Clint Eastwood

"The Worst Case" by James Patterson. Very good read.

Skiing - Telluride, Colorado. Less hectic than Aspen or Vale.

For the first time in what seems like forever, the Reds could still be playing for something in September. They'd have to avoid injuries and some things need to play out perfectly, but there is more to like about this team than any recent Reds' team. Bruce is key IMO. He needs to hit .280 range and 30+ HR's.

Sometimes it's not quite so easy to play an underachieving level of basketball for a long stretch and then magically turn it on at tournament time. Holmes needs to start asserting itself going into the tournament, not hope their "A" game shows up at the start of the tourney.

Ryle needs another legitimate ball-handling threat besides McLeish. Their other guards don't appear to have any meaningful role in the offense. They certainly don't penetrate and dish to afford easier baskets for Stauffer and Coleman.

Look I'm sure he's fast. But a TRUE, laser-timed 4.4? No way. You are talking about a very elite time there. Go look at the times of the top players in college and NFL. He just isn't at that level and it's a disservice to him to lay such expectations out there for him. High school 40 times are always inflated. First of all, they aren't truly accurate because they are done by hand. Secondly, every decent athlete claims to run a "4.6" (they' don't), so it makes the truly fast kids have to inflate their times. 4.4 is just unrealistic for the most part. Same for baseball. A few high school kids might throw in the 80's, but since every dad of every halfway decent player claims his kid throws "mid-80's", it forces the real 80 mph pitchers to claim they throw "high 80's to 90's."

4.4??? This kid is going to run a time that would make him one of the faster players in the NFL? You might want to keep the expectations for him realistic.

Halfway through the season and we're still talking about playoff potential and even winning the division? This is crazy. What's next? Reds still in contention at the All-Star break?

Buckler sets some more records!

Which is exactly why calling him one of the best in NKY is silly. He's playing by and large only due to an injury to the starting safety, not because he brings any special skills to the position. Certainly they have other choices to fill in at that spot without risking injury or execessively tiring their starting QB?

Really? Based on what? Pee wee days? I'm told he hadn't played it in years and had only played a few series up until this game. Pretty big leap to proclaim him one of the top safeties in all of NKY.

So he's not punting?! Lollygagger!

Pendleton has put together a very nice year and beaten some solid opponents. Congrats to them!

Beechwod definitely prepared themselves for the playoffs by playing a very tough non-district schedule.

I was impressed with Ryle CB Carney. Kid has a cast on his arm, but broke up quite a few passes and was in on a ton of tackles. Showed a ton of speed when he ran crossfield to catch Highland's back down the sideline. Appaently was having a very strong year as their punt returner before his injury.

Roennker's shoulder bothering him still?

7 Bishop Brossart 5 Grant County 3 Newport Central Catholic 2 Lloyd 1 Dixie Heights Tiebreaker Dixie

Hempel may be reasonably mobile, but he is no where near the offensive running threat that Lawrence poses. Not even close.

I think Boone will play Highlands as tough as Ryle. No chance of beating them, of course, but could keep it reasonably close for awhile.

Used to go to Devou Park all the time to see them, but stopped a few years ago. I assume it's still a great spot to watch them.

At least Ki-jana Carter and Kenny Irons made it on the field for one play before getting injured.

7 Holmes 5 Newport 3 Carroll Cty 2 Dixie Heights 1 Newport Catholic Holmes

Know Coop well. I also heard him say there was no way any rumors about Eliott were believeable and he speaks highly of the kid's ability.

Dixie vs. Conner should be very entertaining!

Holmes in a close game, 20-14, with their overall team speed being the difference.