Dick Vitale

Nope. I asked that question the other day...

Congrats to my guy Josh "the hacker" Mitchell!! ;D ;D

It's implied TV....  ::)

[quote name="Tigersvoice" post="1215396" timestamp="1335552862"] [quote author=Dick Vitale link=topic=99438.msg1215281#msg1215281 date=1335541185] The basketball coaching carousel hasn't quite taken off just yet like the football one has in SE Texas...However, ONE coaching move could set off a domino effect, if what I am hearing is accurate regarding this potential hire... ;) [/quote] Dickie, you are incredible!  Earlier this morning you had not heard ANYTHING on the H-F hoops coaching hire.  Now, a couple of hours later you know who the hire will be and further, you know how the dominoes will fall in the coaching musical chairs game.  Absolutely amazing. ::) 8) [/quote] There you go placing your foot in your mouth again... ::)...I said I had not heard anything publically about the hire, but I have heard some things that were not verified...THATS why I was asking to see if anyone on here knew anything or had heard some of the same things about it...Why must you take every post that I make and go through it with a fine tooth comb? I have no idea who they are going to hire, but I do know that if a coach that is already in place applies and gets it, THAT causes a preverbial "domino" effect...Geez... ::) ::)...talk about incredible... ::)..my goodness....

[quote name="Dav-J" post="1215336" timestamp="1335547916"] Maybe the car salesman should hire a[b] "service manager" from Kountze[/b], and then "hunt"- down or re-recruit some transfers. [/quote] ;)

The basketball coaching carousel hasn't quite taken off just yet like the football one has in SE Texas...However, ONE coaching move could set off a domino effect, if what I am hearing is accurate regarding this potential hire... ;)

Any word on who has applied?

They hired the football coach/AD about 2 weeks ago....I never saw anything about the basketball hire though...or even the applicants.

Just curious...Hadn't heard anything about this job in a while....

[quote name="Tigersvoice" post="1213968" timestamp="1335194905"] [quote author=Dick Vitale link=topic=99209.msg1213915#msg1213915 date=1335185059] He was he head coach there before they moved UP to NAIA...It really depends on the school and level...NJCAA Division I is a bit more regarded than NAIA...It really depends on where you land...This was definitely a step back for Cross...The public is not being told the WHOLE story as to why he left so abruptly saying it was for "health reasons". [/quote] And there you have it from the acknowledged USA Champion resume' builder. :D [/quote] Sorry if my knowledge is still intimidating to you.... ;)...In all seriousness, this IS a step back for him...NJCAA D-1 is a solid stepping stone to NCAA D-1 coaching...Especially in a conference like region 14...NAIA is great, but winning big and having a solid program at the NJCAA D-1 level holds more weight in trying to move on...I wish him luck, but obviously there were some big time issues that forced this move..Obviously.

He was he head coach there before they moved UP to NAIA...It really depends on the school and level...NJCAA Division I is a bit more regarded than NAIA...It really depends on where you land...This was definitely a step back for Cross...The public is not being told the WHOLE story as to why he left so abruptly saying it was for "health reasons".

First of all in an area such as SE Texas, in the pre district, it is tough to schedule teams further than Baytown or Houston, for budget reasons. There are only so many "quality" basketball programs in this area, so scheduling games here is just so that your kids can PLAY before district starts.  It really does not matter how tough or weak your schedule is, your team will perform against whoever they line up against if they are prepared.  Some say that teams need to be tested, and in SOME aspects that may be true, but, if you as a coach are emphasizing improvement, you will be able to measure your teams success against whoever they play.  So, to answer your question, does scheduling matter in the big scheme of things? Not really...

Just named the head Coach at Talledega College...Guess he got over that "health issue" fairly quickly!! ;D

Former Lamar State College Head coach takes the Talledega College job. This is an NAIA school in Alabama..Guess he got over his "health issue" fairly quickly!!  ;)

Former Lamar State coach takes the Talledega College job. An NAIA school in Alabama...Guess he got over his "health issue" fairly quickly!!  ;)

[quote name="stevenash" post="1212851" timestamp="1334868011"] I said slightly softer, not more difficult.  We plan to avoid "real basketball" at all costs. [/quote] ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

The latter of the two, stevenash....always stirring the pot.. ::) ::) 8)

Fine citizens I know that are FROM Silsbee: 1) David Green 2) Mike Sanchez 3)  :o :o short list there!!  ;D...Would include Fred Williams, but I don't think he is from Silsbee!!  :D

