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[quote name="Stevenash" post="1422974" timestamp="1376062470"] [quote author=JRidge link=topic=113147.msg1422943#msg1422943 date=1376058636] I love this kid, on & off the court! Inteligent, bright young man, he and his brother! They both are very atheletic and could raise eyebrows on the football or track if they wanted! I'm impressed with this kids basketball IQ and ability to get his shots off anywhere on the floor! As he improves his first step (which is pretty good) and matures into the leadership role on his team, he & his brother can very well lead there team to state! Jared sometimes get's over-shadowed but works hard defensively & knocks down big shots, a solid ball player! Very good students as well, parents are proud of them I'm sure, they did a good job raising them! [/quote] All the credit goes to Mammagotjuice [/quote] >:( hater!!!  :D

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="1422987" timestamp="1376064441"] [quote author=Stevenash link=topic=113147.msg1422974#msg1422974 date=1376062470] [quote author=JRidge link=topic=113147.msg1422943#msg1422943 date=1376058636] I love this kid, on & off the court! Inteligent, bright young man, he and his brother! They both are very atheletic and could raise eyebrows on the football or track if they wanted! I'm impressed with this kids basketball IQ and ability to get his shots off anywhere on the floor! As he improves his first step (which is pretty good) and matures into the leadership role on his team, he & his brother can very well lead there team to state! Jared sometimes get's over-shadowed but works hard defensively & knocks down big shots, a solid ball player! Very good students as well, parents are proud of them I'm sure, they did a good job raising them! [/quote] All the credit goes to Mammagotjuice [/quote] and the early coaching from the Hamshire-Fannett staff. They set the foundation. [/quote] I gotta agree, his middle school coaches in the 7th and 8th grade were very positive and fair coaches. We will never know about high school ;)

[quote name="BMTSoulja1" post="1422940" timestamp="1376058459"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=113177.msg1422932#msg1422932 date=1376057000] [quote author=JRidge link=topic=113177.msg1422924#msg1422924 date=1376056598] Reliable sources says Toe-Toe will be a Jag this season! Good for Central's playoff run! They should be very good again this year! Ozen should also be very good and balanced with good ball handlers, shooters and deapth on the blocks! It's funny how now-a-days there would be a conversation of whether these schools could beat Nederland for a District Title? They have some good players and a good head Coach but has Central & Ozen kids/coaches fallin' off that much? When I played it was an automatic 20 to 30 point victory because we played hard, smart, did what we were told to do and simply refused to loose! Oh, I get it the rolls have reversed, it's not all about atheleticism because Central & Ozen definetly have that! Seriosly though, if these players mindset and work-ethic change the only conversation for 20-4a District would be who will be the 3rd & 4th playoff teams after Central & Ozen! Jumping doesn't assure rebounds as much as blocking-out! [/quote] I'm glad my little cousin is staying. I don't wanna hear any excuses from Central alums this year  :D [/quote]Aww shoot...  ;D [/quote]  ;) ;D

[quote name="JRidge" post="1422924" timestamp="1376056598"] Reliable sources says Toe-Toe will be a Jag this season! Good for Central's playoff run! They should be very good again this year! Ozen should also be very good and balanced with good ball handlers, shooters and deapth on the blocks! It's funny how now-a-days there would be a conversation of whether these schools could beat Nederland for a District Title? They have some good players and a good head Coach but has Central & Ozen kids/coaches fallin' off that much? When I played it was an automatic 20 to 30 point victory because we played hard, smart, did what we were told to do and simply refused to loose! Oh, I get it the rolls have reversed, it's not all about atheleticism because Central & Ozen definetly have that! Seriosly though, if these players mindset and work-ethic change the only conversation for 20-4a District would be who will be the 3rd & 4th playoff teams after Central & Ozen! Jumping doesn't assure rebounds as much as blocking-out! [/quote] "but has [s]Central[/s] & Ozen kids/coaches fallin' off that much? " JRidge, let me ask you a question in order to help answer your question  ;) Okay, you watch Ozen players during their games, do they: 1. Play hard?  2. Do they play smart?    3. Do what they are told to do?  4. Do they refuse to loose? Just asking your opinion.  ;)

