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San Jac use to be a powerhouse for many years. I haven't kept up with them in years, but I'm sure he's in a good place and sounds like good timing. Best of luck to the young man.

[quote name="stevenash" post="903587" timestamp="1289427600"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=75774.msg902561#msg902561 date=1289326656] Nov. 8th Scrimmage Games Played Nederland's 9th vs HF''s 9th Nederland's JV vs HF's JV Nederland's JV-A vs HF-Varsity [/quote] Three easy victories for the Longhorns [/quote]Coach English has a master plan and he knows what it takes build a winning team. You gotta give it to him.

True Good points!

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="903366" timestamp="1289411305"] The simple answer to this simple question that is the title of this thread is quite simply "NO". HS coaches are not to blame. You yourself has stated many times that it's the "AAU people" that get these scholarships for these "athletes". If they don't get the scholarships, the only one's to blame would be the "AAU guys". ;) Now Dove, what other personal soapbox would you like to discuss? Playing time? Type of offense designed around one player? Parental control? How to handle "prima donna's"? [/quote]Hmm, now thats a lot to throw at one person ( your last paragragh). But let me get back to your first paragraph.. Not EVERY hs players has an AAU coach, so now it's even more simpler. "Me, myself" have always said hs players need to be aware of the exposure events thats are scheduled so that they can be seen in front of college coaches. Personal soapbox? Playing time? Type of offense for one player? Parental control? How to handle [color=goldenrod]prima[/color] [color=blue]donna's[/color]? Explain what you're really trying to say.. 8)

[quote name="utfan06" post="903312" timestamp="1289407074"] In Kountze tomarrow starts at 4 30 [/quote] ;)

[quote name="speechless" post="903301" timestamp="1289406291"] ncaa working diligently to take it completely out of the hands of the AAU "coaches" [/quote]NCAA won't make it happen, unless they can see some revenue from the move. It's gotten too big. Everytime NCAA throws a new ruling into the mix,  summerball promoters find a way to continue. NCAA put up roadblocks to discourage  middle school players from attending camps given by promoters on college campuses. But the promoters got around that too.

[quote name="Tweeter" post="903288" timestamp="1289405541"] Sounds like they should just play AAU and not bother with the HS ranks [/quote]  HS ball to stay in shape for summerball  ;)

[quote name="utfan06" post="903290" timestamp="1289405805"] Ill be at the hj/kountze scrimmage... will anybody else? [/quote]WHERE? TIME?

Just read some updates on signings and several reports mentioned the player's AAU coach as being the go-to-info person. Example, Laquinton Ross out of Jackson, MS. I can't remember the last time I've seen or heard a high school coach being a figure head on signing day for the top players.

[quote name="Sloe" post="902967" timestamp="1289357510"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=74635.msg879537#msg879537 date=1287417829] I'll be more on the high school scene this year. Watching the local talent and schools in the 23-AAA? Sheez! I'm not sure of the district we play in :D But anyway,[b] I'm watching you HJ[/b], real close this year. I want to see if it's luck or what that keeps you guys in the run for playoffs. But I also know Silsbee and WO-S will have some say so this year in the district.   ;) [/quote]Year in and year out. Thanks for the support B Dove. ;D [/quote]Da Dove try and keep it real. ;)

[quote name="speechless" post="903141" timestamp="1289395928"] the million dollar question is: are parents always realistic in their expectations of getting a scholarship for their child when they are "taking the bull by the horns"? that is where the coach comes in handy, he or she can often give an honest assessment of the players prospects that is not shaded with rose colored glasses [/quote]As a parent, I feel you have to be very realistic about your child's talent. There are systems in place to gauge where your child rate among their peers. You gotta be honest about their weaknesses and be willing to work and improve. As far as coaches, I know someone who coaches in Houston ISD and mentioned that he has seen his head coach throw questionnaires from colleges in the trash can. I'm a firm believer parents along with their kids need to take an active and aggressive role in the recruiting process. Getting the books in order, preparing for SAT's and ACT's by the 9th grade.

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="902762" timestamp="1289343057"] Maybe these athletes that you speak of are just not good enough to get scholarships to play at the next level. ;) Some of these athletes (particularly their parents or guardians ;)) have this sense of entitlement when it comes to the next level, not just the college level. ;) [/quote]Man, I'm glad my kids are not getting ready to graduate. I was beginning to think you were throwing darts. :D Hey wait a minute, you said a sense of entitlement @ the next level, excluding the college level....hmmm?

