scooterbob

Now, if I took the typical BGP approach, I would come on and lambast Jay Bilas for "implying" that others who may have been considered lost out because they have no class or character. However, I feel sure that Jay, truly an objective observer with no biases, meant nothing of the kind. I also assume that by "two high character young ladies", he is referring to Raybourn (2006) and Fortman (2007) and I would certainly agree with him on that. :thumb:

Elliott County won. They and their fans deserve to crow all they want. I feel sure that, if the game had gone the other way, we would have heard much crowing about "Buddyball". As Andrew Jackson said, "To the victor belongs the spoils". Let the words fly, Elliott County, you earned it. McDavid is one of the most consistent players to play in this area. He had a big tournament overall although Lewis County (his big game) was far and away the worst team in the field. Let me repeat because Ashlanders will be mortified by my post (even though it is honest and factual). McDavid had a big tournament. However, during the second half of the championship game when the cards were on the table, he was pretty much a non-factor. What points he scored in the second half were scored when the game was over and Elliott County was much more interested in moving the clock than in playing defense. He deserved all tournament but he was not the MVP.

Good point. There will be very few teams in Bowling Green who are better competition than is Russell. It has always been my belief that, in a tournament such as the state tournament, the team that gets over the "deer in the headlight" syndrome first will usually win the game unless one team is far, far superior to the other.

Boy, I sure wasn't hoping to draw Russell. Russell is a fine team and it is a shame that their seniors won't get a chance to play at Diddle Arena. When tournament time came, the two best teams in this region were Rose Hill and Russell. On finals night, Rose Hill was the better of the two.

Agreed.

Royal Uncle is correct about the defense. Ashland, with all due respect, was not capable of playing that type of defense. Rose Hill stopped Okora. That was the key. The others played pretty much as they usually play and certainly no worse than they played against Ashland. The Russell-Ashland game was never a contest. Ashland's year may well be coming but this was not it.

From the draw, you are correct. As it played out, Russell had a cakewalk in the semifinals.

It is not my intention to reflect negatively on Fortman or Trimble. I think that, if you review my posts, I have always been a Fortman supporter. I don't know much about Trimble but he did lead Raceland to the Class A regional championship.

My goodness. No one is implying anything. I feel sure the vote was taken before the regional tournament and, since many voiced the opinion that Raceland and Russell would be in the championship game, the vote is understandable. Surely, no one would remotely imply that the area coaches vote on anything other than merit.

Absolutely.

The KABC awards have always been interesting. They continue to be so.

After last year's fine season, Pam didn't receive the accolades that she earned and deserved. It will be inexcusable and revealing if she is overlooked this year. She is much more that a coach. She does all of the many other tasks that are necessary to be a success as a girls's coach. She is forced to wear many hats and she wears them well. I don't think any other area coach could have led these girls to Bowling Green once, let alone two years in a row. When the Rose Hillers say their prayers, they better add Pam Euton to their list of blessings.

We could have all gotten rich if we had bet on Rose Hill as the one state finalist from last year who would return this year.

Probably the main obstacle facing Queen is geography. If Rose Hill were located west of Winchester, she would get proper consideration for the honor. Geography also hurts Terry of Rose Hill and Fortman of Russell. Both of these girls, along with Queen, should be first team all-state.

Good to see Wireman back and in good form. He can be very proud of his Elliott County team.

Who did you perceive to be the "muggors" and who were the "muggees"?

Whistles.

Unfortunately, Russell lost the region in the Raceland district game. Very disappointing to anyone wanting to see the region's best advance to Rupp Arena.

It appears from the tone of some of its partisans that Ashland didn't get some calls. I don't know the statistics but I'll bet the total fouls and the foul shots taken by each team don't indicate any reason to complain. We need to be gracious winners as well as gracious losers.

I see no paranoia but I do see a lot of silliness about non-existent and unnecessary "protocol". By the way, we will all be happy to see Crager honored.

