Oneida v. Cosby/ Rockwood v. Harriman

[WrittenWord]

Should be a good night of basketball at Rockwood tonight.

 

#2 Oneida vs. #1 Cosby:

 

Cosby is an excellent team, there's no doubt. They can nail the three-ball, but they proved against Wartburg that they can score very well from the inside as well (in fact, I don't think they hit a 3 against Wartburg?). Cosby beat Oneida by 24 earlier this year. That was not real indicative of how the two teams stack up since Zach Smith and Newell Armstrong were both injured and did not play for Oneida.

 

For Oneida to win, I think they have to play terrific defense on the perimeter and that is something that has hurt them tremendously this year. They have been burned by the three-ball all year long. Cosby will not be able to score on the inside, but they may not need to. Oneida also has to score a lot of points, and they have really struggled shooting the ball at Rockwood in the post-season. In their three games down there thus far, I think they are shooting something like 30 percent.

 

Jason Miller and Newell Armstrong have to be at their best, and Dustin Walker has to nail some shots. Shots must be created for Leonard Phillips and somebody unexpected, maybe Devin Welch, has to step up for Oneida. Otherwise it will be another double-digit win for Cosby.

 

#3 Rockwood vs. #1 Harriman:

 

Nobody wants to face the home team in the post-season, but Oneida did it last week and proved that it could be done. Harriman is playing much, much better as a team without Kurtis Thomas. There are so many weapons that must be stopped: Ledbetter, Miller, Kreis and Davis. I think Harriman will take this one.

 

Then the girls' championship game between #1 Cosby and #3 Wartburg should also be a good one.

 

Hopefully, the Cosby fans will bring their own officials with them tonight so they won't have to moan and groan like they have so far down there at Rockwood. Either they are drawing the worst refs around or they are the whiningest bunch ever. I'm not sure which.

[REDBUD]

Go Rockwood

[paintwatcher]

Cosby has too much firepower for Oneida. Cosby by 8. Rockwood's depth, defense, and home court advantage will be difficult for Harriman to handle. Rockwood by 3. As for the girls championship it should be an awesome battle down low between Cosby's big girl and McGee, Howard, and Cook from Wartburg. Those 4 will be beating and banging all night down low. Also interested to see the Coggins and Jeffers matchup. If Wartburg's 3 big girls can take it at the post from Cosby and get her in foul trouble then Wartburg will cruise. However, Wartburg expended a lot of energy and emotion last night on Oneida. But the Legend will keep the let down to a minium. Wartburg by 5.

[ETHSATC]

Boys Games, Oneida has always been a disiplined team. I think this will be a very physical game and closer than the 24 point spread from earlier this season. This game may be too close to call.

 

Harriman and Rockwood? Rockwood, I'm told, did look impressive over CAK, But CAK didn't exactly play their game either. In a intercounty game like this emotions play a big deciding factor. Again, Not going to call this one, That is why they play the game. I will predict this though, You had better get there early if you want to sit. This place will be packed today and Hot as the devil. Coach K might even have to turn on the vent fans, I hope. They need to rent that gym out to health clubs as a sauna. I am pretty sure coach K does this on purpose to an extent as his home court equalizer.

 

As for the girls game I think team Depth will prove a factor. The last two games Cosby has had a 20 point lead mid-way through he fourth and had to hang on to win. Guard play will be a factor too. Jeffers is a great one, so is Coggins. Both teams seem to stuggle a bit when either one is out, But Hannah from Cosby provide a good 1-2 punch as she can handle the ball well and will have to have an impact on the game. I will wait to see how Jeffers and WC's 2 guard handle these two. Should be an exciting game!!!

 

 

As for the officiating, These crews are doing a great job in two ways.

1. They are going to miss a few call, but no one is perfect. These crews are from upper East TN and have no vested interest in who wins the games and I doubt have called any games that the region teams have played.

And Cosby fans aren't the only ones "whinning". There was so much whinning in that gym over the last few games from all teams that they may have to replace the floor from water damage.

2. This is very similar to how it is called at the State. They will let you bang and play physical in the 'Boro. And they will call touch fouls. This is a good warm up for how these kids are going to have to play in the next two weeks to have a shot at winning in the State.

Edited March 4, 2004 by ETHSATC

[chill]

Oneida by 1 in the upset......

Rockwood by 4...........

[XtremeLoco]

Harriman and Rockwood? Rockwood, I'm told, did look impressive over CAK, But CAK didn't exactly play their game either.

 

Coach K might even have to turn on the vent fans, I hope. They need to rent that gym out to health clubs as a sauna. I am pretty sure coach K does this on purpose to an extent as his home court equalizer.

 

And Cosby fans aren't the only ones "whinning". There was so much whinning in that gym over the last few games from all teams that they may have to replace the floor from water damage.

CAK didn't play their best game for a reason, Rockwood has a great defence.

 

And as for it being hot in their....well their is a good reason for that, can't open the doors or the floor gets wet, and what fans are you talking about...didn't know their was some in the gym? LOL But yeah I do think its an advantage for Rockwood, but don't think its started now, its been like that all season.

 

 

And I have seen almost every team's fans whine about the calls. I yelled at the refs several times Tuesday night. Every team's fans do it....as long as they don't take it to far its all good.

[Fundamentals]

I like the pick by Chill... Oneida with an upset of Cosby. This game will either be a blowout win by Cosby or a close game. I feel that if Oneida can contain #11 they will have a shot, if not it will be ugly. I feel that the winner of this will win the region, can't wait until tonight.