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He played as a freshman but had a foot injury that kept him away from basketball the last 2 years.

It's obvious that after the first 8-10 players Rick hasn't seen any of the others play. Jake Thelen and Kellen Smith not even in the top 60, come on!

That just shows you right there how inaccurate ratings can be.

You can't play 3 games in a week like in basketball. 14 weeks is plenty. The finals need to be played on Thanksgiving weekend, that was always special.

How about eliminating the bye week and have 3 teams get in with the #1 seed getting a bye. That way you'd get rid of the #1 vs. #4 blowouts. The regular season games really mean something then.

Unfortunately Holmes weak schedule caught up with them.

Another great first round game.

The current system is a joke. I agree, the first round games should be eliminated. Nobody wants to get beat by 50 and nobody wants to watch it. Including the fans of the winning team. Most of these games could be 70 or 80 point games really. It's a complete waste of time.

Good changes, I don't mind the Technical but the coach shouldn't have to be seated the rest of the game, and certainly not ejected on a second technical in this case.

How can he play without sitting a year?

Kelly did not play and is questionable for next week. Hopefully he'll be back for the playoffs, would be tough for NewCath to beat a good team without their best player.

That's what the intramural programs are for.

How did Bradley from Cooper do? I know CC sometimes has trouble against a good running team.

I believe it was originally scheduled for a different day.

CC needs a new field but certainly not a new facility. It's a great place to watch a game. Brossart could also play there and help pay for the field by the rent they'll pay. What's the problem?

I don't think Hodges and Stauffer are better than Thelen and yes Bradley can be that good. He just hasn't been on a very good team.

Kids weren't allowed to dress up so they boycotted the game. Can't have too much fun!

I don't know about offensive or defensive players of the year but the two most valuable players are Kelly from NewCath and Pike from Dixie because they both are very good on both sides of the ball.

Two key players you've failed to mention and both could easily start are Zach Ryan and Andy Miller. Zach is long 6'4" kid who can shoot the 3. Andy is a strong 6'2" and can get it done around the basket. Look for both of these guys to be a big key for NCC's success.

Dixie by 2 touchdowns.

Gotta go with Ryle on this one.

On film it appears it was just great timing on Hayes part. He hit the punt receiver just after he touched the ball. It would have been a great play in college, but I'm not sure about the high school rules. He might have to give him a yard to catch it.

Is Al Dean a better point guard than Carter New, I haven't seen either one play for awhile?

That's true but that's true for all the 2A schools, don't you think?

Treven loves basketball, you can bet he'll play.