Mr. Sixer

What some are calling stall ball I would call smart ball. The object of the game is win and advance. NCC had absolutely no answer for the Holmes ball handlers, nor does anyone in the 9th for that matter. While most may be accustomed to the run n gun style of Dawgs past this team is playing smarter and running when they have to. Pretty good move on Boohers part if you ask me.

Well said and enough said!

I'm sure if u ask ANY of the 3 coaches if they would like to have McNeil in their starting lineup all 3 would answer in the affirmative just for his pure scoring ability. He hasn't played consistently 100% to this regions style yet but I don't know of a coach who wouldn't put him in the starting 5. Collins would be a close second on pure heart and determination. This really bears no more discussion because it has no meaning. The team obviously has talent to win 23 games. Maniacci is important but this team has won a tremendous amount of games where he was either hurt or had little to no impact on the game. If you think this team has no talent outside of him it's blatantly apparent that you have no clue what you're talking about. Again no meaning, Sully clearly knows what he's got.

I agree with all ur points except the talent comment. There is a reason why Maniacci was on the bench for nearly all of the 4th qtr. This team needs a leader and it doesn't have one. There is an abundance of talent on this team but they have yet to put it all together.

The poor shooting any coach can live with. Lack of intensity and sense of urgency is unacceptable and I was told the staff made it REAL clear that this was the problem tonite. For the first time all year no 3 point baskets made but they kept jacking them up, absolutely terrible FT shooting (15/28), lack of bigs hitting the boards found 2 of the 3 of them on the bench to Sullys displeasure, and mass turnovers, just an ugly ugly game. The team has ZERO leaders on it and someone, and at this point I don't think Sully cares Who it is, needs to step up and take the bull by the horns. This effort was FOWL!!!

Very good game and the better team won last nite. I will say the main reason the Dawgs won was not due to Bolden and Quan controlling the ball but because of Englemons rebounding. That was huge! I hope the Jags show up Saturday as it will be a route if they don't as Holmes looked very very good. I've said it before and i'll say it again, Cooper has no Dogs on this team to put the team on it's back! I will agree with I think TOGs post on giving all teams 30mins prior to playing their games of PT. For the first time all year Cooper did not make 1 three point basket and that will not cut it against a strong Dawgs team. Whoever wins, and it's looking like the Dawgs game to lose, it will be good to see the old AAU teammates of Palmer, Morgan, and McNeil on the court for the last time. Good friends for life I'm sure.

That's exactly what I was thinking. Too funny. I'll let him have his fun.

Couldn't have put it better Clyde. Didn't know my comment about how fortunate CCH made out both last nite and today with the draw (which was not meant as a negative) would offend some of their beloved fans. My humble apologies to the CCH faithful. I promise to keep the focus on the games to be played Monday and Tuesday. Besides Cooper has no chance on playing on Sunday....lol.

Man U keep proving my point. I'm not that deeply involved with Cooper but it is the team I pull for. Your comment of no chance of playing on Sunday further proves u have no clue about Cooper. U comment that u beat Conner by 30 and we needed a miracle shot to beat them etc etc is true but isn't that what CCH just did last nite which of course a win is a win which u clearly can't say CCH did against Cooper now can u as that was a beat down, again on ur home floor. Cooper is not the favorite on that side of the bracket by any means nor shud they be but I will take their defense over ANY of the other 7 teams. I guess there is no need for CCH to play the first two games if its up to u. I caution u tho because Ryle will not be a cake walk for them. Coach Sully is not looking at anyone other than St. Henry but to say the Jags have no chance of playing on Sunday is ludacris.

LOL. I'll give u that but do u happen to recall the BLOWOUT loss u took from my Jags on your home court as well as the loss to Holmes on ur home court? If those arent clunkers what are they? If u want to talk about losses we can. I've got nothing to say bad about CCH. I just said they were fortunate wih the win and the draw.

LOL. I'll give u that but to u happen to recall the BLOWOUT loss u took from my Jags on your home court as well as the loss to Holmes on ur home court?If those arent clunkers what are they? If u want to talk about losses we can. I've got nothing to say bad about CCH. I just said they were fortunate with the win and the draw.

Thanks for clarifying my point. TOG seem to be offended by throwing in the luck factor. Didnt really need the tutorial on how the process works as everyone gets that part. The only point is everyone needs a lil luck and the pills in the Jeanie bottle worked their way. There's no science to how they came out as the combinations are many. No one will dispute the 3 heavyweights are on one side of the bracket. No complaints just observation. Everybody has got to go play now. Should be fun.

Well put by coach Sully. Play with a sense of urgency and guard people. Their not the flashiest team but they do guard and rebound well. Good luck Jags!

1. NewCath 2. Holmes 3. Cooper 4. CovCath 5. Ryle 6. Dixie 7. Newport 8. St. Henry People better wake up and realize this Ryle team is dangerous and IMO I don't think CovCath gets by this team as easy as most are thinking. They are playing pretty good and if their coach would get out of the way and let the "players" play they are going to cause some problems. They gave Cooper solid games 2 out of the 3 times they played. As for the tourney I am pulling for whoever comes out of the NewCath/Holmes - Cooper/St. Henry side of the bracket.

