8AA 2014 Predictions

[dctiger]

It is sad that even sport much more successful than football, like softball and baseball, aren't supported NEARLY as well by the community.

 

By no means knocking the success that football has had, just an observation.

 

Went to Howard a couple of years ago when the boys made sectionals and DC had maybe 30-50 people there. Chattanooga isn't THAT far away. And that was a big milestone for Martin and the program. Just no community support.

 

Probably as much as four times as many people went all the way to Knoxville the next football season for the first round of playoffs.

 

Oh well. Rant aside I'll always cheer for an 8-AA team that stays alive in the postseason. No matter how bitter the rivalry.

[Jar2h]

Obviously we have are own opinions about our teams and this district so it is what it is. I can only speak on behalf of what I've seen and that is the boys and girls in cannons basketball program work extremely hard for this community as I'm sure athletes at other schools do as well. So I'm going to back the program and boast because im proud all these young people's hard work is paying off. DC is still pathetic..lol.

[oldkodger]

It is sad that even sport much more successful than football, like softball and baseball, aren't supported NEARLY as well by the

By no means knocking the success that football has had, just an observation.

 

Went to Howard a couple of years ago when the boys made sectionals and DC had maybe 30-50 people there. Chattanooga isn't THAT far away. And that was a big milestone for Martin and the program. Just no community support.

 

Probably as much as four times as many people went all the way to Knoxville the next football season for the first round of playoffs.

 

Oh well. Rant aside I'll always cheer for an 8-AA team that stays alive in the postseason. No matter how bitter the rivalry.

You would think our district has football championships galore by the way it gets supported by the communities. As successful as LA has been in basketball, it still plays 2nd fiddle to football. Sadly basketball & baseball is just to pass the time. CC has been so bad in football that the excitement has to be for basketball. I think that is great for the basketball program. That excitement helps fuel the players. I have been complaining about the LA girls not showing heart but the stands are half full when they start playing & the students dont cheer at all. Gym fills for the boys games & students put their phones down to cheer a little but standing room only at the football games full of screaming fans. Good for CC! Edited January 24, 2015 by oldkodger

[Hyperquick]

Blevins-York and Key-Clay co. are very good and should have a great future, but  Middle Tn. encompasses a large area with a lot of players. Apparently you have seen ALL the players on ALL the teams in Middle Tn. play. If not, your display of arrogance leaves a lot to be desired. P.S.- I would wager that you haven't seen half the players from 8AA on the court.

 

  Just stating my opinion...If you disagree thats OK....As far as Blackwell and the Greater Nashville area, I consider a different region IMO....To me Middle Tn in Sports starts around Crossville and ends around Carthage area...Nashville and Boro is totally different region IMO but my opinion doesnt mean much....Given my opionion I will take Blevins(York) and Key(Celina) as the top 2 in Mid-State....My Observation

[DCTIGERFAN]

Obviously we have are own opinions about our teams and this district so it is what it is. I can only speak on behalf of what I've seen and that is the boys and girls in cannons basketball program work extremely hard for this community as I'm sure athletes at other schools do as well. So I'm going to back the program and boast because im proud all these young people's hard work is paying off. DC is still pathetic..lol.

Enjoy the basketball season, come football season CC will be back to being the whipping boys of the district. You will assume your role of bad mouthing the coaching staff and calling for his head, just like you did last season.

[rabbitranch]

  Just stating my opinion...If you disagree thats OK....As far as Blackwell and the Greater Nashville area, I consider a different region IMO....To me Middle Tn in Sports starts around Crossville and ends around Carthage area...Nashville and Boro is totally different region IMO but my opinion doesnt mean much....Given my opionion I will take Blevins(York) and Key(Celina) as the top 2 in Mid-State....My Observation

And you have every right to your opinion. Have a good day!

[oldkodger]

Just stating my opinion...If you disagree thats OK....As far as Blackwell and the Greater Nashville area, I consider a different region IMO....To me Middle Tn in Sports starts around Crossville and ends around Carthage area...Nashville and Boro is totally different region IMO but my opinion doesnt mean much....Given my opionion I will take Blevins(York) and Key(Celina) as the top 2 in Mid-State....My Observation

Fair enough. Mid Tenn, East Tenn, and West Tenn is how most break it down. You are referring to the upper Cumberland area. Talking best players, Eldridge and Henderson again this year. Talking prospects, you may have a point. The other two are younger and have more chaptersto write.

[UpperCumberlandMan]

It is sad that even sport much more successful than football, like softball and baseball, aren't supported NEARLY as well by the community.

 

By no means knocking the success that football has had, just an observation.

 

Went to Howard a couple of years ago when the boys made sectionals and DC had maybe 30-50 people there. Chattanooga isn't THAT far away. And that was a big milestone for Martin and the program. Just no community support.

 

Probably as much as four times as many people went all the way to Knoxville the next football season for the first round of playoffs.

 

Oh well. Rant aside I'll always cheer for an 8-AA team that stays alive in the postseason. No matter how bitter the rivalry.

football is the #1 sport on any level

[Jar2h]

Enjoy the basketball season, come football season CC will be back to being the whipping boys of the district. You will assume your role of bad mouthing the coaching staff and calling for his head, just like you did last season.

I will continue to call for change where it is needed. In the meantime, enjoy the cellar.

[dctiger]

I will continue to call for change where it is needed. In the meantime, enjoy the cellar.

Can't really remember the last time DC was in the cellar. No, we aren't this year. Nice try though. Happy for all of Cannons success. I really am.

 

I don't even consider our rivalry to be DeKalbs biggest any more. I think that goes to Warren. Just remember that the good times don't always last. In fact they rarely do.

 

Getting on here and calling a group of hard working kids pathetic is just classless though.

[SWEETWATER]

DC is doing whats best for DC. The banter re: DC playing Boyd has run its course. DC's coaching staff and boys are fighting valiantly for the W. Despite the sweat on their brow, after 25+ games they cant even get a pep rally. signs are literally yanked from the student section. yet the Football team has a fire truck sitting at the end zone. A spade is a spade. The hardworking boys and coaches of DC deserve better support than they're getting. Props to CC, LA and the others for where their programs are at. As a pure BB fan its awesome to go to your schools and see the passion, intensity and support for your programs. To go to CC (a shade over 20 miles away) and not be able to find a seat speaks volumes. One school / administration is committed to supporting all the interest and ambitions of their student body / community.DC will fight and claw its way to the end. W or L, it wont be because of a lack of effort. Props to the winning programs, coaches and players but make no mistake and you know this better than an outsider, your success isn't the result of just one class of players. reference the banners that hang from your rafters. if a few extra games against boyd helps feed the coffers, compensate for a lack of genuine support and give the boys a chance to develop then so be it. you guys go fight giants outside your county, we're fighting a giant of our own, sadly ours is right down the hall from where the boys and coaches ply their trade. #eightaa

Well Said !  People you should read this post three times and think what they are writing and get off top players and were Regions Start and end. Teams have good seasons teams have down seasons yes even CC, LA, DC, MC, YI, MTC, UHS.  Come on and think.

[Jar2h]

Can't really remember the last time DC was in the cellar. No, we aren't this year. Nice try though. Happy for all of Cannons success. I really am.

I don't even consider our rivalry to be DeKalbs biggest any more. I think that goes to Warren. Just remember that the good times don't always last. In fact they rarely do.

Getting on here and calling a group of hard working kids pathetic is just classless though.

Ha