district 11AA

[ksgovols]

probably because they are returning so many players that have alot of experience. plus their one two from a year ago.

 

 

 

That's it. Returning pitching is huge to me and Creekwood's got more of it than anybody else.

[carefulwhatuwishfor]

Sycamore's staff according to my friend is Kyle Quillen, Jayce Hunter, Cory Carrigan, Garrett Mayburry, and Jake Sirmeyer. Kyle, Jayce, and Cory all started last year, and got alot of inningsc

[ksgovols]

Who all is on Sycamore's staff?

 

 

Staggs, Smiley and Matt Carrigan.

 

Yeah, Sycamore had a good run last year until Coach D spiked the runner up trophy at the Wood. Harpeth went to state in 05 and 06 and got put out by Lexington in regions in 07. They've got either 9 or 10 still playing college ball.

 

I have a hard time with where to put Harpeth this year too. They have some young talent. Hard to predict where they might land.

[coachrop]

Thanks for the update on Sycamore's staffs'. Who is Smiley? Their is no doubt that Sycamore has some talent returning, plus factor in the indoor facility that Mont. Central and Sycamore are rocking and they should have a leg up on the rest of us in 11AA. KS give me a shout when u make it to the Wood for the HA-SY Part III at 6 on Thurs. I will be perched against the wall under the scoreboard. Wet surface 2 day! 30PEACE!!!

[carefulwhatuwishfor]

My friend and I actually got on this topic today, about the coaches. And he was talking about Smiley inparticular. Daniel Smiley is his name. His first year coaching was last year with Sycamore is what my friend told me. Also he told me a few weeks back that Smiley is a former player at Sycamore that played college ball somewhere. Probably graduated from Sycamore around 02 or 03 I would guess. He is probably 24 or 25 years old. I don't know much more. But I do know this is his second year and he was over JV last year because my friends son played all JV last year. From what I can tell through hearsay he is rather knowledgeable and motivates well. And Matt Carrigan is a former player and this is his first year coaching I know for sure. And he played college ball somewhere to I think. Jon Staggs has been there a while I know for sure.

[putboobieincoach]

My friend and I actually got on this topic today, about the coaches. And he was talking about Smiley inparticular. Daniel Smiley is his name. His first year coaching was last year with Sycamore is what my friend told me. Also he told me a few weeks back that Smiley is a former player at Sycamore that played college ball somewhere. Probably graduated from Sycamore around 02 or 03 I would guess. He is probably 24 or 25 years old. I don't know much more. But I do know this is his second year and he was over JV last year because my friends son played all JV last year. From what I can tell through hearsay he is rather knowledgeable and motivates well. And Matt Carrigan is a former player and this is his first year coaching I know for sure. And he played college ball somewhere to I think. Jon Staggs has been there a while I know for sure.

 

carrigan just stopped playin a couple of years ago didnt he???

[ksgovols]

Thanks for the update on Sycamore's staffs'. Who is Smiley? Their is no doubt that Sycamore has some talent returning, plus factor in the indoor facility that Mont. Central and Sycamore are rocking and they should have a leg up on the rest of us in 11AA. KS give me a shout when u make it to the Wood for the HA-SY Part III at 6 on Thurs. I will be perched against the wall under the scoreboard. Wet surface 2 day! 30PEACE!!!

 

 

I'll look you up coach.

[carefulwhatuwishfor]

I do not know boobie.. I dont think he is very old, maybe 19 or 20. So I would say so.

[ksgovols]

Yep, I think he played at Lambuth or Freed for awhile.

[ondeck23]

Sycamore had the best talent last year hands down!! Correct? If anyone would like to argue, please do. 05 they won the season if I am not mistaken. So that would make two years of the last four in which they did not win the tourney. Which brings me back to my original point, they blow it every year when it comes to the tourney. Thats my only point.

 

Now I will predict the district IMO. This is just the reg season, cause we know Sycamore's past now right?

 

1. Sycamore (Too many arms and 5 maybe 6 returning starters/big senior class)

2. Waverly (Maybe the honeymoon remains with Purcell, I dang sure won't pick against him, but he cant beat Sycamore twice)

3. FairView (heres my dark horse, they made a run in the tourney last year, lets see if it carries over)

4. Creek Wookd (Very easily could win the district, and they are my predictiion to win the tourney)

5. Montgomery Central (I would love to put us higher but I can't, but we are better than harpeth)

6. Harpeth (Weird team to me, I really think they could shock 11AA this year, if not this year then next for sure)

7) Stewart County (Sorry Pieratt you cant pitch and play 8 other positions, shoulda came the Central)

8) Cheatham (Duh, a football coach now? C'mon Cheatham. No, in all seriousness Finely is a fine young man and will teach them alot. I am pulling for him!!

 

Feel free to call me an idiot, but this is just my opinion. Creek Wood, I mean no disgrace in putting you 4th I just feel that you won't be at your peek until tourney time. Which is why you will win the 2009 trophy. I gurantee that. You guys have always been a good tourney team. FairView, make me proud, don't make me look like a JackA**. And Sycamore, maybe these new coaches will be the change ya'll need. That's all my friend talks about is how much he loves these new young "firey" coaches. (That was their exact words) Waverly will be okay this year, I just wonder about their bats. Good Luck to every single 11AA team, I truly mean that. I enjoy watching every home and away series with Montgomery Central, and the tourney. Speaking of, where will the 2009 tourney be held?

 

The tourney will be held at the top two teams, from regular season, place. regular season champ will host rgular season 4, 5 and 8 seeds. The second place team will host 3, 6, and 7 seeds. Hope this helps. Also the winner from each site will play a single game championship at the higher seeds place. /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

[carefulwhatuwishfor]

Yep, I think he played at Lambuth or Freed for awhile.

 

 

I got a little more info over lunch from my friend from Sycamore regarding the coaching staff. I thought that this would help clear up any confusion. Johnny Staggs is the head coach, and he has been there since 03 as an assistant and is well deserving of being the head. My friend tells me that he is very laid back and good with the kids. Daniel Smiley is the "head" assistant I guess you could call it. He played at Sycamore until 03 or 04 and then played junior college baseball at Jackson State(I think). His first year of coaching was last year with Sycamore. And if my friend is correct he teaches at Sycamore now. Alot of people around Pleasant View according to my friend think that Smiley wants to be the head coach someday after Staggs steps down. My friend told me that Smiley and Staggs last year helped 3 players get baseball scholarships (Two at Motlow St and one at UT Martin). This is what my friend said the parents are excited about the most, is the coaching staffs' committed effort in marketing the players. Now, Matt Carrigan graduated in 06 and played at Freed Hardmen for two years and now just goes to school and Coaches. My friend said that he is knowledgeable as well, and should bring some life to this team.

 

I hope this was helpful, and I want to here from someone from each team. I want to hear some names of players I need to write down for when they Come here to Central.

 

 

 

And is the tourney this year still double eilimination?

[putboobieincoach]

The tourney will be held at the top two teams, from regular season, place. regular season champ will host rgular season 4, 5 and 8 seeds. The second place team will host 3, 6, and 7 seeds. Hope this helps. Also the winner from each site will play a single game championship at the higher seeds place. /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

 

long time no talk to!!! how practice goin???

 

was carrigan the catcher from a couple of years ago???