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[quote name="BADSANTA" post="1127345" timestamp="1321976051"] Does anyone see HJ losing any games this year? They are very very dominate. Beat the brakes off Kountze and Nederland by almost 40 and both of those schools are good. [/quote] Hj has a good team with large potential.  The basketball season is a long one and it is unrealistic to believe that a team can go through a season without losing a game.  I might add that they have lost to Central the last two or three years in the game that will be played Friday.  Also not so sure it is good at playoff time to have not lost a game.  It might very well be a disadvantage.

[quote name="BADSANTA" post="1127337" timestamp="1321975540"] Is Johnson a move in for HJ [/quote] affirmative

Does anyone else out there agree with me that Weisbrod should spend more time in the paint as opposed to the perimeter?

[quote name="#1 Manager" post="1127204" timestamp="1321944845"] Why is the best game 1st?  :o [/quote] Pretty hard to decide in advance which game will be the best. 

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1125544" timestamp="1321814910"] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=91879.msg1125539#msg1125539 date=1321814640] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=91879.msg1125023#msg1125023 date=1321761434] [quote author=bmrm link=topic=91879.msg1125003#msg1125003 date=1321760393] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=91879.msg1124480#msg1124480 date=1321740946] Man, I hate to make my prediction against the two teams I have a lot of respect for, because my predictions usually come true when I make them. I have an idea whose going to win this one. I'll save my comments for Monday afternoon. Don't want to tip off coaches ;D :o [/quote] No need to wait Dove - you know you are going to pick HJ to win.  This way if you are right you look like Jimmy the Greek and can rub it Nederland's face that they lost but if you're wrong you can still fall back on the fact that HJ plays a weak schedule and is overrated. [/quote] Okay, actually I'm picking Nederland to win this one. They will control the boards and the inside.  ;) [/quote] On that small chance that the Hawks pull this one out, I am saving this post so it can't be modified after the fact. [/quote]Oh wait a minute!!!!      [color=black][size=24pt] Nederland [/color][size=24pt]Will Beat[color=red] HJ[/size] [/quote] Good morning, Dove.  What "predictions" will you be offering today?

[quote name="dogs1218" post="1126104" timestamp="1321849472"] Hey now! Be easy on Nash! He is sensitive [/quote] Not this morning

4 pm at Ozen

Dogs will have a very good season.  It's too early to classify them as less than good and too early to brand the Hawks as world beaters.  Both teams will hope to improve as the season progresses.  Last year, the Hawks didnt look good at all early on and yet made it to the regional tourney- so we all had better reserve judgement

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1126976" timestamp="1321928878"] time left and qtr? [/quote] I hate to break this to you, Dove but both of your predictions (final score and rebounding) were not close to being correct.  I have you down at 0 for 2.

[quote name="dogs1218" post="1127038" timestamp="1321930773"] No doubt HJ is good, but didnt see this coming.. Guess the lack of experience on the road at a hostile environment was a killer [/quote] Sorry but Hj wins this game in the Nederland gym as well.  I think I told you earlier today that I thought that you were underestimating HJ.

