I was at this game in Freedom Hall in the fold-up chairs in the end where this goal was, front row. When I saw Charlie Hurt put his hand up through the net, I damn near bolted onto the floor over the non call. Everyone in the place saw it.

 

Almost everyone:

 

Awesome comments everyone. Mr Bolden, it is quite a compliment to even be in the same conversation with Mr Beal. Granted he is only a sophomore, but I started this because I think he is not to far behind and will be there soon.

Mr. Beal to this point is still the man, but Bolden has a great future.

Would love to see young Bolden become the kind of player Beal was. After seeing him the other night, this guys a fan for sure.

Interesting topic because I was talking about this today.

Beal was explosive. I can still remember a game at the old Newport cracker box, when Holmes got the opening tip to Beal and opened the game with a 360 dunk.

Beal didn't have a consistent shot, he tended to have a high arcing shot, but steadily improved on that as his career progressed. From end line to end line Beal was as fast as any I can remember. He could handle the ball and break ankles.

He did play with Schloemer and he also hit a huge shot in the closing seconds versus Shelby County, the year of the infamous non-goal tending call that robbed Holmes of a state title.

Beal always had good talent around him his three years at Holmes. In 78 he had Moeves who could shoot, Schloemer, Wimzie, Todd Riley, Tony Malik and Moe Greene. To boot in 78 he had Ricky Walton and Elliott Simpson off the bench with him. In 79 and 80 he had a running mate in Mark Elmer who was small but quick, he had some really good forwards in Walton and Simpson to boot.

I believe I am pretty darn close in regards to personnel and years there at Holmes with Beal during those days.

Beal was not really relied on to score because he was surrounded by players that could score and score consistently. He was an excellent distributor.

People forget Dicky had some knee issues at UK and robbed him of some of his speed, but he still could motor.

 

Bolden sure has a bright future ahead of him, and at least at this stage his jumper is more reliable at the same stage, if I remember correctly. He is the best Holmes PG since Corey Pouncy in 1989-91 and soon will compare to Beal if he keeps on the same trajectory as Beal. I will be fun to watch the progression.

So our pretty decent Cottage A.C. team with such recognizable names as Billy Blasingame, Kevin Volpenhein, Ricky Shumate, and that famous sportscaster Mark Wehry, (my assignment was to keep the bench warm) was playing NKCC at the old John G. Carlisle gym on a Saturday morning back in the early 70's. Because of Beal we could never beat them. Game begins and Dickie is nowhere to be found. We think we've got a chance. Entering the 4th quarter we have a small lead on them. Who shows up and immediately dismantles us? Yup... Dickie Beal. We lose to NKCC once again. :ohbrother:

I have seen them both, but like some on the thread my memory isnt quite as good as it once was! Dickie was unbeleivable, James will be in his same class if he continues to develop IMO.

2 of the quickest players I have seen in the 9th. Mr Beal and Mr Bolden. If you have to choose one to lead your team who do you pick. I think their games are familiar.

Thoughts:sssh:

 

Seen both tough call to make .......let's wait Bolden is a sophomore

Seen both tough call to make .......let's wait Bolden is a sophomore

 

This is a tough call to make he is a 17 year soph no Q he will be considered one of the best in Holmes history. Right now I give it to Beal but Bolden is not far behind.

Interesting topic because I was talking about this today.

Beal was explosive. I can still remember a game at the old Newport cracker box, when Holmes got the opening tip to Beal and opened the game with a 360 dunk.

Beal didn't have a consistent shot, he tended to have a high arcing shot, but steadily improved on that as his career progressed. From end line to end line Beal was as fast as any I can remember. He could handle the ball and break ankles.

He did play with Schloemer and he also hit a huge shot in the closing seconds versus Shelby County, the year of the infamous non-goal tending call that robbed Holmes of a state title.

Beal always had good talent around him his three years at Holmes. In 78 he had Moeves who could shoot, Schloemer, Wimzie, Todd Riley, Tony Malik and Moe Greene. To boot in 78 he had Ricky Walton and Elliott Simpson off the bench with him. In 79 and 80 he had a running mate in Mark Elmer who was small but quick, he had some really good forwards in Walton and Simpson to boot.

I believe I am pretty darn close in regards to personnel and years there at Holmes with Beal during those days.

Beal was not really relied on to score because he was surrounded by players that could score and score consistently. He was an excellent distributor.

People forget Dicky had some knee issues at UK and robbed him of some of his speed, but he still could motor.

 

Bolden sure has a bright future ahead of him, and at least at this stage his jumper is more reliable at the same stage, if I remember correctly. He is the best Holmes PG since Corey Pouncy in 1989-91 and soon will compare to Beal if he keeps on the same trajectory as Beal. I will be fun to watch the progression.

 

 

Your recollection is perfect.

This is a tough call to make he is a 17 year soph no Q he will be considered one of the best in Holmes history. Right now I give it to Beal but Bolden is not far behind.

 

Beetle has developed every yr at Holmes....as a follower of the program he has tremnendous upside still.....great kid on top of that

So our pretty decent Cottage A.C. team with such recognizable names as Billy Blasingame, Kevin Volpenhein, Ricky Shumate, and that famous sportscaster Mark Wehry, (my assignment was to keep the bench warm) was playing NKCC at the old John G. Carlisle gym on a Saturday morning back in the early 70's. Because of Beal we could never beat them. Game begins and Dickie is nowhere to be found. We think we've got a chance. Entering the 4th quarter we have a small lead on them. Who shows up and immediately dismantles us? Yup... Dickie Beal. We lose to NKCC once again. :ohbrother:

 

I think Beal graduated HS in '80, so the early 70's he would have been pretty young. How old were you guys. I used to hang with one of Mark's older brothers. Spent many a day in the summer plain' "strike out" at John G.

I think Beal graduated HS in '80, so the early 70's he would have been pretty young. How old were you guys. I used to hang with one of Mark's older brothers. Spent many a day in the summer plain' "strike out" at John G.

 

Now that was the game to play

I think it's too early...Bolden is just a sophomore. Start this thread in two years and we'd have a better idea.

 

I do think Bolden has the opportunity to be the highest recruited player out of nky in a VERY LONG time, however. I'd say he enters next season with some offers and could get one as soon as next week if Holmes wins region and wins a game or two at Rupp.

 

Walter is dead on. He will most definitely be the highest recruited player in NKY in quite some time. This summer on the AAU circuit should be interesting and wouldn't be surprised if he lands an offer before the start of the AAU season.

 

Who does everyone think is the highest recruited player in the last 10 to 20 years out of NKY? Doleman and Neltner are the two that come to my mind SEC, A10.

So our pretty decent Cottage A.C. team with such recognizable names as Billy Blasingame, Kevin Volpenhein, Ricky Shumate, and that famous sportscaster Mark Wehry, (my assignment was to keep the bench warm) was playing NKCC at the old John G. Carlisle gym on a Saturday morning back in the early 70's. Because of Beal we could never beat them. Game begins and Dickie is nowhere to be found. We think we've got a chance. Entering the 4th quarter we have a small lead on them. Who shows up and immediately dismantles us? Yup... Dickie Beal. We lose to NKCC once again. :ohbrother:

Great story, but I don't remember you. :laugh: