Rick Grimes

I’ve seen this thrown around on other threads on GRC. With the talent they had coming back and talent from other schools had transferring over. Some times it’s hard to find enough basketballs for all the talent to get theirs. Someone posted on another thread you can have too many weapons and while it sound ludicrous it is a possibility. Most would say that it’s a nice problem to have, but I would think it has to be a concern early. Especially when these kids have outside influences (parents, relatives, friends, AAU coaches, etc.) telling them they need to score more or putting false reality in their heads. No doubt GRC is the most talented team in the 10th. But they very well may not be the best team in the 10th. Now I’m not saying they won’t be there in the end but rt now they are playing mediocre basketball and are not the “head and shoulders above” team in the 10th. On paper they are 10-15 points better than the next best team. But we all know we don’t get the on paper stats night in and night out. And this is a stat driven game on the individual level and if a kid feels slighted or not getting theirs then they may start to force the issue and take bad shots or not make an extra pass. If all the kids start getting this mentality it will be a far worse problem down the road. I hope this isn’t the case but right now they are 3-2 will a blowout win over NC. The other 2 wins are by 6 points total (Scott by 2 and PC by 4) Their two losses are to Madison Central (21 pt blowout) and Campbell by 8. Just not as dominant as most expected so yeah I think all the hype in the preseason was premature.

Deaton was impressive from what the stat line showed. While these high scoring games are fun to watch it’s alarming for coaches to be giving up that many points in a high school basketball game. Was there no defense being played?

As long as these “terrible calls” were going both ways then it is what it is. By quickly looking over the update thread it appears that both teams had their foul issues. Maybe this game just shows us maybe There isn’t quite a big of gap from the regions top spot to the #2 spot.

I don’t get down to that area of the state as much as I would like to watch games. Isn’t Taylor Co projected to win their region or is that something I heard/read wrong?

Maybe that he’s not on the bench but not that he’s not playing at this point. Kid is what 13-14 yrs old? Tall and lean. Needs to get some muscle on that young frame. While I don’t doubt we see him at some point this season I don’t think coach is ready to abandon the game plan 2 games into the season. They just have a lot to figure out right now.

Been an interesting read to this point. Scott will be a good team and possibly win their district this season. But they just don’t have to horse power to keep up with the deep GRC team. As it’s been mentioned above the Cards have an abundance of weapons this season and agreed their top 8 can be starters most anywhere in the state. This game shouldn’t be a blow out running clock affair, but also won’t be a nail bitter. GRC wins by 8-10 and the game won’t be as close as the score will reflect. Cards 80 Eagles 71

Maybe adopt the North Carolina 4 corners offense. But still need a ball handler. I’m hearing speak of an 8th grader that could be pulled up. I’ve seen the young man play. He is as good as advertised. With that said the varsity game is far different than the middle school game, and Coach may not think he’s ready for the change just yet. But at this point it can’t hurt in preparation for the future.

Man o man I knew Bracken would be down this year but I didn’t think they would be this down. I’m going to assume the press did them in again tonight. They struggled mightily with it against PC. On the other side of that looks like GC is off to a good start to the season. Running clock every game so far. Who else have they played?

I’m just trying to get a chance to watch them play. I’m just a fan of basketball and want to see some good games. Even if it is Middle School :lol2:

Mason has a lot of work to do. It’s going to be a tremendous amount of work to rebound from everything they lost last season. Reed is a great player but she will need help. Her and Moran while playing a lot of minutes last season will have to carry the load this season. Going from 5 weapons to 2 with limited experience will be a daunting task for the Lady Royal staff. Brad Cox is a great coach and will have them playing competitive ball but I see them around .500 for the season being considered a success. Call me crazy but I think the gap in the district has closed quite a bit while Mason is still the favorite Bracken can give them a run for their money by seasons end.

Technically yeah, but the family’s roots run deep in Augusta. And it’s middle school so wouldn’t it be a moot point?

I think that’s pretty obvious isn’t it? Talent level was at its peek last season. Didn’t get that coveted district championship they were seeking, but did advance in the region and made a run at Campbell but fell short. Now the talent level has dropped quite a bit with limited experience. That’s the case for 1-A schools. Nature of the beast in a 1 class system. Like it or not. Now they bye their time until the next crop of talent comes up which will be another season or two. Their cross county rival is going through the same thing. Augusta has been less than average since the departure of the big 3. Now they wait until an extremely talented middle school team makes their way to high school. And when they do look out. Loads of talent coming up.

