District 2aa 2005-06

[The Sports Guy]

I just think the league is more balanced than some might think.

 

My biggest surprises are that Claiborne & Rutledge haven't won more, and that Union Co. has accomplished what they have done.

 

Congratulations to the Patriots for their success thus far.

 

I anticipated that the standing right now would be:

 

1- Claiborne

2- Cumberland Gap

3- Pigeon Forge

4- Rutledge

5- Union Co.

6- Gatlinburg-Pittman

 

I guess that shows just how much I know.

 

The first round byes are still up for grabs. We will just have to see who takes care of business in the next couple of weeks.

[Shotdoc]

Hey Sports Guy, why arent you impressed with Cumberland Gap? I know you had them second in the preseason. but you always say how this team has impressed you or this team hasn't. Have you forgot that they lost 4 seniors last season and the majority of their scoring and rebounding went with them. CG stumped their toe last friday, guess we'll have to see how they bounce back from it. Still not alot of respect for my Panthers out there but i can understand people being sceptical exspecially after the performance they gave at PF. I believe they will be ok down the stretch. Looks to be an exciting tournament down in Union County in a few weeks.

[tigerball12]

I don't think CG is getting disrespected at all. They were in everyones preseason #1 or #2 and they have lived up to those expectations. They are a very good team. It is almost impossible to go undefeated in this district with the balance it has. Even going through the regular season with only one loss would be a great accomplishment. I think everyone respects CG and their ability. People just aren't surprised by their winning, like they might be with PF or Union, because they were expected to be there.

 

I agree though, it should be another great tournament.

[Shotdoc]

Good win for PF last night. Does anyone know the order of the tie-breakers?

[The Sports Guy]

Hey Sports Guy, why arent you impressed with Cumberland Gap? I know you had them second in the preseason. but you always say how this team has impressed you or this team hasn't. Have you forgot that they lost 4 seniors last season and the majority of their scoring and rebounding went with them. CG stumped their toe last friday, guess we'll have to see how they bounce back from it. Still not alot of respect for my Panthers out there but i can understand people being sceptical exspecially after the performance they gave at PF. I believe they will be ok down the stretch. Looks to be an exciting tournament down in Union County in a few weeks.

 

Come on shotdoc. You substituted Impressed for Surprised.

 

I AM impressed with the Panthers, but not very surprised by anyone on the roster except for Tyler Brim. In my opinion, Tyler has gone from being the best point guard in the district, to the best 2 guard. That's not always an easy transition, and Tyler has exceded my expectations.

[tigerball12]

Not sure of the order of the tie-breakers. It was a huge win for PF at a very talented Claiborne. I still think that CG and Claiborne have the most talent in the district and PF still has to play them both one more time. PF at CG on Fri winner will be the front runner for the # 1 seed. I expect CG to win at their place, but the Tigers have proven to be a team that plays with a lot of heart and refuses to lose, so I guess we'll have to wait and see. Should be a good one to watch anyway.

[panther1]

You guys should check out the thread labeled referees! The post by veerman talks about ours! It's on the last page of the thread. The guy tells the truth!!! hilarious!!

[tigerball12]

Updated standings, please make corrections if these are wrong.

 

CG 6-1 (beat Union, Claiborne twice, GP twice, Rutledge; lost PF)

PF 6-1 (beat Union, GP twice, Rutledge, CG, Claiborne; lost Union)

CHS 4-4 (beat Rutledge twice, GP, Union; lost to CG twice, Union, PF)

UC 3-4 (beat Claiborne, Rutledge, PF;lost to PF, CG, Claiborne, GP)

GP 2-6 (beat Rutledge, Union; lost to CG twice, Claiborne, PF twice, Rutledge)

RHS 1-6 (beat GP; lost to Claiborne twice, GP, Union, CG, PF)

[Sportsman_21]

intrest region set up coming up what are the predictions for who wins it? You got Unicoi, South Greene, Elizabethon, and happy valley on one side, and Cumberland Gap, Pigeon Forge, Claiborne, and Union on the other. Who comes out 1 and 2 seed in the region?

[tigerball12]

Unicoi and South Greene seem to be the obvious favorites in District 1. There is no way to know about District 2 until after the tournament. Everyone is so even the only way to guarantee a spot in the Region is to earn the bye (not sure if that is correct spelling for this use) in the tournament. That is still up for grabs between CG, PF, and Claiborne. Claiborne could still finish #2 if they win out (GP and PF) and PF or CG loses out. PF and CG need one win to get #2. PF needs 2 wins with one being over CG tonight to finish #1. Anything can happen from here on out.

If PF could stay hot they have a chance, but Claiborne and CG still have to be the favorites.

Edited February 3, 2006 by tigerball12

[The Sports Guy]

Hey tigerball12!

 

We will have the game on the internet tonight for all in PF that are interested.

 

We broadcast on WLMU 91.3 FM, with a simulcast on http://radio.lmunet.edu.

 

You can also link to us at http://www.913thegap.com. Just click on the broadcast tower in the upper right corner.

 

If you're at the game, come up to the crows nest and say howdy. I'm the old fat guy wearing the light blue Panther cap.

[tigerball12]

Thanks for the info. I'll let everyone know that can't make the drive where to find the game on the net. Not sure if i'm going yet or not, I'll yell at ya if I make it up there.