Carroll is a much improved team from last year. With the exception of Hendricks the Panthers do not miss the players they lost to graduation. A few little things here and there and the Panthers could have easily pulled out a W in some of the close games they have experienced thus far. While Carroll may not be the strongest team in the district they have a quality team, and are a much improved squad this year.

Kind of strange to hear someone talking about lack of intensity on the part of a Jon Jones'-coached team. I was - and am - very high on the end-of-the-year potential for this Gallatin team - but they will need to have the intensity level ratcheted up every night in order to be successful, particularly against some of the bigger 8th region teams - which, compared to Gallatin, is just about everyone. They'll have to be faster to every loose ball, quicker to every rebound, etc., etc.

 

But I still think Gallatin will make a lot of noise by the time all is said and done.

 

I wonder who their leader is, what is their identity? This team is 7 to 8 deep and I see no clear cut leader or leaders. Hopefully when they go to San Diego next week they'll grow closer as a team and come back fired up to make a run at the All A, 31st district, and make some noise in the 8th. As you stated ColonelMike ratcheted up!

Carroll is a much improved team from last year. With the exception of Hendricks the Panthers do not miss the players they lost to graduation. A few little things here and there and the Panthers could have easily pulled out a W in some of the close games they have experienced thus far. While Carroll may not be the strongest team in the district they have a quality team, and are a much improved squad this year.

 

That is a very bold statement. I would say that Allen and Cable both helped out the Panthers last year. Allen was able to handle the ball very well and Cable was a decent defensive player (something the Panthers are lacking). Both were also able to put some points on the board. Its hard to say this team does not miss these 2 players being on the court for them as well as Hendrick.