2016 conference and district tourneys

[Missco]

Regardless, a state like Arkansas doesn't need 7 basketball classes. That is what makes the travel terrible. 5 would be plenty and still 1 to many.

[HorseFeathers]

Regardless, a state like Arkansas doesn't need 7 basketball classes. That is what makes the travel terrible. 5 would be plenty and still 1 to many.

I agree....wouldn't hurt my feelings if the combined classes, just became the 4 classes

[Missco]

I agree

[BrianfromCarlisle]

Had AAAA-B back in the early to mid 90s.

[Missco]

Yep and that would work again

[Ctucker]

I would say put 1a and 2a together. 3A and 4a together. 5a and 6a together and leave 7a the way it is and your down to 4 classes.

[Silky Johnson]

6a and 7a should already be together. 5a,6a,7a in a state tourney wouldn't be bad, all of the pretenders wouldn't make it and it would make more of the games competitive depending on match ups.

[Ctucker]

That would work then we would be down to 3.

[Silky Johnson]

I would be fine with 3 or 4 classes with 5,6,7 together. 1a-4a can compete in some cases but some 4a schools resemble a bigger school. Honestly though with 7 tourneys and 14 finals games AAA is making that money.

[ballmember]

The best idea ever, was to have the week long state tournaments in the schools and let them bid.  It creates a great school atmosphere.   The worst idea was to let bigger schools host for the class a schools---some folks decided it is all about the money instead..  It is all about the schools and they should host the state tourneys.  Will be a great atmosphere at ICC; was a great atmosphere at Hillcrest; Greers Ferry Westside and especially Calico Rock.   Too many media type and others want a central location, it is a one time deal, get over it and drive to a great small school that is willing to volunteer and support small schools.     We sure dont need anymore Barton Coliseums or some college.  Doesnt hurt to not be in your recliner a little while and support the kids in small schools.  I am  more than willing to stand to see a great game.     Would like to see the finals be held at the U of A  and Arkansas State instead of Hot Springs.  Alternate years.   I think this would reward the kids in state to go and participate at these colleges.   

[Pick_DA_EAGLES]

The best idea ever, was to have the week long state tournaments in the schools and let them bid.  It creates a great school atmosphere.   The worst idea was to let bigger schools host for the class a schools---some folks decided it is all about the money instead..  It is all about the schools and they should host the state tourneys.  Will be a great atmosphere at ICC; was a great atmosphere at Hillcrest; Greers Ferry Westside and especially Calico Rock.   Too many media type and others want a central location, it is a one time deal, get over it and drive to a great small school that is willing to volunteer and support small schools.     We sure dont need anymore Barton Coliseums or some college.  Doesnt hurt to not be in your recliner a little while and support the kids in small schools.  I am  more than willing to stand to see a great game.     Would like to see the finals be held at the U of A  and Arkansas State instead of Hot Springs.  Alternate years.   I think this would reward the kids in state to go and participate at these colleges.

Why just U of A and A state? Why not add L.R. and U.A.P.B. too the rotation?  They are D-1 schools as well.

[Missco]

Arkansas is one of a few that doesnt have its state tournaments at a college in a central location. In MO its the U Of M. In TN it is at MTSU. Illinois is at the U of I.

[Silky Johnson]

Texas is at UT and Ohio has there finals at Ohio State.

[Missco]

Yep and good ole Arkansas has state tourneys at bug tussle and happy hollow.

[NEAscout100]

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