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[quote name="Wildcatter" post="953342" timestamp="1295801068"] Bluedove, if my aunt had testicles she would be my uncle.  Why not just say as I did on our loss that on that night your kids lost the game.  They did not execute, got into foul trouble, made poor decisions with the ball and lost the game.  Otherwise just go ahead and layout the reasons that your are going to lose for the rest of the season and that can be our predictions.  The same kids that played really well in our HJ game are the same ones that did not play as well against BC and we lost.  While we could say that we led most of the game against HJ the bottom line is that they won and we lost, not a moral victory still counts as a loss in district.  I cant believe that 2 weeks later we are still talking about subbing in that game.  You had 3 kids foul out because they tried to block shots all night as they did earlier in the season.  We adjusted to the fact that they were going to try and block shots all night.  I realize this will prob get me on the most hated HF list but it was just a game. [/quote] ???

LOL! I was too busy with workouts today to follow the action. Interesting reading. Wh :-X :-Xen I get back to HF, I'll read more.

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="953240" timestamp="1295756421"] Just for clarification, HJ has made the regional tourney 4 straight years, '07, '08, '09, '10, not 6 or 7. ;) [/quote]In a weak Regional :D

Nope. Missing the point. HF could have beaten OF when they played with their best athletes on the floor. 8)

Wow!Subbing?

HJ with old weak schedule  :D

Congrats only if HF gets into the playoffs, nothing more and definitely nothing less. HF is still 1-2 in district. That's all that matters.

Lack of focus on Silsbee team last night but I do understand why. Actually you're mental toughness/focus is just as important against weaker teams. Thanks Silsbee, HF got the most out of this game. But HF needs to be mindful that it was a still a loss, even though the HF staff played to lose and notb make it a blowout.

[quote name="mfd814" post="952390" timestamp="1295645276"] Gonna try to catch Josh Reece on the JV, then head to my son's game. Hard to see other kids around here, when your kid is playing too.  [/quote]Yes it is. So true.

;D :D ;D 8)

[quote name="BADSANTA" post="952403" timestamp="1295647059"] HF may play for a 3rd place playoff spot this year. Never know. [/quote]After losing to OF?  8)

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="952388" timestamp="1295644892"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=79065.msg952387#msg952387 date=1295644526] [quote author=AggiesAreWe link=topic=79065.msg952383#msg952383 date=1295643791] May have to do with late game scenarios where you want to make sure you communicate timeouts and play calling. Also, I would think that not having the opposing bench at the end of the court where you are shooting important free throws may be a part of it too. Who really knows? I would like for some coaches to comment on this as well. [/quote] ??? ::) I f you don't know, then why did you make up this answer ??? [/quote] If you would read closely, I started by using the word "May", as in giving my opinion on it but not really knowing for certain. That's why I asked for coaches to comment on the subject. [/quote]Anyway ::) Are you broadcasting the game tonite? If so, I'll holla at you tonite.

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="952383" timestamp="1295643791"] May have to do with late game scenarios where you want to make sure you communicate timeouts and play calling. Also, I would think that not having the opposing bench at the end of the court where you are shooting important free throws my be a part of it too. Who really knows? I would like for some coaches to comment on this as well. [/quote] ??? ::) I f you don't know, then why did you make up this answer ???

This is the second game I had on my schedule to see this year but Fridays are games for me now as well. I wanted to see what Chis Sanders have @ St. Thomas.

Look, I'm just happy they're getting some media exposure tonight ;D

[quote name="Abraham" post="951915" timestamp="1295563716"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=78949.msg951840#msg951840 date=1295554759] [quote author=Abraham link=topic=78949.msg951813#msg951813 date=1295551714] Personally I think HF needs to go do some recruiting or something for football and basketball because they are terrible in those sports I know they used to be good at football but now they are terrible and I love it because they beat a 1a school and think they are gods or something at the sport... I'll tell ya what go beat silsbee, HJ, and Ozen then come talk to me dove because I personally think your an idiot. [/quote]WOW! I've been called worse. But no matter, I bet you're still simmering over the loss to HF. I'll get back to you when you are feeling better ;) [/quote] Maybe so but it's true and I can't say what i'd like to on her but its okay HF will still not make the playoffs and surely won't anytime soon.  ;D [/quote]You may be correct if their top athletes keep leaving and transferring.

