Also think about what you just said, some of these players are still in middle school and you suggest they should be able to take critique or move on. Your statement helps me make my point, focus on not critique but find something good to say and let the coaches in their locker rooms do the critiquing, behind closed doors!

 

I'm really confused. Please point out what in the world was so damaging to any kid at any age. Why are you just commenting now on BGP posts? I have seen A LOT worse than whats been said in this thread so far. I MEAN A LOT! Where were you then?

If you are talking about my posts, I apologize for offending you. However, I pointed out positives and opportunities for both teams. Do you really feel anything I said is damaging to any of them? I know a lot of the players on both teams. I would say the say thing with them present. In fact, I've coached some of them and I coach at the high school level myself. Are we supposed to suger coat everything for high school kids that are about to jump into the real world...some within the next 6 months? I am talking about the game and strategy and keeping everything at the team level. I don't name any names. I only talk about the team. Are we really in a place where a high school kid can't be told about team weaknesses and strengths? Should we hand them all trophies and tell them they are the best at everything, when we all know (including them) that it's not true. How do people get better if no one tells them their shortcomings. Feedback is a gift!!!

 

Here's a quote from Doc Rivers "Average players want to be left alone. Good players want to be coached. Great players want to be told the truth!"

 

You keep repeating that coaches don't let their kids read this stuff...that's fine. Not sure why that comment is relevant to discussing this game. But I bet those same coaches are the ones game planning and explaining to each and every kid on their team what every weakness is of the opposing team. And how they are going to attack and expose that weakness with everything they have...all in the spirit of winning.

 

If my comments on this thread bother you then you may want to think about not reading too many more posts by ANYBODY!.

 

Good point, I like this site and getting notified of games and what the results are, maybe someday BGP will create a way to block those you do not want read. To your point I have made my comments and will be certain not to read what you or others like you who find comfort in making yourself feel good because you or someone like you may acknowledge what you say. Good Day!

Good point, I like this site and getting notified of games and what the results are, maybe someday BGP will create a way to block those you do not want read. To your point I have made my comments and will be certain not to read what you or others like you who find comfort in making yourself feel good because you or someone like you may acknowledge what you say. Good Day!

 

You can block us. It's a feature. You have a good day too!

Also think about what you just said, some of these players are still in middle school and you suggest they should be able to take critique or move on. Your statement helps me make my point, focus on not critique but find something good to say and let the coaches in their locker rooms do the critiquing, behind closed doors!

 

If an 8th grader can't take the criticism that goes with being a varsity player at a high school, she or he should stay on the 8th grade team, which is perfectly fine! Do you know what kind of trash talk those kids say to each other during games? Girls, too!

 

Agree some of the BGP stuff could be tough a kid if things go too far (someone is playing shrink for one of the SK girls on another thread, really?) but I can't see any issues that a coach or player should be concerned with on this one. And I seriously doubt they pay much attention. At all.

 

This thread is about who is going to win and why? How do you answer that and only say positive things ? "I think my team will score the most points" Period?

 

I guess Guru better close down the high school sports forums, and the Middle school stuff, too. Not much discussion to be had if we all agree these kids are all equally fantastic!

I predict the game will be another very tough game for the Lady Raiders down in Covington, but I remember the reg season game last year when Holmes got lucky with the called off buzzer beater from Jump which saved Holmes from a loss. The Raiders proved that they are one of the few teams that can play with the Dogs. I hear they have greatly improved since then.

 

I know Raiders are big underdogs here, unranked and all that. And Holmes is very good! (Nothing but positives!) But, I have a hunch Raiders pull this game out.

I personally think it is going to be tough to beat Holmes on their home court, but I think the Raiders can do it! But I'm gonna have to go with my Bulldogs in this one! Maybe in OT like last year!

Holmes by 8

I personally think it is going to be tough to beat Holmes on their home court, but I think the Raiders can do it! But I'm gonna have to go with my Bulldogs in this one! Maybe in OT like last year!

 

I agree. I really would like to see Ryle protect the ball in this one. Because if they do, it really makes it a very interesting matchup. We'd get to see what you and I have hoped they have worked on. What happens when a team with size can protect the ball?? How does Holmes score? That's not a knock on them by any means...I am really curious. This will be a great test for both teams because both teams weaknesses are the other teams strengths.

 

Sorry to bring up weaknesses, but I'm just trying to have a darn conversation here!

I agree. I really would like to see Ryle protect the ball in this one. Because if they do, it really makes it a very interesting matchup. We'd get to see what you and I have hoped they have worked on. What happens when a team with size can protect the ball?? How does Holmes score? That's not a knock on them by any means...I am really curious. This will be a great test for both teams because both teams weaknesses are the other teams strengths.

 

Sorry to bring up weaknesses, but I'm just trying to have a darn conversation here!

 

I think this game will be a great learning game for both teams! I'm sure by the time tournament time is here both teams will be completely different.

 

I'm excited for this one

I agree. I really would like to see Ryle protect the ball in this one. Because if they do, it really makes it a very interesting matchup. We'd get to see what you and I have hoped they have worked on. What happens when a team with size can protect the ball?? How does Holmes score? That's not a knock on them by any means...I am really curious. This will be a great test for both teams because both teams weaknesses are the other teams strengths.

 

Sorry to bring up weaknesses, but I'm just trying to have a darn conversation here!

 

 

Great observation, very sorry for my recent post but I just want all these young people to have positive experiences they can take and utilize when real life begins. I very much respect your opinions and feel you have a great knowledge for sports.

Thanks. No worries.

I'm taking Holmes by 20+. I just think Holmes pressure will expose Ryle's biggest weakness and turn the game heavily in their favor. The only chance I see Ryle having is a quick whistle that forces Holmes to back off.

For this being such a 'huge' match up, there has hardly been any talk.

For this being such a 'huge' match up, there has hardly been any talk.

 

How do you see this as a 'huge' match up? From what has been said this is a game of bgp's own number 12 team in the state vs unranked 'under achievers'? Holmes was ranked #5 in state in the USA / C-J pre-season poll, Ryle wasn't mentioned at all, so on paper this should be easy win for Holmes, right?

 

Is it a 'huge' match up because the Bulldogs might not double or triple the score on the Raiders?

 

Solid support for Holmes here, plus they play in their house. Sounds like an impossible task for the Raiders, but let the game be played! It's basketball, who knows?

 

Good luck to all!

Ryle is a very talented team! Last year they almost knocked the Bulldogs off but a last second shot was waved off!

 

Holmes is a phenomenal team, should win this game without a doubt. But the way the Radiers have been playing, I don't see this as an easy win.

 

That's why I see it has a big game bc I hope the lady Radiers can test the Bulldogs!

 

I am a huge Holmes fan! I just think people don't give Ryle enough credit. They're a good team!