Honest Abe

I agree! Not logical at all. He has a personal trainer in Cali who filled his (and his family's) head with the belief that his chances are better to attain a scholly out West while training with this particular person. I just can't believe that they would bite on that idea. I can assure you that the transfer was for athletic opportunities (beyond HS). I can't imagine his chances being improved by moving to Cali! Head scratcher for sure. As mentioned previously, he HAD a golden opportunity to shine (and get noticed) on a Nederland team who could have realistically made it back to Katy this year. Instead, he decided to abandon his teammates and friends...

There is always a story to what happened, and then there is the truth. Dad still lives here and so do grandparents. Mom is self employed, so she can work from anywhere. so...you can draw whatever conclusion you want. Someone gave him some bad advice if he thinks he's going out there to get a scholly.

I don't think it will hurt as bad as outsiders believe. This team played 80% of their spring and summer games without him. He was injured for most of the spring, and he played on his AAU team during the summer.

He was in San Antonio for the summer but decided to remain at Nederland.

It was for athletic purposes. Not gonna beat a dead horse bc it won't make a difference.

if a kid WANTS to stay, it can be done easily. I know situations of a few families that have made it work. One moves, the other stays behind until the kid finishes school.

Can't image any reason a kid would WANT to leave his team just before his senior year. Maybe its not the kid, maybe the parent is being transferred?? Season starts in two weeks. I couldn't imagine transferring to a new school (especially one out of this area) and joining a new team and expect good things to happen. He either: 1. gets there and the team is really good (and he plays a small role). 2.The team is really bad; therefore, no and not a positive experience 3. The team is average, he takes someone's spot on the team and his new teammates don't like him while he has a miserable Senior year Adjusting to a new school and kids is hard enough during the middle of one's senior year. I couldn't imagine trying to join a new team as well. There will be many obstacles regardless of 1-3 above. IF he has the option to stay in Nederland, why abandon your TEAM that you've played with for 3 years?? If it's opportunity/scholly reasons, go out, have an outstanding senior year, make some noise, and get noticed. He could still have a tremendous senior year and get an offer or two. It's not too late. These kids have ALL played in multiple tourney's in Houston and some have played in Vegas and New Orleans. Plenty of exposure and opportunities to get noticed. Not sure how a change in scenery is going to change that. If anything, it would be more difficult to get noticed. Moving to Cali or NY isn't going to change that, PERIOD! No reason this TEAM couldn't go 2, 3, 4 rounds deep this year like we did 2 years ago and get even more exposure. I would assume a kid like Jordan Hunter or Toe-Toe could have gone to a prep school for his senior year. They chose to stay, and they both made memories that they will never forget. Hunter ended up playing on the big stage in Austin for the Ship. Hard to compete with memories like that. Though it was many moons ago, my HS buddies and I still talk about our senior year of ball.

Nederland beat Memorial by 3

I was going to comment on a few teams, but looks like you covered it all! ;)

Oh wow! Earth shattering prediction here!! Are you sure you want to put your reputation on the line? I guess will also go out on a limb too: Ozen will make the playoffs this year! I know; that sounds outrageous, but those boys have been working hard this summer....

I wouldn't count this group out just yet. While this group has struggled to find consistent offense, they will still be a force to be reckoned with this year. No team should sleep on them bc they will find a way to win.

No. That's not the question at all. Actually there isn't a 'question' at all a comment was made that no big time coach (es) EVER come to the area to watch a regular season HS game. AAU is the only time it happens. I proved otherwise. If it weren't for AAU, a lot more coaches would have to watch more 'real basketball' by attending HS games. I do believe AAU serves a purpose, but not as big of a purpose as some believe. I wonder how many scholly's have been offered to kids in our area over the past 15 years compared to the 15 years prior. I'm guessing it's about the same, but would be curious to know any differences.

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oh, I forgot, Roy Williams flew back into the Nederland airport on Saturday to watch a few more games.

I do remember two Decembers ago that Larry Brown and Roy Williams BOTH watching a HS game in little ole Nederland, TX.

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I agree that he would shine. My question would be; If he attended Ozen, would be excel at Football or basketball? Does anyone think he would excel at BOTH? If so, name the last Panther to 'shine' at football, basketball, AND track?

The topic is about who is the most athletic kid (s) in the area. Arnold stands out more so bc he is a great athlete which shows across multiple sports. I could see where a kid specializes in a sport a higher classification and not appear to be 'as athletic' as Arnold bc that kid only plays one sport. My guess is that there are lots of kids not mentioned on this list bc they only play one sport (I used Jordan as an example). Since they are at larger schools, they are unable to display their athleticism to a broader audience. So many people know Arnold bc he excels at multiple sports whereas a kid from WB or Memorial may be as athletic but not be as well known. I'm thinking this list should be much longer, but it isn't.

Here is something to ponder: Put Jordan Hunter in a Kountze Lions jersey, does he dominate the 3A level in multiple sports as did Arnold? I would suggest that he would dominate. I would also suggest that there are a few more athletes from some of the bigger schools who would do the same.

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Ba'am! You see TVC, people like 'new' Tobie want to paint Conservatives as racists, but his last statement proves otherwise. We vote based on policies, regardless of the color of one's skin. He (and most Liberals) don't want to believe that bc it doesn't fit their agenda.

Wait! How is it that conservatives are supporting Ben Carson? He is a black man, and I thought that all conservatives were racist? No need to worry though because I am certain that liberals will find him guilty of misconduct with a woman; just like they did with Herman Cain.

[quote name="bradyb" post="1427390" timestamp="1377444413"] [quote author=Shaqtin A Fool link=topic=113199.msg1427213#msg1427213 date=1377395147] I Cant help but be at AWWW to the notion of a 14u beating any of the top 3 schools in the district... And Brady from my reading we were talking about your team compeating not the best 14u in the nation... but yet still even so... Any top notch 14u player does play 14u so your team hasn't played near best of the class... I've seen the best 14u-17u believe me I was in Vegas, Indianapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Orlando on the Sideline calling shots. The Speed is a factor for 1, the physicality of the game is a factor and most of all a player IQ is the biggest, You telling me a 14u AAU team can win a varsity district than your telling me you have at least 7 future NBA players. Nobody can match up wit Silsbee top 7, HJ top 5, and id be willing to bet both my cars and my house against a 20 dollar bill Laquariouse Paige (After this Summer Top 30 in TEXAS) will score 40 of the easiest points in life, But whatever makes you sleep good at night stick with it [/quote] Lol wow!! [/quote]You actually understood that?? ??? Please interpret.

[quote name="Bigcam2903" post="1424549" timestamp="1376593514"] Abe, I'm just a basketball junky living in a football world trash talking to help with my habit. Boards have been a little like touch football; I needed to hit somebody Lol. You did a little hitting of your own. I like your approach, don't back down & get your point across. If Nederland weren't any good, we wouldn't be having this discussion. So please don't take it the wrong way, just running my mouth as many of us do from time to time. Good luck on the Season & I hope y'all lose every game ::) Mighty Bumblebees [/quote]All good BigCam. I hope Lincoln loses all their games this year too. ;D Bball board alway this slow during this time of the year.