KeeperFan15

Prayers for the Petty girl.

Mr300. Good to see you on here again. I think the issue stems from Riverdale as a team sitting in the stands rooting and cheering for Memphis Central during the MC Blackman game. Riverdale fans sitting in front of the Blackaman parents actively rooting for Memphis Central. All done for this year. The district should be proud and look forward to some great bball next year. Prayers up and out for the Petty girl.

Close game, but I believe Memphis Central is just a little better. Charity stripe will make the difference. Not sure that any officiating crew that I have seen this year have the ability to keep up with the speed of this game. I expect a lot of fouls to be called prior to contact being made. MC by 8.

Yes and yes. Unfortunately, you are seeing the highest rated ones.

Ditto. As one that knows kids in the student section that have crossed that sportsmanship line (yes it happens at Blackman), there is a reason beside school support that there is usually 2 assistant principals in attendance at each game, with one within a row of the student section. Poor sportsmanship is addressed at the game and at school the next day. If the principal receives calls from opposing teams regarding sportsmanship, it's a bad day for the coach and the team. One example of which I have several, was a call to Riverdale a few years ago about some signs posted by cheerleaders that used words hurtful to parents with special needs kids was met with Riverdalemans "Kids will be kids" response from administration. Problems with respect and sportsmanship seems to be systemic at Riverdale.

Waited a day before posting about the chant there at the end of the game yesterday by the Riverdale team. In agreement with ABRD. They also see people shooting each other and using drugs. Oh well that's what they see on TV. Give me a break. Of course, if the other half of the team gets their nails done at the mall, like half did this morning. They may play the same way tomorrow, and not be able to pull it out in the end.

Posted it on another thread as well, but since I ran my big mouth here.. Congrats to Riverdale, Overton, Science Hill and Memphis Central. Extremely proud of the character that Blackman showed this entire year. just wasn't our night tonight. Go hard and play safe.

Congrats to Riverdale, Overton, Science Hill and Memphis Central. Proud of the Lady Blaze from Blackman. Good year ladies, and much success on your futures. Just not your night.

Doing more reading of posts that replying. Your posts on this game or that game not meaning anything almost drew a response. I was waiting till the end of the season to comment on that one. For example, if you happen to fall short this afternoon (don't think it is going to happen btw) is this season a complete failure because only Saturday's game matters? This one just struck a nerve. As usual, I won't identify any player by name or number on a negative action. They are children. A coach dropping F bombs from the bench during a game is a different story. If I knew the names of the officials that provide inconsistent calling, I would name them as well. I was told by a Region 3 school administrator that the lady official that had her blinders on was not welcome at three of their gyms any longer.

Please understand, I am happy for your daughter, and hope that it leads to great things for her. The same is true for all the girls on the list. It is the credibility of the inclusiveness of the list that is in question, not the players on the list. Look at his list since about 2006 and see if there is not a pattern of particular areas of the state that he focuses on more than others. Just for reference, there will be three freshmen that will be starting in the Women's NCAA tournament for their respective teams. One was listed in his best of the rest for last year while the other two were not on his national or regional lists at all.

As you said, you weren't there. Fans with orange clapped for all getting hardware. On the officiating REALLY! Seen the video of punches being thrown to kidneys with the official staring straight at her and her not calling a thing. REALLY! And yes, it has been sent to the administration along with the audio of Wild's foul mouth.

Just wondering if there is a floor schedule so that you can see what game follows and preceeds when you are going to be in the gym. If it exists, I would appreciate a link.

I agree credibility of list is suspect. I know that it says For 2010-2011, but there are 25 seniors listed out of the 98. If you look at his site, enourages you to hurry up and sign up for a camp because they had to turn so many away last summer. Then goes on to state "Regardless of your playing ability, there is a spot for you at “Blue-Chip.†So is there room or not? All of the quotes regarding caliber of camp are attributed to "Tennessee Women's College Coach", "Pick-a-state" Women's College Coach". I think he built a name for himself on the guys side of the sport. Remember Recruiting Service is his business. To answer your question at the same time not answer your question, several D1's and some NAIA schools. Not my kids and don't want to mess up their chances by speaking out of turn.

Maybe, maybe not, we shall see. That's why we play the games. None of the pundits thought Blackman could beat Riverdale either. They don't have to be able to beat them through a series of games, just once. Just think it will be a closer game than 10. More like 3 to 6. This team; led by a very good group of seniors, seem to be playing better ball than at any time I have watched them. Glad that Central already has their ticket punched to the finals. I would like to see a Science Hill Blackman match-up on Friday. GO LADY BLAZE

Yeah! Must be like those lists you see about soccer. Unless the H.S. coaches agree to help at the camps, girls get ignored. Do not misunderstand. There are some top notch players on that list and they should gladly accept the recognition. Just not the be all end all list of those that will succeed at the next level.