scooterbob

Surely, you don't think that, in light of UK's recruiting history of late and their prospects for success this year, I believe you are serious. Remember, the storied UK tradition was built by Adolph Rupp and not by Grantland Rice.

In regard to winning and losing, I would refer you to The Baron's response to Grantland Rice's statement on the subject. As for your last sentence, I, on the other hand, can only imagine the response of you dissenters if Mayo were going to Tubbyville instead of USC. I think much of the hostility stems from the fact that he never, ever considered UK- even as a sixth grader.

I have great respect for Scott County and its Cardinals.

I wholeheartedly agree. He earned the right to end in a flair. He did so. Good for him. And, in doing so, he gave his detractors something else about which to complain. That was considerate and, if you actually witnessed the event, you noted that no one present, including the referees and the South Charleston contingent, appeared to be offended. I guess he forgot about posters on BGP. :thumb:

It would have been ridiculous if he were left out. He clearly deserved the nomination.

We have become a society where everything is decided by the quota system. All tournament teams are never made up of the actual best and most deserving 10 or 12 or 15 or whatever players.

I agree. It is an honor to be nominated. It is still a select group.

If I am not mistaken, there are many nominated from around the country. However, they don't actually make the team.

I stand by my posts. I will agree that Mayo needs to be more careful in regard to whom he runs around with because each incident probably costs him a couple of million dollars somewhere down the line. It doesn't matter whether he is directly involved or not, the real news is never the incident but the fact that he was present. Nonetheless, I will continue to support him just as others will continue to trash him. I suppose it could be called "leveling the playing field".

Lack of direct knowledge, heresay, and prejudice can produce a lot of words. I suppose that we should just be thankful that dinoradja won't be assisting God in judging we human beings.

I have found one consistency in the six years of Mayo debate on BGP. Those who don't know him and who have never come into contact with him are the ones who find fault with him. I cannot remember seeing a negative post about him from anyone who actually knows him. I would submit that that is a significant fact.

Well, now, I must say that I believe that Ovinton, after six years of limelight which included twice all-state in Kentucky, three times all-state and twice Mr. Basketball in Ohio, Mr. Basketball in West Virginia, and national player of the year, ended his remarkable career in a quite appropriate way with an elegant dunk followed by throwing the ball up in the stands to the HHS fans. It added an exclamation mark, as if one were needed, as we came to the end of the saga and of the game. I wholeheartedly approve. Like it or not, and I'm sure many of you didn't and don't, it is unlikely that we will see in this part of the country such a talent during the remainder of our lifetimes. He's the best I ever saw in person and, if most are honest, they must say the same.

Indeed so. Upsets do happen, you know. All natural Bluegrass State prejudices aside, do you really think it would happen again?

Dream on.

My goodness. I thought it was a bit of comic relief. Lighten up.:confused:

The publics shouldn't be too upset. There was a bit of a change. The winners were the Protestants instead of the Catholics.

Does anyone have any details on the game itself? It was played at 3:30 pm CT so I assume that it has been over for some time.

Best wishes to the East squad in this charity game. Hopefully, the game will raise a lot of money for some very worthy causes. And, as a 16th Region fan, I hope our two fine representatives, Fortman and Terry, are the two who lead the East to victory.

It is a great relief and an answer to many prayers to learn that Jonathan has had his surgery and that all looks positive.

Fine young man from a fine family. In fact, he can claim two of them- the Wilcox Family and the Henderson Family. I wish for him every success.

It is good to see that Wayne Breeden has returned Owensboro to the state tournament. Breeden has many friends and supporters here in northeastern Kentucky. Good luck to Coach Breeden and his team. Unfortunately, they play Louisville Ballard in the first round.

As we near the end of the basketball season we also come to the end of McDavid's career at Ashland. I believe it is safe to say that it was one of the finest careers in the long and storied history of Ashland basketball. It is unfortunate that he did not have an opportunity to play in a state tournament but that, in no way, detracts from his accomplishments. I am a Rose Hill advocate and, as such, I am often seen as one who has few good comments about Ashland. While I would dispute that perception, I know how the game of politics is played in this area and I enjoy playing it. McDavid is far from the best player to ever play in this area. However, he may well be the most consistent. He continually put up double figures in scoring and in rebounding. He always gave everything he had in effort and was a pleasure to watch. I don't know him but I will miss seeing him compete. I tip my hat, although it is blue and white with a big "R" on it, to Drew McDavid and wish him every success at Georgetown and, if I can end on a partisan note, I am sure glad that the Royals will not have to face him next year.:thumb:

I believe the voting took place prior to the regional tournament. At that time, I think most believed that Russell would win and advance to Diddle Arena. That would be a plus for Kidwell. I also thought that Bradley did a fine job with his young Ashland girls. Therefore, by "under the circumstances", I thought that, if I am correct about the time of the voting, Kidwell and Bradley were, in my mind, the obvious choices. I completely forgot about Trimble who, indeed, did a fine job in leading Raceland to its first Class A Regional Championship.

I don't think that being a member or not being a member effects the eligibility of players. However, it could effect who is eligible for COY. As for Big Bubba's suggestion that everyone get along, he needs to remember that this is the 16th Region. There is not a high degree of mutual love and respect.

Whether or not particular area coaches are members of KABC is of no significance. The choice of Fortman for POY was a good one and I don't think anyone can question it. As for COY, I kind of thought, under the circumstances, that Kidwell or Bradley would win it. However, the coaches know more than do I and they chose Trimble. That is fine and I congratulate Coach Trimble.