Dick Vitale

[quote name="NB-Dawg" post="1179947" timestamp="1329495744"] [quote author=Dick Vitale link=topic=95984.msg1179925#msg1179925 date=1329493884] [quote author=NB-Dawg link=topic=95984.msg1179922#msg1179922 date=1329493294] [quote author=Dick Vitale link=topic=95984.msg1179917#msg1179917 date=1329492258] On a neutral court...[b]I would say that Central did them a FAVOR[/b], by conceding...They beat them 2 out of 3 games already only losing to them at Nederland...So say thanks to Central's coach for allowing you guys to keep that CO-district title.... 8) [/quote] P-lease!!  ::) ::) ::) Hard to beat a team that many times in a year, just look at the last OZ/Central game. After 3 straight Central wins, Ozen got them one. U can only base the outcome of this game on the 2 district matches. Nobody looks at a preseason game from over 2 months ago, and tries to make it relevant. Come on DV, I expect more out of you than that! That's weak, and you know it!! [/quote] [b]So you are not going to count your pre-district wins[/b]? I mean, apparently you wanna discount your pre-district losses...BOTH teams were at the same point of the season...They DOMINATED Nederland at Central....I came up with that based on the LAST game they played...it wasn't even close...YOU know that... ::) ::)...The concession by Central FAVORED Nederland in more ways than one. ;) [/quote] Why should I count them when you clearly don't count them? Since all that matters to you is a State Title, u barely count district titles, right? Tell me this: when the Lakers and Celtics play for the NBA Championship, do they count their regular season games? Do u think Galveston Ball said, oh ya, well y'all (Lamarque) may have won Regionals (and lost the state title), but we beat y'all twice in district? I don't think so! [/quote] Well I wouldnt say that winning state is ALL that matters.... ::)....Just win the region...how about we start there... ;D...Really Dawg, wouldn't you say that your team was beaten convincingly at Central? Is it SAFE to assume that on a neutral court, the outcome would be similar? Now remember, you guys won 1 out of 3 so far against them, and that was at your home gym by less than 5..Wouldn't you say that my prediction has SOME validity? [quote author=stevenash link=topic=95984.msg1179942#msg1179942 date=1329495484] [quote author=Dick Vitale link=topic=95984.msg1179887#msg1179887 date=1329490517] [b]This should end this one...It is up to the discretion of the head coach, and whatever he feels his team needs at this point in the season...Central's coach said they had injuries and wanted to heal..Don't see an issue with that..Silsbee's coach wanted to see a different opponent for the playoff run..no problem with that either...Its not about fear[/b], its more about knowing what YOUR team needs at this time...Its not about what the fans "want to see" right now either... its about what your team needs to be succesful in the playoffs. [quote author=stevenash link=topic=95984.msg1179885#msg1179885 date=1329490350] [quote author=NB-Dawg link=topic=95984.msg1179880#msg1179880 date=1329490047] [quote author=FanintheStands link=topic=95984.msg1179818#msg1179818 date=1329486520] [quote author=5 on 5 link=topic=95984.msg1179778#msg1179778 date=1329455650] Not playing the game to avoid injury?  IMO Central simply wanted to go into the playoffs coming off of a win. Yes I know, Central has beat Ned 2 out of 3 games, but ask any coach how hard it is to beat a good opponent 3 times in one year. Valid arguments for playing or not playing, but IMO you always play this game. [/quote]well, it would seem that the great minds at HJ and Silsbee would disagree with you.  More often than not, in recent times, they have bypassed this game. [/quote] Maybe so, but they both have a play-in game this year, as they did last year. They are not AVOIDING a game bc of fear of injury. They see the importance to play A game to avoid a long lapse since their last one. The Nederland kids voted, and WANTED to play this game. [/quote] [b]Agreed- I think the rhythm is altered when they miss the game next Tuesday.  The injury claim is a crock- that risk is run every time you step on the floor to practice or play[/b] [/quote] I DO agree with this statement. [/quote] Dickie- Then you OBVIOUSLY agree that the emboldened part of your statement also applies to whom the discretion used by the coach to select his schedule each year, right? [/quote] I concur with that statement...Bluedove3 is the gentleman that thinks you guys have a schedule that should be titled "Cupcake City" in the pre-district by playing 1A and below talent... ::)...BLUEDOVE3, you there? Or did that bus just run you over that I threw you under?  ;D ;D

[quote name="stevenash" post="1179944" timestamp="1329495569"] [quote author=Dick Vitale link=topic=96046.msg1179940#msg1179940 date=1329495266] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=96046.msg1179939#msg1179939 date=1329495138] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=96046.msg1179900#msg1179900 date=1329491539] Now lets discuss HJ's schedule. Now thats a whole different subject matter separate from the running. I mean, why get in shape :o  ;D ;D [/quote] It's already established how inferior HJs schedule was.  Maybe that staff will learn some day how to handle the schedule.  They need to read this board more often. [/quote] Perhaps it is their goal in the pre season to play teams with similar intellect and athletic ability... ::) [/quote] The record(s) suggest that their approach is a productive one and there is no way to spin it otherwise. [/quote] Of course it is, never doubted that for one minute.... ::)

