Week 6: Oneida @ York

[EastTennesseeExpert]

On September 17, 2017 at 0:15 PM, crow said:

We've played and scrimmaged YAI for years off and on. They're a physical bunch, always are. That part doesn't bother me at all with this group but our lack of offensive variety and our predisposition of giving up big splash plays does. It's not gonna be a gimme either way but YAI isn't a group to take lightly. 

That lack of offensive variety is a staple of the Oneida program. TL loves him some defense, but really doesn't care if he scores 3 points or 6 he just wants to shut teams out.

[BULLRUSH]

11 minutes ago, EastTennesseeExpert said:

That lack of offensive variety is a staple of the Oneida program. TL loves him some defense, but really doesn't care if he scores 3 points or 6 he just wants to shut teams out.

I kinda like the philosophy myself.  Defense wins championships and I think Oneida has a few..

[EastTennesseeExpert]

12 minutes ago, BULLRUSH said:

I kinda like the philosophy myself.  Defense wins championships and I think Oneida has a few..

Defense can win championships, but you have to have some offense too. I didn't know Oneida has won championships. Only one I can remember was 1992 or so.

[BULLRUSH]

10 minutes ago, EastTennesseeExpert said:

Defense can win championships, but you have to have some offense too. I didn't know Oneida has won championships. Only one I can remember was 1992 or so.

True but it's rich in success over the years, Many others would love to have TL on their sidelines.

[EastTennesseeExpert]

3 minutes ago, BULLRUSH said:

True but it's rich in success over the years, Many others would love to have TL on their sidelines.

The annual losers would love to have him and some of the mediocre programs. But most of the good or great programs want what TL hasn't got and that is championships. Granted, he is a good defensive coach.

Edited September 19, 2017 by EastTennesseeExpert

[Polarsloth]

2 hours ago, BULLRUSH said:

True but it's rich in success over the years, Many others would love to have TL on their sidelines.

For defense. 

[Polarsloth]

Lack of speed has hurt Oneida the last couple of years. 

[rtl112]

3 hours ago, EastTennesseeExpert said:

Defense can win championships, but you have to have some offense too. I didn't know Oneida has won championships. Only one I can remember was 1992 or so.

Your right.  They have one from 92.

[crow]

7 hours ago, EastTennesseeExpert said:

The annual losers would love to have him and some of the mediocre programs. But most of the good or great programs want what TL hasn't got and that is championships. Granted, he is a good defensive coach.

Not completely true, there have been several area "good and great" programs have rang his cell phone numerous times over the last couple of years. I don't necessarily agree with everything in his philosophy but I'll give him credit, all of his teams win or lose with character. He found an extremely dedicated team chaplain that's there every time the team gets together for any reason and numerous young men have given their lives to Christ during the voluntary team service on Thursday nights. Championships are great but at the end of the day a Christian man of high character that expects your best and holds you accountable is pretty good to. I personally wouldn't want the former without the latter. 

[Gbnation]

18 minutes ago, crow said:

Not completely true, there have been several area "good and great" programs have rang his cell phone numerous times over the last couple of years. I don't necessarily agree with everything in his philosophy but I'll give him credit, all of his teams win or lose with character. He found an extremely dedicated team chaplain that's there every time the team gets together for any reason and numerous young men have given their lives to Christ during the voluntary team service on Thursday nights. Championships are great but at the end of the day a Christian man of high character that expects your best and holds you accountable is pretty good to. I personally wouldn't want the former without the latter. 

Great post and I agree!!!

[rtl112]

31 minutes ago, crow said:

Not completely true, there have been several area "good and great" programs have rang his cell phone numerous times over the last couple of years. I don't necessarily agree with everything in his philosophy but I'll give him credit, all of his teams win or lose with character. He found an extremely dedicated team chaplain that's there every time the team gets together for any reason and numerous young men have given their lives to Christ during the voluntary team service on Thursday nights. Championships are great but at the end of the day a Christian man of high character that expects your best and holds you accountable is pretty good to. I personally wouldn't want the former without the latter. 

I agree also, great post.

[Guest Fall101]

39 minutes ago, crow said:

Not completely true, there have been several area "good and great" programs have rang his cell phone numerous times over the last couple of years. I don't necessarily agree with everything in his philosophy but I'll give him credit, all of his teams win or lose with character. He found an extremely dedicated team chaplain that's there every time the team gets together for any reason and numerous young men have given their lives to Christ during the voluntary team service on Thursday nights. Championships are great but at the end of the day a Christian man of high character that expects your best and holds you accountable is pretty good to. I personally wouldn't want the former without the latter. 

Great post Crow! I would put Oneida's chaplain up against any other one in the state! He is a great man of God and truly cares for each and every player on the team. He is a 1st class kinda guy!

Edited September 20, 2017 by Fall101