[quote name="JRidge" post="1422924" timestamp="1376056598"] Reliable sources says Toe-Toe will be a Jag this season! Good for Central's playoff run! They should be very good again this year! Ozen should also be very good and balanced with good ball handlers, shooters and deapth on the blocks! It's funny how now-a-days there would be a conversation of whether these schools could beat Nederland for a District Title? They have some good players and a good head Coach but has Central & Ozen kids/coaches fallin' off that much? When I played it was an automatic 20 to 30 point victory because we played hard, smart, did what we were told to do and simply refused to loose! Oh, I get it the rolls have reversed, it's not all about atheleticism because Central & Ozen definetly have that! Seriosly though, if these players mindset and work-ethic change the only conversation for 20-4a District would be who will be the 3rd & 4th playoff teams after Central & Ozen! Jumping doesn't assure rebounds as much as blocking-out! [/quote] I'm glad my little cousin is staying. I don't wanna hear any excuses from Central alums this year  :D

[quote name="JRidge" post="1422924" timestamp="1376056598"] Reliable sources says Tot-Toe will be a Jag this season! Good for Central's playoff run! They should be very good again this year! Ozen should also be very good and balanced with good ball handlers, shooters and deapth on the blocks! It's funny how now-a-days there would be a conversation of whether these schools could beat Nederland for a District Title? They have some good players and a good head Coach but has Central & Ozen kids/coaches fallin' off that much? When I played it was an automatic 20 to 30 point victory because we played hard, smart, did what we were told to do and simply refused to loose! Oh, I get it the rolls have reversed, it's not all about atheleticism because Central & Ozen definetly have that! Seriosly though, if these players mindset and work-ethic change the only conversation for 20-4a District would be who will be the 3rd & 4th playoff teams after Central & Ozen! Jumping doesn't assure rebounds as much as blocking-out! [/quote]Yep, all the Genesis Academy (VA) kids either left last night or leaving today for orientation this weekend.

[quote name="Stevenash" post="1422613" timestamp="1375982007"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=112884.msg1422573#msg1422573 date=1375977321] Ol' (not old) Stevie Nash will like this reference: Edit* Alford had agreed to a contract extension with his former school, New Mexico, two weeks before he said yes to the Bruins.[color=red] Wooden,[/color] then at Indiana State, had two job offers and badly wanted one, the University of Minnesota's. But when the Gophers didn't call at the appointed time, and UCLA did, Wooden took the Bruins job. Soon, he found out that Minnesota was ready to offer him the job but couldn't call because an ice storm had knocked out the power. Wooden had made a commitment to UCLA, and, because he had, he stuck to it. [color=red]What a novel idea.[/color] [color=red]It's the kind of principle that [u]modern-era coaches demand of their players and ignore themselves.[/color] [/quote] Dove, does this have anything to do with your new Lobos logo? [/quote] Just a coincidence!! I was reading about Steve Alford @ UCLA. He just left New Mexico.  I thought you would love the Wooden loyalty versus the new school coaching.

Ol' (not old) Stevie Nash will like this reference: Edit* Alford had agreed to a contract extension with his former school, New Mexico, two weeks before he said yes to the Bruins.[color=red] Wooden,[/color] then at Indiana State, had two job offers and badly wanted one, the University of Minnesota's. But when the Gophers didn't call at the appointed time, and UCLA did, Wooden took the Bruins job. Soon, he found out that Minnesota was ready to offer him the job but couldn't call because an ice storm had knocked out the power. Wooden had made a commitment to UCLA, and, because he had, he stuck to it. [color=red]What a novel idea.[/color] [color=red]It's the kind of principle that [u]modern-era coaches demand of their players and ignore themselves.[/color]

[quote name="DXTR" post="1422376" timestamp="1375912175"] I think Cross Country practice started today. [/quote] ::)

[quote name="Honest Abe" post="1422401" timestamp="1375916109"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=113177.msg1422137#msg1422137 date=1375889949] [quote author=Honest Abe link=topic=113177.msg1422125#msg1422125 date=1375888801] [quote author=BEARCAT link=topic=113177.msg1422121#msg1422121 date=1375888107] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=113177.msg1422109#msg1422109 date=1375886903] [quote author=BEARCAT link=topic=113177.msg1422084#msg1422084 date=1375882309] LCM is returning 3 all district players and 6 to 7 seniors.  They should be the favorite for the 4th spot.  If they can take care of the ball and cut down on the turnovers I think they could suprise some people and maybe finish in 3rd. [/quote] You meant 4th, right?  Or do you seriously expect to beat out Nederland this year? Didn't realize you guys had 6-7 seniors this year. It could be possible. [/quote] Does that mean you have Central and Ozen automatically sloted for 1 and 2?  :) Getting a win against Ned. at home would be an upset but I think we have a shot.  Got to have goals right? [/quote]Over the past few seasons, LCM has come close to defeating both Ned and Central. The Bear Den is no easy place to win. Having so much experience should help even more. Ned will be young this year as far as varsity Experience goes. Only one starter, and I believe 4 or 5 returning Lettermen. [/quote] ::) Beginning to sound like " those people " over in Sour Lake. Setting it up for the excuses in case expectations are not met. Good strategy. [/quote]Learned that from an Ozen supporter from last season. If I remember correctly, I remember this Ozen supporter stating that Ozen was young, inexperienced, and had a lot to prove. Now...who could that poster from Ozen be?? ;D [/quote] Busted!

