Fairland VS Alexander 2/23

[spartans_fan]

Alexander out scores Fairland 30-6 in the second half. Alexander is a better team tha Fairland and would win 7 out of 10 games. Stone Marlins Irwin was solid but the credit goes to coach Kearns calling three straight plays to the big boy to start the third quarter. And Kaleb staying out of foul trouble in the second half made scoring very difficult for the dragons. The rim got smaller as the game went on and Fairland could not hit a shot.

Turns out this was a great draw for Alexander.

Go Alex.
Go TVC.

[Ironman92]

1. I called the Athens game last night and I will be broadcasting Athens district game. I try and limit my comments and predictions with a team I'm doing on the radio.

2. I wasnt working tonight, just enjoying the game and had/have time to post and comment. That wasnt the case last night.

3. I expected Athens to beat the lower seeded Braves. Tonight's matchup I felt good about, but wasnt sure. It was still a 6 over 3 upset that always brings more attention

Do you do games with lukasmoore?

[greygoose]

I will have to respectfully disagree. If you believe those then you have obviously not seen Fairland enough to judge them. I firmly believe that the Dragons have a much better PG in Freshman Aiden Porter. Tonight was not his night, he is and will be phenomenal though. Had 21 points on Dublin Coffman. I also heard that this was Alex’s C best game of the year by far from several sources. I may be wrong, opinions are opinions. I just know that the Dragons were not the Dragons tonight. Hopefully Alexander is able to make a run

Why can't you give a little credit where credit is due ? That's why they say "Win", or go "Home". Mayby it wasn't your night, but just mayby Alexander had something to do with that. If I were dominated the way you were in the second half, I would just say Congrats Alexander.

If I’m not mistaking, I have given Alexander credit a few times already. Alexander is a very good team and I think that they can beat Burg and win the district. You would have seen this is you read all my comments. I just believe that those who haven’t actually seen Fairland play, will look at this score wrong as it was actually a 7–9 point game and Fairland was bad. You’re right though, Alexander made them uncomfortable. I personally don’t think that was the full reason though and I do actually believe Fairland is a better team than Alexander. They were not tonight though, Congrats to Alexander

It was actually a 7-9 point game??? Wasn't the final 49-26?? My math says 23 point win, or almost doubled up however you want to look at it. Fairland a good team simply got handled by Alexander tonight in the 2nd half. Good Luck to Alexander going forward.

[93Bulldog]

I will have to respectfully disagree. If you believe those then you have obviously not seen Fairland enough to judge them. I firmly believe that the Dragons have a much better PG in Freshman Aiden Porter. Tonight was not his night, he is and will be phenomenal though. Had 21 points on Dublin Coffman. I also heard that this was Alex’s C best game of the year by far from several sources. I may be wrong, opinions are opinions. I just know that the Dragons were not the Dragons tonight. Hopefully Alexander is able to make a run

Why can't you give a little credit where credit is due ? That's why they say "Win", or go "Home". Mayby it wasn't your night, but just mayby Alexander had something to do with that. If I were dominated the way you were in the second half, I would just say Congrats Alexander.

If I’m not mistaking, I have given Alexander credit a few times already. Alexander is a very good team and I think that they can beat Burg and win the district. You would have seen this is you read all my comments. I just believe that those who haven’t actually seen Fairland play, will look at this score wrong as it was actually a 7–9 point game and Fairland was bad. You’re right though, Alexander made them uncomfortable. I personally don’t think that was the full reason though and I do actually believe Fairland is a better team than Alexander. They were not tonight though, Congrats to Alexander

It seems to be the Fairland offense is designed to wear you out with patience on offense, and then take advantage of the back door cuts, etc .. in the 2nd half. But since Alexander goes 9 deep, that was far less effective. Also, #0, I'm guessing averages about 8-10 points a game working from 10ft out and driving to the basket? Having a 6'9 post defender made life a little different for him - and the Fairland offense. Maybe the Dragons are a better team, maybe they are not. Maybe it was just a bad match-up for them for the reasons I just mentioned.

[93Bulldog]

1. I called the Athens game last night and I will be broadcasting Athens district game. I try and limit my comments and predictions with a team I'm doing on the radio.

2. I wasnt working tonight, just enjoying the game and had/have time to post and comment. That wasnt the case last night.

3. I expected Athens to beat the lower seeded Braves. Tonight's matchup I felt good about, but wasnt sure. It was still a 6 over 3 upset that always brings more attention

Do you do games with lukasmoore?

Yes

[pfloyd]

Excellent "W" for the Spartans beating a very good Fairland Dragons TEAM ! Alexander has a solid TEAM - when you look at a TEAM to advance in the post season it starts at the PG position in my book - Alexander has one of the best in JK Kearns - handles the ball well, quick on both sides of the ball, AND can light it up from downtown while being able to get into the paint and finish - nice player NO MATTER what league you play in TVC or NBA ... he makes Alex roll ... one of the players who gets little props that I think has a very solid all around game is Dylan Mecum ... he, Stone Markin, & Riley round out a very good lineup along with Caleb Terry the big man in the middle... I've always thought Terry is the weak link for Alex ... he - in the games I have seen - isn't the offensive threat that he could be ... defensively - he - by his presence alone - changes shots, makes the perimeter D better with him in the paint - with THAT said though - the BIGS get unfair scrutiny - because I along with everyone EXPECT MORE - but the bigs are just 16,17 year olds just like the other players on the court - I hope he turns it up a notch in the post season for AHS ... Alexander is a very good team that proved that tonight vs Fairland ... the Dragons had a GREAT season ! don't take anything away from THAT fact - the post season is a different animal ! give credit to the winners and congratulate those who aren't moving on ...

