Intentional Foul

Here we go....... My prediction is that this thread is done by the end of today:argue:

I agree that pushing a player back 3 or 4 feet on a blockout is a pretty obvious foul, but there is also a fine line between fouling and aggressive basketball. If an defensive player if playing behind an offensive post (and thus automatically in position for a rebound), I want my offensive player to push the defensive player under the board (within reason of course). Also, as a player, if I can't block out the opposition by pushing them out a few feet, then the refs better be calling the over-the-backs as much as they are calling block-out fouls. My opinion my be in the minority and maybe I'm just too old-school, but I want the refs to let the players play (within reason). Of course JMO.....

Are you talking about a real team or is this just a hypothetical question?

Just curious, but what does distinguish a "great" coach from just a "decent" coach? Should it be measured by only tangible achievements or are there also many subjective aspects that factor into the decision?

Flynn will bring the "vest" to Bourbon (shades of Tressel)

I agree Doc. Year in and year out East and West are always in the mix. Should be an interesting year with no totally dominant teams in the region.

I agree with you wholeheartedly - but just curious why you like West so much.

Erika Webb for West did graduate. I don't believe her sister played basketball.

I’ll put in my 2 cents… 1) East Carter-Coaching, talent, and experience 2) Ashland-Finally grown up, strong finish in last year’s regional tourney 3) West Carter-Good showing in summer, Stevens is impressive 4) Rowan-Would be in my top 3, but how will coaching change affect team? 5) Morgan-Darkhorse of region led by athletic Eagle 6) Raceland-Biggest question mark of the region due to status of Keeton and Vanderhoof 7) Russell-Huge losses to graduation, but Kidwell could have solid group by tourney time 8) Fleming-Injured point guard returns to lead talented group 9) Elliot-Made strides last year with under-rated talent 10) Lewis-Scrappy team led by Marth 11) Boyd-Faces major rebuilding process, but always plays hard 12) Menifee-Williams is the key 13) Greenup-Gibson and Sexton will be sorely missed 14) Bath-Without Wright, Bath will have tough time scoring 15) Fairview-Wins could be tough to get for second year coach 16) Rose Hill-Must replace 90% of scoring and rebounding

Gee, talk about being touchy. It sounded like you felt that Kidwell deserved to go over all other area coaches. I was just curious why? As I stated last year, I have no favorite team or coach in the region. I could care less - let he best team go to state regardless of the coach. Talk about trying to make something out of nothing.....

Why does Kidwell deserve a trip to Diddle before Bradley? Just curious? I personally think both coaches are deserving (along with several other 16th region coaches).

With Kidwell as coach, Russell will always be in the mix, but I don't think that they are top 3. Russell has no true point guard and if Sparks is used at that position it will take away from her outside scoring, scoring that Russell will definitely need this year. Also Russell has no true inside threat, especially now that the freshman Okoro is no longer at Russell. If she had stayed, Russell would have been solid by the end of the year. Simpson will be good, but can she handle the added attention now that Fortman is gone? Only time will tell on this. If what I hear is correct, center Keeton at Raceland is also hurt and my not be back until December (someone let me know if this is incorrect info). With no standout guards, and Vanderhoof questionable, Raceland may have a tough season - but Trimble is a good coach and may be a factor by the end of the seaon, IF Vanderhoof and Keeton come back 100%. Rosehill will struggle mightily this season, and regardless of past achievements (which are definitely impressive), they will finish (IMO) in the last 3 of the Region.

Is this also the same John High who was at Whitesburg High School a while ago?

Prayers and best wishes to Coach Thomas - one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet and a darn good coach!

Why wouldn't she shoot?

Rowan, East, and Ashland in no particular order

I also agree with goherd's picks- Kidwell, Easterling, Bradley and Thomas (in no particular order)

Thanks for the info Picknroll. How did the Lady Lions fare at Shawnee (did they play any local teams)? Did Boyd attend any other camps this summer? Who looks to be in the running for Boyd's starting five in the upcoming season (names and grade if you know them). I usually hear a lot about Boyd during the summer, but this summer I haven't heard much info....

I have heard that most of the area teams have been involved in the Aries league or other local camps. I have not heard anything about the Boyd girls this summer? I assumed Boyd would be involved in the Aries League. Is Fraley working his girls or taking a break this summer? Just curious.

Were East and Ashland at other camps? If so, does anyone know how successful they both were?

Did all the Aries League teams participate in the tourney?

Any info on who is looking good in this league?

I heard the Aries League at Raceland began last night. Any comments on the teams that participated?

IMO, one of the best posts of the year. Good luck to the girls at the tourney. They will be a hard team to beat!!!!

Congrats to Miss Faulkner and good luck at Louisville