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Oh no, thank you because I thought I might have been alone in my view of the game.

Thanks guys. Kid has so much potential.

Whats the scoop on this kid? 6'8", where has this kid been playing in Beaumont for me to miss him in one of the gyms? I was impressed with him. If he got him a real good trainer, he could dominate in high school.

[quote name="BMTSoulja1" post="935866" timestamp="1292727387"] [quote author=dogs1218 link=topic=77691.msg935660#msg935660 date=1292687036] What about Kristen Smith for Central? No factor? [/quote]He was Central's high scorer once again got a dunk and and showed his range from behind the arch.  Hopefully He'll be a key factor in a win neext time we play Ozen (probably in the Games Gamble Classic or the second district matchup) [/quote]He must have done his shooting in the 3rd and 4th qtr. I saw the dunk. He can jump and is quick. I left at half time. Couldn't watch anymore. I saw a bunch of athletic kids who were quick and hustled in the game. But basketball fundamentals from what I saw in this game was limited. It really surprised me.

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="935530" timestamp="1292647990"] Soulja, how does Central lose to Ozen that was minus 5 varsity players, 2 of which start? [/quote]Missed easy shots, couldn't catch several passes thrown their way, [font=Verdana]no spot up shooter[/font] (s), etc ;)

I call it like I see it. Told you Vidor had a good team.Vidor has a good team and the coach seems to know how to use his people.

Slow game!

Hmmmmm I'm checking out this game

[quote name="dogs1218" post="935083" timestamp="1292627855"] More about the history of the almighty HJ  :D Look, the fact is, this is a different year then the last one. I understand being a fan of your team and getting upset when somebody from another team talks down on yours, but understand where im coming from. Hardin Jefferson this year is NOT as good as the past. Im going to love reading the things yall will be posting about the HJ and Silsbee games. Only some home-cooking is going to be able to help you in that series. I dont see HJ playing too deep into the playoffs because, well, they arent as good as the past years. I can be wrong here and HJ goes on to win state and win district. But, from I have seen from that team, its highly unlikely. [/quote]dog! My MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Preach your wisdom and truth. Maybe we should make some friendly bets. If HJ make sa certain goal, then dog would have to wear a HJ shirt or something. And Nash a HF shirt...err Silsbee shirt ;D

[quote name="stevenash" post="935126" timestamp="1292629438"] We, the HJ faithful, have decided to give up and have no hope for a successful season.  We want to join the "enlightened" and view ourselves as just not very good.  In our effort to be more enlightened, we will never mention past successess because it is offensive to some of the "enlightened" who have never experienced similar successes.  In fact, since the performance is going to be so bad, I think I will skip all of the remaining games and glean some basketball knowledge from those who obviously know more about the game as well as about the Hawks.  I am struggling a little bit with the concept that someone who has seen one or two games is better equipped to evaluate than someone who has seen 700, but that is why I am not "enlightened".   I certainly am going to make an effort to become that way.  After I saw the Celtics lose to the Cavaliers in their first meeting of the season, I failed to have the knowledge and wisdom(enlightenment) to declare the Celtics as not very good or not as good as last yearand will not do well in the playoffs.   I also failed to "declare" that the Tennessee Volunteers, after losing to powerful Oakland University, are no good and the #9 national ranking for them is a joke.  They too, should fold their tents for the season and listen to someone like me who says they are no good.  Tennesse has NO CHANCE against Kentucky unless there is some serious home cooking and they will lose early in the playoffs should they get that far. [/quote] ??? So maybe Nash was actually listening to me last night. Finally! :D

[quote name="stevenash" post="934987" timestamp="1292622571"] [quote author=dogs1218 link=topic=77537.msg934897#msg934897 date=1292614786] I hope HJ wins tonight.. ;D [/quote] Nah, they don't have a chance.  Knowledgeable people have declared them to have no chance to do anything this year. [/quote] ::) ::) ::)

[quote name="bullets13" post="934909" timestamp="1292615482"] [quote author=KHSAlum400 link=topic=77653.msg934871#msg934871 date=1292612799] [quote author=bullets13 link=topic=77653.msg934865#msg934865 date=1292612407] i'm glad a team finally came along that was good enough to exploit this team.  it's a shame that as good as they are that they only know how to play one type of basketball. [/quote] How did they exploit them? All they did was break their press the whole game. I'm sure every team on their schedule practices breaking presses, so there was really nothing to exploit. Findlay Prep was just better. [/quote] you asked, then answered your own question.  they were too good for Yates to press, but Yates knows no other way of playing, so they exploited that by consistently breaking the press and getting easy layups and dunks.  had Yates had ANY semblance of a half-court game, this game could've been much closer.  [/quote]Yates is a very young team. They played against future D-1 players. Yates will be okay.

