Kingsport vs Johnson City!!!..Or EASTMAN vs ETSU!!

[StarBright87]

Db tough loss it's not the end of the world, put a bandaid on your wounds, go to Kristy Kreme and wait for the hot n ready sign to light up, trust me you'll be in a better mood. Put this loss behind you because the team coming Thursday is looking for a running clock and if your not prepared that's what it's going to be, no matter the outcome Roll Tribe Roll

[B-Ball Fan]

1 hour ago, tj3775 said:

That team from JC does have a nice stadium. Too bad the team, the fans and the entire city doesn't deserve it. Those are the rudest people I have ever seen. Case in point, they put the band beside the DB crowd. How immature was that? a guy in the DB crowd was cheering on the Indians and some 'lady' from JC goes and gets a policeman and says that he was calling her names. We thought for a minute they was going to throw him out of the game. The announcer for JC was just so annoying, Does he work for the school or something? 

I agree about the PA announcer, but this is (unfortunately) the same at many schools. Maybe I'm showing my age, but I much prefer they stick to giving information, rather than cheerleading.  I've been to Science Hill, and I could also hear it on the youtube video last night, and it does get old rather quickly(and I'm not a Science Hill fan).  It's almost as back as the rooster crowing at the Cocke County games.  Not sure if they still do it, but the silly cannon at Greeneville games was stupid.  On more than one occasion(depending on the weather), they'd fire that small cannon, and the huge cloud of smoke wouldn't clear for several minutes.  Sometimes it would linger for most of the game.  One that I don't mind is the Cyclone Warning at Elizabethton games.  Perhaps if I went to their games more frequently, I'd get tired of it as well. 

On a semi-related note, the last time I was at J.Fred Johnson for a game(a couple years ago), I thought not having a play clock on the field was ridiculous.  They spend a fortune on a fancy video scoreboard, but can't get a playclock located on the field.  Maybe they've added it in the last couple seasons.

 

[timcraw]

12 minutes ago, B-Ball Fan said:

I agree about the PA announcer, but this is (unfortunately) the same at many schools. Maybe I'm showing my age, but I much prefer they stick to giving information, rather than cheerleading.  I've been to Science Hill, and I could also hear it on the youtube video last night, and it does get old rather quickly(and I'm not a Science Hill fan).  It's almost as back as the rooster crowing at the Cocke County games.  Not sure if they still do it, but the silly cannon at Greeneville games was stupid.  On more than one occasion(depending on the weather), they'd fire that small cannon, and the huge cloud of smoke wouldn't clear for several minutes.  Sometimes it would linger for most of the game.  One that I don't mind is the Cyclone Warning at Elizabethton games.  Perhaps if I went to their games more frequently, I'd get tired of it as well. 

On a semi-related note, the last time I was at J.Fred Johnson for a game(a couple years ago), I thought not having a play clock on the field was ridiculous.  They spend a fortune on a fancy video scoreboard, but can't get a playclock located on the field.  Maybe they've added it in the last couple seasons.

 

Nope still no playclock. As a DB fan i find it crazy too

[noonesfool]

11 minutes ago, B-Ball Fan said:

I agree about the PA announcer, but this is (unfortunately) the same at many schools. Maybe I'm showing my age, but I much prefer they stick to giving information, rather than cheerleading.  I've been to Science Hill, and I could also hear it on the youtube video last night, and it does get old rather quickly(and I'm not a Science Hill fan).  It's almost as back as the rooster crowing at the Cocke County games.  Not sure if they still do it, but the silly cannon at Greeneville games was stupid.  On more than one occasion(depending on the weather), they'd fire that small cannon, and the huge cloud of smoke wouldn't clear for several minutes.  Sometimes it would linger for most of the game.  One that I don't mind is the Cyclone Warning at Elizabethton games.  Perhaps if I went to their games more frequently, I'd get tired of it as well. 

On a semi-related note, the last time I was at J.Fred Johnson for a game(a couple years ago), I thought not having a play clock on the field was ridiculous.  They spend a fortune on a fancy video scoreboard, but can't get a playclock located on the field.  Maybe they've added it in the last couple seasons.

