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I am betting the second half is going to be a good one. Sounds like BS has done a good job holding off runs by the Hawks but you just know one is coming.

Guess we are going to have to wait until after the game for a score here. After the tech against Big Ned, winwin can't risk one for cell phone use...

Wish I was there. Keep em coming boys!

Exactly what I was thinking. You've been vocal for a while now about why the tournament was dwindling. Coaches aren't going to suddenly decide they want less games for their buck. It now appears this tournament is going to die on the vine sooner rather than later. The sad part is I don't know how much of a difference a change would make at this point. We are all creatures of habit and with all the competition out there with tournaments, a lot of teams who used to participate probably have found new spots with which they are happy...

I am surprised you didn't say we should keep him 10-12 years to give him time You hit the nail on the head. Michigan was a dumpster fire when Harbaugh took over. There may not be a bigger disciplinarian in sports than Jim. Yet he managed to take that team to 8-2 and a fumbled punt from being in the playoff race. And I haven't looked it up but I would be willing to bet our average recruiting class on campus is higher than UM's. So I'm with GCMPats. I have seen little evidence of improvement or the players being coached up. When you are making $5M a year with the biggest assistants budget in the country, that is unacceptable anywhere. And certainly at Texas.

There you go!

Marvin is a stud DT but also can hoop. Nice feet, good hands and wide body.

Can I get a period or a comma in there?

No spin zone? Sounds familiar....

Must have been that same firm that helped put Ozen #2 in the state when they are about 4th or 5th in the GT!

That's great news. This thing is appearing to have legs. May not take a firing. Strong apparently has a lot of interest in "saving face." Save it Charlie. Save it! I really hope it doesn't spell the end of Chuck f'n Strong on Twitter though...

I will message you if I am able to make it. Definitely going to catch a Wildcats game with you this year and make as many as I can. AAW told me last year that they are "must see" basketball and he was 100% correct. I want to see this group as often as possible before some graduate.

So if someone had chosen to go to U of H instead of Lamar or Texas State, they would be the best in the area? Or if someone held more D1 offers? Just trying to follow the logic.

I am seriously thinking of going Friday. HJ and Big Sandy will be a great one. Wish they were playing in Sour Lake. May have to opt for LCM-Kelly instead.

They play them in the Hoopsgiving Classic next Wednesday. Should be a good one. Jared can flat out play. Victory lost a close one to SATCH on Monday.

Not going...but an offer. Point is, there is no reason to turn this thread into a who is better argument. As others have said, good for Josh! He has earned the privilege of going to school for free and that is what it is about. I hope he takes advantage and has a great experience at NW St. Natchitoches is great little town and a very nice campus. And they do have a solid team there that I am sure will benefit from Boyd's services.

The Wizard of Durham got Harry Giles and Jaysom Tatum though - top 2 in that class. Usually when Krzyzewski has similar talent - bad for everyone else...

I think Bert Bilema owns Lester the way Mack did. I have to agree with Buddy. Have to wonder if those Hogs aren't running Miles out of the Red Stick.

Way too many bridges to cross to get that done in time. Hopefully Herman will be successful at SC.

That is going to be a blood letting...

Is Northwestern St > U of H? Just asking for a friend...

Unfortunately I'm out of likes. English IS without question one of the best coaches in SETX and to take a hit like that before the season starts would effect any team at any level. Not saying Ned won't improve because they will. But to say he won't be missed is just being dishonest with yourself. I don't really think anyone at Nederland believes that. Now, there is one chink in English's armor that was glaring last night. Somehow, he has let Kelly outrecruit him in Port Arthur! Talk about a couple of PGs that would be difference makers at Big Ned! I kid my Nederland friends. I kid...

I've been telling people this. Kudos to winwin, Mamba, and whoever else has worked with the Richard kid. Kid is an animal on the boards. With his thin frame, you don't expect that but he grabs more than not coming off the rim or glass. He had a couple of missteps late in the game and I know he was upset. He was told don't worry about a couple of plays when you kept you team in front the whole game owning the boards. The block from behind when Miguez tried to dunk on a breakaway was a thing of beauty too. Kelly is scary good when they aren't inhibited by size. What I saw last night was they have come a long way in that aspect. And I would also point out I didn't see many times on the defensive end that Valsin didn't have one of the Nederland rebounders boxed out. Trust me when I tell you that has been pounded in his head for a few years now. He's not the tallest at 6'2" but rarely will there be a game he's in where he's not the strongest.

Oh lawd. They are handing out enough Techs to that bench already!

By mugged, we are talking violated. Almost knocked the biggest, strongest kid on the floor off his feet and literally right in front of one of the 3 referees. But he was in a mode of he wasn't going to give Kelly a single call at that point. Winwin is a better man than me because I would have almost assuredly given them good reason to T me up at that point. Love those referees who officiate with emotion and a huge chip on their shoulders. They must have regrouped and calmed down at half because but for the last few minutes of the game, they were MUCH better in the second half, and so was Nederland.