I do not think Rick mays is deserving of the COY. He does not do much coaching during games. Those boys basically just play however they want. I am not bashing them, they have obviously been successful, but to name someone COY he/she would have to show that their coaching abilities have somehow been beneficial to the season. I just do not see that in Coach Mays. I would have to say my vote would have to be for Buddy Biggs, it is hard to argue with the changes in Ashland's record from last year to now.

Mays is 20-6 overall and 20-4, in the Region....:thumb:

 

Perhaps most of his coaching and preparation, is done during practice and the games, are an extension of what his instruction, during then. I'm not favoring one or the other, but the Lions have played a formidable schedule.

Bubba's coach of the year...a toss up between Coach Fraley and Cooksey.

Fraley because he has to become a Pat Riley with his abundant of "Young Guns" (That would be a good nickname for the Royals-

"Young Guns"...Shooting to Win) sometimes Big Bubba amazes even himself.

 

Cooksey because he had only one starter returning and the rest had very little or no experience at all, no one can deny that Rex has done a great job with what he has.

 

I dont see Fraley as COY not because he is not deserving, but because he is Rose Hill, some are saying here we go again, but like I stated earlier in this post. I believe that Coach Euton had to share COY in 16th Regional girls last year, she should have won it hands down. State runner -up but in some peoples eyes that just wasnt good enough. COY is a joke as is POY. These two catergories should be voted upon based on several stats just not winning games and scoring. Who does more for their team than Alex Barker? I am not suggesting that he is POY. But who does more? If you remove One key player from every team in this region that team is still going to win its share of games, you remove Alex form Fairview this year and they cannot win without him. He is the unsung hero in this region. POY will be political and will probably go to VanHoose, he is good but Barker does more for his team than any other player. COY....I honestly dont think either one of my picks Cooksey or Fraley will win it, because once again it is political. I just want to make this clear about my pick for POY, I am not saying he is the best player in the region, there are several better than him, EUTON, JACKSON, VANHOOSE, FAULKNER, I am just saying he means the most to his team.

 

I agree that the problem with these awards is that there is no set criteria. Are we talking about the best individual player in the region (even if on a losing team) or the player that most helps his team (but may not necessarily have the best talent or stats)? In other words there should probably be 2 awards - Most Valuable Player (for the player that most helps a team in the region-voting would probably be more subjective to account for intangibles) and a Player of the Year (for the best individual talent - voting would probably be more objective looking at overall stats)

The coaches vote. Thats all the criteria you need. Its not a political decision being made by the Daily Independent. It is from a poll of the areas head coaches. I really think we are putting to much thought into this.

I do not think Rick mays is deserving of the COY. He does not do much coaching during games. Those boys basically just play however they want. I am not bashing them, they have obviously been successful, but to name someone COY he/she would have to show that their coaching abilities have somehow been beneficial to the season. I just do not see that in Coach Mays. I would have to say my vote would have to be for Buddy Biggs, it is hard to argue with the changes in Ashland's record from last year to now.

 

I believe Russell was something like 18-14.:fire:

I agree that the problem with these awards is that there is no set criteria. Are we talking about the best individual player in the region (even if on a losing team) or the player that most helps his team (but may not necessarily have the best talent or stats)? In other words there should probably be 2 awards - Most Valuable Player (for the player that most helps a team in the region-voting would probably be more subjective to account for intangibles) and a Player of the Year (for the best individual talent - voting would probably be more objective looking at overall stats)

 

 

I totally agree with you.

The coaches vote. Thats all the criteria you need. Its not a political decision being made by the Daily Independent. It is from a poll of the areas head coaches. I really think we are putting to much thought into this.

 

 

Everything in life involves politics. The vote of the coaches, although they are in the best position to judge, is no different.

 

If Fraley don't win coach of the year in the 16th this year, he will win it next year and the following year and the year after that and maybe even the year after that.

 

I don't think Coach Fraley will ever win Coach of the Year in the 16th Region for the same reason Jeff Hall didn't win it (in spite of the fact he was Kentucky's AP Coach of the Year). There is just too much bias against Rose Hill because it is a private school. Personally, I think Coach Fraley has done an outstanding job this year, but I would give Coach of the Year to either Rick Mays or Coach Dodd.

Everything in life involves politics. The vote of the coaches, although they are in the best position to judge, is no different.

While I agree with you on the "everything in life involves politics" statement. My statement was it was not made political by the Daily Independent itself. The coaches are the best to judge and they are the ones that are polled.

After listening to the 64th game tonite, and even hearing what (many COY's) Biggs said about Cooksey himself, I will stick with my choice of Fairview's Cooksey!

Next, I think we will find out how good of a coach Dodd is in the next 7-10 days, and lastly you see where Mays & Fraley are now.

 

Best Coach, Rex Cooksey by far.

After listening to the 64th game tonite, and even hearing what (many COY's) Biggs said about Cooksey himself, I will stick with my choice of Fairview's Cooksey!

Next, I think we will find out how good of a coach Dodd is in the next 7-10 days, and lastly you see where Mays & Fraley are now.

 

Best Coach, Rex Cooksey by far.

Yes Mays is in the regional.

You're right!! I just don't want to hear how I am bashing Fraley if I left that statement with just Fraley's name there. Mays is in the same boat as Dodd, great players good coach. I just think Cooksey "coached" better this SEASON. Fairview showed more progress from day 1 til tonite than any other team (besides Bath who is going to Regions) in the Region IMO.

Coach Johnson imprvoed his chances with the huge comeback win against the Fleming County Panthers last night.