[quote name="stevenash" post="1179939" timestamp="1329495138"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=96046.msg1179900#msg1179900 date=1329491539] Now lets discuss HJ's schedule. Now thats a whole different subject matter separate from the running. I mean, why get in shape :o  ;D ;D [/quote] It's already established how inferior HJs schedule was.  Maybe that staff will learn some day how to handle the schedule.  They need to read this board more often. [/quote] Perhaps it is their goal in the pre season to play teams with similar intellect and athletic ability... ::)

[quote name="NB-Dawg" post="1179922" timestamp="1329493294"] [quote author=Dick Vitale link=topic=95984.msg1179917#msg1179917 date=1329492258] On a neutral court...[b]I would say that Central did them a FAVOR[/b], by conceding...They beat them 2 out of 3 games already only losing to them at Nederland...So say thanks to Central's coach for allowing you guys to keep that CO-district title.... 8) [/quote] P-lease!!  ::) ::) ::) Hard to beat a team that many times in a year, just look at the last OZ/Central game. After 3 straight Central wins, Ozen got them one. U can only base the outcome of this game on the 2 district matches. Nobody looks at a preseason game from over 2 months ago, and tries to make it relevant. Come on DV, I expect more out of you than that! That's weak, and you know it!! [/quote] So you are not going to count your pre-district wins? I mean, apparently you wanna discount your pre-district losses...BOTH teams were at the same point of the season...They DOMINATED Nederland at Central....I came up with that based on the LAST game they played...it wasn't even close...YOU know that... ::) ::)...The concession by Central FAVORED Nederland in more ways than one. ;)

On a neutral court...I would say that Central did them a FAVOR, by conceding...They beat them 2 out of 3 games already only losing to them at Nederland...So say thanks to Central's coach for allowing you guys to keep that CO-district title.... 8)

[quote name="stevenash" post="1179895" timestamp="1329491175"] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=96046.msg1179886#msg1179886 date=1329490396] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=96046.msg1179883#msg1179883 date=1329490196] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=96046.msg1179810#msg1179810 date=1329486096] Their off season running and schedule will get them thru it ;) [/quote] Translation=  " I can't stand it when something I dont approve of works for someone else" [/quote]No Nash, I think off season running is good. [/quote] I stand corrected ( and shocked) [/quote] YOU TWO AGREED? Now, THAT is shocking!!!!  ;D

[quote name="NB-Dawg" post="1179893" timestamp="1329491073"] ALL team's are 'beat up' at this time of the year. Heck, Central just beat PNG by 20! Doesn't sound like they had much of an injury problem during that game?  ??? [quote author=Dick Vitale link=topic=95984.msg1179887#msg1179887 date=1329490517] This should end this one...It is up to the discretion of the head coach, and whatever he feels his team needs at this point in the season...Central's coach said they had injuries and wanted to heal..Don't see an issue with that..Silsbee's coach wanted to see a different opponent for the playoff run..no problem with that either...Its not about fear, its more about knowing what YOUR team needs at this time...Its not about what the fans "want to see" right now either... its about what your team needs to be succesful in the playoffs. [quote author=stevenash link=topic=95984.msg1179885#msg1179885 date=1329490350] [quote author=NB-Dawg link=topic=95984.msg1179880#msg1179880 date=1329490047] [quote author=FanintheStands link=topic=95984.msg1179818#msg1179818 date=1329486520] [quote author=5 on 5 link=topic=95984.msg1179778#msg1179778 date=1329455650] Not playing the game to avoid injury?  IMO Central simply wanted to go into the playoffs coming off of a win. Yes I know, Central has beat Ned 2 out of 3 games, but ask any coach how hard it is to beat a good opponent 3 times in one year. Valid arguments for playing or not playing, but IMO you always play this game. [/quote]well, it would seem that the great minds at HJ and Silsbee would disagree with you.  More often than not, in recent times, they have bypassed this game. [/quote] Maybe so, but they both have a play-in game this year, as they did last year. They are not AVOIDING a game bc of fear of injury. They see the importance to play A game to avoid a long lapse since their last one. The Nederland kids voted, and WANTED to play this game. [/quote] [b]Agreed- I think the rhythm is altered when they miss the game next Tuesday.  The injury claim is a crock- that risk is run every time you step on the floor to practice or play[/b] [/quote] I DO agree with this statement. [/quote] [/quote] Dawg.....PNG?....really?...Its PNG.... ::) ::)....well maybe you're right considering the CURRENT state of that district.... ::)...I just can't believe it sometimes.. :-X

