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[quote name="Dav-J" post="995747" timestamp="1302542525"] ....some "things" have come up. hmmmm One possibility is the prospect talked to the outgoing coach and other employees and found out the amount of interference and "suggestions" from both expert parents and old "so and so". [/quote]The new coach has nothing to worry about from the parents unless my kid is cut from the team. ;D

This is a great honor to be recognized in Southeast Texas for their talents. But I'm curious about the seniors listed. Its very competitive out there. Have any of the seniors been offered any basketball scholarships?

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="995560" timestamp="1302488176"] [quote author=Wildcatter link=topic=82204.msg995547#msg995547 date=1302486744] I wonder how a 1 a coach will do since they are used to having their kids all year round vs at a 3a? [/quote] What makes you think a 1A coach got the job? [/quote]Aggie, when will the official announcement be made on the new coach?

[quote name="BADSANTA" post="995532" timestamp="1302483953"] Where is DC planing on attending college? [/quote]Someone told me McNeese, SFA, and some JUCO's have shown some interest.

[quote name="dogs1218" post="994409" timestamp="1302211845"] [quote author=JohnnyT60 link=topic=82636.msg994380#msg994380 date=1302207858] Isn't it really about the defenses they faced, not the teams?? [/quote] What about the the top name schools who get bigger and faster players? They can run a man-to-man defense better than smaller schools, or zone defenses with more steals, or box and ones better with more athletic players? Im sure they both faced the same defenses, but which player had to play against overall more gifted players using these defenses more often? If that all makes sense in a way ;D [/quote]Excellent points you brought up.

[quote name="stevenash" post="995629" timestamp="1302527003"] The Butler coach and the VCU coach were both assistants before getting their head jobs.  Looks to me like the fact that they didnt have prior head coaching experience didnt hinder their performance. [/quote]As usual, your thoughts are on target

That's after Pat Knight accepted LAmar's offer.

[quote name="Silsbee92" post="995252" timestamp="1302401475"] In listening to the opinionated, here is a phrase my father used to tell me...  I am sure it was told to him at some point in his impressively productive life. "If you want to hear god laugh then tell him about your plans." Making the difference in young mens lives is what the goal should be. Winning is just one of the rewards in character development. And, unfortunately it is the only one people remember. Good Luck Coach Knight. [/quote]Winning is the only thing. Graduate all your players and consistently have a losing season and see what happens. Like I am reminded so often from certain basketball  circles,"Its  a business." I may not agree with it all, but its the reality of it all.

[quote name="6thman" post="995257" timestamp="1302403885"] [quote author=Ricthepic link=topic=82204.msg989359#msg989359 date=1301335468] I too, like many do not have a dog in the fight, but Coach Isaacs from Spurger would make an excellent choice for HF. He has taken a program that was treading water a few years ago and transformed the Pirates into a state ranked program. He has done it with discipline and hard work. His teams are always prepared and well coached. You have to beat them, they will not beat themselves. They're trip tho Austin and the State Tournament 2 years ago is just one example of his ability to lead a program. And this year, after being hit hard by graduation, he gets the Pirates into the Regional Quarterfinals. I have never spoken to anyone who has anything bad to say about Coach Isaacs. He is fine coach and a better person. My 2 cents. [/quote] Well said about Coach Isaacs!!! We are not ready for him to go so I am hoping they choose one of the others. If he leaves us we will miss his Christian influence, his guidance, and the many other things he has brought to ALL our students Boys and Girls alike. Thanks Coach for all you have done!!! [/quote]A window of opportunity :)

[quote name="epg2793" post="994814" timestamp="1302307014"] I know there are alot of people who just want to be negative on here but I am very happy and excited about the hire. When I heard the candidates he was not on the top of my list, however, after hearing him talk and looking further in to what he did I think it was the perfect hire. With all the people he knows we will be able to attract better recruits and get more quality games. I look forward to seeing what he can do. [/quote]He got you also ;) Seriously, I liked the way he said things and I like the swagger he carries with him. Now he's got to be able to coach and make his players  (who nobody else wants ;) believe they can play and win. I wish him well. And lets be honest about this, his name is what is getting people excited.

Wasn't the last coach a head coach @ Lumberton?

[quote name="TBonesLU" post="994673" timestamp="1302290801"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82846.msg994671#msg994671 date=1302290625] [quote author=TBonesLU link=topic=82846.msg994668#msg994668 date=1302290418] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82846.msg994643#msg994643 date=1302286493] Can't beat'em join'em. On second thought heck no! You guys get caught up in a new coach every 5 years. Da Roc was yall boy, Gino Vanelli, Dean "da Dream" Meminger,etc. [/quote] Roc did more with the program than anyone else in 20 years.  We finally got another conference championship.  So are you planning to stay bitter throughout Knight's tenure here?  You just want to wait until we get another coach?  What satisfies someone such as yourself now that Knight is in fact hired. [/quote]Just win baby! Just win! [/quote] Well, get on board with Knight.  Then if he isn't winning, you can say to all of us that you told us so.  Come on, it'll be a lot more fun to be able to have a great following with everything at LU right now. [/quote]I can't get all into this until I see some good basketball and some wins.

