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If I recall there was a Stepp from Eastern Kentucky in the late 70's that was a great scorer (like 50/game) that was even in the running for Mr. Basketball. I never got to see him play, but would have like to. I don't care if a guy shoots a lot or not to average 50ppg ( this was pre 3 pt.shot), he still would hit 50% from the field unless he hit a ton of free throws game. I think most coaches would like to see a 50% field goal shooter. Any relation to that guy? I think his first name was Erwin or something like that.

This so far has my vote.

Well you see what limited luck you are, and or Matt, is having. I would like to think that any coach that has a few players that are doing as well or better than the ones that are listed on the KHSAA site would want to put the kid(s) name out there if nothing more than spot light to some degree the hard work put in.

It is like pulling teeth sometimes. I heard, as I am sure you have, that giving out too much infor may/can draw attention to some injustices from parents. It is not like it is a big secret. Some coaches just consider it inside information that they would really rather not share.

I realize that it is optional for coaches to update stats or even submit them to the KHSAA. However as a fan, would you or would you not like to see this as required? It gives some light to the fans of each sport and it gets the names out to some who may even deserve it IMO. What do you think?

Agree on this...Big upset

Wondering if there have been any legit upsets. Post them if you feel they qualify as such.

Webster County teams are called the "trojans" so you can just use your imagination on some of those cheers...

Mike Williams (51 points) from Kentucky Weselyan lit up Fly Williams and AP in a Christmas tourney in Owensboro in about '73 and Fly Williams said to a reporter after the game that Mike Williams "aint nothing but a shooter and he can't play defense":laugh:

Hanley was a beast and still hold some records at Apollo including those 2 (most yds in a game by a rb and most TD's in a game/season). I think he went on to play for I.U.

Any one else broadcasting girls district playoff games. WBIO 94.7 in Owensboro is doing all the 9th district girls games and can be heard on the web. I believe this is long over due around here. I have seen many girls games this year and these girls flat out get it every play.

3rd Region played at Daviess Co. 03/03-03/08 at Daviess Co. High School. :thumb:

This game will be played tonight ( Friday ) at Union Co.

Daviess at Union Co. cancelled. Not sure of make up date, if any.

The sucess of OC will be determined by the QB ( Walker ). If he can throw the ball, to capable receivers, which has been a mainstay with OC since the Lawson years, then Edge will again have a contender. Walkers arm/shoulder problems have to be a thing of the past.

What would you suggest as a better check and balances system? Who do you think should assign the games?

I really do not want to do some bashing on fans vs. officials, coaches vs. officials, officials vs. assigning secs. so i will try and keep this above the line. There are, without a doubt, some officials who ,by and large, are good and even great officials. I do not believe there is a such thing as a bad of poor official. Most schools pay between 40-75 dollars for all games depending on middle school to varsity level. Would that get better officials paying more? No. Would a 3 man crew at every game more called more productive. Yes, but at additional cost that most budgets do not allow. Bear in mind officials have to call more than black and white on a test or in a book. A 10 year official is, of course, going to see things from a judgement standpoint different from a 2-3 year guy. A game called by 2-3 officials who have less than 5 years experience is going to be a challenge, for them as well as the teams involved. Realize that those guys even with that little experience has already been to more clinics, attended rules seminars/updates, read more on the rules and tested out and cleared by the KHSAA more than anyone else in the gym that night. Will they miss a call? Sure. They will learn from it. Do they have a big head? Sometimes, but they have to because of the nature of what they are doing. They have to control players.coaches fans security and so on. Coaches coach, players play, fans will they do what they do. It is easy to say a person could do a better job, but without really doing it, with all due respect, No you can't. Why? because you would be just another official.

I also know of some coaches that, after getting out of coaching for whatever reason, get into officiating and quickly understand they are way over their heads when it comes to calling games. They quickly understand it is easier to coach then "work or whine" the officials and they last maybe 2 years at most and give it up.

No question the soph. group they have is IMO the strength of that team, and also the future. I expect next year and following year Boone will be a force STATEWIDE in basketball. They will be even more fun to watch.:thumb:

Daviess played several players under the weather also, so could of, should of would of is too unknown. That got beat with 5 on 5.

Did the Johnston kid from Grayson make all tourney or do you know?

Wrong, you quit and you may feel better about, but your kids will bear the brunt of your actions. That is unless "the apple don't fall far" .....

Several players from Daviess Co. was playing pretty ill also. I am surprised they got to play much at all. It woulld have been nice to see DC team at full strength also.

They have 3 soph. on the team, but start sometimes only 1. They do play 3-4juniors quite a bit. and a couple of seniors play quite a bit as well.