 

You are correct about a lot of the PA announcers. The TSSAA states the PA is considered part of the field and game, hence should be totally neutral. Only down and distance, plus public announcements. In the 70s, 80’s and 90’s Ray Smith of Greeneville was the Epitome of a true TSSAA PA man. As a young coach about 1980 our squad was playing at Crockett. The PA was screaming draw, screen etc. I cut his wires as I was a spotter on top the press box. No regrets.

[timcraw]

5 minutes ago, noonesfool said:

You are correct about a lot of the PA announcers. The TSSAA states the PA is considered part of the field and game, hence should be totally neutral. Only down and distance, plus public announcements. In the 70s, 80’s and 90’s Ray Smith of Greeneville was the Epitome of a true TSSAA PA man. As a young coach about 1980 our squad was playing at Crockett. The PA was screaming draw, screen etc. I cut his wires as I was a spotter on top the press box. No regrets.

Thats the best thing Ive heard all day

[tj3775]

41 minutes ago, B-Ball Fan said:

I agree about the PA announcer, but this is (unfortunately) the same at many schools. Maybe I'm showing my age, but I much prefer they stick to giving information, rather than cheerleading.  I've been to Science Hill, and I could also hear it on the youtube video last night, and it does get old rather quickly(and I'm not a Science Hill fan).  It's almost as back as the rooster crowing at the Cocke County games.  Not sure if they still do it, but the silly cannon at Greeneville games was stupid.  On more than one occasion(depending on the weather), they'd fire that small cannon, and the huge cloud of smoke wouldn't clear for several minutes.  Sometimes it would linger for most of the game.  One that I don't mind is the Cyclone Warning at Elizabethton games.  Perhaps if I went to their games more frequently, I'd get tired of it as well. 

On a semi-related note, the last time I was at J.Fred Johnson for a game(a couple years ago), I thought not having a play clock on the field was ridiculous.  They spend a fortune on a fancy video scoreboard, but can't get a playclock located on the field.  Maybe they've added it in the last couple seasons.

 

Yes. We have those now. Someone said they cost $7000. 

[B-Ball Fan]

28 minutes ago, timcraw said:

Nope still no playclock. As a DB fan i find it crazy too

Any reasoning?  I'm absolutely certain it can't be a money issue.  I thought maybe it was a Graham Clark preference, but if the coaching change didn't bring an on-file play clock, it must be something else.  I'd have to think that it would benefit the players.  Maybe a good question for the new AD Mr. Debusk.

[B-Ball Fan]

33 minutes ago, noonesfool said:

You are correct about a lot of the PA announcers. The TSSAA states the PA is considered part of the field and game, hence should be totally neutral. Only down and distance, plus public announcements. In the 70s, 80’s and 90’s Ray Smith of Greeneville was the Epitome of a true TSSAA PA man. As a young coach about 1980 our squad was playing at Crockett. The PA was screaming draw, screen etc. I cut his wires as I was a spotter on top the press box. No regrets.

That's awesome, and I'm pretty sure the statute of limitations has expired.

Edited October 24, 2020 by B-Ball Fan
spelling correction

[timcraw]

8 minutes ago, B-Ball Fan said:

Any reasoning?  I'm absolutely certain it can't be a money issue.  I thought maybe it was a Graham Clark preference, but if the coaching change didn't bring an on-file play clock, it must be something else.  I'd have to think that it would benefit the players.  Maybe a good question for the new AD Mr. Debusk.

Not sure.. Maybe something about opponents not being used to having to watch the back judge? idk

[Utvols21141]

1 hour ago, timcraw said:

Nope still no playclock. As a DB fan i find it crazy too

They were installed before the first game this year. I agree it should have happened a long time ago but rumor has it Clark didn't want them and thought it gave an advantage to his team. 

[BatmanDB]

Last night the PA guy saying  " it' s Third down '' and that music  like a Fight announcer saying " let's get ready to rumble" was about as annoying as the normal first down stuff use to be.

[timcraw]

45 minutes ago, Utvols21141 said:

They were installed before the first game this year. I agree it should have happened a long time ago but rumor has it Clark didn't want them and thought it gave an advantage to his team. 

Oh with covid and all the live streams i hadnt been to a home game yet. my couch is just too comfy