[oldhound70s]

I wasn't pulling for either team in this one, but I will say that after talking to Trey Farmer last night, I was happy for him and his team. I know he's been through a lot, especially for a teenager, and for him to get his moment was nice.

I wrote a short feature on him for The Times Tribune, after he was named MVP of the 13th Region Tournament.

Here is the link:

http://www.thetimestribune.com/sports/x7...f-the-Show

As I see it:
1. Clay County absolutely has the best talent in the region and are the best team in the region. Corbin struggled stopping any position except maybe Allen.
2. Even though Allen did not hurt Corbin statistically, his presence inside disrupted Corbin's ability to drive to the basket. Other than that, Corbin shut him down on the offensive end except junk baskets given to him by outstanding guard play.
3. Farmer's long three at the buzzer (I believe at end of third) was huge. Corbin just drained a three and had momentum but Farmer answered with a huge three killing Corbin's momentum.
4. Clay simply knocked down the free throws which great teams do. I heard they went 36 for 38 from the line. It's hard to beat anyone shooting like that. I wish KY could shoot like that. No excuses on the foul count either. Corbin fouled the crap out of Clay all night and the refs called a decent game.
5. I honestly don't believe Farmer deserved tournament MVP though. Offensively the kid can play but he can't guard Bobby Keith if he was in uniform. I think he's lazy and very cocky. Nevertheless, he hit some huge baskets last night that killed Corbin's run on several occasions.
6. Clay's guards played lights out on both ends of the court.
7. Hats off for Corbin and their will to win. I promise you that Clay didn't play anyone that played that hard all year. They have true heart and grit...just a little short on talent. I thought they were actually more physical than Clay.
8. Hats off to Tony P. Another great year of coaching and proving all the polls wrong. Especially proving all the local sports reporters are idiots. Good game plan as well. He went took it to them and went toe to toe.
9. Hats off to Marcum and his staff. He seems to have brought that team together at the right time and got rid of some egos. Clay is a much better team than earlier in the year.
10. Hats off to the Corbin seniors. You guys have busted your ass for four years and you are true Redhounds!
11. Clay can be a sleeper in the sweet sixteen. I'm not implying they can win it but if they keep playing as a team they will make a run.
12. Was anyone left in Clay County last night? Their crowd was huge and loud. Too bad Corbin fans did not turn out like they did.
13. Finally, congrats to Tiger nation! You guys are the best and now make some noise in the state. Good mullets last forever.:blabbermo