NL may have voted for it if they had reserved seating like South. Ask any AD how much reserved seating does for you in terms of revenue. If I was North I would've done the same thing unless I got some chairbacks and a had a legitimate chance to make it worth my while.

 

North is going to be getting chairbacks, but don't think they will have them this year (as I understand it).

 

My contention is that the spirit of the regional tournaments took a hit with some of the 'line items' in this proposal. Fact is that this was NEVER about the kids. Your post points that out very vividly. It was ALWAYS about the money.

 

I guess that I am one of the few that thinks that taking some of the spirit out of school spirit is wrong. I blame the schools who voted for this proposal. Had they taken those out, I probably wouldn't have had that much of a problem with it. I never had a problem with it being in Corbin. I was torn when this debate came up before. But the kids were NEVER part of the equation on this issue.

I didn't get the memo from The Guru telling me you were in charge.

Let me know whenever I irritate you and I'll just quit posting on that topic.

 

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Now that is a good one.:laugh:

 

HDE, how many 13th region champions have won on their home floor in the last 15 years or so?

 

Good point! I would like to see that number, as well.

Good point! I would like to see that number, as well.

 

Count me in on that one too!:thumb:

I had a little more explained to me today. Apparently it is a 13th region rule about the dance teams. The painting was excluded by the Arena because of the mess many often make in the area (eg. restrooms, lobbies, etc) when painting themselves up, etc. The bands will be allowed in which I assume had to be a must. However, I still don't agree with the signs not being allowed in.

 

I also understand that the Laurel County school board did not request that the vote be a no. The principals were allowed to vote what they believed would be best. And honestly, it was going to pass with or without a vote from either of the Laurel County high schools.

 

I really hope this works out. The Arena is a GREAT facility, but I just am torn about losing some of the atmosphere you get in the high school gyms. I hope that doesn't get lost in the mix.

They don't allow signs into Rupp Arena for the Sweet 16 either. If you do get one in, they are quickly taken away by the ushers. I don't ever remember signs being allowed at any region tournaments I've been at and if they do get'em in, they are taken away.

Now that is a good one.:laugh:

 

HDE, how many 13th region champions have won on their home floor in the last 15 years or so?

 

 

 

Not many.

Rockcastle won in 2002.

Clay won in 1994.

 

I may be forgetting something.

Clay beat Red Bird at Clay in 98, I believe, to win the region.

I figured Clay probably won another one, but I couldn't remember which years they hosted the tournament. Clay won in 99 too, over Harlan, but that may have been back at Bell.

I figured Clay probably won another one, but I couldn't remember which years they hosted the tournament. Clay won in 99 too, over Harlan, but that may have been back at Bell.

 

Clay beat Harlan at Knox Central in 99. The following year Corbin won the region against Bell Co. at Bell Co.

I had a little more explained to me today. Apparently it is a 13th region rule about the dance teams. The painting was excluded by the Arena because of the mess many often make in the area (eg. restrooms, lobbies, etc) when painting themselves up, etc. The bands will be allowed in which I assume had to be a must. However, I still don't agree with the signs not being allowed in.

 

I also understand that the Laurel County school board did not request that the vote be a no. The principals were allowed to vote what they believed would be best. And honestly, it was going to pass with or without a vote from either of the Laurel County high schools.

 

I really hope this works out. The Arena is a GREAT facility, but I just am torn about losing some of the atmosphere you get in the high school gyms. I hope that doesn't get lost in the mix.

I disagree with the no paint rule...I say if you come in already painted then let it go its not like their going to wash themselves off in the bathroom.:laugh:

I disagree with the no paint rule...I say if you come in already painted then let it go its not like their going to wash themselves off in the bathroom.:laugh:

 

Actually, it's happened plenty of times and the rest rooms have been wrecks:idunno:

Actually, it's happened plenty of times and the rest rooms have been wrecks:idunno:

 

True! I do see the point with the no paint but you know it makes it fun when students paint up.

Actually, it's happened plenty of times and the rest rooms have been wrecks:idunno:

 

I do agree with that stipulation. I have seen restrooms at ball games after kids have either washed up and put on their paint, and they were a mess. I understand this one 100%. I still enjoy seeing the kids paint themselves up, but understand why the Arena wouldn't want this and cannot blame them. Same with the confetti.

We are very proud of our facilities. We want to show them to the entire region. Now we will not get the opportunity ( at least in a Regional tourney atmosphere ). I hope everything works out for the best. GO BEARS! 5-1 and going strong!!!