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Well if he's going to be wishy washy about it then they're probably better off without him. I don't care how talented a player may be. Might be better off without him anyway. It's obvious he isn't going into it dedicated to begin with. Let someone else have a chance to get better. Maybe a kid they'll depend on in the future will get some much needed game experience .

When a 3A team loses their All State Sr Point Guard...there will be an impact. They'll still be fine in that district...may struggle a little bit more than usual. But probably still fine. May have an impact in playoffs though. Most likely.

Well, most of the schools in the district are sending kids to D1 schools for athletic purposes (play football). Barbers Hill is not. But, Barbers Hill is probably sending a lot of kids to college for academic reasons. Maybe even some Ivy League schools. Not saying Barbers Hill doesn't have talented kids..and not saying those other schools don't have smart kids. But I don't think BH sways as much toward having a bunch of athletic talent like their district opponents. Kind of like: Stanford has very talented players..and every once in a while they have a good enough team to beat some upper echelon schools. But...year in and year out, they wouldn't do very well in the SEC. Alabama, LSU, and company just get better players. Take that how you want.

I think that BH is going to go out and get a guy that is a proven winner. Probably someone with a big school state championship..or more. But he'll get there and have the same success that all of these past BH coaches will have. Not much. It's unfortunate but they don't have the right type of student athlete to compete with the Dayton, Crosby, Humble, C.E. King, etc...'s of the world year after year. That school strikes me as a place that is dominant in all activities that require superior intelligence and/or unique skill set. Example: academics, band, girl's basketball, baseball, softball, distance running,.. And activities that require just raw athleticism are probably a struggle. Football, track, boys basketball. I'm no follower of Barbers Hill or anything...but I'd be willing to bet no school in the district wants to have a Test Score contest. But none would have a problem with a footrace.

Couple things: East Chambers has done as much or more since Evans left as they did when he was there. So..yeah. And Tatum...it's an awful funny coincidence that Evans won 2 state titles when he had superior athletes...yet has had mediocre at best years without them. Case in point...0-10 this season. Did he all the sudden forget how to develop athletes?.. or try a couple years under a new game plan?.. It's ok. You don't have to answer. And...Barbers Hill was successful before: 1) In a lower classification. 2) When they did jump classifications the district was different. This district did not look the same when Don Price was there as it does now. I'm just saying. Athletes make THE difference. You can think what you want...but you can't win a horse race with a donkey. I don't care how good of a trainer you are.

He is a football guy..in terms of I believe he was an amazing high school and collegiate football player. But..how many years at Kountze did he coach and NOT help out with football. I'm sure if he wanted to he would've been allowed to at least assist. And..this is Kountze. They do not necessarily need the AD to be tied to football. History tells us that. I would bet, if he chose, he could probably keep the AD title and hire someone to be Head Football. You may not think they would get a good coach without being AD...but there would still be plenty of applicants. Lots of big school assistants want that Head FB on their resume.

Anyone that thinks Coach Joubert would give up basketball and keep football is crazy. I would think he is an individual that likes winning too much. I would bet he keeps AD title and Head Basketball along with it...and gives up football. I'm sure either that...or leave. No way he keeps football instead of basketball...at Kountze...even without the Arnold kid I'm sure the basketball team will still be just fine.

I'm not saying he isn't good at what he does. And he undoubtedly has forgotten more basketball than I'll ever know...but you can't tell me you don't see the significance. All 11 championships he won he had 1 of the 2 arguably greatest scorers in the history of the game. No Kobe...No MJ...no ring. I find that to be a fact that can't be argued. And yet he is said to be one of the greatest NBA coaches ever. How can you justify the Miami Heat making multiple Finals appearances and championships to all of the sudden not even making the playoffs? Well...I think you know the answer to that question. And it has zero to do with coaching. Again.. Congrats Coach Boutte