Uncle Jed's reference, I believe, is to the fact that the at large member of the KHSAA Board of Control, an Ashlander, was one of the very few B of C members not present at the state tournament in Bowling Green last year. Let's just say that that particular member is now a former member, that she was never remotely helpful (even when asked), and that her presence at the tournament, in general, and at the award presentations, in particular, would have been most hypocritical. I, for one, am pleased that she wasn't present. A lot more could be said but I'll leave it at that. Good riddance.

This is getting silly. But, what the heck. It is Friday afternoon, the secretary is off on an errand, everyone else is gone, and there are no more appointments for a couple of hours. So, why not respond? Intentional Foul, I mentioned the other schools only to offer information that Boyd County graciously handled the request without feeling the need for a "group conference". No slight at Ashland and no slight at Fairview. In fact, I am rather confused as to why one was even implied. My post certainly didn't indicate any. Stripedshirt, we are talking about presenting a 17 year old girl with a plaque for becoming the leading scorer and rebounder in the region. The accomplishment covers the entire history of the region. It covers all those fine Hop Brown teams. It covers all those past "greats" who have ever, ever played in this region. It even includes all those great Ashland state champions of early in the last century. However, it is not a decision to invade Canada or to hang Tubby Smith. It is what it is. Period. Therefore, all of the complications and imagined bureaucratic red tape you present in your post #20 are, at best, ridiculous. It is just a plaque to a young girl. No lives will be lost. No one will die of hunger. It won't, in and of itself, cause the "Second Coming". So, why not do the right thing for a change and honor the young lady. It really won't cause anyone else any pain. Why so much opposition?

...In regard to Laura, Rose Hill made the request to Boyd County, the host school, and Boyd County graciously consented. I'm sure that they didn't bother to seek the okay of the other district schools as may have occurred in the Queen request.... OK, let me make sure I'm reading this correctly before commenting on this post. Scooter, are you saying that Fairview and Ashland would have turned down the request, if asked, for Terry to be honored during the 64th District Tournament for scoring her 2000 point? If this is the case, you are assuming a lot - especially if the assumption is meant to reflect poorly on the other district schools. Secondly, for the Queen request, are you saying that all the participating schools in the 16th Region Tournament were asked if Queen could be honored and they all said no Scooter, I've got to believe that I am misreading your comment. I don't think that even you would make such widespread accusations based solely on unsubstantiated assumptions. Please Scooter, say it ain't so............ Intentional Foul, my friend, it ain't so. I never intended any such interpretation. I have complete confidence that both Fairview and Ashland would have been most willing for Laura to receive the ball during the district. My point was that Boyd County, as tournament host, made the decision and moved on. The leadership of the Fairview and Ashland "congregations", I'm sure, would have, if consulted, added a hardy "amen". No doubt about that. Some may wonder why the ball was presented at the district tournament. Easy answer. Laura's father works away from home. She naturally wanted him there when she got her ball. This was the first, and could have been the last, opportunity. There was no clandestine intent. Just a nice story of cooperation. As for Queen, I am not certain of what caused the denial. I have heard a lot but I wasn't there.

There is no rule. Laura Terry was presented with a ball commemorating her 2,000th point during the 64th District tournament. She had actually gone over 2,000 points prior to the end of the regular season and this was, of course, a specific team related accomplishment. In regard to Laura, Rose Hill made the request to Boyd County, the host school, and Boyd County graciously consented. I'm sure that they didn't bother to seek the okay of the other district schools as may have occurred in the Queen request. Queen's accomplishments are the setting of new standards for girls in both points and rebounding for the whole region for the entire history of the region. I would think that the region schools and fans would find this to be of major significance for the region as a whole.

My only problem with Rebecca Gray is that she is going to North Carolina. The only worse choice, in my mind, would have been Duke. If capable, I'd put an eternal curse on both institutions but, before anyone says this is the ranting of a UK fan, please note that I have no use for them either. Other than that, I believe that Rebecca Gray just made a mistake. She is a human being. Continually losing to LexCath takes a toll on anyone.