Haha..Yea I love him he's my "Man Crush"!!haha.. Ashland was good yea but you are comparing them to Oak Hill, St. Patricks and Dematha...there not even close Ashland wasn't even a State Power then..

 

He played two years in the 16th region as an 7th and 8th grader and took his team to rupp, and was 1st team all state was Mike Helton 1st team all-state?

 

 

End of Argument. I am out of bullets and apparently they were made of plastic. You win but I will stick to my thoughts about him..hold on for a minute...Note to self....Check back with TOPCAT in 3-4 years when OJ is playing noonball with the rest of the local has beens....okay I'm back TOPCAT, you have one upped me tonight. Thanks for making me feel like a loser right before I go to bed...ha ha....One OJ, two OJ, three OJ, four OJ, sssnnnnnnnnnnzzzzzzz

... There is an eight letter word that describes the attitude of many toward him- JEALOUSY.

 

And there is another eight letter word that describess the attitude of a few toward him - IDOLATRY.

 

Personally, I think that it's obvious that in terms of his ability to play basketball, he is in an extreme minority of athletes that combined great athleticism with an incredible skill set. He will reap the rewards that come with that, in terms of financial success in professional basketball.

 

On the other hand, the point that is being made about him no longer being a "kid" is legitimate. At the age of 18, we are responsible for our own actions - whether they show us in a good light or a bad light.

 

 

Frances

And there is another eight letter word that describess the attitude of a few toward him - IDOLATRY.

 

Personally, I think that it's obvious that in terms of his ability to play basketball, he is in an extreme minority of athletes that combined great athleticism with an incredible skill set. He will reap the rewards that come with that, in terms of financial success in professional basketball.

 

On the other hand, the point that is being made about him no longer being a "kid" is legitimate. At the age of 18, we are responsible for our own actions - whether they show us in a good light or a bad light.

 

 

Frances

 

 

Where have you been? I need you like the flowers need the rain...oh thats a song, I need you like Noonball needs Vanhoose

And there is another eight letter word that describess the attitude of a few toward him - IDOLATRY.

 

Personally, I think that it's obvious that in terms of his ability to play basketball, he is in an extreme minority of athletes that combined great athleticism with an incredible skill set. He will reap the rewards that come with that, in terms of financial success in professional basketball.

 

On the other hand, the point that is being made about him no longer being a "kid" is legitimate. At the age of 18, we are responsible for our own actions - whether they show us in a good light or a bad light.

 

 

Frances

Cool, a Scrabble player's fantasy.......the battle of 8-letter words.

Where have you been? I need you like the flowers need the rain...oh thats a song, I need you like Noonball needs Vanhoose

 

I loved the song, but that second line sends chills down the spine of everyone that ever strapped on ankle braces and launched a jumper toward the rim ...

 

 

In a cold sweat,

Frances

 

PS - I was in San Francisco for three days, on a business trip.

You don't know what you are talking about you obviously don't know him...

Do you know him?

Cool, a Scrabble player's fantasy.......the battle of 8-letter words.

 

In that case, I'll offer up "Didactic"...

 

 

Frances

In that case, I'll offer up "Didactic"...

 

 

Frances

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Scooterbob, i dont get the Charles Manson comment and why you are so down on ashland. We have alot of great kids in many sports and who are also great freinds with kids from other schools off the court....

The Manson comment is a bit scary. Especially for us who reside in Ashland.

I could be one of the few who has not seen video footage of the "push or flop", depending on your take. Having said that, does anyone have a link to some footage?

And there is another eight letter word that describess the attitude of a few toward him - IDOLATRY.

 

Personally, I think that it's obvious that in terms of his ability to play basketball, he is in an extreme minority of athletes that combined great athleticism with an incredible skill set. He will reap the rewards that come with that, in terms of financial success in professional basketball.

 

On the other hand, the point that is being made about him no longer being a "kid" is legitimate. At the age of 18, we are responsible for our own actions - whether they show us in a good light or a bad light.

 

 

Frances

 

Frances, I also respect your opinion as I do ladiesbballcoach. However, I must add that, as with ladiesbballcoach, your opinions on Mayo are based on heresay. The fact that many defend Mayo rather than defame him should not be interpreted as idolatry. You make a concerted effort to always defend any and all things Ashland related. I always figured it was loyalty and never considered it as idolatry. Was I wrong?

