Timmy Knipp hardly played any JV ball. He was the sixth man for this team last year in the 8th grade. He has had to mature very quickly compared to others his age. He's handle his own pretty well in the couple of games I've seen this year.

 

I believe that Et Faulkner started on the varsity team as an 8th grader! Then the following year, Et and Ev both were in the starting lineup.

I believe that Et Faulkner started on the varsity team as an 8th grader! Then the following year, Et and Ev both were in the starting lineup.

 

But where they as good as they are now when that happened?

Yeah, I'm not picking on him. I just think him being a freshman, and only playing one year of JV ball, as an eighth grader, He could have really used another year on the Jv. To work on a few things, as well as to keep his confidence up with getting more shots. While still getting quality minutes on the varsity.

Yeah, I'm not picking on him. I just think him being a freshman, and only playing one year of JV ball, as an eighth grader, He could have really used another year on the Jv. To work on a few things, as well as to keep his confidence up with getting more shots. While still getting quality minutes on the varsity.

 

I understand, but I've always been under the impression that if you start JV you aren't allowed to start varsity. You could bring him off the bench after the first wissle but wouldn't Maynard (who would probably start insted) lose confidence? Maybe this isn't a true rule, but what I've always heard.

I understand, but I've always been under the impression that if you start JV you aren't allowed to start varsity. You could bring him off the bench after the first wissle but wouldn't Maynard (who would probably start insted) lose confidence? Maybe this isn't a true rule, but what I've always heard.

 

Then couldn't they just still play him just not start him? That away he still get's to play JV and start Varsity.

I believe that Et Faulkner started on the varsity team as an 8th grader! Then the following year, Et and Ev both were in the starting lineup.

 

They had much more experience by that time than Knipp does now. Plus your talking about a 6' 7' Freshman who grew 2 inches this past summer. Let's not even compare the three, because it isn't a fair comparison.

I believe that Et Faulkner started on the varsity team as an 8th grader! Then the following year, Et and Ev both were in the starting lineup.

 

But where they as good as they are now when that happened?

 

Of course a few extra years have improved their ability!! Also, this team has now "meshed" after repeated games together, but they have always been dedicated and hustled after the ball.

 

As 8th graders neither of the Faulkners played middle school ball, only high school. Last year, Timmy played middle school, JV and varsity.

Then couldn't they just still play him just not start him? That away he still get's to play JV and start Varsity.

 

I'm not trying to argue with you, another year of JV would have been good for him, but you hate to risk something (injury) happening and it keeping him from being able to play the rest of the year.

I understand, but I've always been under the impression that if you start JV you aren't allowed to start varsity. You could bring him off the bench after the first wissle but wouldn't Maynard (who would probably start insted) lose confidence? Maybe this isn't a true rule, but what I've always heard.

 

They faired pretty good last season with John Morgan starting. All I'm saying is, he's a very talented young man. But to watch him last season play with confidence and effort is completely different than watching him this season. And, IMO its because he isn't getting the looks on offense

Understand. One twist of the ankle or go down wrong then you'll regret that decision for along time. :fight:

I understand, but I've always been under the impression that if you start JV you aren't allowed to start varsity. Maybe this isn't a true rule, but what I've always heard.

 

Best that I remember (and at my age I'm not guaranteeing ANYTHING) John Morgan started both JV and Varsity, but I could be wrong.

As far as the comparisons between him and the Faulkners or Ferguson when they were his age, it is simply not a fair comparison

Understand. One twist of the ankle or go down wrong then you'll regret that decision for along time. :fight:

 

Like STATE TOURNEY?????

Elliott seems to never have a good 1st quarter. Fleming did a lot of snow bunnies and did it well. Was a good game. Fleming is a good team.

 

Elliott gambles way to much on defense,that is why disciplined teams will eat their press alive and shoot layups(COVCATH). The Knipp kid in the middle is a liability on defense, he just stands behind his man on the block, never tries to front. The good teams will exploit this weakness on Elliott. Fleming Co. played well for 25-26 minutes. The Panthers shot 54% from the field as oppossed to 48% for Elliott. The Panthers also outrebounded Elliott 23-19. The end result was to many turnovers by the Panthers. I think they had 35 for the game as oppossed to 19 for Elliott. Elliott has 3 solid players in the Faulkner twins and Ferguson. Ferguson might be the best jump shooter in the state, but make him put it on the floor to beat you. Do not see anyone beating Elliott in the 16th. I cant wait to see them and Mason play, it should be a dandy.

Understand. One twist of the ankle or go down wrong then you'll regret that decision for along time. :fight:

 

I'd say there are 8 to 10 ankles on this team that are just as important than TK's