[quote name="dogs1218" post="1126709" timestamp="1321914763"] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=91879.msg1126693#msg1126693 date=1321913923] [quote author=dogs1218 link=topic=91879.msg1126661#msg1126661 date=1321912196] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=91879.msg1126597#msg1126597 date=1321908498] [quote author=Honest Abe link=topic=91879.msg1126570#msg1126570 date=1321907315] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=91879.msg1126548#msg1126548 date=1321906595] Does that mean we lose by less than 20 or more than 20?  If that teams players are out running around time this close to game time, it is obvious they are quite confident of the outcome.  I just hope HJ can make a decent showing. [/quote] Nash-You and I know this will not be a 15-20 point victory for either team. Stop trying to get the HJ players fired up so much.  ;) BTW-The results of this poll show that people are split to the outcome of this game (as i predicted).  8) [/quote] THe "poll" sample is not large enough to be trusted.  Plus, one cannot assume that the participants are voting with their heads instead of their hearts.  If we take a "poll" on this board about who is going to be president, I doubt it will be accurately predictive.  I have to try and fire up the players because DA DOVE, in all of his splendor, has predicted a loss for them. [/quote] So because we vote Nederland, it means we are voting with our hearts, not heads? ::) In have seen this group play a ton of games together, and know they can compete with and beat alot of very good teams [/quote] Dogs- You could not be more INCORRECT- My point was that when you are trying to analyze statistics ( I do that for a living) you have to have a decent sized sample in order for it to have any credibility.  When I say voting with hearts and not heads, that is a reference to BOTH sides and therefore suggests that the data is not as analytical as it should be.  The fact that you have seen a group play a lot has ZERO bearing on the validity of the "poll".  For all we know, those votes could have been executed by junior high kids(once again from both schools) fooling around, etc. etc.  Nederland may beat HJ by 20 ( mop the floor style) or they might lose by 20.  I am suggesting that the "poll" gives no accurate insight into what is going to happen.  Therefore, dont make assumptions before making sure you completely understand the situation. [/quote] Sounds like somebody is cranky ??? Listen, I have very little insight on HJ. Seen them play once or twice this summer. Prudholme is a beast. The Bosha can shoot. Nederland has played AAU teams this summer that are as good or better than HJ and won. I feel confident with picking Nederland to win, but wouldnt be surprised if HJ wins at home.. Lots of guys getting varsity for the first time on the road at a very loud gym. Going to be a very good game [/quote] Its interesting that you say you know very little about HJ but know which AAU teams from the summer are better than they are.  Anyway, we will all have an answer in about 4 hours.  The freshman game is a toss up, the jv game Nederland wins by whatever amount they want to win and the varsity is too close to call.  And if my perception about the HJ varsity is correct, I believe they are better than you perceive them to be.

[quote name="Honest Abe" post="1126696" timestamp="1321913990"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=91879.msg1126678#msg1126678 date=1321913069] see what kind of arrogance I have been putting up with thse. years dogs. They really think they can beat the dogpound. Now you see it for yourselves. [/quote] Dove-There's nothing wrong with supporting and believing in your team.  :) [/quote] Dove just making a strong effort to stir the pot

[quote name="dogs1218" post="1126661" timestamp="1321912196"] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=91879.msg1126597#msg1126597 date=1321908498] [quote author=Honest Abe link=topic=91879.msg1126570#msg1126570 date=1321907315] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=91879.msg1126548#msg1126548 date=1321906595] Does that mean we lose by less than 20 or more than 20?  If that teams players are out running around time this close to game time, it is obvious they are quite confident of the outcome.  I just hope HJ can make a decent showing. [/quote] Nash-You and I know this will not be a 15-20 point victory for either team. Stop trying to get the HJ players fired up so much.  ;) BTW-The results of this poll show that people are split to the outcome of this game (as i predicted).  8) [/quote] THe "poll" sample is not large enough to be trusted.  Plus, one cannot assume that the participants are voting with their heads instead of their hearts.  If we take a "poll" on this board about who is going to be president, I doubt it will be accurately predictive.  I have to try and fire up the players because DA DOVE, in all of his splendor, has predicted a loss for them. [/quote] So because we vote Nederland, it means we are voting with our hearts, not heads? ::) In have seen this group play a ton of games together, and know they can compete with and beat alot of very good teams [/quote] Dogs- You could not be more INCORRECT- My point was that when you are trying to analyze statistics ( I do that for a living) you have to have a decent sized sample in order for it to have any credibility.  When I say voting with hearts and not heads, that is a reference to BOTH sides and therefore suggests that the data is not as analytical as it should be.  The fact that you have seen a group play a lot has ZERO bearing on the validity of the "poll".  For all we know, those votes could have been executed by junior high kids(once again from both schools) fooling around, etc. etc.  Nederland may beat HJ by 20 ( mop the floor style) or they might lose by 20.  I am suggesting that the "poll" gives no accurate insight into what is going to happen.  Therefore, dont make assumptions before making sure you completely understand the situation.

