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Can you name them? I'm struggling to come up with 10. Not being rude just trying to identify 10.

Augusta has a gritty team. A lot to be proud of. Only request I have, next time sit in your designated area.

Based on this logic then we should move the sweet 16 from Rupp. It clearly has higher operating costs thus resulting in lower payouts to the KHSAA. Bottom line, kids love playing in these college arenas and thats where they should be if they have the opportunity. Kids still talk about playing at BOK in 2009. The Fieldhouse, Henry County and several others have really passed their prime. Ask any major sports franchise and they would love to get rid of their old facilities. Players want to be in the newer facilities as well.

From the sound of things... I sure hope the Eagles stay home. In my experiences anything can happen. Its HS ball.

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I know of two instances where one of the officials called a foul but gave it to a kid that was no where near the play. I mean somewhere like 15' away. A tremendous amount of phantom fouls in the 4th quarter. Literally no contact just simply a kid dribbling up the floor and the official would call a foul. All of the kids were throwing their palms up and somewhat laughing. It really degraded to that point. I would really love for the KHSAA or regional head official to borrow and watch the game film of this game. There would be some serious explaining to do. Awful game to watch. Every trip resulted in a foul and free throws. I'm not sure what Scott shot from the charity stripe but if they hit any free throws the game is easily over mid-way thru the 4th. I give both teams credit for trying to play thru the officiating. It was a battle of strong wills in the 4th quarter. I would like to think there is a lesson in here somewhere for the kids but I'm a little at a loss of trying to spin this one.

They def. lost control early in the game and never really seemed to recover. Not sure what was said by the official at the end but I agree that they should have just left the floor. He could of turned that into a really ugly situation.

This crew really struggled tonight. 25 minute 4th quarter, 30+ fouls... Wow!

If Scott plays hard and together then they should have a nice win.

I believe the rule is good as it is currently written. If you have ever played and been able to block shots then you know that from time to time you inadvertantly hit the back board. I think it would be a travesty if you called basket interference or anything if someone touches the glass. Especially knowing that smacking the backboard impacts a very small percentage of shots.

I would think proximity and positioning of the officials would be the overriding factor. I watch A LOT of game film and often see officials out of position and are baited into a call (see Ruthsatz head bobs) lol... But often wonder why all three officials are ball watching vs watching their area of responsibility. I guess one of lifes great mysteries ; )

Thanks Clyde, I just have a hard time wrapping my head around how a charge and block are called on the same play. I can see in many other instances but these two things just seem contradictory

Clyde, I have a rules question not relating to smacking the backboard, but rather the double foul and second block charge during the Scott / CCH game. How can you have a double foul when one referee is signaling charge while the other is signaling block? I'm not sure how one play can produce a block and a charge. That one has me scratching my head. The second call came later when the referee's repeated themselves by signaling block and charge. But this time the referee signaling block, and basket good simply just walked away and allowed the other official call the charge. I know there can be a double foul but in these instances I don't believe a double fould can or should be called. Can you clarify this one for me?

Excited to see this game. May not be the only time these two face one another. I think they may clash again in the regional.

I'm def. taking Scott. There preassure will be too much for PCC guards. I don't think Scott is lacking in firepower either. I think their bigs will be challenged to guard the perimeter and will not find it easy sleading down low.

I don't have a dog I this race but you are implying that you are better off or can be better off without Brandon. Think about that..... Brandon is one of the best players to ever wear the colonel uniform. I've watched dixie at least 6 times this year in person and twice on tape. There is not one kid on that team anywhere near his level. Without him you are really struggling. I'm not slamming the other kids I'm just stating the obvious. Every player at some point has to figure their role out to help his team. It seems dixie parents want there kid to be the main guy and that just should not happen. Brandon is not selfish At all. Very efficient but not selfish. The kid should touch the ball on nearly every possession. Then I thi k the others would score more due to the attention Brandon would draw. Isn't this what this is about. Getting more shots for Johnny?

Scott should win if they bring the same level of intensity they have their past few games

All I can say is if Holmes shoots the 3 ball like they did in the first half of their first matchup then not sure many teams can beat Holmes. Walter what do they shoot behind the arc for the year vs the first half of their first game? I'm a little concerned that the refs will impact the game too much this go around. Hopefully they will let them play and the players decide on the floor. The first matchup was hard to watch as it seemed to be above that particular crews abilities. Not sure how anyone can pick Scott over Holmes given their success. However I have no doubt Scott can beat them. I don't see it being impossie at all. Holmes better be hot and stroke it again. The pressure is all on them.

Dunno. In upper deck. Are you? Seriously you think this is a well officiated game?

Holmes is shooting lights out. Officiating is horrifying. Seriously poor

Well you got me thinking. I have been to regional tournaments in the 7th,8th, 9th, 10th, 11th,12th and 13th over the years.... giving my age away. I can honestly say the the 10th is the only one that I recall seeing the students placed right behind the opposing teams bench. I can also say that each atmosphere is fantastic. That is what makes kentucky basketball what it is. The regionals played in the nicer college arenas are pretty unique and the kids love them. The arena in Corbin is very nice, Morehead, Bellmont and BOK. They are probably the better venues. The fieldhouse and Henry County are unique that they are old large gyms but if I was a kid I would much rather play in one of the nicer larger venues. As I think most kids really do.

Can I ask why it matters which side the home team sits? That's an honest question. The whole point about the Fieldhouse is that Mason places their students right behind the home teams bench. I really don't think it matters where they sit as long as its not right behind the opposing teams bench. I think that is an advatange and in poor taste for a Regional. I haven't seen that occur in other Regional tournaments.

Montgomery has done a great job thus far. I will be there for the semi's. Yes it was nice not having a student section right behind an opposing teams bench.

It seemed like we wanted two kids to be in control of our destiny. One finishes well, not 1 on 5 though. And the other over penetrates and forces something terrible. We have more weapons than that. Like a coach told me last night during the first half. Stack the middle against your big and let the other short PG attack. He will shoot you out of game's . Also felt that they could attack him offensively away from ball as he often is watching the ball. Basically... he was wondering the same thing because he has a lot of respect for our staff. Quote" Scott's easy to scout".