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[quote name="stevenash" post="979000" timestamp="1299515586"] Just to be clear - am I understanding correctly the following about the future?  The Longhorns will be in the playoff in 2011-2012 but will bring home the state title in 2012-2013?  If that is correct, I may want to delay my plans to move to Florida. [/quote]Pushing those buttons LOL!

[quote name="stevenash" post="978999" timestamp="1299515485"] I wish the team/coach much success.  However, if Phil Jackson comes to HF but his players have to spend too much time lifting, it still won't work. [/quote]You raise some valid points. :'(

[quote name="stevenash" post="978992" timestamp="1299515090"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=80948.msg978989#msg978989 date=1299514976] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=80948.msg978974#msg978974 date=1299514119] What Championship is he grooming his players for? [/quote]AAU Championships. He's won two straight in the 13u and 14u with Houston Select. He's also one of the top and most sought out trainers in the area. A former high school coach. [/quote] Regarding his success as an AAU coach- Do you think that has more to do with his coaching abilities or his recruiting abilities?  I dont follow AAU that much- Are you saying he has won two straight NATIONAL AAU championships? [/quote]He just coaches. He does not recruit. Yes, he has won 2-straight National AAU championships. His last year team was kinda like HJ, but going up against a team like Jack Yates in a national championship. The other team(Indiana Speice) has 2-3 projected major D-1 prospects

[quote name="stevenash" post="978993" timestamp="1299515205"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=81352.msg978979#msg978979 date=1299514345] [quote author=BADSANTA link=topic=81352.msg978968#msg978968 date=1299513655] Who would get your vote and why? [/quote]WOW! I can't think of one single player who had a great impact in this area. [/quote] Wouldnt be a matter, then, of deciding who had the greatest impact of those who didn't have an impact? [/quote]That would be easier. :D

[quote name="stevenash" post="978973" timestamp="1299514058"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=81203.msg978865#msg978865 date=1299471780] [quote author=bmrm link=topic=81203.msg978833#msg978833 date=1299466040] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=81203.msg978829#msg978829 date=1299465862] [quote author=bmrm link=topic=81203.msg978820#msg978820 date=1299463031] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=81203.msg978614#msg978614 date=1299415779] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=81203.msg978500#msg978500 date=1299378973] Okay HJ, you had a good run (again) this season. Congrats! Now its time to get back to planning for HF's district against HJ now. [/quote] District?  Isn't 2012 supposed to be that Special year for the Horns? [/quote] :P :D I'm thinking it may be the fall 2012/spring 2013 season which could be special for HF.  It's also going to depend on who they hire as their next head coach.  [/quote] Doesnt matter who they hire if the priority is always "do whatever is best for football".  The "bigger, faster, stronger" priority is proven to be counter productive in many instances. [/quote] Lets hope that is their priority!  [/quote] [/quote] Excuse me Dove, but are you delaying your "HF Takes It All' prediction to the 2012-2013 season in lieu of 2011-2012? [/quote]Some unforeseen road blocks have taken place which started at the beginning of the 2010-2011 season. We will be in playoffs next season.

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="978987" timestamp="1299514765"] I'll hold my vote until after the state tourney. ;) [/quote]Hmm? Lose one gain one. You make sense AggieNotAware

[quote name="stevenash" post="978974" timestamp="1299514119"] What Championship is he grooming his players for? [/quote]AAU Championships. He's won two straight in the 13u and 14u with Houston Select. He's also one of the top and most sought out trainers in the area. A former high school coach.

[quote name="LAZEEK" post="978982" timestamp="1299514575"] Kelvin Smith from Nederland and Shawn Prudhomme from HJ would be my top two!!!!   My opinion is what they did for their team during the regular season as well as in the playoffs.  I know that Prudhomme averaged 25 plus points per game during the playoffs in leading the Hawks to wins over Huffman, Stafford and Cleveland. [/quote]Just when I was beginning to like you ::)

[quote name="BADSANTA" post="978968" timestamp="1299513655"] Who would get your vote and why? [/quote]WOW! I can't think of one single player who had a great impact in this area.

