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It's easy for all you Tubby bashers to change your minds now. I think Tubby is one of the top coaches in the nation, and it is showing now. I still bleed blue, but I pull for the Gophers, too.

If our players can not handle Billy Gillispie, they certainly can not take Bobby Knight. I agree that there is not another person breathing air who can teach basketball better than Knight. It would never work out, and we probably wouldn't sign any top-notch recruits, but I wouldn't mind.

Vitale was not being completely serious when he said that. He was basically just saying Knight could handle the pressure of the UK fan base. Vitale actually said there are only two coaches that could handle the UK job - John Calipari and Rick Barnes. Makes sense to me.

I think Travis Ford will serve as a last resort because he is a sure hire. I don't necessarily think Ford would be a bad fit because he brings pride to the university, but I don't know if he could keep Orton, and bring other big name recruits in. Time will tell. Right now, I'm pulling for Calipari - would fit like a glove!

I was thinking along these same lines. From what I saw at the state tournament, Elisha Justice is overrated. He is a good, pure point guard, but not on a major D-1 level.

There is no way Josh Crawford of Corbin should not be on this list. The kid had 33 points and nine rebounds, possibly the best individual performance of the tournament. First round loss or not, he should have made it.

As far as handling the ball, he is a great point guard. But, his scoring ability wasn't great. This year I would have taken Faulkner (Elliott), Sanford (Lex. Catholic), and Riley (Holmes) over him. He is definitely a good player, but could make a lot better decisions.

Elliott was a great team, but I think a good, disciplined coach would have benefited this team greatly. When they cut the lead to four in the 4th quarter, they followed with some bad decisions that allowed Holmes to stretch the lead again. They made bad decisions all throughout the game, and still had a chance to win. Central played so well against Holmes because they had a game plan intact, and executed the plan. Based on raw talent, Elliott is the better team.

Eastern and Corbin were by far the two best teams in the top bracket. I think Corbin would have won the game if they could have continued to rebound like they did throughout the first half. Good luck to Eastern! Congrats on a great season to the Red Hounds!

Hazard Adair Central Eastern Lexington Catholic Holmes Shelby Valley Elliott Hazard Eastern Holmes Elliott Eastern Holmes Holmes 144

That looks pretty good. I would probably bump Knox down to the second group because I think Clay, Corbin, and South will be set apart from the rest of the region. So, Harlan County will come in at sixth? Or, is that in no particular order?

I knew I was leaving someone out! Spurlock better start winning more regional tournament games. I'd say Tiger fans are growing impatient.

I think Holmes is the favorite after Scott County's early exit.

I think South will be the favorite next year, especially with St. John returning. Corbin will be good, returning three starters. Knox loses quite a bit, in my opinion, but return Miller. I think we may be looking at another South/Corbin final next year.

I'm pulling for Corbin in this one, but won't predict a winner because I think the teams are too close. However, I think the team that wins this game will reach the finals!\ Go Red Hounds!

Good. :thumb:

I completely agree. Corbin has a tough first game, but after that, they are the best team in their bracket. Shelby Valley, Elliott, and Holmes will all battle it out in the bottom bracket.

I was told today that Coach Luttrell resigned. Is this true?

I'm pulling for Corbin because I think they have the best chance at winning games in Rupp, but I just cannot pick a winner in this one. I think it is going to be a GREAT game!

Corbin will win this one easily, but they have South waiting on them. Should be a good finals.

It always seems to happen to the best of players. Hoping he as a great, speedy recovery, and good luck to Scott Co. the rest of the way.

I think it will be another Corbin vs. South final. I don't think Corbin will have any problems with North. The coaching staff of South puts them as the favorite, in my opinion. M'boro isn't very discipline on defense.

Looks like Clay is headed to state... I would really liked to have seen Harlan County make it in their first season. With the young talent they have, and the talent coming up through the feeder schools, they should be in contention for a while.

Sounds like Coach Jones devised a great game plan. Let's hope the Bears keep it up.

Finally got it on 107.3 on my pitiful clock radio.