[quote name="NB-Dawg" post="1179889" timestamp="1329490808"] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=95984.msg1179885#msg1179885 date=1329490350] [quote author=NB-Dawg link=topic=95984.msg1179880#msg1179880 date=1329490047] [quote author=FanintheStands link=topic=95984.msg1179818#msg1179818 date=1329486520] [quote author=5 on 5 link=topic=95984.msg1179778#msg1179778 date=1329455650] Not playing the game to avoid injury?  IMO Central simply wanted to go into the playoffs coming off of a win. Yes I know, Central has beat Ned 2 out of 3 games, but ask any coach how hard it is to beat a good opponent 3 times in one year. Valid arguments for playing or not playing, but IMO you always play this game. [/quote]well, it would seem that the great minds at HJ and Silsbee would disagree with you.  More often than not, in recent times, they have bypassed this game. [/quote] Maybe so, but they both have a play-in game this year, as they did last year. They are not AVOIDING a game bc of fear of injury. They see the importance to play A game to avoid a long lapse since their last one. The Nederland kids voted, and WANTED to play this game. [/quote] Agreed- I think the rhythm is altered when they miss the game next Tuesday.  The injury claim is a crock- that risk is run every time you step on the floor to practice or play [/quote] Not sure the last time Central won a district title in basketball, but maybe they were okay with just being co-champs? The kids work hard all year. District play, IMO, is a time to prove who is the best team in YOUR district, and for 'bragging rights'. [/quote] Dawg, you don't "play" for the district title past the last district game, UNLESS that is the agreement when going into the game..You play for SEEDING...You will be Co-Champs in the books regardless of the outcome..By the way..The last time Central won their district was when they were 5A in 1999.. ;)

This should end this one...It is up to the discretion of the head coach, and whatever he feels his team needs at this point in the season...Central's coach said they had injuries and wanted to heal..Don't see an issue with that..Silsbee's coach wanted to see a different opponent for the playoff run..no problem with that either...Its not about fear, its more about knowing what YOUR team needs at this time...Its not about what the fans "want to see" right now either... its about what your team needs to be succesful in the playoffs. [quote name="stevenash" post="1179885" timestamp="1329490350"] [quote author=NB-Dawg link=topic=95984.msg1179880#msg1179880 date=1329490047] [quote author=FanintheStands link=topic=95984.msg1179818#msg1179818 date=1329486520] [quote author=5 on 5 link=topic=95984.msg1179778#msg1179778 date=1329455650] Not playing the game to avoid injury?  IMO Central simply wanted to go into the playoffs coming off of a win. Yes I know, Central has beat Ned 2 out of 3 games, but ask any coach how hard it is to beat a good opponent 3 times in one year. Valid arguments for playing or not playing, but IMO you always play this game. [/quote]well, it would seem that the great minds at HJ and Silsbee would disagree with you.  More often than not, in recent times, they have bypassed this game. [/quote] Maybe so, but they both have a play-in game this year, as they did last year. They are not AVOIDING a game bc of fear of injury. They see the importance to play A game to avoid a long lapse since their last one. The Nederland kids voted, and WANTED to play this game. [/quote] [b]Agreed- I think the rhythm is altered when they miss the game next Tuesday.  The injury claim is a crock- that risk is run every time you step on the floor to practice or play[/b] [/quote] I DO agree with this statement.

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1179865" timestamp="1329488904"] [quote author=FanintheStands link=topic=96135.msg1179850#msg1179850 date=1329488414] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=96135.msg1179824#msg1179824 date=1329486760] 50/50 right now. [/quote]boy, you really went out on a linb on that one, Dove! [/quote]LOL! [/quote] He should run for public office! ;D

Orangefield has a great story going on, but I pick WOS in this one to get in.....THEN, I pick WOS to beat HF, on Saturday.. 8)

Best 1st round matchup in TEXAS will be held Monday night!! Wheatley vs. Yates, Delmar Stadium, 7:30 pm, Monday, February 20th....Oh boy, oh boy!!! I will stick with my pick...Wheatley (#4 seed) over Yates (#1 seed) 102-97... ;)....calling it early!

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1179808" timestamp="1329486041"] There is a bigger picture than a district win. To some teams who are use to winning at a certain level, they are more focused on the NEXT LEVEL. In this case, regional and Austin. [/quote] Great point, Dove but just one problem.....Central is not USED to winning at this level, this time of year!! (just for my guy, BmtSoulja1) ;D ;D

Thought he was asking about the LOCAL area....as far as the COVERAGE area...see above from AAW! 8)

[quote name="LAZEEK" post="1179742" timestamp="1329447646"] [quote author=Dick Vitale link=topic=96103.msg1179731#msg1179731 date=1329446429] No. I really know these people personally.... ::) ::)...Nash, tell this guy who I am, please... 8) [/quote] He knows all of the Boston Celtics from the NBA World Championship team from 2007-08 season also!!! ::) ::) ;) ;) [/quote] All except that Scalabrine guy! He had NO TALENT!!  ;D ;D

Kountze and Jasper were the only outright champs from around SE Texas.

