TxHoops

I have a snap shot of Memorial's. I will text it to you.

I thought he was doing his best Mittens Romney impersonation. No worries, he will flip right back once he visits again and realizes Baylor is still in Waco...

By guards do you mean Nijal and TJ as they are slicing in defenses in route to dunking on some heads?

Actually, winwin is already on double secret probation. AAW confirmed.

Have you guys looked at HJ's schedule? The days of the Hawks eating mostly cake before district are apparently long gone.

I'm glad we won't be eligible likely this year. I am afraid the 59 yard bar would be a little high...

I didn't actually know it but I had a sneaking suspicion. And no offense intended. Just having some fun with you! Good grief - I've had to hear about 59 yards for almost a year now!!

i would hope that's the theory of 5 of the voters. But that is probably not the theory of some who vote. Like many other polls in sport, that may be exactly how they vote. And in the end, it really doesn't matter for 2 reasons: 1) it's just for fun and makes for interesting conversation and debate and 2) 6 out of the 11 voters got it right ;)

I knew it ;)

In many ways, I see a lot of parallels with Sumlin and Mack. Obviously, they are both exceptional recruiters, although Mack was more of a mama recruiter and Sumlin strikes more a chord with the kids with all his swag. The coordinators are the key. Mack was fortunate to have 2 of the best QBs in the history of a storied program back to back (Vince and Colt) and could have had another if he hadn't made the daddy dealing mistake with Simms (over Major). This is another apparent parallel with Murray. Along with Mack's fortune with 2 QBs, he also found 2 really good DCs on the other side of the ball by raiding Auburn for successive coordinators with Czisik and Boom. I still think Chavis was that kind of hire for Swaggy. It remains to be seen whether Kyler is that kind of QB. There is no doubt the talent is there though IMO.

That's just solid planning. After the DC made its recent ruling, we needed something else for Nederland to whine about

PNG will tell you, I think, there is not a team in your district that plays defense like the Stangs. And they have as good a QB as anyone around, and tons of speed. I'm not saying they would beat Nederland because that's too close to call IMO. But I wouldn't bet much on either team in that matchup.

Foster is a bad loss? (despite being a 5A playoff team that has 2 losses, one to George Ranch). Also has a win over an always solid A&M Consolidated. But WOS played in a weak district (again 169-3), the 3rd place team of which took Kirbyville to the mat when they escaped Orangefield with a close win? (24-14 or 27-17 something like that) But I keep forgetting Kirbyville apparently improves at a higher rate than anyone else, especially after beating a ranked 3A team. But at least you admitted it Who else wants to own up? My boy Buddy G?

Huge addition, no pun intended.

Ha! I think he might still be a little in this area because I don't think a lot of people see him. He's not anymore outside this area for sure. He got moved to the point this summer and put on an absolute show. With his strength and build, combined with his ball handling and vision, he had a lot of people talking. I can tell you a couple of high D1 coaches who are fans. The beauty for Kelly is Tevin has really improved at the 1 and they can use Valsin elsewhere (he's one of those kids that you can plug in at 4 different spots). Saw Tevin play recently a couple of times and couldn't believe how much he's improved at running an offense. I know a wingnut on here who will tell you it's coaching

I have to agree. If he can recruit, Texas will be a perennial Sweet Sixteen type team with some deeper runs. I will say this, the man knows how to coach defense. Barnes left the cupboard far from bare and from what I've seen so far, the defense they are already playing is more intense than I've ever seen on the 40 acres. He could very well be an absolute home run.

Maybe it's the liberal in me but I never have a problem with people making a peaceful stand in something they believe in. I don't know all the particulars with Loftin but there appear to be some serious issues at MU. Sounds to me that he didn't get out in front of it like he probably should have and it cost him his job. But as far as the kids go, they would have lost some games they wouldn't get back. And they were willing to do it based on what they believe in. Good for them. As I heard on one of the shows on this, the Clippers' players could have taken such a stand.

Agree. Agree. And agree.

That is a solid list. I said something about an underrated player in another thread but then I wondered if Grubbs can be considered underrated? (And Saladin from HJ.). There was a split MVP in their district last year that included neither one of them. I might have split my vote if I had one but it would have been on those two.

He is 7'3". To say he won't be a "difference maker" is absurd IMO. He would be a difference maker on any court, in any game he participates. And I have seen him with my own eyes. The kid moves very well and is steadily improving. And right now, I would take him over some of the other bigs in the district I have seen several times with my own eyes. Then again, I guess it's how you define "difference maker." When you have Pearson and Atwood on the same team, on the same floor, the difference may not be as "glaring." Those are two kids are that are ridiculous with the skill sets they have at their sizes. Soulja is 100 percent correct - the blocked shots and rebounds are overlooked parts of the game that make a huge difference. Maybe it's just me, but I would define that as "difference making." ;)

Look out for those Bulldogs! Pretty impressive. Especially without the kid I think may be the most underrated player in SETX. For now ;)

For the record, I have no issue voting Kirbyville number 2. I probably would have. And maybe EC number 3, based on record (although that would have been very tough to put EC ahead of Silsbee after the margin of loss against the Wildcats). I would have put KV ahead of Silsbee, even though I believe Silsbee would be a clear favorite head to head. So I get the concept. What I have trouble wrapping my head around is nearly half the voters putting Kirbyville ahead of WOS. That's all. But just an opinion. We all have them, silly or not ;)

They have the same records. WOS plays a classification up. WOS has outscored their district 169-3. 169-3. So unless we are giving extra credit for playing in a smaller classification, to vote anyone else one is silly. And I am not a WOS guy. Just my opinion.

No, to argue the reverse is like arguing Sam Houston is better than Alabama. But that's just my opinion. Maybe I'm the crazy one. Just was shocking that apparently 5 out of 11 voters think Kirbyville could beat the Mustangs.

No one is whining. It's just pretty funny to me that almost half the voters think Kirbyville is better. But how about this one (although it involves the early season woes before the Cats began their improvement like no other team): Kirbyville loses to Bridge City. Bridge City loses to Silsbee by 20. Silsbee loses to WOS by 21. No doubt Kirbyville had a great finish to the season and we all wish them luck in the playoffs.