That's exactly what I was referring to so don't get ur shorts in a bunch Wa Wa. Last nites shot was pure luck and the draw today was luck and that's nothing against CCH as a bball team. Great shot, great draw and both were pure luck.

Schedule is right but Cooper/St. Henry play the second game.

CCH gets lucky twice in less than 12 hours. I will say that they will have a tough game against a Ryle team that is playing really good right now. Putting arguably the 3 toughest teams on the same side doesn't shock me and I'm sure coach Sully will have his troops ready. All the conversation will be on NCC, Holmes and CC so Cooper can fly under the radar. If Big Lou plays like he has the last two games the Jags will be a tough out.

Boy this is Good!!!!:clap:

Cooper has flat out laid an egg in two games this year, Clinton Co and Newport. Those games were were not typical of their normal play. You mention the Dixie game only winning by 6 when they were clearly up by double digits nearly the entire game and Hatton hit a 3 at the end of the game as the clock expired to "only" win by 6. They lost to NCC by 2 without 2 starters and was up on Holmes by 5 in the 4th qtr with injured and sick players (just like Holmes) only to lose by 6 so it's proven they can compete. The Jags sometimes (well mostly) win ugly and no doubt should have lost last nite but all you can ask of your players is to "find a way" to win which is what they did. When ur down by 11 with 3 mins to go and down by 5 with :45 ur supposed to lose but Sully kept coaching and the players kept playin'. One thing is true, while Cooper may be a distant 3rd in NKY behind two great teams in NCC and Holmes, nobody and I do mean nobody in this region will be looking forward to playing them. Probably the reason NCCs head coach was at the game last nite scouting.

Cooper has flat out laid an egg in two games this year, Clinton Co and Newport. Those games were were not typical of their normal play. You mention the Dixie game only winning by 6 when they were clearly up by double digits nearly the entire game and Hatton hit a 3 at the end of the game as the clock expired to "only" win by 6. They lost to NCC by 2 without 2 starters and was up on Holmes by 5 in the 4th qtr with injured and sick players (just like Holmes) only to lose by 6 so it's proven they can compete. The Jags sometimes (well mostly) win ugly and no doubt should have lost last nite but all you can ask of your players is to "find a way" to win which is what they did. When ur down by 11 with 3 mins to go and down by 5 with :45 ur supposed to lose but Sully kept coaching and the players kept playin'. One thing is true, while Cooper may be a distant 3rd in NKY behind two great teams in NCC and Holmes, nobody and I do mean nobody in this region will be looking forward to playing them. Probably the reason NCCs head coach was at the game last nite scouting.

It will be interesting to see who's is at the Helm at Boone but the skill positions at Cooper will be solid on both sides of the ball and their line will be better than expected as they have a Coach Burnett who can mold an inexeperienced line. The Jags will surprise some people who think they will be sub-par next season.

Too funny. Whipped by 21+? Ok. Please send that blitz pkg cuz that will mean somebody will have to cover Morgan 1 on 1 and I'll take that proposition everytime cuz it will be a bad nite for somebody. The inexperience you speak of is not some freshman or sophomore. It's a Sr who not only played, but started and was a captain. Ludwig was the backup QB last yr and actually started two games as a sophomore at QB. He's no Tyler Morris by any means as a mobile QB but has a just strong, if not stronger, arm so he'll be able to manage the team just fine. Cooper has some holes to fill no doubt but if others think they won't be competitive they will be surprised. As for the respect factor I could care less. There were at least 10 teams that overlooked the Jags last year and winded up with an L. I prefer it that way. This team won't be as bad as many are predicting. Preseason rankings are just that and if u dont believe me ask Holy Cross.....

The refs were consistent. Good or bad they were consistent. Scott went to the line just as much as Cooper but the difference if memory serves me is Scott missed a bunch of fts. It was physical but the refs had little to do with the outcome of the game game. Again, Scott could not keep McNeil out of the lane and when he wasnt scoring there he was getting fouled. Someone made a comment about coach Carr ripping his players etc etc (something to that effect) but personally I thought this was the calmest Ive ever seen him with his players. He n Sully are alike in that they demand execution on both ends. All u have to do is look how he handles Lou to understand what I'm talking about. Scott played hard and kept Collins out of double figures if I'm not mistaken and he's been on fire lately. The better team won tonite and adjusted to how the game was called which is what teams are supposed to do.

Ugly officiated game but the Jags will take the win holding another team under 50. McNeil was very very agressive offensively which is how he will have to play in this region. Hopefully they can get by Conner next week as its tough to beat a team 3X in a season. Playtime is over with Jags. Win or go home next Weds.

Scott will be a team to be reckoned with. They were young last year and gave SO a they could handle. I don't think they are top 5 but everyone shud keep an eye on them.