[quote name="stevenash" post="1212842" timestamp="1334865972"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=99058.msg1212829#msg1212829 date=1334864738] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=99058.msg1212777#msg1212777 date=1334859893] I hope you instruction includes "real basketball" and "how to schedule your way to a state championship". [/quote] Schedule? Yall beat up on Big Horn, Red Creek, Buna, Dayton & Barbers Hill  ;D That ain't no schedule, those are called scrimmages. [/quote] We plan to make next years schedule slightly softer. [/quote] Dang who are you guys gonna play in that case? South Park Middle School home and home, Vincent Middle, and play in the CO Wilson MS tournament? ;D ;D ;D

[quote name="stevenash" post="1212629" timestamp="1334842015"] I started a new thread regarding China Springs ( of course, I could use the excuse that it was a "countepoint") [/quote] First point - its spelled counteRpoint... ::), Second point - I really do not have a second point, other than to call your thread a D I V E R S I O N....Unequivocally and in every sense of the word... ;)

You support HJ about as much as the people on here support President Obama!!!  ;D ;D ;D

Well, wasn't Dove talking about Hardin Jefferson's chances (or lack thereof) of making it to Austin in the near future? China Springs is the diversion... 8)...Good try, though... ;)

Typical Repub diversion tactic... ;D ;D

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1212212" timestamp="1334779029"] [quote author=Dick Vitale link=topic=98548.msg1212122#msg1212122 date=1334769040] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=98548.msg1212099#msg1212099 date=1334766338] [quote author=Dick Vitale link=topic=98548.msg1212056#msg1212056 date=1334759859] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=98548.msg1212052#msg1212052 date=1334759202] [quote author=Dick Vitale link=topic=98548.msg1212034#msg1212034 date=1334757340] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=98548.msg1212031#msg1212031 date=1334757013] [quote author=Dick Vitale link=topic=98548.msg1212028#msg1212028 date=1334756684] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=98548.msg1212026#msg1212026 date=1334756581] With your multitude of college degrees, I would assume you could easily conclude that the last 5 years would, without a doubt, be more recent than the last 10. [/quote] Just trying to get YOUR enlightened definition, sir.... 8) [/quote] Hj has been 7 of the last 10 years.  Are you confident that Ozen has been there 8 or more? [/quote] This year made 7 of the last 10...starting in 2002...(02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 12)....I was counting 2001 initially, but that would have been 11 years ago now...So in the last 10 years, HJ AND Ozen have the most regional tourney appearances.. 8)....CORRECTION THEY DO HAVE MORE! I forgot about the 08 appearance where they lost to Yates in the regional semi in Katy....[b]8 of the last 10 years[/b], Ozen has been to the regional tournament...I STAND CORRECTED BY MYSELF! [/quote] Thanks Dickie, didn't realize Ozen had it going on like that. I just remember Ozen in the playoffs during Perkins' years and one year they met Wheatley. [/quote] Yeah we beat Wheatley to go to Austin in 2001, then they lost to them in the 2005 Regional...missed 22 free throws that game and lost by 2...missed 17 in the second half, including 5 in a row down the stretch that cost them the game...Wheatley wore them down with the pace, and hard fouls, and they could never get the tempo controlled..They were 34-1 that year...8 out of the last 10 regional tourneys, Ozen has been there...HJ who? ;)...(thought I would give you a little ammo, BD!!) ;D [/quote]Hmmm? I may be way off my years now. So what year was Chappell's last year? I think they lost in Final two his last year. So, what did Ozen do during DeCarlos' regime? [/quote] Brandon Chappell finished in 2002 when we lost to Dallas Lincoln in the State Championship game.  DeCarlos Frank's freshman year (2007) they also made it to the State Title game before losing to Dallas South Oak Cliff...His sophmore (2008) year they lost to Yates in the regional....His junior year they lost in the 2nd round to Huntsville, and I am not sure which round they lost in his senior year, but they didn't make the regional tourney. [/quote]2002? Dang! That long ago! I saw DeCarlos play in two high school games during his career. Now that kid was truly a pure basketball player. [/quote] Decarlos Frank could have really been a big time player...he had big time talent.

Well I think it counts more in 4A/5A, right Dove?  ;D ;D....of course I know about HJ....They are actually counted as the 4th Beaumont school, right? 8)