bball observer

Thanks. That is just one of those rare things that happens. By looking at it, it looks like it would be a walk call.

Correct as long as he did not have a pivot foot/body part on the floor first and then roll over the player. Once the pivot foot/body part come off the floor it is a walk, if I am correct. If not, please clarify.

Kudos the boys of Fleming Co. for battling through adversity and just going out and playing a hard fought game. Good luck for next year.

You have to be joking me. It has been a blood bath for the first 2 games. I think that you are starting to look through your maroon glasses. I don't have a dog in the fight, but just call them the way I see them. Itwas a heads-up play by Blair, but the last time I checked, rolling with the ball is walk. I believe you should know this. And I believe in my prior post I stated that the rough play was on both ends.

Cannoy and Wilcox are hard-nose players and do all the little things to help the T-cats. They are the people that get very little sot light, but you can always count on them to show up and play.

I felt like the Raceland kids cae into the game well prepared and busted their butts. They just came up a little short. They played well against "the region's best". Kudos to Coach Johnson and the kids. This was a fine game to watch.

Great win for the T-Cats. They are starting to peak at the right time again. Flynn has the boys rolling. Kudos to the Royals and Coach Frailie. They came in with a good game plan and played a good game. This district should be very interesting for the next few years.

I couldn't agree with you more Frances. It is up for grabs. All these games coming down o the wire. The region will be one of the most intersting in years. I'm talking about game for game. You better come ready to play every night.

I few questionable calls down the stretch for the Devils. Did anyone see what happened on the intentional foul? That was a big one with all the rough play.I agree that the rough play was both ways. That why I say that it was a big one. The time-out as Blair is rolling over a Raceland player and the no call on Spark's shot.

Response to King of the Jungle: I didn't have a dog in the fight. I could care less who won the game. I just know what I seen. I know both kids well, but there was a head butt.

As stated before in a prior post, the T-Cats will be there in the end. The team has to much heart and determination to just fold. The kids are know the tradition that they have to uphold. Sometimes the bed of roses will be lying at the end of the bed.

You mean that Russell lost the most physical defensive player in the region. The reason Zach Gillium only scored 3 FG is he was dizzy from the head butt that he received. I will agree with you on Matt Thomas. He is smart and so quick. His length helps him contest shots. I would also have to mention Thomas Tolliver from Raceland. He is a little undersized, but uses his quickness and strength. Barker from Fairview is another one of those undersized defenders. You have to respect the little man.

I think that Coach Johnson will know Russell inside and out. He will have the Ramblers ready to play the Devils. By observing the region over the years, Raceland is one of those teams that will play every team in the region tuff and be ready to play at tournament time. Russell always seems to be a ship in rough water. Ready to be tossed at any moment. Who knows who will be on the team in 3 weeks or on the bench. I think this game should be a good one. I think it is a toss-up.

My prediction is Boyd by 10. The pre-season 16th Region favorites have been rocky all year with loads of distractions. Things like that are tough to overcome. It starts to wear on your team over time.

Why do we have to admit anything? If they didn't want to play Rose Hill in the tournament they wouldn't have had them play in it. Once again, the tournament has had the same Sat, Mon, Wed, and Thurs format for years. The Hill knew this coming in.

I just think that it is a shame that the other schools agreed to play in the tournament and was prepared to play it out. The schools new the days that it was played on and they say "oh, we can't play". They should have known the situation in advance and notified Ashland in advance, so that they could have picked up another team that could have finished the tournament.

Does the boat continue to rock in Ashland. The waves are crashing over. This can't be a good sign when a freshman has to et suspended for "disciplinary reasons".

I think it is a shame that the Freshman AIT ended like that. How is that fair to all the other schools that played in the tournament? I think it is the responsibility of the school that is playing in the tournament, not the school hosting the tournament, to know the rules. My understanding is that the Freshman AIT has been that format for awhile. I feel that this one has to fall on the Hill.

My prediction for the tournament is Raceland and Ashland advance, with Raceland advancing to th finals. In the other bracket, Greenup and West Carter advance, with Greenup advancing. The finals is won by ..............

Notice how a basketball thread a suddenly turned into a football thread. That is a debate on another day. I have no ties to either school, but I feel pretty confident that Russell would have made a good better run in 1A.

Congrats to Coach Cooksey, Coach Davis, Coach Hall, & Bammer for having the teams ready. Good luck against the 9th Region and since you're down there, you might as well bring the hardwood home.

Blue Blazer are you crazy. There is no way that Ashland will win by 10 pts. They have to take McDavid or Thomas to try and slow down Owens and it will take away from their scoring game. Think about trying to guard someone that pumps in 30 on a regular bases. I forgot you usually guarded the guy that scored about 2. Disregard that last statement. Trying to guard someone that is going to take a majority of the shots will take away from their offensive ability. I think that Ashland could win the ballgame, but not by 10. My prediction is BC by 8.

The problem with Miller is that Patterson would be quicker. Miller always had trouble playing in a quicker game and against quicker people.

Are you joking me. I can't believe there is a discussion where you are deciding if a school is NKY team. I think my home school should be considered the Midwest part of NEKY. Who cares?

I believe that Ashland will be fine. The group of kids that are still on the team play for the SCHOOL. They my seem frustrated, but they know what is expected of them when they walk on the floor. The walk and talk about championships there. They will be fine. Every year, there is talk about the ship crashing. I believe in this group of kids and know that they can get the job done. Like evey year, there are peaks and valleys. I know that they are deep, deep in that valley, but they know how to get back to the top of the hill. I still look for them to make that run at the end. Coach Flynn just needs to stay positive and continue to work hard at suring uo their weaknesses.