Mr. Thomas

Botley is gonna be the reason silsbee ends in SA ! I like his game ! You NEED players like that ! 

That's very true but you will also see that he was not that guy in the beginning. He worked extremely hard to get to that point but this team was the true definition of a "TEAM."  Remember it's facts over feelings... 

That's very true but you will also see that he was not that guy in the beginning. He worked extremely hard to get to that point but this team was the true definition of a "TEAM."  Remember it's facts over feelings... 

I have no doubt that intense work wasn’t put in.  That’s true with every professional athlete.  There are tons of huge guys that didn’t make it because of that very fact.
Not hate whatsoever.  You also can’t deny that had he been 6’1 with that same work ethic, Ozen doesn’t win it that year.  Don’t misconstrue my point.. the player (including his size) that he turned into was an integral part.

Did I say he did it by himself? I’m just pointing out the obvious that it’s definitely beneficial having a future pro athlete.  He didn’t win it by himself.. but they probably don’t win it without him either.

I'll grab a copy tonight 

Panther Mile: Chasing Perfection BY: Michael Thomas (Player on the Team)   Panther Mile is a story about a group of young men, who through the game of basketball, would become state champions. This story gives the reader an inside look at how the foundation was laid at Clifton J. Ozen High School. It also highlights the personal sacrifice that each individual player and coach had to endure during that time. This story gives young people hope that anything is possible through hard-work and dedication.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Amazon Link: This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up

This book is a great read...I really enjoyed the memories... Thank You Mike T. for doing this... Y'all go get you a copy...

Panther Mile: Chasing Perfection BY: Michael Thomas (Player on the Team)   Panther Mile is a story about a group of young men, who through the game of basketball, would become state champions. This story gives the reader an inside look at how the foundation was laid at Clifton J. Ozen High School. It also highlights the personal sacrifice that each individual player and coach had to endure during that time. This story gives young people hope that anything is possible through hard-work and dedication.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Amazon Link: This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up

Panther Mile: Chasing Perfection BY: Michael Thomas (Player on the Team)   Panther Mile is a story about a group of young men, who through the game of basketball, would become state champions. This story gives the reader an inside look at how the foundation was laid at Clifton J. Ozen High School. It also highlights the personal sacrifice that each individual player and coach had to endure during that time. This story gives young people hope that anything is possible through hard-work and dedication.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Amazon Link: This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up

Panther Mile: Chasing Perfection BY: Michael Thomas (Player on the Team)   Panther Mile is a story about a group of young men, who through the game of basketball, would become state champions. This story gives the reader an inside look at how the foundation was laid at Clifton J. Ozen High School. It also highlights the personal sacrifice that each individual player and coach had to endure during that time. This story gives young people hope that anything is possible through hard-work and dedication.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Amazon Link: This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up

Panther Mile: Chasing Perfection BY: Michael Thomas (Player on the Team)   Panther Mile is a story about a group of young men, who through the game of basketball, would become state champions. This story gives the reader an inside look at how the foundation was laid at Clifton J. Ozen High School. It also highlights the personal sacrifice that each individual player and coach had to endure during that time. This story gives young people hope that anything is possible through hard-work and dedication.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Amazon Link: This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up

pass it first blah blah blah?   You do know pass first doesn't mean you can't score it, don't you?  If not, Rajon Rondo says hello.   Pretty sure Stockton and Magic could still play in today's game.  And if those days are gone, catch an A&M game or two next year.  Mr. Caldwell can flat out play.  

I've seen him against better competition than you'll find in school ball several times.  The kid can flat out go.  They play Atascocita the day before Thanksgiving in the Hoopsgiving.  Probably as stiff a competition as you'll find in this area.  
He is the best guard in the state bar none.  But to me, he is more of a 2 or I guess a combo guard as they call them nowadays.  The best pure PG in the state is JJ Caldwell.  But I'm old school and prefer the pass first mentality from my 1s.  

Ozen  started 3 sophomores tonight...they pretty  young  too....