[quote name="TBonesLU" post="994668" timestamp="1302290418"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82846.msg994643#msg994643 date=1302286493] Can't beat'em join'em. On second thought heck no! You guys get caught up in a new coach every 5 years. Da Roc was yall boy, Gino Vanelli, Dean "da Dream" Meminger,etc. [/quote] Roc did more with the program than anyone else in 20 years.  We finally got another conference championship.  So are you planning to stay bitter throughout Knight's tenure here?  You just want to wait until we get another coach?  What satisfies someone such as yourself now that Knight is in fact hired. [/quote]Just win baby! Just win!

Can't beat'em join'em. On second thought hell no! You guys get caught up in a new coach every 5 years. Da Roc was yall boy, Gino Vanelli, Dean "da Dream" Meminger,etc.

[quote name="coachacola" post="994564" timestamp="1302273542"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82846.msg994551#msg994551 date=1302272149] [quote author=LCM2LU link=topic=82846.msg994542#msg994542 date=1302271154] Pat Knight: HE'S AWESOME BABY! [/quote] ::) [/quote] Come on bluedove, it's time to drink the kool-aid!   :D [/quote] >:( :D

[quote name="tamulonghorn" post="994610" timestamp="1302280929"] girls job re-opened and boys have yet to hire even though interviews have been done for a week [/quote]I did hear that HF was trying to play Central next season and was going to try and play in the YMBL Tourney, but thats been tabled. I guess its time for HF to play stiffer comp. ;)

[quote name="LCM2LU" post="994542" timestamp="1302271154"] Pat Knight: HE'S AWESOME BABY! [/quote] ::)

[quote name="woodman" post="994141" timestamp="1302178493"] I liked everything Knight said at his first news conference.  I was really impressed with what he said about his knowledge of our players and that he had watched game tapes of them. I wonder how much of what he said was because he believed it, or it was the right thing to say. I don't know if he is a good X's and O's guy.  My biggest concern is his ability to motivate the kids.  I think Rocs biggest fault was his superimposed ego and his motivation skills worked negatively.  I think he broke the spirit and confidence of most of his players.  If Knight can get this back, and get the players believing in themselves, he will be more successful that Roc. Plus a little defense won't hurt! [/quote]Actually, all new coaches say nice things and what we wanna hear. Especially at LU ::) Been thru this too many times. Can't get excited right now.

Just read about a mock NBA draft. Jimmer is picked b4 Kemba.

[quote name="stevenash" post="994318" timestamp="1302200667"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82830.msg994308#msg994308 date=1302199198] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=82830.msg994307#msg994307 date=1302199003] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82830.msg994289#msg994289 date=1302197036] WOW! So you can now attend HJ and play basketball now? So, if our kid is a bench warmer we can now transfer him or her to HJ and get a starting position ??? [/quote] If he is a bench warmer at a school that wins fewer games than HJ does, why would one conclude that said bench warmer would be a starter at HJ? [/quote] :D Things that make you go hmmmm? [/quote] This may shock you but this is a budget issue as opposed to an athlete issue.  Permitting students to transfer here may actually preserve some jobs that otherwise would have to have been eliminated.  Better think twice about how much you give out in that Kings Ranch Package. [/quote]No shocker. It's a money maker for HJISD to keep you guys from being taxed more. King Ranch too expensive for my pockets. ;)

[quote name="Ruckdad" post="994305" timestamp="1302198480"] Giovanne is at Augustana -last I heard - and last I heard he was pretty successful there and also coaching the Golf team. [/quote]And there go those infamous words about ex-LU coaches, " last I heard." ;D

[quote name="stevenash" post="994307" timestamp="1302199003"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82830.msg994289#msg994289 date=1302197036] WOW! So you can now attend HJ and play basketball now? So, if our kid is a bench warmer we can now transfer him or her to HJ and get a starting position ??? [/quote] If he is a bench warmer at a school that wins fewer games than HJ does, why would one conclude that said bench warmer would be a starter at HJ? [/quote] :D Things that make you go hmmmm?

[quote name="Scooter!" post="994296" timestamp="1302197966"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82825.msg994265#msg994265 date=1302193899] [quote author=NorthoftheBorder link=topic=82825.msg994256#msg994256 date=1302192629] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82825.msg994227#msg994227 date=1302190367] All the new coaches come in saying things we like to hear. [/quote] I will give you that, with one caveat, I don't remember Grey Giovanni talking big.  He was pretty much small time.  Great guy though.  Liked him a lot. [/quote]Forgot about Grey. Where is he now? [/quote]he's at a D3 school i believe [/quote]Coaching at LU will send you to the coach's graveyard shift.

[quote name="weslinder" post="994180" timestamp="1302184982"] Just rumors, but I've heard that there are a couple of smaller (D1) schools out West interested in him as a head coach, and Marquette as an assistant.  I think it depends on what he wants to do. [/quote]"ON WHAT HE WANTS TO DO?" Okay-y-y-y-y!!!! There are other assistants out there more successful looking too.

WOW! So you can now attend HJ and play basketball now? So, if our kid is a bench warmer we can now transfer him or her to HJ and get a starting position ???