[More Cowbell]

Do you think that for the last couple of years, the WYMT has fielded a "less than impressive" representative or two from the 15th Region just for the sake of keeping things equal?

Betsy Layne (12-16) in 2006 and had lost 8 games when the tournament rolled around. Although, they did have a nice run in the latter half of the season and regional tournament. Phelps also was a part of the tournament that year, and they upset Harlan.

In 2005, South Floyd upset Clay County, but lost their next 2 games in the tournament, including an 89-68 blowout at the hands of Perry Central. South Floyd would win the 15th Region All-A-Classic. Prestonsburg and East Ridge were also in the tournament that year and were considerably stronger than the 06 teams would be.

Last year, the tournament picked the two of the stronger 15th Region teams in Shelby Valley and Pikeville. Each team lost in the opening round.

It looks as if the compeition from the 15th has gotten weaker in the past 3 years and if two of the top 3 teams in the region decline invitation to the tournament, do you gamble and take a lesser squad?

Like you just said, even the teams that come in lightly regarded can make some noise (SF in '05, Phelps in '06). Yet this past year two of the better teams in the 15th went out in the first round. Just goes to show that you can't predict what's going to happen in the tournament.

I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree, because I still feel that even if one of the regions is weaker it should still get at least two teams in. If you can't fill two spots from the top 3 teams, move down to number 4.