BLUEDOVE3

>:( okay guys. Enough is enough! This emotional roller coaster ride.

[quote name="KingSnake" post="988279" timestamp="1301089477"] [quote author=coachacola link=topic=82161.msg988116#msg988116 date=1301073788] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82161.msg988042#msg988042 date=1301061483] Has the interviewing started yet? [/quote] Not yet.  Simmons is out of the country.  I think Tidwell said they plan to narrow it down to 5 or 10 candidates and then bring them on campus at that point.  They want to have a decision made by April 7th. [/quote] Simmons was in at the Rice game Tuesday night. [/quote]And somebody else was in town  :-X

[quote name="east texas bb" post="988266" timestamp="1301088851"] The information act only requires for you to list the people who filled out an application.  If you just send a resume but not both them they probably didnt include you. [/quote]Keep Hope Alive! ;D I feel a little better already.

[quote name="mat" post="988199" timestamp="1301084191"] A person's only worth (salary wise) what someone will pay them. [/quote]Gee thanks >:(

I hope our final 4 don't turn into the only 4 ;D

Sweet 15 :-[

16 ???

[quote name="Wildcatter" post="988162" timestamp="1301078952"] I am sure with all of the talent they just need someone to make sure that it is being subbed correctly. [/quote]Thats easy for you to say. All your kid's skill level were about the same. Didn't matter who yall put in.

[quote name="stevenash" post="988158" timestamp="1301078814"] [quote author=geezer link=topic=82161.msg987876#msg987876 date=1301015151] I know there is plenty of bad blood toward Abettemarco's arrogance toward the community the first time around, I think he has stated in an interview that he was out of line and regrets his earlier comments. [/quote] Yea, sure.  And every inmate on death row has suddenly "found God". [/quote]C'mon Nash, death row will make you find some kind of supreme being ;D

[quote name="stevenash" post="988153" timestamp="1301078365"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82161.msg988118#msg988118 date=1301073910] [quote author=coachacola link=topic=82161.msg988116#msg988116 date=1301073788] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82161.msg988042#msg988042 date=1301061483] Has the interviewing started yet? [/quote] Not yet.  Simmons is out of the country.  I think Tidwell said they plan to narrow it down to 5 or 10 candidates and then bring them on campus at that point.  They want to have a decision made by April 7th. [/quote]Oh really? Then I'm going to keep my mouth shut because I know for a fact  :-X :-X :-X :-X [/quote] Dove- Dont go screwing up the hiring process up by trying to convince any of the candidates that the greater coaching opportunity lies somewhere between Beaumont and Winnie. [/quote] :D ;D

Maybe those same people don't have the reputation for taking over a failing school district and turning it around. ;)

:D I honestly think most people have a problem with the man's salary. I've personally been in an agrument with the man and I still don't have a problem with his salary and think he is doing a good job. ;)

[quote name="coachacola" post="988116" timestamp="1301073788"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82161.msg988042#msg988042 date=1301061483] Has the interviewing started yet? [/quote] Not yet.  Simmons is out of the country.  I think Tidwell said they plan to narrow it down to 5 or 10 candidates and then bring them on campus at that point.  They want to have a decision made by April 7th. [/quote]Oh really? Then I'm going to keep my mouth shut because I know for a fact  :-X :-X :-X :-X

[quote name="tamulonghorn" post="988109" timestamp="1301072501"] yall r crazy if u think jasper coach is best on that list [/quote]Who else? I don't know any of them.

[quote name="bobbymcgee" post="988101" timestamp="1301071977"] The Jasper coach is the best one on that list [/quote]I thought so.

Looks like the Jasper coach has a few qualities going for himself. he gives camps so he must love the young kids 8)

[quote name="stevenash" post="988093" timestamp="1301071234"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=82204.msg988066#msg988066 date=1301065700] So where are the HJ APPLICANTS?  >:( >:( [/quote] I tried to apply, but they said I was too old and had too much negative Karma on this board [/quote] :D

So where are the HJ APPLICANTS?  >:( >:(

[quote name="dawg13" post="988061" timestamp="1301064413"] IT really does not matter about the size of the list,As long as we can get the best fit for the program.really dont know of none of the applicants,but is is a good sign jasper coach has interest in it.must see something in a former district foe. [/quote] :'( :'(

:'( :'(

Has the interviewing started yet?

Chad Cooper gives some very good insightful information why the coach from Oklahoma would be a good applicant and possible fit for Lamar. I especially liked the fact that he recruits and wins in D-11. Sorry, but Lamar has a history of recruiting lower level players and obviously this coach has a skill and hitory  at putting good teams together without the big time players.

[quote name="FanintheStands" post="987793" timestamp="1300996499"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=81681.msg987741#msg987741 date=1300988287] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=81681.msg987719#msg987719 date=1300984645] One more question, Dove.  You mentioned if HF had 4 "ballers"-  Can you define "ballers" for me?  I have a feeling that,when they were drafted in the same year, Allen Iverson would have been perceived as a "baller" and Ray Allen would not have been.  Isn't it interesting how things have worked out?  The Knicks are playing 500(%) ball since the addition of Carmelo Anthony while the Nuggets have won 8 of 11 during the same time frame.  I guess they found a way to survive with one less "baller".  ;D [/quote]In HF's case, a baller is anyone who truly loves the game and willing to improve and learn from a good coach.  Take the extra minute to learn the game. Know the difference between a baseball and a basketball. [/quote]... and I think therein lies the problem.  In the 8th to 9th grade you've got "ballers" as you explained.  Then, for various reasons, the ballers lose their interest/focus. [/quote]But it happens in football as well. Those HF dads are diehard football. But thenagain, maybe I just answered the ???

[quote name="stevenash" post="987719" timestamp="1300984645"] One more question, Dove.  You mentioned if HF had 4 "ballers"-  Can you define "ballers" for me?  I have a feeling that,when they were drafted in the same year, Allen Iverson would have been perceived as a "baller" and Ray Allen would not have been.  Isn't it interesting how things have worked out?  The Knicks are playing 500(%) ball since the addition of Carmelo Anthony while the Nuggets have won 8 of 11 during the same time frame.  I guess they found a way to survive with one less "baller".  ;D [/quote]In HF's case, a baller is anyone who truly loves the game and willing to improve and learn from a good coach.  Take the extra minute to learn the game. Know the difference between a baseball and a basketball.

[quote name="stevenash" post="987714" timestamp="1300984218"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=81681.msg987712#msg987712 date=1300983857] [quote author=FanintheStands link=topic=81681.msg987706#msg987706 date=1300983198] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=81681.msg987665#msg987665 date=1300974931] Yeah, but theory can be more fun than reality. Lets use HF as the example (again). If our kids apply the principles & rules of playing basketball (skill training, games,mental exercise, etc)  all summer for about 4-5 hours a day, my theory tells me we can whip HJ and Silsbee butt next season ;D [/quote]That's a good theory. But in reality, if your kids spent 4-5 hours a day in the gym all summer they'd be burnt out on basketball and HJ and Silsbee would once again whip's HF's butt next season. Just goes to show that there is a difference between theory and reality.  ;) [/quote]Ah but the true reality is that true ballers have no problem playing 4-5 hours a day, while the rest play video games. All we need are at least 4 true ballers to carry us in order to beat HJ ;) [/quote] Am I correct in assuming that YOU are assuming that the HF kids will play basketball 4-5 hours per day and the HJ kids will spend that same time playing videos?  The results of HJ basketball program do NOT suggest that to be the case. [/quote]Only in theory  Definitely not in reality! :D