[quote name="CATMAN" post="951870" timestamp="1295558491"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=78949.msg951840#msg951840 date=1295554759] [quote author=Abraham link=topic=78949.msg951813#msg951813 date=1295551714] Personally I think HF needs to go do some recruiting or something for football and basketball because they are terrible in those sports I know they used to be good at football but now they are terrible and I love it because they beat a 1a school and think they are gods or something at the sport... I'll tell ya what go beat silsbee, HJ, and Ozen then come talk to me dove because I personally think your an idiot. [/quote]WOW! I've been called worse. But no matter, I bet you're still simmering over the loss to HF. I'll get back to you when you are feeling better ;) [/quote] When he call u a idiot Blue he really mean he like u. :D :D :D [/quote] :D

[quote name="HillGuy" post="951894" timestamp="1295561241"] Dang, some good discussion here...should have had its own thread!  As a select team manager for several years (SB) and dad to a kid aspiring to play at the next level, I've come to some realizations about youth sports (HS and select).  For what its worth: - It doesn't matter how bad the parent wants it or even how good she is at a sport, a kid needs to love the game AND have the desire to play at the college level (or even continue it in HS) to make it happen.  It might STILL happen, but she prob won't be happy long term. - Playing multiple sports in HS is great, but mix in one demanding select sport and it becomes darn near impossible hold up to the rigors, be sucessful and stay injury free.  Plus it is very stressful on teenage girl's life outside of sports.  Throw in a boyfriend and forget about it.  And lets face it, its easier to pull off playing mulitple HS sports in smaller enrollments because there is less competition to make the team. - I've been around select sports and coaches for a long time and have NEVER seen anyone make ANY money, much less "big money". I know there are rare exceptions Bleed, but for the most part you can count on a finanicial loss when you take on a travel team.  - If a kid truly wants to play at the next level, especially D1, they almost [u]have[/u] to cut their sports down to one "major" sport (or one that does not conflict with the almost year-round select sport) by their Soph year and, unless they are a Deion Sanders type athlete, better plan on playing select ball with a high-level competitive team to develop and be seen.  Since recruiting rules are so strict now, its easy and efficient for college coaches to come to big select exposure tournaments where they can see dozens of athletes.  Its pretty rare nowadays to see college coaches come to places like BH, OF or HJ to "scout talent".  If they do come, its because they first saw the athlete during the summer select season and just following up. - There are a lot of parents out there who are not objective or realistic about their kids abilities and college prospects.  Throwing all your eggs in one basket (like Bobcat's comment on VB) in hopes that that will get a kid a scholarship is just plain silly if the kid is just not gifted or skilled enough.  Not many "Rudy's" out there that just make it on determination. - Just my opinion here, but there are two kinds of (HS age) select/travel teams  - ones that are put together to showcase athletes for college exposure and ones put together to improve a HS program.  The second one is great if you can keep harmony common goals, but if I am a parent of kid wanting to play majory college ball, I will not allow her to play on the "HS" select team...for two reasons, first being that that team is not going to play in events where major colleges will be watching.  Second, I want her to play with players better than her to make her better. [/quote]And here within the above thread lies a major conflict. Read the last sentence. ???

[quote name="bleed orange" post="951848" timestamp="1295555446"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=78975.msg951846#msg951846 date=1295555343] I don't think kids walk to and from school anymore. Times have changed. [/quote] We had Bicycles.  ;D ;D [/quote]Sad! It's your generation thats at fault for the present generation :D

[quote name="stevenash" post="952122" timestamp="1295621093"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=79038.msg952119#msg952119 date=1295620509] YES! We got our butts beat last night. We got outhustled, outshot, outsmarted, missed easy layups, stolen passes, no hustle on the press to guad passing lanes on our press, and we still loss by only two ;D Just think whatwould have happened if we played well. ;D But man, HJ played a great game and we had no answer for them. [/quote] Gee, Dove- sounds as if HF couldnt have played any worse and HJ played "out of their minds"   Is my assumption correct? [/quote]Ah NO!

Well, maybe it will be a good scrimmage for HF 8)

YES! We got our butts beat last night. We got outhustled, outshot, outsmarted, missed easy layups, stolen passes, no hustle on the press to guad passing lanes on our press, and we still loss by only two ;D Just think whatwould have happened if we played well. ;D But man, HJ played a great game and we had no answer for them.

I don't think kids walk to and from school anymore. Times have changed.

[quote name="sleepy" post="951790" timestamp="1295549203"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=79015.msg951779#msg951779 date=1295548218] I haven't seen these two teams so I can't predict a score. But I think you know who I will be cheering for on game night ;) [/quote] I just hope HJ isn't caught overlooking WOS for that big matchup with HF next Friday  ;D [/quote]I'm counting on it! ;)

[quote name="Abraham" post="951813" timestamp="1295551714"] Personally I think HF needs to go do some recruiting or something for football and basketball because they are terrible in those sports I know they used to be good at football but now they are terrible and I love it because they beat a 1a school and think they are gods or something at the sport... I'll tell ya what go beat silsbee, HJ, and Ozen then come talk to me dove because I personally think your an idiot. [/quote]WOW! I've been called worse. But no matter, I bet you're still simmering over the loss to HF. I'll get back to you when you are feeling better ;)