stpatgrad

Excuse my rant but this is a frustrated HS basketball fan. I will never understand why the schools would not want to have the district tournament in a gym large enough to allow EVERYONE that wants to see their team play ! I will agree that Bracken Co has done a good job with the facilities that they have, small gym, little parking , limited bathroom facilities. I just do not understand why its not held at the biggest gym in the district every year, the schools all share the gate money so more attendance equals more money per school. As far as home court advantage, I would argue that when you bring your cheerleaders, your band and your cheering section that home court is a mute point. Last time I checked the court was the same size and the rims are the same height . Got that from Hoosiers ! But I honestly feel like attendance would be better, less frustration and more money per school. Should be a no brainer, as far as the concessions go: let the schools rotate every year who does them and that school keeps the money , I guess bottom line is bring the pork tenderloin and the bar-b-q to the fieldhouse and almost everyone will be happy ! My suggestion for the host next year : St. Pat ( no offense ), why not, gym is pretty nice and they could simulcast it to the old Maysville gym, if you leave the doors open you might even be able to hear the crowd at the St. Pat gym! Gym probably holds 5 or 6 HUNDRED people ! They could park in Aberdeen or at the boat dock and shuttle bus everyone in. It would be so great ! Sounds ridiculous to have it there doesn't it ? Sort of like having it at Bracken Co ( seats maybe 1800) instead of the Fieldhouse that seats what 5 THOUSAND or more ! Crazy to me, but I guess common sense isn't so common anymore !

You obviously never played high school ball. Another mad mason fan for not getting to play at Fieldhouse. BTW St Pat has a nice gym and their floor is a lot better than the Fieldhouse floor(it has dead spots in it)

The only downside would be putting St Pat in a no win situation. They would have to have an outstanding team to ever get to the region whereas the proposed 38th would send one so-so team to the region every year.

You are talking half the distance of what the northern schools have to travel this year.

 

BTW...Montgomery County played 4 games at the Fieldhouse this year with a 3 - 1 overall record including the Mike Murphy Classic Championship vs Mason County. So I don't think the home court advantage is something that they couldn't have overcome...especially with as large of a crowd that Montgomery would probably bring for a Region game.

I understand your point and mostly agree with you. But there still an advantage to playing on your home floor.

I've been following the 10th region for a few years now. I don't claim to know all the history and tradition like some people do. I have some friends who I turn to when I need answers in that department. With that being said, I have been able to make one conclusion that I stand firm on when it comes to the tenth. Every tenth region tournament game should start with "Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to The Fieldhouse." On top of the tradition it holds, it is bigger, IMO more comfortable, and I don't have to drive like Earnhardt going three wide at Daytona to get there on time. Move it to Maysville and be done with it.

But it still gives mason a home court advantage. Plus the people in Montgomery county and/or Clark have to drive like a maniac to get to the Fieldhouse just as you stated having to do to get to Montgomery Co.

It's @ the middle school but yes that prolly gives them a slight advantage. I agree the Fieldhouse is more accommodating when it comes to space but when it's a big game the parking is still pretty bad but better than most places. And it's centrally located. I mean Campbell co has one long trip to Montgomery Co this year. However it still gives mason a competitive advantage to get to play @ home.

I thought Pig did a good job on him. Crawford had to put up a lot of shots to get his points. I don't know where Pig is going to school, but I think he can definitely play at the next level for someone. I'm sure Crawford will have a big year next year as well.

Agreed Pig is a good player and had more talent to play with that night. The Hamilton boy would have been a help to Crawford. As for college I was told by someone pretty close to the situation that college isn't an option for Pig.

But can we agree that Crawford has the brightest athletic future of all the players on the court that night?

THANK YOU! It really means a lot, I didn't think we went to far or anything by any means.. What do people want? For kids to just sit in their seats and not say anything the entire game?

I thought the way they attacked Cooper Enges during the whole game was ok until there was an out of bounds play and a mason fan was screaming in his ear and the ref told the fan to cool it or he would get tossed. I was down close to the pep section when this happened. Other than that thought it was a good game. But without a doubt Crawford was by far the best prospect on the court.

I agree it would be tough but it's not fair to let mason play district and region @ home every year. Playing on your home court makes a big difference.

Thought it was a great game other than some tastless Royal fans in their pep section. I thought Crawford faired well against Pig and he beat him on the dribble but got doubled when he got anywhere close to the 3 point line.

First time I'd seen Mason but the big tall boy(can't remember his number, 31 maybe), has to be pushing 6'8, looks like a good college prospect if he's still young and the lofton boy has some talent but foul trouble got him. Other than that I have to say Crawford going to get some nice offers next year

I agree that they should seed them but it's also an injustice that mason is in a district with nothing but All A school's.

I was at the game last night and thought it was a great environment other than a select few in the mason pep section who should have been tossed for some of their actions or choice words at the players. I mean come on its high school. As far as hosting I think it should be done @ a neutral site because the fieldhouse does give mason an advantage.