Harlan County has an amazing new gym. It's hard for me to see the logic in never letting them host a regional tournament.

 

How about once every four years?

 

I am guessing Harlan won't be able to have it until 2013? This was their district's turn this year and it was at Bell Co. Correct me if I am wrong.

I believe you're right.

 

2010 North

2011 Whitley

2012 Knox

2013 Harlan

 

or

 

2010 The Arena

2011 The Arena

2012 The Arena

2012 The Arena .... OK I'm kidding, Harlan County

Manchester is only 40-45 minutes from Corbin. I'm sure some of the other 50 or so restaurants could handle the overflow from Applebees.

 

OK, substitute Middlesboro for Manchester.

Well, if you read my post a little closer and some of the other posts about this subject, you'll see that ALL schools will share in the revenue each and every year.

 

I'm not sure what Lungbuster was referring to, but what about the cities associated with the schools? Also, why should every year be a home year for Corbin's fans and various distances to travel for everyone else?

 

No, the more I consider it, the less I like it.

HDE,

That would be fine with me, just as long as Harlan County guarantees the money to EACH HIGH SCHOOL like the people at The Arena is going to do.

 

Minus the fee that would normally be paid to The Arena Administration?

I'm not sure what Lungbuster was referring to, but what about the cities associated with the schools? Also, why should every year be a home year for Corbin's fans and various distances to travel for everyone else?

 

No, the more I consider it, the less I like it.

 

 

 

You do know that you will be accused of not having a brain if you disagree that Corbin should be the center of our 13th Region universe and everyone should come pay homage every March, and buy food and gas while they are at it?

 

The schools need their local businesses to help with projects year round. They may consider that when voting.

You do know that you will be accused of not having a brain if you disagree that Corbin should be the center of our 13th Region universe and everyone should come pay homage every March, and buy food and gas while they are at it?

 

The schools need their local businesses to help with projects year round. They may consider that when voting.

 

With that kind of logic the Sweet 16 should be on a rotation between Lexington, Northern Kentucky, Louisville, Bowling Green, Owensboro and perhaps then all those businesses would be benefited like the ones in Lexington have for a number of years. Sometimes it is just a matter of the majority rules. If Harlan County gets granted the move to the 14th that they have requested then I am sure they will host a region in the near future. The new gym is great up in Harlan County. It is not a Harlan vs Corbin, vs blah, blah...blah...it is what is best for the student athlete, the fans and the majority of the member schools.

I'm not sure what Lungbuster was referring to, but what about the cities associated with the schools? Also, why should every year be a home year for Corbin's fans and various distances to travel for everyone else?

 

No, the more I consider it, the less I like it.

 

It's a GREAT idea. I can't wait for it to be there next year.:ylsuper:

With that kind of logic the Sweet 16 should be on a rotation between Lexington, Northern Kentucky, Louisville, Bowling Green, Owensboro and perhaps then all those businesses would be benefited like the ones in Lexington have for a number of years. Sometimes it is just a matter of the majority rules. If Harlan County gets granted the move to the 14th that they have requested then I am sure they will host a region in the near future. The new gym is great up in Harlan County. It is not a Harlan vs Corbin, vs blah, blah...blah...it is what is best for the student athlete, the fans and the majority of the member schools.

 

Bubba,

 

They only believe and read what they want to.:thumb:

I hope they have it every year in Corbin if that is what each school wants but when it comes time for Harlan County to host the region I hope and pray that we get to host it and not the city of Corbin. We love our new school and gym and we as a school, county, and community want it here when time comes.

With that kind of logic the Sweet 16 should be on a rotation between Lexington, Northern Kentucky, Louisville, Bowling Green, Owensboro and perhaps then all those businesses would be benefited like the ones in Lexington have for a number of years. Sometimes it is just a matter of the majority rules. If Harlan County gets granted the move to the 14th that they have requested then I am sure they will host a region in the near future. The new gym is great up in Harlan County. It is not a Harlan vs Corbin, vs blah, blah...blah...it is what is best for the student athlete, the fans and the majority of the member schools.

Come on BUBBA, we are talking about eastern Ky. towns not Lexington and Louisville. I do not see how a true eastern ky. basketball fan could be for moving the regional to a big arena every year in Corbin. To me it kind of takes fun and tradition out of the regional. :ohbrother:

I think this topic is more about generating events for the center to help pay it's way than what's best for the student athletes. The center and the businesses of the City of Corbin are the only winners. Hosting a regional tournament is a highlight for any town & school involved, an opportunity that only comes around once in a blue moon.

 

I'm all for the center and the City of Corbin. Corbin has come a long way as a community in a short period of time. But I don't see handing the tournament year after year to this center and that community.

Come on BUBBA, we are talking about eastern Ky. towns not Lexington and Louisville. I do not see how a true eastern ky. basketball fan could be for moving the regional to a big arena every year in Corbin. To me it kind of takes fun and tradition out of the regional. :ohbrother:

 

 

I see your point of view and if the arena was in Harlan I would probably share the same reservations based on travel, but in the end it comes down to every school in the region getting money, every fan being able to have a nice chair back seat, plenty of parking, teams being able to play in an arena not a gym and most importantly a neutral location where no team has any mental advantage. I know Corbin has been involved in 4 out of the last 5 regional championship games, but I would support the move if the Arena was located in London or Barbourville even Manchester or Pineville. Maybe they will move the Harlan School to the 14th and then everyone would be satisfied with the Arena. Other than a long travel distance for Harlan County, there is not a drawback. One thing that would be improved is the time needed to clear the gym.......20 minutes after one game is over the next would begin...that in itself would help greatly for the teams having to travel on school nights. There would be no need for an hour to clear the gym between games. If Harlan County can come up with the same money for each school regardless of making the region then I say let them host it in the future. The new gym is great. The schools there do a great job hosting events and if I recall correctly my Hounds have won the region in Harlan County a couple of times as well.......but I can not see them being able to do this unless they have some financial support that I am not aware of. I can promise you this structure was not built for the sole purpose of hosting a regional basketball tournament for Corbin High School.....lol.....Les is right. It is a business and it seems to have worked out pretty well for the 15th region. We are in the dark ages here in the 13th. Almost half the regions in the state are hosted at big locations and those regions, schools are reaping the benefits thus so are the students. The extra money will lighten fund raising, increase summer camp money and more than likely provide many things for all the area schools. The neutral fan will come out and watch due to the fact they can buy a ticket and have a sit, no waiting in line, calling someone you know, etc. It just makes too much sense.

Bubba, Im just preaching to the choir but Im adding so more reasons, with stats!

Not to beat a dead horse, but Im still trying to figure out a logical reason for the opposition to the new arena hosting the Tournament. Obviously, the school hosting gets the "no travel" week however, 14 (girls and boys) other teams, band, students, parents and fans must travel. If you do the math, 87.5% of the 16 teams and supporters will have a better experience because of a closer drive, better seating, better parking, more dining choices, and will not have to leave the gym, buy another ticket to re-enter. Oh and how many teams will get the chance to play on a NCAA Final Four floor? This floor was used at the Final Four at last years Tournament.

Bubba, another draw back you forgot for Harlan County is for us to host a region in our new gym. No it might not seat as many but it is by far the nicest gym on a high school campus in the state of Kentucky maybe one of the nicest in the nation and we are proud of it. We want the region here. Like I said before, the City of Corbin can keep the region every year except the year we should host it and then we want it. If other schools want to give it up that is fine but don't take it from us.