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I go to high school games for turnovers...and apparently the conession stand.... I get on SETX.com for tips like cutting a 5 gallon bucket and nailing it to a pole....

Trust me, if this comes off rude it wasn't ment to be, but pre-middle school basketball (aka little dribblers) is the worse development of teamwork and players.  The parents with the best kids get together and form a team so they can run the table...then there is upwards but I have issues with not keeping score...not sure of the answer.... However I do feel that if a coach is in a community for the long haul they work with all levels, this is how to develope a program...but how often does that happen?

How many overtimes in district play so far? I think Huntington and Center had one, not sure but Huntington Jasper had one and I know Hudson Central was one... Anymore?

This could open a can of worms but it goes back to theory: Are Jr High programs in place to win or teach? I understand it would be great to have both, but if you have to choose, what is your choice?  If you have a stud that can score 25 in a 7th grade game and win 70% of your games by himself but not involve the team, do you let him? If you say they are to teach, then tell your JH coaches not to let the kids shoot 3's. Isn't it that simple?  8)

Im obviously a homer but: those who think Huntington wont make the playoffs, do you know that they have beat Central and Hudson already earlier in the year?  Does that count for anything?  I understand tourny play is what it is and district home/away games are a big part of the game, but I think they at least should be given a top three at this piont (this week is big).  Plus there is a little added rivalry with Central now as yall may know....

Dang No-Look >:(, that one hurt :'(...however I guess I deserve it... :-\ Tiger-it is more than turnovers and concessions, it's also to watch No-Look and his clan: 1: yell at the refs, and 2: stand up and hold one finger in the air and shout "ONE SHOT!" at the end of the quarters when our team has the ball....you see, No-Look doesnt just share his opinions on forums, he shares them at games.  ;) More on turnovers, a good friend of mine (a coach) says "I dont put my self-worth in the hands of 14-17 year old kids" and by this he means that nothing suprises him about kids, they are unpredictable....that is what makes it fun for me, any team any night

No-Look No-Look No-Look.... I'm not quite as old as you (as a matter of fact you probably have kids my age) but I was coached by a man (who threw clip boards in practice because of turnovers (yes i am aware that having a clipboard at practice dates him but how else would he chart turnovers during practice if he didn't have a clipboard))you probably know who has the same view of the game as you do... Times change, cars now have power steering, TV's come with color pictures, we don't use lead base paint, the gyms that use to have box fans stuck in the walls to pull air through for a breeze are now air-conditioned and turnovers have become what makes our high school basketball game watching experience exciting.  Without turnovers, teams would win by a greater margin and people wouldn't come to games. Turnovers keep games close, unpredictable and suspenceful.  Turnovers are why I go to games... No-Look, your G string is tightened a little sharp...

It will be easier to stick your neck out with a prediction after this week....I'll go ahead and make mine... Huntington Jasper Hudson Central Center Diboll Kirbyville Central and Hudson may flip flop, but I'll take Hudson because of tradition, they always find a way. Now those of you who wouldn't predict (no look) can tear my predictions apart...

How does it turn out?

30-13 at half

27-3 huntington after 1

61-56 final Tied at 51 at end of regulation

Huntington wins in OT. jasper 3-1 Huntington 2–1 in district

Huntington onsided on recovered opening kickoff but threw int in first drive. 42-0 at half Roughriders favor.

I didn't pick in this game but I would be eating some crow

49-18 kville. No-look, the ball we are playin with tonight isn't round enough for you is it???

Huntington scores. 35-18 cats in the 4th

35-12 kville in the third or early 4th I think. Huntington QB down, not a good sign...

Sounds like a good game, Huntington lost a fumble that has been costly but should be a good second half

Scores I'm getting... Kville score 8-0 Huntington fumble Kville score 14-0 Huntington score 14-6

Sounds like HF shooting themselves in the foot..

I can't make the game my wife and I just had our second child Hayes. Updates appretiated!

I'm just a fan as well but I agree...predistrict prepares you for district, I would say every team in the state goes into district with the thought of who they have to beat to get into the playoffs...

Last week was a butt kickin no doubt... However Athens left their starting O in until half way through the 4th. Huntington pulled their starters early (what's the point of leaving them in). I may be a homer but no point in beating someone like they did... Back to the Kville Huntington game...there are a lot of "ifs" on both sides (as there are when any two teams who can't get it rolling).  33 has talent no doubt and hard to bring down.  He only ran the ball 5 or 6 times against WOS before the game was out of hand (yes I saw the game contrary to popular beleife).  From the stands it does seem he should carry the ball more but I agree with champion in that we see the kids play a couple hours a week, coaches see the kids more than that before 5o clock Monday afternoon when we are all still at work.  I'm still thinking that it will be a good game, Kvilles homecoming I think so they will have a big crowd to get them going.  Huntington wil be ready and I can't wait for Friday.

The district is unusually weak this year. I never downed 33. I've been giving him tHe credit he deserves. The only thing I am pointing out is that you typically don't hear of a team or player "running all over" someone and only scoring 7. I'm assuming that you told me to get back to my xbox because you think that I where my football knowledge comes from. I take personal offense to that. World of Warefare is my game, I don't play Madden. My avitar can beat up your avitar.