[quote name="stevenash" post="978972" timestamp="1299513982"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=81337.msg978933#msg978933 date=1299508953] [quote author=bullets13 link=topic=81337.msg978919#msg978919 date=1299507389] [quote author=tigersvoice link=topic=81337.msg978915#msg978915 date=1299506782] [quote author=sleepy link=topic=81337.msg978906#msg978906 date=1299505069] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=81337.msg978868#msg978868 date=1299472005] Not really worried about HJ for 2011-12. :D [/quote] Same thing we have heard at the end of each of the last 5 seasons.  Somehow we manage. [/quote] I just worry about them having to face Cleveland again in the playoffs.  They just can't get over that hurdle. ;D 8) [/quote] Cleveland will be a ghost of their former self for a couple of years.  HJ should be as strong or stronger next year as they were this year.  It's Silsbee's turn to have one of HJ's "down years", which means they'll compete for a district title and probably go several rounds deep in the playoffs. [/quote]Hmm? If the Who's Who List of coaches applying for the HF job is true, I wouldn't be so sure. Plus, HF's speed will nullify HJ's chances next year. Sorry HJ ;) [/quote] Most every team HJ plays/played has more speed. [/quote]Most haven't been playing since pre-middle school days. And don't forget a new coach is in the making. Hope the rumors can be worked out ;)

[quote name="underdog" post="978937" timestamp="1299509702"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=81337.msg978933#msg978933 date=1299508953] [quote author=bullets13 link=topic=81337.msg978919#msg978919 date=1299507389] [quote author=tigersvoice link=topic=81337.msg978915#msg978915 date=1299506782] [quote author=sleepy link=topic=81337.msg978906#msg978906 date=1299505069] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=81337.msg978868#msg978868 date=1299472005] Not really worried about HJ for 2011-12. :D [/quote] Same thing we have heard at the end of each of the last 5 seasons.  Somehow we manage. [/quote] I just worry about them having to face Cleveland again in the playoffs.  They just can't get over that hurdle. ;D 8) [/quote] Cleveland will be a ghost of their former self for a couple of years.  HJ should be as strong or stronger next year as they were this year.  It's Silsbee's turn to have one of HJ's "down years", which means they'll compete for a district title and probably go several rounds deep in the playoffs. [/quote]Hmm? If the Who's Who List of coaches applying for the HF job is true, I wouldn't be so sure. Plus, HF's speed will nullify HJ's chances next year. Sorry HJ ;) [/quote] HAHAHAHAHAHA   Thats funny, I don't care who you are. [/quote]Keep on laughing. Been preparing HJ fans now for over two years. ;)

[quote name="bullets13" post="978919" timestamp="1299507389"] [quote author=tigersvoice link=topic=81337.msg978915#msg978915 date=1299506782] [quote author=sleepy link=topic=81337.msg978906#msg978906 date=1299505069] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=81337.msg978868#msg978868 date=1299472005] Not really worried about HJ for 2011-12. :D [/quote] Same thing we have heard at the end of each of the last 5 seasons.  Somehow we manage. [/quote] I just worry about them having to face Cleveland again in the playoffs.  They just can't get over that hurdle. ;D 8) [/quote] Cleveland will be a ghost of their former self for a couple of years.  HJ should be as strong or stronger next year as they were this year.  It's Silsbee's turn to have one of HJ's "down years", which means they'll compete for a district title and probably go several rounds deep in the playoffs. [/quote]Hmm? If the Who's Who List of coaches applying for the HF job is true, I wouldn't be so sure. Plus, HF's speed will nullify HJ's chances next year. Sorry HJ ;)

[quote name="sleepy" post="978906" timestamp="1299505069"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=81337.msg978868#msg978868 date=1299472005] Not really worried about HJ for 2011-12. :D [/quote] Same thing we have heard at the end of each of the last 5 seasons.  Somehow we manage. [/quote]I don't make promises unless its a sure shot and I sure don't pick winners until after I've seen who've won the game ;)

Not really worried about HJ for 2011-12. :D

[quote name="stevenash" post="978770" timestamp="1299454379"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=80948.msg978763#msg978763 date=1299453118] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=80948.msg978141#msg978141 date=1299334502] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=80948.msg977431#msg977431 date=1299256765] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=80948.msg977402#msg977402 date=1299254701] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=80948.msg977374#msg977374 date=1299252768] If I was a Cleveland fan, coach, or etc, I would be trying to figure out why do we continue to lose with more talent against a team like HJ. Hmmm? Can you teach "heart?"   ??? 8) [/quote] Nope- and that is something that isnt learned much in the AAU ranks either [/quote]Unless you have a coach by the name of Cedric Ward. [/quote] Perhaps Cleveland ought to try to employ Mr. Ward [/quote]Mr. Ward is quite busy right now molding and shaping another championship team ;) [/quote]  Is that a high paying job?  Is he thereby adequately compensated for his talents/effort? [/quote]It's his job now. The organization pays him-not us ;)

