deceivingly slow

Can anyone provide game times and match ups for tomorrows games?

How are they working the gate? Is it one price for all day? Surely, they're not clearing the gym after each game.

What about Skip Goley at Boone Co.?

Agreed! This official was terribly inconsistent. He's done games at SOAS in Florence and is bad there also. I was actually surprised they didn't go with three officials. Isn't it the home team that decides number of officials? Based on what should've been an anticipated physical game, three officials would've been warranted.

Walton has some talent, but are very young. They will need to shoot well and hope Boone gets into some foul trouble. Last year, Boone was simply more physical. I'd expect something similar tonight.

To some extent, it's a building year for both teams. Both teams will be much better next year.

Didn't realize he was an 8th grader. He looked good in the JV game. He has a very fundamentally sound form on his shot. He definitely will be a player to watch for in a couple of years.

Nerl (sp?) is easily CC's best player. He must've had 20 by half-time. CC seems to be a team that won't hurt themselves...pretty smart players out there. PC didn't play anyone over 6 or 6'1". CC was just too big. Not sure about the region, but anyone with some size will give PC trouble.

To clarify, the Burns from the early 80's and the Burns playing now are related - father & son.

I'm gonna say Cooper by 5. Walton may live and die by the 3 pointer this year.

This brings to mind, if I remember correctly, the Rhomes boy from Beechwood (now graduated and playing collegiately) comes to mind. Sat the bench at CC, transfers to Beechwood and is instantly one of the best players in the region.

When and where does this take place? Are these scrimmages?

So, someone help me out here. Why aren't there mega-schools in Northern Ky.? When Ryle was built, why didn't they make it large enough to incorporate growth, thereby preventing the need for a Cooper High? I don't buy the, "they couldn't anticipate the growth" argument. Anyone could see that coming. I'm guessing there's a very logical explanation, but I can't think of it.

How does the enrollment numbers for the high schools in Boone County compare with those in Louisville and/or Lexington? I've heard enrollment numbers at schools are larger in Louisville and Lex, thus a larger talent pool which means better talent. The argument being that if say, Connor and Boone combined into one school they'd be as competitive as any school in the state. Any logic to that?

Was at the scrimmage, but am not familiar with players. Here's my take: Williamstown is small and shot the ball poorly. They will struggle this year. Campbell didn't shoot the ball particularly well either. The tall, slim left-hand boy looks to be a nice player. I'm guessing some of the football players are still getting adjusted.

A thick-headed move by KHSAA. Campbell should still be in the 9th (along with Simon Kenton).

So, what does it take?

If you're out of shape, it'll be obvious on the court.. You then give them minimal court time and cut them after day 1. Running beforehand seems like a waste of time for the coach.

Ego is a big reason. Someone should make this coach return his copy of Coach Carter to Blockbuster. Thank goodness a guy like Dikembe Mutombo (who didn't begin playing basketball until he was 18) didn't have a coach like this.

I'd say Mullins at Ryle may feel some heat if the wins don't come this year.

Pretty sure Snapp at Dixie is hunting for a head coaching job in this area. He had some successful years as a head coach in Indiana before moving to N Ky. He's name may not be well known, but the coaches mentioned in this thread are not any more talented than him. Sooner rather than later, he'll be a head coach somewhere in the area.

Everyone needs to put their crystal balls away. Sure, an outside shot and better ball handling skills are an area in need of improvement. However, if you dig enough you would likely find a long list of guys coming out of high school without a great outside shot or with a need to handle the ball better and ended up developing those skills at the D1 level to become a productive player.

I may still have some eligibility remaining....I'm a young 39!!!!

If they're loooking for the best possible talent (whether or not it's within Boone), then I'm surprised Rod Snapp at Dixie hasn't been mentioned. My understanding is he's got plenty of head coaching experience at the varsity level.

Does your "WOW" translate into an SEC school?