Honest Abe

[quote name="FanintheStands" post="962100" timestamp="1297033395"] [quote author=Honest Abe link=topic=79873.msg962097#msg962097 date=1297032901] I don't know of any big man in the area who is encouraged to dribble, although they do it at times... [/quote]It's like telling people not to slow down and look at an accident as they drive by.  No matter how many times its said, you still do it. [/quote] True dat! Huge pet peeve of mine, BTW! Stupid drivers.  >:( >:( >:(

[quote name="FanintheStands" post="962093" timestamp="1297031624"] [quote author=Honest Abe link=topic=79873.msg962087#msg962087 date=1297030452] I think we all agree their defense is one of their strong pts. The Dawgs have handled pressure really well since the Bulldog Classic. They've not allowed Ozen or Central's pressure to affect their game (hence their victories over them). Nederland can adjust to pressure. It would be challenging for Silsbee to adjust to height and length and speed. 8) [/quote]I didn't realize that the Dogs had made that much of an adjustment.  I would hazard to guess that Silsbee's man-to-man is more intense than Ozen and Central's, but by how much, I wouldn't know. But yes, I would be concerned, if I was Silsbee, with a tall team.  But the first thing those skyscrapers had better realize is that they had better not dribble even once if they are posted up, because [b]they will lose the ball[/b]. [/quote] I don't know of any big man in the area who is encouraged to dribble, although they do it at times...

[quote name="FanintheStands" post="962086" timestamp="1297029974"] [quote author=Honest Abe link=topic=79873.msg962081#msg962081 date=1297029202] [quote author=FanintheStands link=topic=79873.msg962030#msg962030 date=1297020779] [quote author=Honest Abe link=topic=79873.msg962016#msg962016 date=1297018418] Game goes to double OT at Montagne. @@ Ned holds ball for 90 secs. English drains the 3 this time. Nederland wins in Doubele OT by 3. [/quote]Nope.  Everybody KNOWS that Silsbee wouldn't let Nederland hold the ball for 90 seconds. They are far too smart for that!   ;)  If they tried, all they would see would be the back of the Tiger's jersey as he goes in for a layup after a steal. [/quote] The 90 secs comment was a joke-BTW. I don't think we'll see that happen for a while (God willing). As mentioned b4, it's a toss up. Out of 10 games: Nederland wins 5 Silsbee wins  5 [/quote]And my response was a joke...... hence the wink.  ;) But I think you are right.  It would be a close matchup, although I think Silsbee would have the upper hand.  The pressure that Silsbee puts on the ball is very intense. [/quote] I think we all agree their defense is one of their strong pts. The Dawgs have handled pressure really well since the Bulldog Classic. They've not allowed Ozen or Central's pressure to affect their game (hence their victories over them). Nederland can adjust to pressure. It would be challenging for Silsbee to adjust to height and length and speed. 8)

[quote name="FanintheStands" post="962030" timestamp="1297020779"] [quote author=Honest Abe link=topic=79873.msg962016#msg962016 date=1297018418] Game goes to double OT at Montagne. @@ Ned holds ball for 90 secs. English drains the 3 this time. Nederland wins in Doubele OT by 3. [/quote]Nope.  Everybody KNOWS that Silsbee wouldn't let Nederland hold the ball for 90 seconds. They are far too smart for that!   ;)  If they tried, all they would see would be the back of the Tiger's jersey as he goes in for a layup after a steal. [/quote] The 90 secs comment was a joke-BTW. I don't think we'll see that happen for a while (God willing). As mentioned b4, it's a toss up. Out of 10 games: Nederland wins 5 Silsbee wins  5

Game goes to double OT at Montagne. @@ Ned holds ball for 90 secs. English drains the 3 this time. Nederland wins in Doubele OT by 3.

[quote name="BADSANTA" post="961965" timestamp="1297009177"] Too bad they won't play. Silsbee has so many guards and quickness. They just wear you down over time. [/quote] Ok, we ALL agree that Sisbee's guards r quick. We ALL agree that Nederland is long and big. Where is the 'X' fact? I say it would come down to coaching. Edge-Nederland.

[quote name="ballin4life" post="961948" timestamp="1297006581"] [quote author=ForeverADog link=topic=79873.msg961896#msg961896 date=1296972954] That Memorial game was so long ago at the beginning of the season on a Saturday. It would be a much different game today. Ned is a lot better than those first 10 or so games of the season. Much like Silsbee would like to have the Ozen game back. [/quote]Im going with the new[color=red] Thomas Jefferson [/color]NED. But still dont think NED. can handle PAM in yo face de thats the key to beating the bulldogs. [/quote] Would LOVE to see a rematch against PAM. The Dawgs would tear them to pieces this time around!!

