when a girl slipped behind after some deflections and found side net. Lots of intensity from both sides and overall, just an exciting game.

Aha! our first post on the "Hard" vs. "Soft" red card.

The Hard red is a direct red card and results in expulsion and no substitution. So a team would play a man down.

The Soft red is really a double yellow and results in expulsion,BUT you may substitute a player. It is basically like fouling out in basketball. You're gone, but we sub for you.

It's a quirky rule that came into a play a few years ago in TN, don't know if anyone else uses it.

Also, a red card results in a 2 game suspension, though I remember there is an exception that results in only a one game suspension. I think it is only for a deliberate handball to save a goal, or a tactical foul to stop a breakaway as the last defender. Someone please correct me if any of this is inaccurate.

Ridgers would never make excuses. I did hear the other day that this is the first season in 15 years that they have not been ranked. They have had young teams before and managed so I am guessing they are saving it for the play-offs. Too bad district four has four great teams and two of them will not get to advance. Karns is a young team that is expertly coached and should continue to make noise. Don't count out HVA either. They may surpise some teams.

Think you made great points, but I wouldn't count out Maryville or Lenoir City in District 4. Definitely wouldn't overlook HVA or Karns as you said.

Oakridge fans making excuses... Missing Oj more than you thought you would?

No excuses coming from the Oak Ridge Staff or Team. Can't control what others say, but I thought Karns played really well and definitely deserved the win regardless of anyone missing/playing.

Easttnref, I have missed you more than I thought I would.

This is a topic that is great to discuss. But, the arguments for both sides can be made. My opinion, which is not worth much, is that we do play a subjective game and it has worked well for a long time. If technology can help and not break up the game, then I am all for it. But I would hate to have a game stopped to review a play. You would love it if it rewarded you and hate it when it doesn't. At the highest levels I can see this working, but only if a system is in place that doesn't stop the game.

There is a reason I do not ref, I would rather coach and take that abuse. They have a thankless job and are very often overlooked to their importance in a match.

Oak Ridge - 0

Karns - 1

But maybe some of those parents actually need to be medicated.....

 

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Heck, those are my favorite parents!!!!!! I kinda like it when they forget their meds.

Disclaimer: this was in no way a reflection of my current parents (you guys are amazing!). I was referring to my club team last year and some of the tournament adventures and stories.

Our girls wore pink ribbons in their hair for our game Friday, and I imagine they will continue to do so for the entire month. It hits close to home for us, as the mom of one of the girls on the team has been battling the affliction (successfully, thank goodness!) over the course of the season.

 

Coach, the pink polka dots in the beard were a nice touch! It was good to meet you.

Good to meet you as well, we definitely get that match set up. Did you have to mention the pink polka dots? Now G is actually gonna post that stupid picture.

"This no my pee!"

Couldn't resist. I could care less, hand me the cup, but don't blame me if I get stage fright if it's a creepy dude administering the test.

Normally wouldn't post something about Oak Ridge. But just wanted to bring attention to a special event we had today and see if anyone else does this. We played DB at home in our first annual THINK PINK day to bring awareness to Breast Cancer and raise money for Susan G. Komen. I really appreciate Coach Woods bringing his girls down to participate in the event. I know it means a lot to him. I'm not sure how much we raised yet. But we are making a 3rd shirt order to cover demand and sold close to 300 ribbons that are tied to the fence at our complex with the names of someone who has fought this battle. A lot of thought and consideration went into this day, including a pink game ball and pink whistle for the ref! I just wanted to thank everyone involved. Also wanted to see what others do for this cause and see if we can make this grow next year. I'd love to do a day across the state or even just our area where we coordinate together to make it an even better event.

I even had BigG with us in a PINK hat supporting the cause! Thanks for coming Bro.

Powell - 0

Oak Ridge - 2

If the GPS keeper doesn't stop the Oak Ridge penalty kick they go home 2-3. By my count she had some big time saves. Number 13 on Baylor is pretty good (plays Region ODP) and the ND midfielder (#5 I believe) is solid as well. So there are 3 and in no particular order.

I haven't seen them all but seen a few of the Chat. teams. Lots of very good players, but the keeper from GPS was phenomenal against us. Not a knock on the rest of the team at all, since one girl went upper 90 on a sick goal. I only want to say the Keeper is very strong and should be involved in any discussion with the players in Chat.

#13 at Baylor is also a great player.

Thoughts and prayers from the Lady Wildcat family!