whsalum

They probably didn't forget how to coach at Central or New Waverly.When you deal with 17 and 18 year old kids you're never gonna win em all.The really good coaches will take their 5 and beat you.They can also take you're 5 and beat you.That's what they have in common,they win wherever they go.

There had to be an explanation in there somewhere.I will have to admit my pics Tuesday were  as Charles Barkley would say "TERRBUL" ;D ;D

Contrary to popular belief the football coach can't make the rules up in a varsity baskeball game.It's not fair to the bench players who have worked their butt off and may not get another opportunity to play this year.The official should have directed the time keeper to put the time back on the clock.

They won't get a test until they get a couple of rounds deep.That may hurt them because they haven't done well in close ballgames.

The fact that some folks think this game is going to be close is an indication of how far Coach Wilkins has brought this program.They won't win at Spurger but they have came a long way from where they were last year.

When you roll a ball out in a summer league game athletisism usually wins.When you add coaches it's all about matchups and adjustments.It's no coincidence that HJ repeatedly comes back from 10 point Kountze runs or 18 point WOS runs.Come on folks look at the bench if you want the answers.The HJ staff gets more out of their clubs than any I've ever seen.This will be a close ball game with the club that hits their free throws winning it.I bet both staffs (which are good) knew who that would be.

[quote name="lakeside3" post="751176" timestamp="1264727173"] This shouldn't even be an issue because woodville is gonna spank whoever the winner is in the 2nd round of playoffs!!! ;D [/quote]Woodville won't spank Anahuac and they absolutely want no part of Kountze.The Eagles aren't bad but are fortunate to be playing in a pretty weak district.

[quote name="True Blue" post="750824" timestamp="1264681562"] [b]I don't see EC winning by 25 unless the Bucs dads call the game.There isn't much difference in these 2 clubs and neither has enough inside game for officials to make a difference. That was your last prediction whsalum[/b] and I dont think any DADS were the Refs.and they won by 36 So I realy like our chances now ;D [/quote]Even Babe Ruth struck out every once in awhile but you wouldn't call him a bad baseball player would you  ;D ;D One bit of advise,before you question my picks look at the overall standings.I think I'm still 6 games ahead of you  ;) ;)

Young lady was a very good player and has those girls believing in themselves.Her and her brother down the road have done an outstanding job of turning 2 programs around.

[quote name="hj1" post="750174" timestamp="1264566296"] props go to Sean Weldon for stepping up big at the end of the 2nd quarter. [/quote]Must be in the family genes  ;D ;D

[b](-7) North Shore [/b] @ West Brook [b](-22) PAM [/b] @ Baytown Lee [b](-8) Ozen [/b] @ Livingston Central @ [b]LCM (-3)[/b] Lumberton @ [b]Vidor (-2)[/b] PNG @ [b]Nederland (-5)[/b] [b]Barbers Hill[/b] @ CE King (-10) Jasper @)[b] Lufkin Hudson (-14[/b] Hamshire-Fannett @[b] Bridge City (-15)[/b] [b]Hardin-Jefferson [/b] @ Silsbee (-4) Orangefield @[b] WOS (-5)[/b] Hemphill @ [b]Kirbyville (-17)[/b] [b](-14) San Augustine [/b] @ Newton [b](-22) Woodville[/b] @ Shelbyville East Chambers @ [b]Anahuac (-7)[/b] [b](-10) Deweyville[/b] @ Warren Hardin @ [b]Kountze (-46)[/b] Evadale @ [b]Spurger (-5)[/b] High Island @[b] West Hardin (-2)[/b] [b](-13) Sabine Pass [/b] @ Hull-Daisetta

I give Spurger a huge advantage at the point,post and the shooters spot.Evadale won't get the turnovers on the press and I don't think 14 is considered close.That sounds about right though.I'll go: Spurger=68 Evadale=54

Anahuac is a tough place to play.I think Anahuac wins this one by 12. Anahuac-76 EC=64

That was brutal !!!!

If a player or coach gave an official the bird they should have been ejected immediately,no questions asked.And I agree BucFan there is a whole lot more to basketball than points and 10 pts and 8 boards is a good game as TrueBlue states.All that being said I wouldn't consider it a huge game.I have always had a ton of respect for the EC program,Coach Andrews and Hank both did a great job down there for years. EC sealed the 3rd playoff spot last night but lets not make this anymore than it is.

[quote name="ECBucFan" post="750177" timestamp="1264566818"] Huge game for Dunigan! ........Tons of fouls (and 3 techs) for Hardin.  [/quote]10 points is a huge game??The game has changed I guess.

I missed this one but it wasn't the only one I missed tonite.Not gonna enjoy looking at my picks tonite.I sure didn't think EC would cover but I thought Hardin would score more than 27,that's not good.

He would have a stroke.I think they have moved the defibilator inside just in case Cris has a stroke.I've been surprised at this group,they haven't seemed like they wanted play.As a group they are small but the could have played some pretty good defense if they would have put the work in.Hopefully the young kids will realize you have to get in the gym if you want to be competetive.

[quote name="True Blue" post="749594" timestamp="1264477243"] [quote author=whsalum link=topic=65150.msg749570#msg749570 date=1264474650] Yep,You throw in wins against Deweyville,Legacy and Newton and I guess you,ve got a start. [/quote] Dont forget   Kelly, 3a OF BC and 4a Vidor ;D :D [/quote]You got me there,when you throw in those 4 power houses  you may be legit.

That was one of the things I was disappointed in when Spurger played SP.The crowd wasn't as big as some I've seen in the past for these type matchups.

Yep,You throw in wins against Deweyville,Legacy and Newton and I guess you,ve got a start.

You better pump em up.I went out on a limb on this one,things can get get a little dicey at WH sometimes.

I'd have to send Warren to the principles office with a tardy slip.They just haven't showed up this year.I knew going in they would struggle big time with Kountze and Anahuac but I thought they would play hard and play everyone else close in district.They just haven't played with much heart the games I've seen.

I think he meant AAW and he was picking the spread not the winner.There is a huge difference,it can be awful hard to beat some clubs by 25.

I was talking about pressure defense and I'll take quick guards any day of the week on the press.Big slow kids usually play back on these kinds of defenses.I've saw EC play quite a bit and they are going to be in the hunt for the 3rd playoff spot,whoever wins tomorrow night will get the last spot,but wins over Warren and Buna doesn't convince me the Bucs are a top notch club.I never saw the same kid step up 2 games in a row so I really don't know who they have that can score.I did notice in some of my game notes that Green could shoot the 3 ball and was pretty good off the drive.