Rules, schmules... In the words of the sagacious Leona Helmsley - "Taxes are for the little people".

 

 

Frances

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I was told Walker and Ellis rotated games to get around that rule, they never played the same game together

 

The rule reads their can't be more than 2 from the same school on the roster prior to June 1.

If this is the case that team has been clearly "set-up" to be disqualified.

If this is the case that team has been clearly "set-up" to be disqualified.

:thumb: Good Point!

I guess the relevant question is: "Is Ellis still on the NCH roster?"

If Walker is ruled ineligible (as he should be) for next year, then there is only one other player from NCH on the roster with OJ...

I was told Walker and Ellis rotated games to get around that rule, they never played the same game together

 

Correct. The announcers mentioned on the air Walker sat out the semis and Ellis sat out the finals.

Oh, what a tangled web we weave ...

 

 

Frances

We are talking about a game, right?

We are talking about a game, right?

 

Sadly, no - we're not. What we are talking about is the sad act of a few adults living vicariously through some teenagers, and trying to stand in the spotlight of athletic excellence - which, by the way, they never had when they were young....

 

Frances

Perhaps they dance around the HS rule by only have 2 of the players on "each" particular roster they submit per game?

 

I mean it's perfectly understandable that a player might decide to leave the team and another take his spot - right?

and then maybe he had a family emergency and the original kid just happened to have changed his mind & decided to rejoin the team - right?

 

Frances, you think I have the right thinking process to be an AAU coach?

 

Woody Jr

... Frances, you think I have the right thinking process to be an AAU coach?

 

Woody Jr

 

You're way out of your league, Woody. You don't have enough "snake" in you to play on the same field as some of the more "seasoned" coaches (and I use the term "coach" loosely).

 

Frances

Oldrambler, I always assumed from your name that you were tied to Raceland. Nonetheless, it was not my intention to upset you but, instead, to state what I believe to be the obvious. By your hostility, I assume I hit a sore spot.

 

I will be the first to admit that I am an unabashed supporter of Ovinton. That should surprise no one. Unlike most who post about Mayo, I actually know him. I don't have to look to heresay in developing my opinion.

 

None of us fully realize the pressure that has existed for this young man since the seventh grade. I know for a fact, as do a very few more on BGP, of the enormous temptations that he has faced. I also know that he has never been and, to this point, still is not in control of his destiny. I won't go into any detail because I am, again, ath the NMB library and my 30 minutes on this computer are down to 6 minutes. However, those few who know the full facts know of what I refer. Let's keep in mind that Ovinton is eighteen years old. He is still a kid. A kid who is allowed to make very few of his own decisions. I seriously doubt if any of us could do better if faced with similar circumstances. I certainly couldn't.

 

I say we should be a little less critical. It actually appears that many enjoy his problems. Their praise and good wishes appear to be superficial and insincere.

 

Say what you will, oldrambler, but Mayo is obviously the best to ever represent a school in this area. Even you must, if honest, admit that.

^ If OJ wants control of his life tell him to stop playing basketball and all things return to normal. If he sole wants to be in control of his life and destiny tell him to just walk away and all those controling him will disappear unless it's parents of corse. They to will fall in line after he quits. OJ likes all this attention and all that goes along with it because if he didn't he would have left the game long before now. He see nothing but $$$$$$ ahead and sometimes can't control himself.

^ If OJ wants control of his life tell him to stop playing basketball and all things return to normal. If he sole wants to be in control of his life and destiny tell him to just walk away and all those controling him will disappear unless it's parents of corse. They to will fall in line after he quits. OJ likes all this attention and all that goes along with it because if he didn't he would have left the game long before now. He see nothing but $$$$$$ ahead and sometimes can't control himself.

 

 

Yeah right, and if you get that winning powerball ticket give it away, instead of claiming your millions.