[quote name="ballin4life" post="961948" timestamp="1297006581"] [quote author=ForeverADog link=topic=79873.msg961896#msg961896 date=1296972954] That Memorial game was so long ago at the beginning of the season on a Saturday. It would be a much different game today. Ned is a lot better than those first 10 or so games of the season. Much like Silsbee would like to have the Ozen game back. [/quote]Im going with the new[color=red] Thomas Jefferson [/color]NED. But still dont think NED. can handle PAM in yo face de thats the key to beating the bulldogs. [/quote] Don't think either team is the same as they were before Christmas.

Everyone gets a purple ribbon for participating. Everyone has a right to make it no matter their record, just like our wonderful socialistic country is turning into...a bunch of whimps!! I think 2 teams go if there r 6 teams 4 go if there are 8 teams ( only b/c of layoff-as u mentioned). I think this should apply at all levels.

[quote name="BMTSoulja1" post="961875" timestamp="1296970400"] Tigers would win..  They are like PA Memorial...  But Better.  Nederland do know who PA Memorial is... I'm just sayin'... [/quote] You Sound like a bitter loser to me...I'm just sayin'... What happened to that upset tonight? Chuckle. That was ur response, right?

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="961865" timestamp="1296969770"] End the speculation and lock this thread. It's quite simple, Silsbee wins. Case closed. ;) ;D BMTSoulja told me tonight Silsbee would win, so that takes care of it. [/quote] Ur right, case closed, Nederland wins!

Ur right Lazeek. We need opinions from HJ, WB, and Ozen peeps.

[quote name="BADSANTA" post="961842" timestamp="1296967940"] Too bad this can't be a playoff preview game. Tigers would roll them if they put them in a running match. Silsbee isn't a good half court team but if they force turnovers, they will run you out the gym. DC could also pull Forney outside a bit as well. Forney couldn't hold DC one on one and if he did get in foul trouble, Silsbee has enough players to keep them in the game and close. This is Nederlands 2nd season to play big basketball. It is routine for Silsbee. [/quote] Fourney wouldn't play DC. He's not quick enough. Nederland would match up Smith against DC and give him all he could handle-IF they played man. They prob play zone against them b/c of the speed of Silsbee.

Nederland beat HJ and Ozen, lost to WB. Silsbee beat HJ and WB, lost to Ozen. So, again, we're back to an even match up.

Ok, so we're back to square one. That's a moot point since Both teams use their entire bench who all contribute. So what other advantage does one team have over the other? I think Nederland is a bit bigger than Silsbee, and Silsbee is a bit quicker than Nederland. I say if they play 10 times, it's a 5-5 draw.

[quote name="BADSANTA" post="961803" timestamp="1296965330"] DC Stallworth would crush K Smith of Nederland. [/quote] I beg to differ BADSANTA. Silsbee 11-12 deep, really? That many play every game? Nederland plays 11 EVERY game. Kelvin Smith is named 'the smooth operator' for a reason. Ain't no crushin' gonna happen IF they face off.

[quote name="SHS_Mayor" post="961783" timestamp="1296963960"] Silsbee Duh Best in the Area [/quote] Have U seen Nederland play lately??

Both teams are dominating their districts. Lots of people watched Nederland dominate Central tonight. Lots watched Silsbee dominate HJ last week. Is it time Nederland takes over #1 spot in the area?? U were there BADSANTA, what do U think??

Nederland wins 80-70.

Nederland 67-48 mid 4thQ. It's all over but the upset! ;)

[quote name="BMTSoulja1" post="961583" timestamp="1296947397"] [quote author=mytwocents link=topic=79804.msg961581#msg961581 date=1296947321] no way. central's best chance to beat nederland came with the last time when they played at central. Nederland will not lose at home. [/quote]We shall see.. [/quote] Looking like a Nederland upset ;)

[quote name="BMTSoulja1" post="961699" timestamp="1296959414"] Central - 31 Nederland - 36 Halftime [/quote] Nederland looking for that upset Soujla. ;) Ned leading 45-33 in 3rd Q

Central closed the gap. Ned still leads 36-31 @ half.

Nederland leading 29-17

What a crowd!