[quote name="bmrm" post="978833" timestamp="1299466040"] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=81203.msg978829#msg978829 date=1299465862] [quote author=bmrm link=topic=81203.msg978820#msg978820 date=1299463031] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=81203.msg978614#msg978614 date=1299415779] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=81203.msg978500#msg978500 date=1299378973] Okay HJ, you had a good run (again) this season. Congrats! Now its time to get back to planning for HF's district against HJ now. [/quote] District?  Isn't 2012 supposed to be that Special year for the Horns? [/quote] :P :D I'm thinking it may be the fall 2012/spring 2013 season which could be special for HF.  It's also going to depend on who they hire as their next head coach.  [/quote] Doesnt matter who they hire if the priority is always "do whatever is best for football".  The "bigger, faster, stronger" priority is proven to be counter productive in many instances. [/quote] Lets hope that is their priority!  [/quote]

[quote name="stevenash" post="978141" timestamp="1299334502"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=80948.msg977431#msg977431 date=1299256765] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=80948.msg977402#msg977402 date=1299254701] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=80948.msg977374#msg977374 date=1299252768] If I was a Cleveland fan, coach, or etc, I would be trying to figure out why do we continue to lose with more talent against a team like HJ. Hmmm? Can you teach "heart?"   ??? 8) [/quote] Nope- and that is something that isnt learned much in the AAU ranks either [/quote]Unless you have a coach by the name of Cedric Ward. [/quote] Perhaps Cleveland ought to try to employ Mr. Ward [/quote]Mr. Ward is quite busy right now molding and shaping another championship team ;)

As long as HF doesn't play "little Johnny" ball. Congrats again HJ. It will e interesting to see how you do in district next year ;D

[quote name="Honest Abe" post="978494" timestamp="1299378706"] [quote author=GrayDog link=topic=81310.msg978482#msg978482 date=1299377546] I was really amazed last night when the Ball coach put #2 back in the game at the end just to get a slam on a team they already had beat! Thought he should have been resting for the next game and instead took a really hard foul... from that perspective, doesn't surprise me they got out coached tonight... [/quote] It was rather class-less of the Ball coach to leave his starters in for so long. Coach English pulled his starters a five minutes before the Ball coach did. It appeared that he just wanted to run up the score, and for that reason, I understand other people wanting them to lose. Just what was he trying to accomplish? [/quote]I'm glad Ball didn't wait 8 minutes to pull them or you really would have something to say ;)

Okay HJ, you had a good run (again) this season. Congrats! Now its time to get back to planning for HF's district against HJ now.

[quote name="dogs1218" post="978484" timestamp="1299378026"] [quote author=Scooter! link=topic=81310.msg978483#msg978483 date=1299377895] LM will not win state. and IMO seems like a couple NED fans a bit salty bout being beat by Ball. [/quote] :D Wasnt at the game but ok.. I didnt like the cockiness they showed at the Bulldog Classic [/quote]It's swagger ;)

I wish Nederland win. It will really help in my conversations when I'm in Houston. I can brag about SETexas whipping up on Ball.

[quote name="Basketball 2016" post="977538" timestamp="1299267576"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=81210.msg977322#msg977322 date=1299248901] [quote author=FanintheStands link=topic=81210.msg977171#msg977171 date=1299211689] So, let me get this straight. The football coach "leads" the Longhorns to an 0-10 season (or were they just winless in district?), while the basketball coach's team has a respectable year - the first respectable year in a LONG time...... and its the basketball coach that gets let go?!?!?!?!?! [/quote] Many might call it a respectable year. I don't. This team was much better than I expected and I think others will agree. Pre district Wins over Deweyville, Buna, Evadale, Sabine Pass, Tarkington, Orangefield, etc. Expect the best and the results will show. Nederland basketball is a perfect example. English has a passion for the game. Look what his passion for the game has brought to Nederland. Results and school pride in basketball. Well said! Nederland as a community has good basketball talent, as does most other areas, the difference is the commitment by a coach to do whatever it takes to develop the talent and the program. Coach English truly does have a passion for the game, proven by his actions not just words. His passion is becoming Nederlands passion too. I am seeing people at these playoff games that never before showed much basketball interest. Everyone loves a winner, and it takes hard work to become one. Coach English works hard and his players and future players love to work hard for him. Our kids are truly fortunate to have him and so is our community. By the way I am posting this just prior to leaving in a caravan to Katy!!! GO BULLDOGS!!!!!!! [/quote] [/quote]oH okay, so you're posting while on your way to Katy, huh?  :P  ;D

No one can really argue that the punishment was unfair, though. The university is owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has a very clear honor code, which requires students to: Be honest; live a chaste and virtuous life; obey the law and all campus policies; use clean language; respect others; abstain from alcoholic beverages, tobacco, tea, coffee and substance abuse; participate regularly in church services; observe the dress and grooming standards; and encourage others in their commitment to comply with the Honor Code. Now, after reading the sTUDENT Honor Code, how can you not want to send your kid to BYU?

It will be interesting to see the list of applicants. My first question will be: "You gonna play my sons?"  ;D