Sixth Man

I do not believe it is my place or right to make public their reasons.

No, I do not.

I do not believe it's a question of semantics. It's a question of reality. I would hope that the KHSAA would have the common sense to listen to the family opposed to the speculation of a community.

What part of my statement says they are doing it for "athletic" purposes.

Interest noted. Perhaps you can enlighten me. If the family has the desire, financial means, and opportunity to move to a community they desire and fund the education they desire for their children why would the KHSAA prevent then from playing basketball?

Personally, I do not understand the fasanation with speculating on what their decision will be and why they made it. They have the right to do what they believe is best for their family, just as the new coach at WV does, period. Manage your own lives and allow them to do the same.

At least the government is protecting some of our rights to choose.

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Wow, sounds like you need to start an entire new thread on the subject or perhaps your just using this family to vent?

Rick announced it 28 mins ago

What insight do you have into why he did?

Did the WV coach step down because of the parents?

They were 11 for 22

I believe every program gets excited about groups of kids that have success at any age level. Not sure how getting excited and supporting their efforts and love for the game hurts the team. It does create expectations, but expectations are part of life and I believe every parent expects their kid to give their best effort for the team. It can be challenging at a small school to replace talent.The fact that 3 of the 5 starters on that 7th grade team have left the program is having an impact on the program.

I have the same admiration and respect for Dan. I believe players play hard for coaches as well. Unless your Dan or part of the WV administration or perhaps a WV basketball parent or one of the players then its pure speculation. I could be wrong, but I cant imagine Dan stepping down because of parental pressures at WV or any other school for that matter. All coaches face such pressures in nearly every program. If Dan decided to step down, its because he thought it was the correct thing to do.

Not sure there is only one "right" way to coach. What players did not deal with it? Did any players quit on coach Trame during the season? Who said the players did not work hard? They appeared to play hard for coach Trame til the end considering they lost to SK by 6 in the district after losing to them by 30+ twice this year. Perhaps you have insight into the program that others do not or perhaps your just guessing.

I greatly admire and respect Dan Trame as a man, educator, and coach. I certainly would not want his job. I may not always agree with him but I certainly respect him and his abilities. If Dan made the decision to step down, then you can bet he had good reason to do so and it was what he thought was best. Speculating on why he did is disrespectful to Dan, Walton Verona, and the players. I’ve never known any Trame to back down from a challenge of any kind.

Tyler is a proven scorer and one of the top in the 8th region. Saw the game. Not sure WV focused on him as they played Carr man. "scratches and claw marks on his back.stomach and arms lead me to believe there was more than just good defense." Really? Dougherty was called for 1 foul all night and I certaninly did not see any such activity. I do agree that GC has and used their other options, they played and shot very well.

Neither player has academic issues.

Congratulations on a nice weekend U16 Kentucky Rush. Way to wrap up the season. Review by Rick Broering @ nkysportsblog. Kentucky Rush show well at State AAU

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I agree, having played all 3 against him back in the day!

I agree, having played all 3 against him back in the day. (oops...forgot quote)

1 - 4 vs 9th, 1-1 vs 10th. We have 3 more chances this week vs the 9th. Would be nice to sweep these to get to .500 vs the 9th. We went 3-4 against the 9th last year.

I thought 8th region officiating was poor but what I saw down in Augusta was beyond discription. Just one example... hargett gets the ball on a fast break goes up and trys to dunk and gets under cut. Official calls it a regular foul. There was no attempt at a ball foul just a push in the back. Trame ask the ref if there was an attempt to ball foul and the ref told trame he understood his argument.