So what happened against Middlesboro tonight?

That is a good question. Cumberland held Middlesboro to 37 points in the All A Regional playing man to man defense, which is what you have to do against M'boro due to the 3 point shooters they have, but for some reason Cumberland came out in a zone and allowed them some open 3's that got their confidence up, then wholesale subbed in the 2nd quarter, something they had not done this year and let M'boro score 40 in the first half, then just didnt seem to be able to regroup in the 2nd half. It seemed as though their passion for playing defense and passion for the game in general was not there, possibly a (Bell/Corbin back to back) hangover.

Well, if you're going to have a hangover after playing some good teams, then you're not going far in the post-season ...

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Well, if you're going to have a hangover after playing some good teams, then you're not going far in the post-season ...

Better to have one in the regular season than the postseason.

Sounds like an excuse to me ...

Sounds like an excuse to me ...

Hey Lester, you just go ahead and kick a dog while he is down and write the Redskins off if you want, that is your right, but I dont think anyone from Cumberland really cares what you do Sir.

Never once did I say if anyone from Cumberland cares or not ... and, I'm not kicking a dog while their down ... matter of fact, I've written about how skeptical I've been of Cumberland this season.

South Laurel, Bell and Corbin are playing very well right now and are the favorites heading into the post season for the 13th regional title, but there are several teams capable of playing well and knocking these teams off and IMO this years regional tournament will be one of the most competitive in many years. It is a very exciting time for everyone and I am looking forward to watching some excellent basketball over the next 3 weeks, and I will be pulling for whatever team comes out of the 13th Region at Rupp Arena.

I totally agree with you.

Never once did I say if anyone from Cumberland cares or not ... and, I'm not kicking a dog while their down ... matter of fact, I've written about how skeptical I've been of Cumberland this season.

Cumberland is 19-7 playing a very respectable schedule with a 13th Region All A Championship, a very respectable showing in the All A State tournament and the respect of coaches from all around the Region and that is about all I have left to comment on the subject for now Les. They will rally the troops and bring their best to the post season tournaments and time will tell the final chapter.

I agree ... they have a good team, but depth is a concern.