Upperman @ Livingston Academy - 2/13/09

[one2watch]

The Two best teams in the district will meet two days from now Friday the 13 ! haha with that being said guys is this game gonna get a little scary or what ?

[King21]

Scary? Probably not. It may be the most anticipated game of the season for Upper Cumberland basketball. 2 top 10 caliber AA teams. Will be a great one. Watch out!

[up2late]

Should be a good game. Two tough teams.

[LA_Wildcats]

LA will be out for revenge when the Bees come to LA. Hopefully they have a large fly swatter and a can of bug spray ready firday night. Haha LA wins by 7 Should be the best game played Friday night in the state. I really doubt there will be a empty seat in the gym.

[BigDaddy_1]

I agree...Probably will not a be a better game in the state!

 

GOOD LUCK LA!!!

 

GO BIG BLUE!!!

[OldCatFan]

I am going to wait until B-Gum the Greek lays down the official spread on this game before I make a prediction. I will make these predictions--largest crowd ever for a regular season game at LA and LA will be better prepared and play a totally different game than last time!

 

 

NO MERCY! /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

[up2late]

..... I will make these predictions--largest crowd ever for a regular season game at LA and LA will be better prepared and play a totally different game than last time!

 

NO MERCY! /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

 

 

 

The 'Cats will have to play a totally different game than last time. Upperman is a very good team. They'll be hard to beat, even on LA's floor. Do you really think there will be a big crowd?? /laugh.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" />

[luvhoops]

King, just wondering if you got some of those 2-13-09's posted on the visitors lockers too?

[one2watch]

all i am going to say is the student section will be ready and leave it at that

[bubblegum99]

I am going to wait until B-Gum the Greek lays down the official spread on this game before I make a prediction. I will make these predictions--largest crowd ever for a regular season game at LA and LA will be better prepared and play a totally different game than last time!

 

 

NO MERCY! /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

My prediction on this game may surprise some, but let me first give my reasons: At Upperman, LA played about as badly as they could play. It appeared a lid was on the rim. Turnovers and a somewhat passive defense also contributed to the loss. All three of these things are uncharacteristic for the Cats. LA never made a real strong run during the 2nd half. I'm not taking away from what Upperman did, they totally took it to the Cats. But, I can't imagine LA playing that badly tomorrow night. At Upperman, LA had a lot of good looks that just didn't fall. With LA destroying Cannon Co. and Upperman struggling a bit against Macon Co., LA has to have the edge here especially playing at home. My prediction:

 

Liv.Aca. 78

Upperman 61

 

No Mercy /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

[Rocking Chair]

My prediction on this game may surprise some, but let me first give my reasons: At Upperman, LA played about as badly as they could play. It appeared a lid was on the rim. Turnovers and a somewhat passive defense also contributed to the loss. All three of these things are uncharacteristic for the Cats. LA never made a real strong run during the 2nd half. I'm not taking away from what Upperman did, they totally took it to the Cats. But, I can't imagine LA playing that badly tomorrow night. At Upperman, LA had a lot of good looks that just didn't fall. With LA destroying Cannon Co. and Upperman struggling a bit against Macon Co., LA has to have the edge here especially playing at home. My prediction:

 

Liv.Aca. 78

Upperman 61

 

No Mercy /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

 

Losing on the road by 12 and you say winning by 17 on LA's floor...that's a 29 point turn around. Are we that much better than them??? If I was your (WP) then I would have a good seat to watch the game.

[JMAC40]

My prediction on this game may surprise some, but let me first give my reasons: At Upperman, LA played about as badly as they could play. It appeared a lid was on the rim. Turnovers and a somewhat passive defense also contributed to the loss. All three of these things are uncharacteristic for the Cats. LA never made a real strong run during the 2nd half. I'm not taking away from what Upperman did, they totally took it to the Cats. But, I can't imagine LA playing that badly tomorrow night. At Upperman, LA had a lot of good looks that just didn't fall. With LA destroying Cannon Co. and Upperman struggling a bit against Macon Co., LA has to have the edge here especially playing at home. My prediction:

 

Liv.Aca. 78

Upperman 61

 

No Mercy /thumb[1].gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":thumb:" border="0" alt="thumb[1].gif" />

 

 

 

I wouldn't want to make a prediction on the score but I will say this. It was no fluke that the game at Upperman played out like it did. Upperman has a very underated team. This was the first time LA has faced this group of kids with everyone healthy. There's a reason LA played the way did - Upperman. If the referees call a solid game at LA I believe Upperman will win again. At Upperman I have never seen so many flop attempts by one team ever - Offensively and Defensivly. Dunn dove backwards after missed shot attempts several times and there was not a player within 2 of feet of him. When he makes it inside he does not try to draw a foul but dives directly into the somach / chest of the defender. Several LA players tried to and some did draw charges with almost no contact. Good acting job but just seems like a weak way to play the game. But hey, If you can fool the referees and get away with it / that's part of it. If both teams play thier best I don't believe LA can line up with the size / speed that Upperman has. It will be a great game to watch either way.