[quote name="bleed orange" post="935026" timestamp="1292625078"] A lot of parents "not all" did not prepare financially for their kids to go to college. Some are banking on their kids to get a scholarship. If you take the kids who actually go on to the next level compared to every athlete in the golden triangle, the percentage of those who do go is very very low. I don't understand what some parents see, I mean you know if a kid has talent and a lot of times it is at a young age. I knew my daughter could play at the next level but not Texas, LSU or any Major College for that matter and surely not the WNBA. Those thought never entered my mind. She did play NJCAA ball and was offered a partial scholarship to an NAIA college. [/quote]Yep!

I know one thing about the other ref, he would not have to worry about me partnering with him again. ;D

[quote name="KHSAlum400" post="934861" timestamp="1292612270"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=77653.msg934782#msg934782 date=1292605354] [quote author=Two-Dogs... link=topic=77653.msg934776#msg934776 date=1292604993] Thanks guys! I learn something everyday! [/quote] Send check to" Bluedove, 1914 Bluedove Lane, Bluedove, Texas, 77-1914 ;D [/quote] Wait a minute BLUEDOVE!!! 1914? You have something you want to tell me?  :o [/quote]sEE YOUR  PM LOL!

[quote name="Two-Dogs..." post="934783" timestamp="1292605439"] Right now at this minute, this parents dream is simply to beat Livingston! This dream is subject to change from game to game! ;D ;D ;D [/quote]It's probably best your way. To take it game by game.

[quote name="Two-Dogs..." post="934776" timestamp="1292604993"] Thanks guys! I learn something everyday! [/quote] Send check to" Bluedove, 1914 Bluedove Lane, Bluedove, Texas, 77-1914 ;D

[quote name="BADSANTA" post="934773" timestamp="1292604838"] Parents have dreams for their kids to be sports stars. Your better taking your kid to a American Idol tryout. [/quote]Parents also have dreams for their kids to be successful in college and their careers. My dream isn't that big. Just beat Silsbee, HJ, and WO-S. My dream isn't THAT BIG is it ???

[quote name="BADSANTA" post="934769" timestamp="1292604437"] Could DC play for Findley Prep? [/quote]Prbaly end up like Wynston (sp?) Sheperd @ Findley Prep. Sheperd was ranked #3 in Texas at one time. Played ball at Fort Bend (????? David Green's team). Went to Findley and sat on the bench. Looks like he's playing more this season. Hoefully, things will work out better this year for him.

[quote name="Two-Dogs..." post="934757" timestamp="1292603105"] Not sure I understand that concept at the high school level. Why wouldn't a kid that good already be in a collegiate program if he is finished with high school? or are we talking about kids who were "redshirted" as 1st graders that are now seniors? [/quote]Different reasons. I remember reading a book about Carmello and his decison to attend Oak Hill. He was an academic underachiever from a big city. He got away from his negative environment and was able to acquire the academiic maturity he lacked. And was able to become eligible to enter a nice university ;)

[quote name="palincoln4life" post="934758" timestamp="1292603247"] Oak Hill has no 5th year players,  only 4 year players that come from across the country to play to get ready to play at the next level. [/quote]Yep, I stand corrected. And Finley dropped their 5-year program a few years ago.

[quote name="KHSAlum400" post="934710" timestamp="1292599214"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=77653.msg934685#msg934685 date=1292596395] I was wondering if Findley plays 5th year seniors? Those guys were just too confident and mature in their play. Makes a big difference as a 5th year senior. [/quote] I'm not sure, but doesn't Oak Hil Academy (Virginia) do that? [/quote]Yep! I know Oak Hill does.

I was wondering if Findley plays 5th year seniors? Those guys were just too confident and mature in their play. Makes a big difference as a 5th year senior.

[quote name="JoesBros" post="934659" timestamp="1292594665"] This coaching staff is underrated and this team is ready thats all Im saying. [/quote]Vidor has some good players.

[quote name="Scooter!" post="934479" timestamp="1292547684"] [quote author=no-look link=topic=77550.msg934463#msg934463 date=1292546842] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=77550.msg934455#msg934455 date=1292545419] [quote author=bullets13 link=topic=77550.msg934436#msg934436 date=1292542666] [quote author=wOUTanEXCUSE link=topic=77550.msg934383#msg934383 date=1292536350] ya exactly..10th... Wow...w three district teams ahead of them... Cant say that is a great rating.. [/quote] i'd say it's pretty generous considering they're 12 games into the season without playing a team above 3A, or a quality opponent, for that matter. [/quote]They've played Hamshire Fannett 4 times 8) [/quote]Hamshire Fannett shouldn't have got in their way.... ;D [/quote]I thought HF was winning state this year?  ??? [/quote]No, not this year. But HF has a serious shot @ 3rd place in district.