Johnny Morgan

[bigbearsfan]

No doubt, he is one of the best coaches in the State, but he seems to be the Bobby Cox of Tennessee high school basketball. He has had a ton of success, with only one title. He will probably win another one though.

[MadDawg2020]

It will be tough to win it next year. Several good teams will be back at the Boro. They will be talented and quick but will have no length. They will lose close to half of their roster after next season. Lots of upcoming seniors I believe. Good luck to Coach Morgan and the Chargerettes. He's a class act.

[Glory]

I think Johnny is a good coach, but not a great coach.  He's had the best talent at State a few times, yet lost.  Most knowledgeable fans think he should have won a state championship at least 3-4 more times than he has.
Next year he'll have about 7 Seniors, but no height to speak of. When these Seniors graduate the overall talent level and experience drops off quite a bit, so unless he wins it next year I just don't see him at his age winning another gold ball.

[rabbitranch]

I think Johnny is a good coach, but not a great coach.  He's had the best talent at State a few times, yet lost.  Most knowledgeable fans think he should have won a state championship at least 3-4 more times than he has.

Next year he'll have about 7 Seniors, but no height to speak of. When these Seniors graduate the overall talent level and experience drops off quite a bit, so unless he wins it next year I just don't see him at his age winning another gold ball.

I'm not trying to start an argument nor put anyone down but a stronger schedule over the years could have made a difference once they reached the state tourney.  When you play in a very weak district and region, you basically have to play that schedule.

[Glory]

I'm not trying to start an argument nor put anyone down but a stronger schedule over the years could have made a difference once they reached the state tourney.  When you play in a very weak district and region, you basically have to play that schedule.

Can't argue with that.  They played a few out of district games against good competition this year, but they need to play even more since the district and region are usually weak.  I know the teams in 8AA earn what they get in district and region. 

I still think Morgan's refusal to use zone defenses at times has cost the team many times at state.

[MadDawg2020]

Rabbitranch you are exactly right. This year with the exception of a few games, schedule was very weak. William Blount and Maryville, Meigs, LA, and McMinn were the toughest games they played to my knowledge. I may have missed one or two. Competition only makes you better.