I hope it’s not that it’s Robertson Co has three new players. There’s others schools that have received far more talented players this season than RC received. Best team in the 10th had some very talented players move in this season. :idunno:

Don’t sound like this one was very pretty in Falmouth. This season could be a long one if the bears don’t figure some things out. As for PC they look to be a dark horse for the region from their results in scrimmages and the season opener

Short answer Robin Kelsch. Longer answer St pat is playing a b/g double header on BC senior night. BC took the position of if you don't want to seed then we are not playing you in the regular season unless you come to Brooksville and play. As long as Robin Kelsch is at the helm in A-town they will not vote for seeding and BC will not play them because BC isn't going to A-town and Augusta is damn sure not going to Brooksville. BC is firm is their stance and Mason Co is on board with them for the most part. Not so much for the other 2. What BC did with their decision urinated (word filter got me :lol2:) off Kelsch on a personal level and with his ego bruised he will never wavier on his stance.

I was mot at this game but it sounds like several lady cats were 5-5 6-6 at the plate so sound like they were swing the bats. Also heard very few if any JV subs were used :idunno:

Bracken County's Barrett Bradshaw was an assistant at Brossart before last season. What's the odds of him returning as a head coach? He lives in the area and has an All A region championship under his belt now.

About how I presumed it would pan out. Disconnect the head and the body will not function properly. It's a shame really! To the MaCo team as well as Augusta Campbell Paris and hell Bracken for that matter.

TBH I didn't think Mason Co. had much of a chance in this game with Pig. Probably the best backcourt in the state at Taylor Co. Now that Pig has been dismissed from the team if MaCo can keep it from a running clock that would be a moral victory if there is such a thing. But I don't see that happening either. This may be the biggest margin of victory we will see in this years state tournament.

I went back to the start of this thread and re read everything. It started off great discussion about the tournament and reasons for who we thought was going to win an what not. Then it got off course. I bought into it as well and darted down that road with everyone else and it got out of hand. There's nothing wrong with saying your opinion and backing it up, but now it's starting to sound like a lot of ax grinding and not real discussion. Fact of the matter is I am as bad as anyone else about getting carried away at times and really don't have a lot of room to talk but Austin Crawford doesn't have to prove a damn thing to anybody on here. He is a 16-17 year old baller that is very good at the sport he loves. To all us 20,30,and 40somethig former players we should know what it was like at that age especially if you was good and having to listen to this crap all the time the unneeded pressure that ensues from that. So no to the poster that said he has something to prove he dose not need to prove anything to you me or anyone else. Just enjoy watching the young man play like we enjoy watching Pig, Wilson, Ohmer, etc. Now for all the negative posters of Jason Hinson. Why? What the hell has that man ever did to you to warrant a question of his coaching ability or stature in the 10th region coach. I'm sure no one will argue his knowledge of the game and his motivation skills as a coach. He has been fortunate enough to to coach some of the best the 10th has had to offer (Owens, Bach, now Crawford) and yes having players like that make his job a little easier but not that much easier that one should discredit all he has accomplished as a head coach. All this players made the coach/ coach made the players talk is completely insane it takes both pure and simple. So please stop grinding your ax on BGP and go grind it with him in person I'm sure he will hear you out and y'all can settle it in private instead of a message board. Like I said, I bit on this as well and took my shots too. Not apologizing just saying that sometimes it happens and I should think before I speak and that's hard for me at times. Get caught up in the moment and all :lol2:. I'm sure that it will happen again down the road if my account is still active. As for the threads intent before personal agendas got in the way. It should be a damn good one. Any of three teams have a legit shot at winning and don't count out the fourth. I personally can't wait for it to start and will have my butt in the bleachers for every game. One of the most even fields we have had in a long time in the 39th. Sorry for the long ranting post but I had to get this off my chest.

Cmon man if they do that I'll have to pay for this. You know how hard it is to get money these days I'm fighting a zombie apocalypse for god sake. Gimme a break man. :lol2:

It is what is it I'm usually always on someone's :poop: list. I may be a bit harsh at times with my comments and a bit long winded, but there is truth in what I'm saying maybe hidden in a forest of sarcasm but it's there. :thumb:

Seeding is the only way to go, the 39th district much like the Augusta gym is behind the times. :no:

Goes back to coaching and Hinson not showing his entire hand right before the district tournament. Not to mention the less than stellar staff at BC last season.

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