District 14AA and Region 7AA 2016/17 season

[WestTNHoopsFan]

It will be interesting to see how FW responds. Sounds like honest mistake. Wishing the best to the kids

[tonym3143]

Whether you're deliberately "cheating" or not, a team like FW that went to Murfreesboro last year and has a legit chance to go back has to be more thorough than just reading the by laws and "thinking" everything is OK. And maybe this doesn't hurt them at all but Bolivar is pretty pissed about it. The whole incident is uncalled for.

[Bobcats83]

Whether you're deliberately "cheating" or not, a team like FW that went to Murfreesboro last year and has a legit chance to go back has to be more thorough than just reading the by laws and "thinking" everything is OK. And maybe this doesn't hurt them at all but Bolivar is pretty pissed about it. The whole incident is uncalled for.

 

I agree, Bolivar is the one who gets the raw deal.  Has to play FW now instead of McNairy.

Time TSSAA started banning schools where this happens.  If you have a questin about the rules then ask and get it right.  This doesn't penalize a team, they still get to play and it is unfair to a Bolivar team that followed the rules. 

 

[WestTNHoopsFan]

Nobody wins in this situation. But as far as advantage in the tournament it is definitely SS. Instead of Lexington in the semis they now have winner of Chester and McNairy. And Lexington makes Region automatically now but will face FW in the Semis instead of SS who they beat once this year. Bolivar takes the hardest hit by finishing 3rd and playing win or go home vs FW. It is not a good situation for anybody.

[tonym3143]

SS did it right 2 years ago when Hicks decided to leave Arlington Country Day and come home. SS contacted the TSSAA and asked for a ruling before allowing Hicks to play. I realize that Hicks is what SS needed to get past Haywood and the kid at FW hasn't played much, but the rule applies to all players.

[Bkbfan4ever]

You are correct, NOBODY wins in these situations but it is sure not fair for a team like Bolivar to be penalized because of someone elses mistakes.  And I know that Bolivar still has an opportunity to advance but they have to play a much tougher opponent. 

[RealisticFan45]

SS did it right 2 years ago when Hicks decided to leave Arlington Country Day and come home. SS contacted the TSSAA and asked for a ruling before allowing Hicks to play. I realize that Hicks is what SS needed to get past Haywood and the kid at FW hasn't played much, but the rule applies to all players.

Im not arguing the fact that it could have been prevented. Yes, rules do apply to all players. 

[FWCHSBBALL]

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Edited February 15, 2017 by FWCHSBBall

[alumnicoach85]

At the end of the day, the game has to played

Edited February 15, 2017 by coachsc1985

[RealisticFan45]

At the end of the day, the game has to played

Exactly!

[WestTNHoopsFan]

At the end of the day, the game has to played

And today is game day for Bolivar and FW

[WestTNHoopsFan]

Chester at McNairy

Fayette Ware at Bolivar

 

Both win or go home games. Who you got?

 

I have McNairy at home. And... I got Bolivar with the upset.