This is where my opinion takes criticism. Don't get me wrong...great honor. And he definitely worked his way into a position to be a very successful coach. With a resume that no doubt deserves a Hall of Fame induction. And wins is what gets you there. But keep this in mind.. Phil Jackson didn't win any championships without MJ or Kobe. None. So you guys saying that he is the greatest Texas high school coach that's ever lived...I think that the greatest coaches alive today are probably people you've never heard of. A good coach in my opinion is someone who has his/her team competing every single game especially with lesser talent. Because the only thing that changes from year to year is the talent you have. Coaches become better coaches with more exposure to experience. So if a coach wins a championship one year because he is a "better coach" then why doesn't that coach continue to win championships every year? Because they have different players. Anyways.. Congrats. Truly a great honor.

I have no doubt. It should just be cleared up to what some people think. Joubert giving somebody Kountze basketball to coach Kountze football would be the same as giving someone Newton football to coach Newton basketball. Stick with the proven winner.

Here's the dillusional thought of the day. Coach Joubert handing Kountze basketball over to Travis Williams...or anyone else for that matter. No way he gives up 30 wins a year and state contender for a 6 wins a year and hopefully 1 playoff game.

Good read. I know that one of the most obvious differences is post play. I think that once an American kid gets labeled as a post player, their youth coach puts their back to the basket. That's good and all...but it's no coincidence that European post players can actually shoot free throws and American post players suck. It's because overseas EVERY player is taught how to shoot..handle the ball..make finess passes. Too much about athleticism, dunking, snowbirding...etc. going downhill fast. dont get me wrong...I love watching freak athletes play the game well. But..something will never change. Shoot, handle the ball, pass, defend. Like LJ said...something is being left out somewhere.

Can you give me an example of an "AAU system". I'm curious. It's been a couple of summers...but the last time I saw any AAU ball it looked an awful lot like what I consider street ball. They went 5 wide on offense or 4 low and took turns trying to score on their defender using a 1 on 1 move. Most of the time it was whoever had the ball when it came across half court. Unless someone could get a fast break dunk in transition. Zero defense from any person other than whoever was guarding the ball. Don't get me wrong...I know the game has changed tremendously and I have no problem with it. But it if that's what "can't be done" in high school, then I disagree. Unless you're speaking of a different "system". So..enlighten me. Please.

I was hoping. No need to justify that list.

Really?

Yeah I saw that too.  Forbes right? Forbes magazine must be full of setx haters.  I say we write some hate mail to Forbes magazine expressing our disgust toward all setx haters.

Well...one time I met a guy that knew a guy that read something one time about a good female driver. Haha

By the way..it really is funny. And you can call me naive, stupid, outdated...whatever you want. I just refuse to believe. Way I see it..not all cops are corrupt..not all women are bad drivers..and most coaches coach to win. I can't help it. Check the name...I have too much "old school" to feel otherwise.

Ok. 3. Bluedove sports conspiracy theory

Isn't Silsbee pretty good? I thought that was clarified..a freshman is starting or playing a lot for a good team then he must be a heck of a player.

Only 2 reasons a freshman would be playing a lot in high school boys sports or all college sports. 1. The kid is a stud 2. The team is terrible

If they're not good enough to do it the entire time put them on JV. Every minute of a JV game will benefit more than "come off the bench to knock down a 3" in a varsity game. Can't replace game experience. Trust me I have no problem with the playing of younger kids. If a freshman is as good as a senior...the freshman plays everytime in my opinion. But if they aren't gonna play a lot...give them minutes on JV.

My point remains the same. Can't be too many freshmen making impacts on boys varsity teams. And on another note...if you have a freshman not good enough to start, why have them on varsity

I think it's dumb to say top 10 freshmen. There can't be that many freshman that even start in the area. So I would say top freshman.

HD wins.....one more time. The hd move-ins are too much for the hornets this year. This will be the last time the bobcats win this game though....maybe ever. In fact,  I wouldn't be surprised if this game doesn't get scheduled again. I predict HD to have 12 wins over the next 5 years. And Hardin won't be any of those. for those of you that don't like my comments....sorry. Brutally honest is the only speed I go.