[quote name="Stevenash" post="1422347" timestamp="1375908812"] I'll bet that Yates and Triple A are already practicing. [/quote]LOL!!! Nash you kill me!!!!

105 more days to go

[quote name="Stevenash" post="1422180" timestamp="1375893600"] [quote author=BucNasty link=topic=113199.msg1422140#msg1422140 date=1375890240] I would imagine as follows Reed Elam Jackson McCain  ? [/quote] Why the name change from BadSanta to BucNasty? [/quote] Off topic as usual!!!!! ::)  Is Silsbee capable of beating HJ this year?

[quote name="Honest Abe" post="1422125" timestamp="1375888801"] [quote author=BEARCAT link=topic=113177.msg1422121#msg1422121 date=1375888107] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=113177.msg1422109#msg1422109 date=1375886903] [quote author=BEARCAT link=topic=113177.msg1422084#msg1422084 date=1375882309] LCM is returning 3 all district players and 6 to 7 seniors.  They should be the favorite for the 4th spot.  If they can take care of the ball and cut down on the turnovers I think they could suprise some people and maybe finish in 3rd. [/quote] You meant 4th, right?  Or do you seriously expect to beat out Nederland this year? Didn't realize you guys had 6-7 seniors this year. It could be possible. [/quote] Does that mean you have Central and Ozen automatically sloted for 1 and 2?  :) Getting a win against Ned. at home would be an upset but I think we have a shot.  Got to have goals right? [/quote]Over the past few seasons, LCM has come close to defeating both Ned and Central. The Bear Den is no easy place to win. Having so much experience should help even more. Ned will be young this year as far as varsity Experience goes. Only one starter, and I believe 4 or 5 returning Lettermen. [/quote] ::) Beginning to sound like " those people " over in Sour Lake. Setting it up for the excuses in case expectations are not met. Good strategy.

[quote name="BEARCAT" post="1422121" timestamp="1375888107"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=113177.msg1422109#msg1422109 date=1375886903] [quote author=BEARCAT link=topic=113177.msg1422084#msg1422084 date=1375882309] LCM is returning 3 all district players and 6 to 7 seniors.  They should be the favorite for the 4th spot.  If they can take care of the ball and cut down on the turnovers I think they could suprise some people and maybe finish in 3rd. [/quote] You meant 4th, right?  Or do you seriously expect to beat out Nederland this year? Didn't realize you guys had 6-7 seniors this year. It could be possible. [/quote] Does that mean you have Central and Ozen automatically sloted for 1 and 2?  :) Getting a win against Ned. at home would be an upset but I think we have a shot.  Got to have goals right? [/quote] (YES!)  ;D  At least you have realistic goals  ;)

[quote name="BEARCAT" post="1422084" timestamp="1375882309"] LCM is returning 3 all district players and 6 to 7 seniors.  They should be the favorite for the 4th spot.  If they can take care of the ball and cut down on the turnovers I think they could suprise some people and maybe finish in 3rd. [/quote] You meant 4th, right?  Or do you seriously expect to beat out Nederland this year? Didn't realize you guys had 6-7 seniors this year. It could be possible.

