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i was just gonna say about kent smith he is a very good coach . us getting close but not winning the whole thing  might or might not be hes fault. But you will not find better all around people than you will find on the Bradley basketball teams over the years.

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I agree with him being a descent coach, but to say he is the best in the state is crazy. And I totally agree that you will not find better all around people than you will find on the Bradley basketball teams over the years......that's one of the main reasons they have won so much. When you get well rounded kids that have talent that equals winning with or without Kent Smith.

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i was just gonna say about kent smith he is a very good coach . us getting close but not winning the whole thing  might or might not be hes fault. But you will not find better all around people than you will find on the Bradley basketball teams over the years.

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I agree with him being a descent coach, but to say he is the best in the state is crazy. And I totally agree that you will not find better all around people than you will find on the Bradley basketball teams over the years......that's one of the main reasons they have won so much. When you get well rounded kids that have talent that equals winning with or without Kent Smith.

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The man lost eight players from his state team. EIGHT!!!!!! He lost two all-state players, and only has two players back with any quality time at all last year. This was supposed to be a rebuilding year. It WAS a rebuilding year------ this summer. He took a group of inexperienced players and is now sitting with only one loss. NOBODY expected them to be where they are so quickly. How can you even question Smith's ability to coach? Maybe he should have won the state last year, maybe not! How many of you who are bashing him would love to say that you played in the state 3 years, and was state-runners up once, won the prestigious Arby's Classic, and went 100-10. Yes, he had good players, but how do you think they got that good? Trust me, Bradley has faced many, many teams with more talent than they have had, but came out on top. In the state semifinals two years ago, they played a team much more athletic, but not very disciplined... Again, coaching. I certainly don't agree or understand some of the things he does, but I would have to say that he is THE BEST coach in the state. Talk about talent, McMinn had JUAN, the best player in the district according to Buzz, and McMinn never beat Bradley in his years. It will be close for the first half(it always is), but Bradley will break away and win by close to 20.

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The man lost eight players from his state team. EIGHT!!!!!! He lost two all-state players, and only has two players back with any quality time at all last year. This was supposed to be a rebuilding year. It WAS a rebuilding year------ this summer. He took a group of inexperienced players and is now sitting with only one loss. NOBODY expected them to be where they are so quickly. How can you even question Smith's ability to coach? Maybe he should have won the state last year, maybe not! How many of you who are bashing him would love to say that you played in the state 3 years, and was state-runners up once, won the prestigious Arby's Classic, and went 100-10. Yes, he had good players, but how do you think they got that good? Trust me, Bradley has faced many, many teams with more talent than they have had, but came out on top. In the state semifinals two years ago, they played a team much more athletic, but not very disciplined... Again, coaching.  I certainly don't agree or understand some of the things he does, but I would have to say that he is THE BEST coach in the state.  Talk about talent, McMinn had JUAN, the best player in the district according to Buzz, and McMinn never beat Bradley in his years.  It will be close for the first half(it always is), but Bradley will break away and win by close to 20.

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Yes, they lost eight players off last years team....BUT return 2 of their top 5 in Yarrish Hammonds and Wes Suiter (who are 2 of the best in the district and area), not to mention transfer Wes Adams (McMinn Central) who would start for any other team in the district and 6'9 Dodd (Chattanooga Central) who would also start for any other team in the district. Let's not even mention Oglesvy (by the way who transfered last year and would have started for most teams last year as a freshemen) who is probably the best guard/scorer in this area. How can you say they are inexperienced? Any of Bradley's starters this year would start for any other team in this area. To mention Juan at McMinn is crazy.....he never had one player around him in 4 years that was better than average....Bradley shouldn't have lost to them. Would you agree with any of this tnwareagle? By the way, the rumors say that this coach your so eager to defend is not going to retire you son's jersey... is this true????????????

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Yes, they lost eight players off last years team....BUT return 2 of their top 5 in Yarrish Hammonds and Wes Suiter (who are 2 of the best in the district and area), not to mention transfer Wes Adams (McMinn Central) who would start for any other team in the district and 6'9 Dodd (Chattanooga Central) who would also start for any other team in the district.  Let's not even mention Oglesvy (by the way who transfered last year and would have started for most teams last year as a freshemen) who is probably the best guard/scorer in this area.  How can you say they are inexperienced?  Any of Bradley's starters this year would start for any other team in this area.  To mention Juan at McMinn is crazy.....he never had one player around him in 4 years that was better than average....Bradley shouldn't have lost to them.  Would you agree with any of this tnwareagle?  By the way, the rumors say that  this coach your so eager to defend is not going to retire you son's jersey... is this true????????????

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Dodd could not start for any team in the district. He couldnt start for Cleveland.

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BCBall, that rumor is true(only one of the two---go figure that one.. A decision that most people don't understand.......) But, despite that, I respect his coaching. I am not defending him, only saying that every time it looks like Bradley is losing a lot, they remain good. Kent is an excellent coach, and yes, he gets transfers, but because he has such a great program that everyone wants to play for. When I said they were "inexperienced," I meant that only one of the five was a starter last year. Two years ago, they were left with only Justin and Kellen from the previous year. The other players had NO minutes. NONE! Still they went to the state finals. Though my son may not understand the "decision", he still will not let anyone say anthing negative about Coach. He is his idol, and that says a lot. but He can look past that and admire and love him. He has been a good coach and a good role model for my son and for many others. That, along with the success on the court, is what makes me say he is the best coach.

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Good post Tnwareagle! I agree with your thoughts about Coach Smith. How many other, if any, coaches could have taken a team that lost 8 players and start out 14-1? None in this state that I am aware of. By the way, 6 or those 8 are playing on college scholarships. If he isn't the best coach in the state, then I would like to know who is with the stats to back up your choice. Not bad to be 14-1 with road wins at Oak Ridge and Cumberland County which are never easy no matter what kind of year they are having. Then 2 wins at Oak Ridge in the Oak Ridge Classic including defeating a very much larger and athletic Westlake team out of Georgia. Which according to the Atlanta Urinal and Constipation is still unbeaten!?!?!? Guess they don't count 'em in Georgia if you lose 'em out of state! Actually the Bears could have been unbeaten if they had'nt lost a late lead in Huntsville. But they are still showing some growing pains trying to mesh a new starting five. My bet is by the end of the year they'll be ready for tournament play.

 

P.S. Football season is over! Change your signature line back! Auburn didn't get cheated out of anything because they didn't deserve to be named champions and I don't think they want to tangle with the men of Troy!

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Kent is a good coach no doubt, yes he has had talent, most of his players are good people, some are a little older than their competion, yes they have had to "rebuild" twice in the last 3 years, but remember the players he is rebuilding with get to practice with the same players that went to the state. Just like Bradleys wrestling room that is a big advantage. Best coaching job he has done in my opinion was when he lost a close game to Cleveland the year they won the state.

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