I guess I don't see it too much of ups and downs as I do learning curves. Learning to play with new point guards after losing a 4 year starter at point. Learning to play on the road with sufficient and consistent energy (last night was only their 3rd road game). Two major players learning invaluable experience after missing an entire season. Learning to play with a certain line up due to injuries. Relearning to play when players are back available from injuries. Learning who works best where. And just for you...learning how to look quicker for those observing. There is a lot to learn before districts and I think that the schedule they played has given them a lot of valuable lessons. Walton could have easily played a much softer schedule, and "appeared" to have more ups, however, they would not have had the lessons to get better like they have had. Some may call those downs, and some where, but many were just learning experiences.

 

Only third home game

Only third home game

 

You got it right...thank you.

We know Ison is the most consistent player WV has, but I have said since the beginning WV is only a good team when Mills & Simpson are scoring too.

Well now your changing gears...we were not talking about ability to advance in the post season. We were talking about reasons for the "ups" and "downs".

 

I think I'm catching on though...Let me review...

 

Your reason for ups and downs - no athleticism.

Next. Your reason for not advancing in post season - no athleticism.

 

Are you trying to say Walton doesn't have any athletes that can make plays and defend? :idunno:

 

I would have to agree that Walton lacks athleticism, I dont consider that a knock on the girls. Jordan and Bird were two totally different players, but I think it turned out ok for Bird.

I would have to agree that Walton lacks athleticism, I dont consider that a knock on the girls. Jordan and Bird were two totally different players, but I think it turned out ok for Bird.

 

What we have here is a relative discussion....

 

If you are comparing Walton's roster to NBA athletes, then yes, they lack athleticism...along with length, speed, strength...etc. Of course we all agree. Since that is far fetched and kind of a silly comparison, let's reel it in. If you are comparing Walton's roster to some high school teams, even in just NKY, yes I can agree that Walton's roster would be less "athletic". Believe me, I have no problem with admitting that. You don't know me personally, but if you did, you would know I'm telling you the truth. My point is that this is "relative". Just as there will be teams more athletic, there will be teams not as athletic.

 

We can all agree on that.

 

Now, back to the earlier discussion and why I asked the question in post 19. I thought it was ironic, and kind of funny, that a Grant County (fan/resident/parent/supporter/whoever) would come out with "observations" of limited athleticism, no speed, can't defend, no one could stop Wright, and don't have anyone who can make plays RIGHT AFTER Walton just cleaned their home court up with Grant. In fact Grant had no one to keep up with Simpson and Dezarn. No on could stop Ison. Mills was drilling three's in people's face. No one could box out Luebbe. And grant barely managed to score 40 points on their defense. And if Wimpy in strips wasn't dreaming about hamburgers while trying to call the game, Walton, one of the top free throw shooting teams in the state, would have scored 70.

 

THIS is exactly why I was a little polite and passive, leading up the my question..."Are you trying to say that Walton doesn't have any athletes that can make plays and defend?" It was NOT to defend Walton' athleticism as much as it was to lead into this point....THAT WALTON OBVIOUSLY HAD ENOUGH ATHLETES TO SPANK GRANT! Outside looking in never answered the question to take the bait and allow me to say...

 

Sure, Walton lacks athleticism when compared to some other teams...but compared to Grant tonight, they seemed pretty "athletic".

We know Ison is the most consistent player WV has, but I have said since the beginning WV is only a good team when Mills & Simpson are scoring too.

 

 

I have seen your past post making this point, and I could not agree more!

Whoa brothers. I guess I accidently lit a match. I was just trying to say that Walton is a little hard to figure out. There margins of victories and defeats do not seem to be consistent. It was just a simple observation. I mean they lost to Simon Kenton by 5 and then six days later lost to Cooper by 6. It just seems a little odd. It was just an observation I promise.

Whoa brothers. I guess I accidently lit a match. I was just trying to say that Walton is a little hard to figure out. There margins of victories and defeats do not seem to be consistent. It was just a simple observation. I mean they lost to Simon Kenton by 5 and then six days later lost to Cooper by 6. It just seems a little odd. It was just an observation I promise.

 

I don't think you lit anything with your comment. :lol2:

 

Yes, from a distance they would be a little hard to figure out...I agree.