[quote name="Honest Abe" post="1126570" timestamp="1321907315"] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=91879.msg1126548#msg1126548 date=1321906595] Does that mean we lose by less than 20 or more than 20?  If that teams players are out running around time this close to game time, it is obvious they are quite confident of the outcome.  I just hope HJ can make a decent showing. [/quote] Nash-You and I know this will not be a 15-20 point victory for either team. Stop trying to get the HJ players fired up so much.  ;) BTW-The results of this poll show that people are split to the outcome of this game (as i predicted).  8) [/quote] THe "poll" sample is not large enough to be trusted.  Plus, one cannot assume that the participants are voting with their heads instead of their hearts.  If we take a "poll" on this board about who is going to be president, I doubt it will be accurately predictive.  I have to try and fire up the players because DA DOVE, in all of his splendor, has predicted a loss for them.

[quote name="Honest Abe" post="1126572" timestamp="1321907477"] [quote author=PoppaBearstarr link=topic=91775.msg1126416#msg1126416 date=1321899747] Cant wait to see him in the HJ Central game... [/quote] When is that game? Would like to see that game! [/quote] Sometime during the day this Friday.  I think it will be played at Ozen.

Does that mean we lose by less than 20 or more than 20?  If that teams players are out running around time this close to game time, it is obvious they are quite confident of the outcome.  I just hope HJ can make a decent showing.

[quote name="bullets13" post="1126500" timestamp="1321903412"] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=91879.msg1126479#msg1126479 date=1321902028] yes- lazeek will be broadcasting [/quote] sweet.  you should join him. [/quote] I would make a terrible announcer.  Plus I have to concentrate on the game and don't care to have any conversations while it is being played.  Additionally, announcing would reduce my ability to sometimes, "politely suggest" to the refs that they made an erroneous call.  Poppabear and Lazeek are  more than adequate.

yes- lazeek will be broadcasting

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1126299" timestamp="1321896434"] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=91879.msg1126250#msg1126250 date=1321893936] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=91879.msg1126228#msg1126228 date=1321892930] [quote author=ForeverADog link=topic=91879.msg1126144#msg1126144 date=1321853249] Small correction Lazeek. Its highway 365 out of Nederland and then turns into 326 I believe. Rebounding and turnovers are the key to this one. I think Ned has a small edge in both and wins by 5. [/quote]rebounding [/quote] OK Dove- I know how much pride you take in your "predictions"-  Go ahead and project the rebounding advantage for Nederland that you keep mentioning. [/quote]I predict Prudomme will get in foul trouble ;) I can't stand Nederland. I wish it the other way around. Nederland and their fan's egos have gotten a bit too large :o [/quote] Since you posted a response that did not answer my request, I now know how little faith you must have in your rebounding prediction.

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1126228" timestamp="1321892930"] [quote author=ForeverADog link=topic=91879.msg1126144#msg1126144 date=1321853249] Small correction Lazeek. Its highway 365 out of Nederland and then turns into 326 I believe. Rebounding and turnovers are the key to this one. I think Ned has a small edge in both and wins by 5. [/quote]rebounding [/quote] OK Dove- I know how much pride you take in your "predictions"-  Go ahead and project the rebounding advantage for Nederland that you keep mentioning.

And I believe Bridge City will beat HJ and Silsbee both times during district.

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1126196" timestamp="1321891302"] Actually, its wrong to think all transfers ....errr move-ins switch to other school for athletics. There are many other possible reasons for trans....err moving in. [/quote] Don't you think its interesting/coincidental how most of these "transfers....err move-ins' just happen to be good basketball players?

[quote name="Honest Abe" post="1126096" timestamp="1321848580"] Hey Nash-How do we get that valet parking at HJ that you were talking about the other day? [/quote] Very simple- Make a $750 donation to HJ basketball

[quote name="dogs1218" post="1126104" timestamp="1321849472"] Hey now! Be easy on Nash! He is sensitive [/quote] Only sensitive to silly statements.

same for hj