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Not arguing the point you make as much as I'm arguing the idea that a team can play one way for 4 years and then change it for one game and expect to play better. It's possible I suppose, but very unlikely.

 

If Elliott was everything everyone made them out to be, they should've been able to play any style they needed to. All we've been hearing for the past four years is how smart a team they were -- which I was aware of from multiple times watching them -- so why didn't they shake things up to give them the best chance of winning? I have no doubt those kids could handle it.

If Elliott was everything everyone made them out to be, they should've been able to play any style they needed to. All we've been hearing for the past four years is how smart a team they were -- which I was aware of from multiple times watching them -- so why didn't they shake things up to give them the best chance of winning? I have no doubt those kids could handle it.

 

If you want to criticize them for not looking ahead and trying to adjust a little during the season, fine. But, to suggest a team completely change the style they've played for 4 years for one game, against a team like Holmes, and expect good results is naive.

 

It is what it is. They lost to the best team in the state. Again, is it necessary to make more out of this? To lay blame somewhere because the inferior team lost?

 

Elliott County had a great high school basketball team. They just ran into one that was better.

 

Anyway, I'm done with this debate. I'm not sure how many times I've said that I think it's dumb for a team to play one way for 4 years and then be expected to change in the state semis. But, there's certainly no point in saying it again. Whether you agree or not, I can live with it.

If you want to criticize them for not looking ahead and trying to adjust a little during the season, fine. But, to suggest a team completely change the style they've played for 4 years for one game, against a team like Holmes, and expect good results is naive.

 

It is what it is. They lost to the best team in the state. Again, is it necessary to make more out of this? To lay blame somewhere because the inferior team lost?

 

Elliott County had a great high school basketball team. They just ran into one that was better.

 

Anyway, I'm done with this debate. I'm not sure how many times I've said that I think it's dumb for a team to play one way for 4 years and then be expected to change in the state semis. But, there's certainly no point in saying it again. Whether you agree or not, I can live with it.

 

I'm not saying they could've won, but they would've had a lot better chance if they were more patient and made a few extra passes. It probably wouldn't have resulted in a win, but would have improved their chances. I do agree that it would be hard to change things up in the short turnaround between Friday night and Saturday morning, but you can get a lot accomplished in a walk-through. Those EC kids have a high enough basketball IQ to where they could have handled switching it up. You are right, though, in that they had the luxury in an extremely weak region to experiment with different styles on different nights so as to prepare them for any possibility.

I'm not saying they could've won, but they would've had a lot better chance if they were more patient and made a few extra passes. It probably wouldn't have resulted in a win, but would have improved their chances. I do agree that it would be hard to change things up in the short turnaround between Friday night and Saturday morning, but you can get a lot accomplished in a walk-through. Those EC kids have a high enough basketball IQ to where they could have handled switching it up. You are right, though, in that they had the luxury in an extremely weak region to experiment with different styles on different nights so as to prepare them for any possibility.

 

I won't argue that. And, as some have suggested, they could have done a better job of developing the bench. During 30 point blowouts, I think it would be beneficial to let the subs get some experience rather than driving on cruise control.

 

JMO