The Fossil

Agreed but depth may be an issue.

Doesn't the majority vote decide the venue or in this case, change in venue?

Pepper II, I like London's dining choices as much as the next guy, that's one of the many reasons why I live in Laurel County. No matter how you slice it, The Arena is better for the majority (not all) of the attendees of the 13th Region Tourny. Besides convenience factor for most, the Arena will also share some revenue with all schools participating instead of only 1 school getting all of the revenue.

Lets see what all of the folks from Laurel, Clay, Whitley, Knox and Bell Counties have to say too. They just may like having a shorter drive, better dining choices, better seating, not emptying the gym between games, parking close to Arena and etc... The players may also like the oppurtunity to play on a college size floor in a larger building (like they will see the following week at Rupp). Maybe we need a Poll on this subject along with the pros and cons.

Spoken by someone who has been there and done that, thanks Gold Sunrise. No doubt that Harlan Co finally got themselves a nice facility but as they say in real estate, location, location, location. The new Corbin Arena is a much better located site for the vast majority of the Teams and their supporters of the 13th Region. I believe once the Harlan holdouts experience The Arena, they will be happy.

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.

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. You will also see that I said that having the tournament at the new arena will be more convienient for most (not everyone)people. For 14 out of 16 teams (girls and boys) that participate in the Region Tourny each and every year as well as their fans, the Arena will be a more enjoyable experience before, during and after the game. The 2 teams that would have got to play on their home court may or may not feel that way. My vote is that majority rules. As for Corbin practicing on the new arena floor, they may get to but it will be because someone (private sponsor/donor) paid the arena management company a hefty sum to do so. Any team in the region or state would have the same right as Corbin.

Playing the 13th Region Tourny in the new Arena is a no brainer. The facility, parking, accessibility, convenience (for the majority of fans), concessions, close restaurants and about anything else that you can think of makes this the best choice. Corbin wont be practicing there and unless the Varsity Club is able to afford moving the Cumberland Falls Invitational Tournament there, Corbin and other invited 13th Region teams wont be playing any games there. If your school wishes to stay in the dark ages, then so be it. The University of KY's home court advantage never kept Gardner Webb or VMI from winning at RUPP did it? If Corbin played every home game there, it really wouldnt give them any advantage after the pre game warm ups are over.

Agreed. He just made a behind the back pass on the break that was Nice!. Wall is the real deal. Best athlete on the floor, by far.

Great Season for the Hounds. One game does not make or break the season. Congratulations to the excellent group of Seniors and good luck in the future. The Hounds will be good next year too and will be one of the teams to beat for the 13th Region crown along with South and Clay Co.

Thanks for the support Gold Sunrise, were hoping to win it this year before you guys come in next year with that talented group of juniors.

Thanks for the info, Faxisfax. It looks like a very close matchup in size. Corbin is 5'10", 6'2", 6'4", 6'4" and 6'5".

What is Eastern's size? Won't strong 6'4" and 6'5" experienced post players be big enough who also did a fantastic job on one of the states best big men in Matt St John (6'9") in the region final? I cant imagine their guards being any better than Sanford of Lex Cath and I think he would be the first to tell you that Madison Johnson(6'4") and Josh Smith (6'2") can put the "D" on you. The question may be, can Eastern match up with Corbin's very physical inside game? Win, lose or draw...Eastern will know that theyve been in a war when this game is over.

Corbin will have 3 returning starting seniors and a host of players who have had the luxury of practicing against the 4 outgoing seniors. I look for Corbin to be a very good team next year along with SL and Clay Co.

Great Win! Congratulations to Tony and the whole team. Also congratulations to Coach Wright and Coach Conway...both of those guys showed alot of class after losing to the Hounds. As a Corbin fan, I have alot of respect for these coaches and the example that they set for their teams.

Its hard to play an uptempo style when you only play 5 or 6 players. Fatigue takes over early in the 2nd half. SL wins by 14

Any updates? anyone?

I dont understand your comment. Are you saying that somehow the refs all decided prior to the game that Corbin would be the chosen team last night?

Knox Central at KC earlier in the season.

I like the way the officiating is done in the state tourney. The calls are made and no refs going over to bench having to explain why he made the call or non call...unlike it was last night in the District final.

There were many missed calls on both ends so they kind of take care of themselves. There was one particular ref who spent way too much time talking to the coach from SL before during and after each whistle. I know coach Wright likes to "work" the refs (I'd do the same) but it sure gives the opposing team and fans the wrong perception when the ref seems to cater to his every gesture.

Corbin

Corbin by 35

wow, I sure didnt see that one coming. The Cards must have had an off night. They are still a good team and this may re-focus them as theyre getting ready to start tournament play.

It was an ugly game due to all of the fouls committed. Lynn Camp had 3 players to foul out as well as a few fans who should have been thrown out for verbal abuse on the refs. I am not sure what benefit either team gets out of playing this game, especially Corbin.