I have not commented on anything about the Camels or their coaching, however the biggest difference I see as of late, is the Camels are taking some open shots now when they have them. They are scoring more points. That wasn't the case earlier in the year. There is no one that wants the Camels to do well more than I. I want the team and coaching staff to do well. I don't always agree with the style of play, when it comes to offense. I haven't really seen anything said on here about defense.I would like to think that everyone knows you have to play good defense, but you as well have to score more points than the team your playing to win. If you don't have some big bodies to get inside with the ball, you need to shoot the jump shot. Earlier in the year I thought the Camels passed up a great many open shots that they are taking now. So it could be that the coaches have changed their earlier mind set to keep the games so low scoring and bump up their offense. I don't care if we win 35- 26 or 60- 55 as long as we win. Slowing down the other teams offense with good defense, should have nothing to do with your offense. I think that was the thing most frustrating to many of the Camel faithful. I wish Scoot Code the very best, but he wasn't the coach before he came to Campbell County, he was an assistant. He hasn't had the same kind of team to coach at Campbell as they had for several years at his previous assistant coaching job. He and the Camels will be fine, everyone will grow and get better as they get more experience.

 

Coaches don't shoot shots, players do?? Code (nor will many good coaches) will not tolerate poor or rushed shots, but is not the type to tell kids not to take open looks when they are capable of hitting them. He wants quality possessions and good looks, but the kids still need to pull the trigger. Maybe there was some confidence issues among the many new players earlier in the year?? Lots of those guys were seeing their first substantial varsity ball up close and personal.

Coaches don't shoot shots, players do?? Code (nor will many good coaches) will not tolerate poor or rushed shots, but is not the type to tell kids not to take open looks when they are capable of hitting them. He wants quality possessions and good looks, but the kids still need to pull the trigger. Maybe there was some confidence issues among the many new players earlier in the year?? Lots of those guys were seeing their first substantial varsity ball up close and personal.

 

I'll just end with this, my older son played for a coach that he and his teammates were afraid to shoot the ball, because of the coach. My younger son played for a different coach that would take you out of the game if you didn't take the shot when you had a good look. So your right, the coach does not shoot the shots, but you should know they can control the shots. I go to a great many of the games, earlier in the year I saw players turn away from the basket and look to pass after they didn't take the wide open shot. I know these boys pretty well, I know who can and wants to score. Just as you, I do not know if they are getting back some confidence, or the coach is getting more confidence in his players. So matter how you and I feel, it is speculation on our part. I like Coach Code, but this is only his third year as a head coach. I'm sure he's learning as well. It will all be fine here in the County.

I'll just end with this, my older son played for a coach that he and his teammates were afraid to shoot the ball, because of the coach. My younger son played for a different coach that would take you out of the game if you didn't take the shot when you had a good look. So your right, the coach does not shoot the shots, but you should know they can control the shots. I go to a great many of the games, earlier in the year I saw players turn away from the basket and look to pass after they didn't take the wide open shot. I know these boys pretty well, I know who can and wants to score. Just as you, I do not know if they are getting back some confidence, or the coach is getting more confidence in his players. So matter how you and I feel, it is speculation on our part. I like Coach Code, but this is only his third year as a head coach. I'm sure he's learning as well. It will all be fine here in the County.

 

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5th place game at the Lloyd Invitational.

 

Campbell County - Jolly 9 3 24, Kennedy 2 2 7, Griffin 0 2 2, Cox 3 0 9, McGovney 1 1 3, Geiman 3 0 6, Totals 19 6 51

 

Holy Cross - Allen 3 0 8, Broering 2 0 4, Lea 2 1 7, Burger 4 3 12, Fuller 1 0 2, Stropko 0 2 2, Totals 12 6 35

 

Brady Jolly averaged 20 ppg for the Camels in the tournament. Camels go 3-1 with the loss to Newport in the 2nd round.

 

http://nky.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20091230/SPT0302/912310373/

 

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http://nky.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20091230/SPT0302/912310373/

 

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Beechwood actually won the consolation championship but Campbell finished in 5th place. Must be a mistake on nky.com.

Like Ricky Bobby says...If ya aint first your last... : )O

Like Ricky Bobby says...If ya aint first your last... : )O

 

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I love it!