What we have here is a relative discussion....

 

If you are comparing Walton's roster to NBA athletes, then yes, they lack athleticism...along with length, speed, strength...etc. Of course we all agree. Since that is far fetched and kind of a silly comparison, let's reel it in. If you are comparing Walton's roster to some high school teams, even in just NKY, yes I can agree that Walton's roster would be less "athletic". Believe me, I have no problem with admitting that. You don't know me personally, but if you did, you would know I'm telling you the truth. My point is that this is "relative". Just as there will be teams more athletic, there will be teams not as athletic.

 

We can all agree on that.

 

Now, back to the earlier discussion and why I asked the question in post 19. I thought it was ironic, and kind of funny, that a Grant County (fan/resident/parent/supporter/whoever) would come out with "observations" of limited athleticism, no speed, can't defend, no one could stop Wright, and don't have anyone who can make plays RIGHT AFTER Walton just cleaned their home court up with Grant. In fact Grant had no one to keep up with Simpson and Dezarn. No on could stop Ison. Mills was drilling three's in people's face. No one could box out Luebbe. And grant barely managed to score 40 points on their defense. And if Wimpy in strips wasn't dreaming about hamburgers while trying to call the game, Walton, one of the top free throw shooting teams in the state, would have scored 70.

 

THIS is exactly why I was a little polite and passive, leading up the my question..."Are you trying to say that Walton doesn't have any athletes that can make plays and defend?" It was NOT to defend Walton' athleticism as much as it was to lead into this point....THAT WALTON OBVIOUSLY HAD ENOUGH ATHLETES TO SPANK GRANT! Outside looking in never answered the question to take the bait and allow me to say...

Sure, Walton lacks athleticism when compared to some other teams...but compared to Grant tonight, they seemed pretty "athletic".

 

Only thing I was referring to was to Dixie1 about Grant not holding onto leads late in game in post #15, and to correct your post on third home game instead of third road game in post #16

TripleSevens, I think you may have been referring to outofbounds comments

TripleSevens, I think you may have been referring to outofbounds comments

 

You are correct. It was "out of bounds". My apologies.

What we have here is a relative discussion....

 

If you are comparing Walton's roster to NBA athletes, then yes, they lack athleticism...along with length, speed, strength...etc. Of course we all agree. Since that is far fetched and kind of a silly comparison, let's reel it in. If you are comparing Walton's roster to some high school teams, even in just NKY, yes I can agree that Walton's roster would be less "athletic". Believe me, I have no problem with admitting that. You don't know me personally, but if you did, you would know I'm telling you the truth. My point is that this is "relative". Just as there will be teams more athletic, there will be teams not as athletic.

 

We can all agree on that.

 

Now, back to the earlier discussion and why I asked the question in post 19. I thought it was ironic, and kind of funny, that a Grant County (fan/resident/parent/supporter/whoever) would come out with "observations" of limited athleticism, no speed, can't defend, no one could stop Wright, and don't have anyone who can make plays RIGHT AFTER Walton just cleaned their home court up with Grant. In fact Grant had no one to keep up with Simpson and Dezarn. No on could stop Ison. Mills was drilling three's in people's face. No one could box out Luebbe. And grant barely managed to score 40 points on their defense. And if Wimpy in strips wasn't dreaming about hamburgers while trying to call the game, Walton, one of the top free throw shooting teams in the state, would have scored 70.

 

THIS is exactly why I was a little polite and passive, leading up the my question..."Are you trying to say that Walton doesn't have any athletes that can make plays and defend?" It was NOT to defend Walton' athleticism as much as it was to lead into this point....THAT WALTON OBVIOUSLY HAD ENOUGH ATHLETES TO SPANK GRANT! Outside looking in never answered the question to take the bait and allow me to say...

 

Sure, Walton lacks athleticism when compared to some other teams...but compared to Grant tonight, they seemed pretty "athletic".

 

So we both agree on Waltons athleticism and thanks for telling the truth.

So we both agree on Waltons athleticism and thanks for telling the truth.

 

Yes, they are pretty athletic, compared to some teams. And not as athletic compared to others.

 

And I like to tell the truth.