Or are student-athletes paving their own way into college w/o the help of their coaches?

Controlled scrimmage

Catman, who you gonna take time out and see play this year?

Nov. 8th Scrimmage Games Played Nederland's 9th vs HF''s 9th Nederland's JV vs HF's JV Nederland's JV-A vs HF-Varsity

What style of play does Vidor play? How many returning starters from last season?

Praying for a speedy recovery to be back out on the court for these young ballers. The toughest thing about ACL injuries is the mental rehab.

[quote name="stevenash" post="902004" timestamp="1289258876"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=75355.msg901759#msg901759 date=1289243295] [quote author=JoesBros link=topic=75355.msg901491#msg901491 date=1289225142] First broadcast is 8 days away Hamshire-Fannett at Vidor! [/quote]I'm glad HF is first. Might start a new [color=blue]tre[/color][color=goldenrod]nd[/color] for the year. [/quote] Ah,yes.  A preview of the 2011-2012 State Champs and the surprise playoff qualifier for this upcoming season. [/quote]Ah not yet Stevie!

[quote name="JoesBros" post="901491" timestamp="1289225142"] First broadcast is 8 days away Hamshire-Fannett at Vidor! [/quote]I'm glad HF is first. Might start a new [color=blue]tre[/color][color=goldenrod]nd[/color] for the year.

[quote name="stevenash" post="901490" timestamp="1289224567"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=75405.msg901383#msg901383 date=1289190021] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=75405.msg898981#msg898981 date=1289046710] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=75405.msg896982#msg896982 date=1288923194] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=75405.msg896804#msg896804 date=1288912460] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=75405.msg896716#msg896716 date=1288905564] [quote author=mfd814 link=topic=75405.msg896697#msg896697 date=1288903504] :) Would the 6'8 post be a Freshman?    [/quote]Ah, I bet you're thinking about the kid that use to play with your AAU team, Mavin? Naw, Mavin is probably 6"6" [/quote]Stevie, you seem to know more about HF's business than I do. Perhaps the 2012 prediction will take place this year? [/quote] :-X I've said too much already. Keep talking smack and I'll see if there is more room in Fannett for another transfer. 8) [/quote]  Excuse me, but I think the greater concern in Fannett would be keeping what they have. [/quote] [/quote] You might be surprised. [/quote]Okay Stevie, what does the future hold for HF basketball? I'm willing to gamble you may something I don't know ;)

Fickle fans. Winning cures all doubters. I bet you guys weren't saying anything early in the season but praise for the team. You gotta lose or have failure to improve.

[quote name="stevenash" post="898981" timestamp="1289046710"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=75405.msg896982#msg896982 date=1288923194] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=75405.msg896804#msg896804 date=1288912460] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=75405.msg896716#msg896716 date=1288905564] [quote author=mfd814 link=topic=75405.msg896697#msg896697 date=1288903504] :) Would the 6'8 post be a Freshman?     [/quote]Ah, I bet you're thinking about the kid that use to play with your AAU team, Mavin? Naw, Mavin is probably 6"6" [/quote] Perhaps the 2012 prediction will take place this year? [/quote] :-X I've said too much already. Keep talking smack and I'll see if there is more room in Fannett for another transfer. 8) [/quote]  Excuse me, but I think the greater concern in Fannett would be keeping what they have. [/quote]Stevie, you seem to know more about HF's business than I do.

[quote name="bullets13" post="901270" timestamp="1289185276"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=75498.msg898602#msg898602 date=1289016330] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=75498.msg897723#msg897723 date=1288998504] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=75498.msg896984#msg896984 date=1288923373] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=75498.msg896803#msg896803 date=1288912384] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=75498.msg896750#msg896750 date=1288907970]   ::) ::) Personally I enjoyed the bank robbery You Tube in Sour Lake   :D [/quote] Were you the robber? [/quote]I didn't know Sour Lake had a bank. [/quote]yeah, yeah! Keep rubbing it in...... ;) Let me understand this, Blue.  You stated that you watched a youtube video about a bank robbery in Sour Lake and then immediately said that you did not know there was a bank in Sour Lake.  Hmmm, interesting.  How many banks are in Fannett? [/quote]yEP, not sure when your bank robbery happened. Maybe 5 years ago or whatever. But I'm sure your town newspaper is still reporting the event as newsworthy even after all this time. [/quote] nah, they are still talking about that state championship a few years back, though... [/quote]

Belittle? All I said was the bank robbery video was more interesting than the HJ basketball feature.......... ;D