I have known O.J. for some time. Like so many highly talented kids (and Yes a person of 18 or even 19 is a Kid, whether he's holding a basketball or a rifle in Iraq) there is some bad in O.J. but I can assure you there is much more of the good in this young man.

 

He has been in a unique position of being in the spot light with his name in banner Sports headlines, on T.V., ESPN, USA Today and the whole bit ever since the seventh grade. In the 7th and 8th grade at Rose Hill, he showed maturity well beyond his years. The HATRED and JEALOUSY abounded on a nightly basis against this kid. Adult and teenage fans would ridicule and ride him unmercifully. Older, stronger players were jealous of his skills and often tried to hurt him or "take him out" in the hopes of winning. The attitudes and actions of jealous and angry fans and players who hated him were relentless. Their actions were far worse than anything O.J. did on or off the court. For the most part he took it much better than 95% would have done.

 

As a 7th & 8th grader he was very competitive and never backed down to older, stronger competition. As O.J. became stronger and improved, and as the abuse continued, he did occasionally retaliate and/or stand his ground as he did in Charleston in the game against Capital High. It's true he did not handle the situation well in Charleston that night. He's already said he has learned from his mistakes and would have handled things differently in hindsight.

 

I would challenge anyone who has undergone the daily emotional stress of being in the regional and national public spotlight since such an early age to have handled it much better than O.J. You can just go back and read the old posts of how unfairly he was portrayed here on Bluegrass Preps in previous years and it will be crystal clear. He not only does a credible job of maintaining control on the court, but handles the media and fan hype quite well, and does a good job with the taunters and haters who are out there working on him in public places off the court as well.

Scooterbob, i dont get the Charles Manson comment and why you are so down on ashland. We have alot of great kids in many sports and who are also great freinds with kids from other schools off the court....

The Manson comment is a bit scary. Especially for us who reside in Ashland.

 

Be not afraid. Manson is safely locked up. He most likely won't be coming home soon. The post listed several people from Ashland who have garnered headlines and/or a degree of fame. It would not be proper to leave out one of our most famous natives, would it? Full disclosure is always needed.

I could think of nicer people to name and nicer things to say about Ashland. There are alot of great kids and families in Ashland and Boyd County. I know kids from all schools and parents as well. I think its great to see these kids from different schools hang out off court. It shows that they play the game, and leave it on the court. Many will end up going to college together perhaps and be life long freinds....

I have known O.J. for some time. Like so many highly talented kids (and Yes a person of 18 or even 19 is a Kid, whether he's holding a basketball or a rifle in Iraq) there is some bad in O.J. but I can assure you there is much more of the good in this young man.

 

He has been in a unique position of being in the spot light with his name in banner Sports headlines, on T.V., ESPN, USA Today and the whole bit ever since the seventh grade. In the 7th and 8th grade at Rose Hill, he showed maturity well beyond his years. The HATRED and JEALOUSY abounded on a nightly basis against this kid. Adult and teenage fans would ridicule and ride him unmercifully. Older, stronger players were jealous of his skills and often tried to hurt him or "take him out" in the hopes of winning. The attitudes and actions of jealous and angry fans and players who hated him were relentless. Their actions were far worse than anything O.J. did on or off the court. For the most part he took it much better than 95% would have done.

 

As a 7th & 8th grader he was very competitive and never backed down to older, stronger competition. As O.J. became stronger and improved, and as the abuse continued, he did occasionally retaliate and/or stand his ground as he did in Charleston in the game against Capital High. It's true he did not handle the situation well in Charleston that night. He's already said he has learned from his mistakes and would have handled things differently in hindsight.

 

I would challenge anyone who has undergone the daily emotional stress of being in the regional and national public spotlight since such an early age to have handled it much better than O.J. You can just go back and read the old posts of how unfairly he was portrayed here on Bluegrass Preps in previous years and it will be crystal clear. He not only does a credible job of maintaining control on the court, but handles the media and fan hype quite well, and does a good job with the taunters and haters who are out there working on him in public places off the court as well.