93bulldog is THE biggest supporter of Athens sports I have ever met ! - to borrow HIS phrase - he makes me want to "throw up" LOL ... he is also an outstanding local radio sports guy who supports ALL of the TVC - boys/girls alike ... and he does exactly what he posted - when he broadcasts he 'tones it down" ... but he still wears that green stuff even when he calls the games LOL ...

[93Bulldog]

haha Thanks Floyd.

Questioning my loyalty is like asking Marty Brennaman if he's a Reds fan. I've been supporting, talking about, lobbying, bragging AND posting for the Bulldogs since day 1 of social media, aka JJHuddle, clear back in 2001/2002 ... lol

As for Terry ... he had 14 points and 6 blocks in the semi's - and led all scorers with 18 tonight.

[pfloyd]

haha Thanks Floyd.

Questioning my loyalty is like asking Marty Brennaman if he's a Reds fan. I've been supporting, talking about, lobbying, bragging AND posting for the Bulldogs since day 1 of social media, aka JJHuddle, clear back in 2001/2002 ... lol

As for Terry ... he had 14 points and 6 blocks in the semi's - and led all scorers with 18 tonight.

... good for the big man - NOW IS WHEN HE HAS TO SHOW UP in the scorebook as well as those "significant other" Napkin Stats - blocked shots, changing shots, rebounds ... IF Caleb Terry turns HIS game up, the Alexander TEAM is soooo much more dangerous ... Stone Markin, Mecum, Riley, Kearn can do what THEY do without having to DO MORE ... good stuff - 18 points ... works for me !

[93Bulldog]

haha Thanks Floyd.

Questioning my loyalty is like asking Marty Brennaman if he's a Reds fan. I've been supporting, talking about, lobbying, bragging AND posting for the Bulldogs since day 1 of social media, aka JJHuddle, clear back in 2001/2002 ... lol

As for Terry ... he had 14 points and 6 blocks in the semi's - and led all scorers with 18 tonight.

... good for the big man - NOW IS WHEN HE HAS TO SHOW UP in the scorebook as well as those "significant other" Napkin Stats - blocked shots, changing shots, rebounds ... IF Caleb Terry turns HIS game up, the Alexander TEAM is soooo much more dangerous ... Stone Markin, Mecum, Riley, Kearn can do what THEY do without having to DO MORE ... good stuff - 18 points ... works for me !

Excellent PG and a solid 6'9 post man can be a very dangerous combination at tournament time ... The PG/C combo has had a lot of success over the years, not only at the high school level, but March Madness as well.

[VisionQuest]

So I have to ask. Why has 93Bulldog not made any statements or comments about the Logan Elm
And Athens game

[greygoose]

So I have to ask. Why has 93Bulldog not made any statements or comments about the Logan Elm
And Athens game

Why does it matter?? He already said he refrains from making predictions or comments on the games he calls. Athens won and is moving on, Alexander won and is moving on and I'm not sure what you are stuck on. Seems like pointless drivel, I mean really wanting to know why someone hasn't commented on a game, He's already said why plus he's calling Athens next game.

[VisionQuest]

Sorry but it has been obvious if you look at the posts that 93BULLDOG is more supportive of Alex than Athens.

[HamPorter]

Great win for Alexander

The slow pace style is much easier to upset in the postseason if you’re patient with your defense. Avoid getting beat back door and don’t get beat on flare screens and you’ll have a chance...get beat by them and you’ll get blown out.

Of course, it helps having a good big to protect the basket

[VisionQuest]

TVC-Ohio was down this year. Really?

[VisionQuest]

Where Is VCGRAD who said TVC-Ohio teams were below average this year?!?!

[VisionQuest]

Go with Fairland--think Alex has not played to its best all year--just don't see the coaching being the difference for Alex.

you suck VCGRAD. You don’t give any credit to the coaches in the TVC

[greygoose]

Sorry but it has been obvious if you look at the posts that 93BULLDOG is more supportive of Alex than Athens.

And?? What's your point?? I mean what do you want him to do??

[Happy McGavin]

Sorry but it has been obvious if you look at the posts that 93BULLDOG is more supportive of Alex than Athens.

Maybe he hasn't said much about Athens because Alexanders win was more impressive. It took a senior led Athens team overtime to beat a sophomore led Logan elm team

[spartans_fan]

How is it that on an Alexander vs Fairland game the most discussion is one Athens fan saying another Athens fan is not Athens enough?

93bulldog is Athens throughout but is consistent in supporting all Athens county schools. It would be like a an Ohio state fan saying Herbstreet is not for OSU because he does not pick games he announces.

Go Alex.
Go TVC.

[93Bulldog]

How is it that on an Alexander vs Fairland game the most discussion is one Athens fan saying another Athens fan is not Athens enough?

93bulldog is Athens throughout but is consistent in supporting all Athens county schools. It would be like a an Ohio state fan saying Herbstreet is not for OSU because he does not pick games he announces.

Go Alex.
Go TVC.

Thanks Spartan_fan and what you said is spot on.
I dont need to respond to such silliness or defend my loyalty though, My own blood, sweat & tears were spilled on Rutter Field, McAfee & Rannow ... that's all that needs said.

Back to the game.

We've said on multiple broadcasts and shows that if Terry ever elevates his game, the Spartans will be incredibly dangerous. So far in the tournament that is what's happening. I'm looking forward to Saturday, I think Alexander's depth on the big Convo floor will be big advantage.