RowdyRooster

Well, I thought Fleming might sneak up and surprise them:scared: but I knew Ballard and Mason County had no shot because they were convinced they could run with them and wear them out. Not a good strategy

Ballard is better than Mason and will come after Elliott in waves, but where Ballard can wear most teams down, they can't wear Elliott down, they will need to get Elliott in foul trouble to have a shot at winning, otherwise, they will not "outrun" Elliott, that strategy will fail, but that is the only strategy Ballard has which will probally be their downfall.

Ethan Faulkner Elliot Faulkner Jonathan Ferguson Richie Phares Andy Donovan Barrett Meyer Matt Clevenger Leonard Macon

Probally success of team has a lot to do with it, but 2007 wasn't that long ago and that was one crazy bunch of students into the game on both sides, but I haven't seen that kind of support around here since that game. Ashland used to pride themselves on their student section support, what happened?

1. Neither team is going to change their style for the other team. Ballard and Elliot will both bring their running game. 2. The only one on Elliots team that "may" get tired it T. Knipp but he picks his spots to take a break anyhow. The other 4 could play 2 games back to back and not miss a beat. 3. If anyone gets tired, it will be Ballard from the bus ride 4. Have to admire Ballard for getting on the bus to drive to Sandy Hook as several other teams were given the same opportunity and "passed". 5. Both teams will benefit from the experience and will only make them tougher in post season. 6. I will take Elliot County in a high scoring game. I don't think Ballard can shoot with them. 7. 16th region officials do not let it get as physical as it gets in Lexington and Louisville, there will be a lot of "touchy" fouls in this one that the B boys will have to adjust too. This will benefit Ballard as Elliot could get in foul trouble which would be to Ballards advantage. If Elliot gets anyone more than T. Knipp in foul trouble Ballard will probally take the game. 8. Overall, will be one of the better games in the state for the year with a state tournament atmoshere. 9. Mason County will not hang with Elliot this year. Ballard has a much better shot than Mason.

at 9.45, on Time Warner Cable channell 24, you can see some fantastic student sections you won't see much around here lately Ashland and Russell used to play at a higher level

Does he still guard the other teams #5 option on defense? I guess they are trying to save him for offense

Biggs to my understanding is very supportive of any kids wanting to play AAU. But the hierarchy had already squawshed it before Biggs got here. You can play it if you want too, but do so at your own risk is the general perception. But the point is pretty moot now, Ashland in the past used to have players that could have competed at the statewide level. Unfortunately, That is no longer the case.

Can't answer for the powers, never could figure them out. Its more an "unspoken" thing than a "spoken" rule. Depends if you want to be in the in crowd or the out crowd I guess.

Well, there is aau and there is aau. Playing in a couple of local tournaments does not compare to what the competition the Elliot County boys played. I forgot about Matt Thomas, he did play a good level of competition, but I was told that there is a certain element of Ashland people that don't want you to play with kids from any other area. Ashland kids only or don't play. They end up getting beat pretty bad and lose interest pretty quickly.

Good point Ace, I can remember players playing in an aau league at Alumni several years ago that helped players developed, but it seems that the "leaders" decided that if they let Ashland kids play AAU that they would get "recruited". Seems like Ashland kids are "discouraged" from playing basketball with anyone else. Seems like Beach and Surgalski are the last bunch of Ashland kids that played any AAU and I'm not sure if that is the correllation between reduced results or not. But it is an interesting and maybe valid concept. Couldn't tell you who is to blame, just seems like it "happened". I think that is a big reason why the Elliot County boys don't get intimidated by anyone in the state though, because they have already played the best in the country!:thumb:

It would not be a HUGE upset if Shelby Valley won. They will be a tough matchup for Elliot

Is this a rivalry game?

Bush makes a strong casse that all schools should make it mandatory they have to hire para-professional coaches:D Looks like he catches on pretty quick Did Hicks shake his hand after the game?

I guess we will all owe Fleming County an apology when they reschedule the game! So when was the game rescheduled?