[Granny Bear]

I agree 100% with you hound. Farmer is lazy and plays zero defense. He is all about offense. I'm glad someone see it besides me. That being said the MVP is and always will be about the eye test. Farmer had a good tournament along with several others on the team. I Dont care who wins it as long as team wins. Defense is about effort and when Farmer puts forth effort he's a different player. I personally love Smiths game he does it all, but its apples and oranges.

If any of you are old enough to remember when Richie played at Clay County; HE played NO defense, too. Mark Jackson, of Amazing Race fame, still gives him hell over it.

That's a good question. The guard play of Clay was so good on both ends I would have to choose one of those. They really shut down Goins and Taylor and made some tremendous assists when they seemed to be in trouble. I watched a little of the Mboro and Wburg games and I thought Farmer just didn't hustle because of the competition. Last night he was all about scoring and I still didn't see much defense or hustle out of him. True MVPs play on both ends. I also thought he taunted the fans and acted very cocky. Just not traits of a tourney MVP in my opinion.

I'm sure my comment may cause tremors in Clay but I just think he got it because of his name and not his play. Don't get me wrong, he had a very good game last night but I think there's several on Clays team more deserving for their overall play. Sorry Tiger nation.

Congrats again Clay...you are the best!

I think you have a valid point oldhound70s; however, having seen him early in the season, I am amazed he has come this far.

Based on numbers, I think the MVP had to go to Farmer. As far as him being lazy and arrogant, I don't know if I agree. I mean, the Corbin fans were chanting, "Where's your daddy?" and "Jailbird," for most of the game when he touched the ball. As the clock was winding down, he pointed to their section and smiled. I don't think I blame him.

As far as the best player on Clay County's team, I think that belongs to Smith or Wolfe. I know Chip is a good leader, but I think Wolfe and Smith are the most talented, overall. McDaniel can't defend as well as them and isn't as athletic - and there aren't many who are. They could be two of the top five players in the region over the next two seasons, in my opinion.

If this is accurate (and I believe it is), I believe that it crossed a line and had no place at the game. JMO I also know folks like oldhound70s are way to classy to be a part of this, but it just should never have happened. As far as Trey taunting the crowd, he's a kid. He needs to mature. But if all he did was point his finger and smile, that's not even close to what he had to endure, and keep his mind on the game.