No. I really know these people personally.... ::) ::)...Nash, tell this guy who I am, please... 8)

[quote name="stevenash" post="1179599" timestamp="1329430134"] [quote author=east texas bb link=topic=96088.msg1179592#msg1179592 date=1329429563] Nash, is there anyone that Dickie does not know? [/quote] Only the 'untalented" [/quote] The "untalented" have no place in my circle! 8)  I am a part of an exclusive club of individuals, and could not be seen around untalented people...it would damage my rep... ::) ::) ;D

[quote name="stevenash" post="1179532" timestamp="1329423189"] [quote author=LAZEEK link=topic=95944.msg1179523#msg1179523 date=1329422458] [quote author=NB-Dawg link=topic=95944.msg1179519#msg1179519 date=1329422284] [quote author=BigRed42 link=topic=95944.msg1179277#msg1179277 date=1329404158] When and where is Big Ned playing Dayton? [/quote] They play Tuesday at 7:30 at HJ. [/quote] May need to attend this game. [/quote] Come on, Lazeek.  Why go to a game where the favorite has no talent? [/quote] I'd rather go watch Ozen GIRLS play...They have more talent, anyway.... ::) 8)

I heard that!  >:(...Jealousy is very unbecoming of you guys.... ::)...Besides...I wont get to hang out with Kobe until the summer.. 8)...and as far as my two buds on Tobacco Road...Our meeting went well!  ;)

[quote name="baddog" post="1179328" timestamp="1329407065"] Definition of blow hard....take your pick.......I'm joking of course.  ;) I kinda like the Urban Dictionary version. [Hidden Content] [/quote] :o :o...I am nothing of the sort, thank you!! >:( ;D ;D

[quote name="stevenash" post="1179310" timestamp="1329405579"] Actually, I am sympathetic toward Dickie.  Someone needs to help him with his lack of self esteem. [/quote] I have had that "issue" my entire life! ;D....Winning will do that to some people! 8)

[quote name="stevenash" post="1179268" timestamp="1329403853"] [quote author=Dick Vitale link=topic=96072.msg1179230#msg1179230 date=1329401324] [quote author=NB-Dawg link=topic=96072.msg1179225#msg1179225 date=1329401009] [quote author=BMTSoulja1 link=topic=96072.msg1179200#msg1179200 date=1329398640] [quote author=NB-Dawg link=topic=96072.msg1179197#msg1179197 date=1329398242] [quote author=BMTSoulja1 link=topic=96072.msg1179166#msg1179166 date=1329370540] [quote author=NDOMAKONG link=topic=96072.msg1179165#msg date=1329370013] Gonna be sick when we roll up another soccer, baseball, then football and basketball again next year... gonna get kinda demoralizing in my opinion so congrats on the COOOOO championship. [/quote]Soccer and baseball...  Who cares?  This is the Basketball forum.  ;) ;)  Football?  First ourtight district championship since when?  About 20 years ago?  Basketball?  Really?  With the awesome young guns from Ozen and Central returning?  Please... ::) ::) [/quote] Don't forget Soulja, Ned returns 4 starters next year, plus 5 other returning lettermen. We are as 'young' this year as anyone. Remember, this was our 'rebuilding year'!  ;) [/quote]We return the entire starting lineup minus one player and plus the addition of a first team all district player that had to sit out this year due to a Football injury, Robert Mitchell.  We'll be loaded again next year and for plenty years to come.  8) 8) [/quote] I understand Ur optimism, I was just reminding you that it's not going to be a 'given' that anyone wins district next year. We have our two best players returning so our chances are as good as any. Should be even more competitive next year.[b] I expect Ozen will be making much more noise as well. [/b] [/quote] [i][b]Yeah thats right, because I will be taking my talents back to the Pear Orchard!![/b][/i]  ;D ;D "the decision".... 8) [/quote] And there you have it folks- the REAL reason Yates is dropping to 3-a [/quote] Exactly! 8)

[quote name="stevenash" post="1179270" timestamp="1329404002"] A normal district game was played on a Wednesday night? [/quote] Yeah, you have to remember, like HISD, they play triple headers in stadiums, so at the end of district, the girls are playing bi-district in the stadiums on that final Monday and Tuesday, so they always end up playing that final district game on Wednesday nights.

[quote name="BMTSoulja1" post="1179269" timestamp="1329403915"] Y'all are hilarious this  morning!  DV, you sure know how to get it stated!  ;D [/quote] Gets my day going! The best part of waking up, is DV in your cup!! ;D