[quote name="Honest Abe" post="1421840" timestamp="1375810247"] [quote author=BIG SHOW link=topic=113177.msg1421833#msg1421833 date=1375809774] [quote author=Honest Abe link=topic=113177.msg1421828#msg1421828 date=1375809226] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=113177.msg1421811#msg1421811 date=1375806963] All the schools mentioned will do fine. They will all have winning records. They will all make playoffs. The real question is, do these teams have what it take to make it to regionals and be successful??? [/quote]Agree. Not sure how stacked the region is this year, but I would guess that it's not too stacked to where one of these teams makes the Regional Tourney. Will any of them advance and go to state? Depends on the matchups in the playoffs. We don't know who each team will face in the post season. The post season is too far away, and there is too many 'unknowns' out there to discuss who will make it to state from this region. This thread is mainly for bragging purposes. It will be another close race to see who wins the district title. I don't think there is much question of the top three teams. Is there any other teams in the district who may make some noise? [/quote] I think it could be a battle for the 4th spot between LCM,Lumberton and Vidor.  I think Lumberton will end up with the final spot in the playoffs. [/quote]PNG has made the playoffs 2 of the past 3 years. I wouldn't count them out. [/quote] Again, I think the 4th spot is going to be a nail biter this season. Will be interesting to see who will step up and take care of business.

[quote name="AthleticSupporter - Jock" post="1421918" timestamp="1375820480"] [quote author=Stevenash link=topic=113153.msg1421878#msg1421878 date=1375815861] Dove, Can you tell me how someone knows that their child will be a top recruit when they are 5 or 6 years old? [/quote] I've seen 5 and 6 yr olds raining 3s on youtube.  I'm sure some already have 'offers' but are hesitant to 'commit' until they reach grade school. ;D [/quote] They are waiting to see if the coach will stay around long enough

[quote name="Stevenash" post="1421878" timestamp="1375815861"] Dove, Can you tell me how someone knows that their child will be a top recruit when they are 5 or 6 years old? [/quote] Sorry, I thought Aggie was referring to mental maturity  ;D

Central will be full of battle-tested juniors, Ozen with mostly seniors this year I think,  and Nederland with Weisbrod and ? and? hmmm? Too early to tell about the guys below. LCM? pn-g? Lumberton?

[quote name="Honest Abe" post="1421809" timestamp="1375806850"] [quote author=txbuick69 link=topic=113177.msg1421804#msg1421804 date=1375806180] CENTRAL WILL BE GOOD...NIJAL PEARSON IS A BEAST....THEY WILL BE FINE[quote author=Honest Abe link=topic=113177.msg1421788#msg1421788 date=1375804769] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=113177.msg1421744#msg1421744 date=1375801076] [quote author=Honest Abe link=topic=113177.msg1421727#msg1421727 date=1375797346] Going into this season, I believe MOST of us would have agreed that Central would repeat as district champs. However, with Wileridge leaving (presumably), I think the district is wide open for either Ozen or Nederland to win the crown. I think Central is still the favorite, but Toe-Toe will be hard to replace. What do you think? [/quote]First thing first:  [color=pink] 20-4A District Champs 2010-2012 Bi-District Champs 2010-2013 Area Champs 2010-2013 Regional Semi-Finalist 2011[/color]    [/quote]::) can we not EVER have a half-way serious conversation!! ;D [/quote] [/quote]I agree; Pearson IS a beast, and I believe Central will be fine too. But I don't think Central will dominate as they would have if Toe-Toe was still there. Again, I don't know for sure if he is leaving. If he stays a Jag, then Central is the clear favorite to repeat as district champs. If not, I think it is wide open for the taking. [/quote] Torry brings some stability to Central's team. The ultimate teammate who I wish would take more control of games. Has a good mental feel for the game.

All the schools mentioned will do fine. They will all have winning records. They will all make playoffs. The real question is, do these teams have what it take to make it to regionals and be successful???

[quote name="Honest Abe" post="1421727" timestamp="1375797346"] Going into this season, I believe MOST of us would have agreed that Central would repeat as district champs. However, with Wileridge leaving (presumably), I think the district is wide open for either Ozen or Nederland to win the crown. I think Central is still the favorite, but Toe-Toe will be hard to replace. What do you think? [/quote] I think Torry will remain here to compete with his bros. Once again, I think the district race will be close. Central returns most of their players , Ozen will be senior heavy this year, and Nederland will [s]luck up [/s].....errr I meant be in the district race  ::)

[quote name="Honest Abe" post="1421727" timestamp="1375797346"] Going into this season, I believe MOST of us would have agreed that Central would repeat as district champs. However, with Wileridge leaving (presumably), I think the district is wide open for either Ozen or Nederland to win the crown. I think Central is still the favorite, but Toe-Toe will be hard to replace. What do you think? [/quote]First thing first:  [color=pink] 20-4A District Champs 2010-2012 Bi-District Champs 2010-2013 Area Champs 2010-2013 Regional Semi-Finalist 2011[/color]   

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