BRF
Posts: 8,748
Feb 3, 2010 6:15pm
Sam signed with Kent St. today. Should be a story in the paper tomorrow.
And I agree with RR1, that IF we lose another conference game, it really doesn't matter. Everybody is looking at what we do in the tournament. We need to prepare well, too, as we must learn and counter to what a team/coaching staff such as Northwestern did to us.
And I agree with RR1, that IF we lose another conference game, it really doesn't matter. Everybody is looking at what we do in the tournament. We need to prepare well, too, as we must learn and counter to what a team/coaching staff such as Northwestern did to us.
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Feb 3, 2010 8:52pm
Sometimes it's not about if you lose, but how you lose, and if you learn from those losses that really matter.
I think 2 losses to Senior did plenty to help our play down the road....and the road loss to Lex....not pretty, but goes to show that you have to come to play every night. Lex is 13-3 so they're no slouch either. I'm thinking we'll beat them at our place. @madison and @wooster will be 2 tough conference games left. Triway and Wadsworth will be 2 tough non-conf games....so plenty of work to do.....but it provides a fabulous opportunity to fine tune their game leading in tournaments.
I think 2 losses to Senior did plenty to help our play down the road....and the road loss to Lex....not pretty, but goes to show that you have to come to play every night. Lex is 13-3 so they're no slouch either. I'm thinking we'll beat them at our place. @madison and @wooster will be 2 tough conference games left. Triway and Wadsworth will be 2 tough non-conf games....so plenty of work to do.....but it provides a fabulous opportunity to fine tune their game leading in tournaments.
rrfan
Posts: 1,922
Feb 3, 2010 11:10pm
I agree with you guys BRF and RR1 this town needs tourney win. We all know the last staff pissed down their leg every tourney game even with plenty of talent. It was just unfortunate that the coach could not make adjustments and did not make his players better.
New year, new (and greatly improved) staff=tourney wins.
New year, new (and greatly improved) staff=tourney wins.
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Series62
Posts: 812
Feb 4, 2010 2:52pm
With the exception of the head coach, isn't the staff basically the same people? Isn't the team basically the same people also? Has Wasson's overall game really improved over last year?rrfan wrote: I agree with you guys BRF and RR1 this town needs tourney win. We all know the last staff pissed down their leg every tourney game even with plenty of talent. It was just unfortunate that the coach could not make adjustments and did not make his players better.
New year, new (and greatly improved) staff=tourney wins.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Feb 4, 2010 5:19pm
I believe that Wasson has gotten a lot tougher underneath.
And, yes, the staff is basically the same people.
And, yes, the staff is basically the same people.
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redredrider
Posts: 4
Feb 4, 2010 5:44pm
Just saw this today:
http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/varsity_letters/2010/02/indiana-offers-pirman/
Says Max Pirman got a foothall offer from Indiana
http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/varsity_letters/2010/02/indiana-offers-pirman/
Says Max Pirman got a foothall offer from Indiana
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Feb 4, 2010 9:37pm
That was also in the Beacon Journal today.
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Feb 4, 2010 9:40pm
Good for him....if it's a full ride, I'd take it and run.
rrfan
Posts: 1,922
Feb 4, 2010 10:37pm
Congrats to Max...that is awesome.
There is a big coaching change from last year and it makes a big difference.
There is a big coaching change from last year and it makes a big difference.
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Riderwannabe
Posts: 220
Feb 5, 2010 7:19am
rrfan,what coaching change are you talking about?
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Series62
Posts: 812
Feb 5, 2010 12:01pm
I gather from reading previous posts, that those are "digs" at the previous coach.
Do you mean tougher in the sense that he, (Wasson), gets in foul trouble early and sometimes often?
From a team standpoint, the turnovers have improved in a negative sort of way. I'm sure Coach Slaughter isn't teaching that attribute, and if they carry that to the tounament, much like last year, they won't go far!
Do you mean tougher in the sense that he, (Wasson), gets in foul trouble early and sometimes often?
From a team standpoint, the turnovers have improved in a negative sort of way. I'm sure Coach Slaughter isn't teaching that attribute, and if they carry that to the tounament, much like last year, they won't go far!
Flash
Posts: 1,035
Feb 5, 2010 12:28pm
Getting tougher means not getting pushed around. He has got physically stronger and is able to hold his own. There's nothing dirty about it, but there is a difference between playing soft and hard. Most of the fouls have been from coming over the back rather than holding his ground. I'd rather see him play this way than get pushed around.
Flash
Posts: 1,035
Feb 5, 2010 12:29pm
Clearfork cancelled school early , do you think they're coming?
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Feb 5, 2010 2:02pm
Most local schools south of 30 are dismissing early. Snow is supposed to get heavy as the afternoon/evening wears on. Wouldn't be surprised to see this game get cancelled.
Nothing official as of yet.
Nothing official as of yet.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Feb 5, 2010 2:46pm
It's official. The game has just been cancelled.
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Feb 5, 2010 3:09pm
^^It's official...you're still the man.
Good to know people "at the top."
Good to know people "at the top."
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Feb 5, 2010 6:01pm
Thanks, RR1!
This game has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13.
Hey, is it just me, or am I noticing some fishing for info coupled with some negative comments?
This game has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13.
Hey, is it just me, or am I noticing some fishing for info coupled with some negative comments?
riders1
Posts: 2,275
Feb 6, 2010 2:24pm
BRF wrote: Thanks, RR1!
This game has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13.
Are we still on for the game tonight in bb court in a swimming pool?
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Feb 6, 2010 3:57pm
I see nothing on QKT's facebook account...and nothing on the school website. I'd check QKT radio before making the drive. If the game happens, it'll be on the radio.
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Riderwannabe
Posts: 220
Feb 6, 2010 5:06pm
The game is still being played.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Feb 6, 2010 9:03pm
OMG!
Here we go.
I personally blame this loss on The4Ringz.....he has some kind of mantra going on.
Seriously, though, I am troubled.
Here we go.
I personally blame this loss on The4Ringz.....he has some kind of mantra going on.
Seriously, though, I am troubled.
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Feb 6, 2010 9:34pm
sounded like a well played game....50+% shooting, 93% from the foul line.....someone tell me what killed us?
Triway shot 60+% according to the radio...and sounded like they hit a lot of easy baskets.
I've never seen a team maximize possessions like Triway.
Triway shot 60+% according to the radio...and sounded like they hit a lot of easy baskets.
I've never seen a team maximize possessions like Triway.
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sman
Posts: 45
Feb 6, 2010 10:17pm
First time poster here! First of all I wanna say I like what the new coach is doing! I think orrrville was not aggressive enough tonite though...let triway hold the ball and then give up easy layups....orrville wants this game in the 70's or higher...not gonna get there by not pressing and forcing the issue. I'm talking about man to man full court press with ball denial. This game felt like the district title game with triway when we let them dictate tempo...not as bad as then but similiar. Just felt like triway was controlling tempo. Need to be aggressive!! This is just my opinion....and maybe I'm wrong!! What do other people thnk?
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Feb 6, 2010 10:45pm
I think that you are right, sman.
That's kinda what I've been getting at. NEVER let the other team dictate to you. And we must learn from this game tonight for the tournament trail.
You cite an excellent example.........that district title game where we got owned in a classic example of letting the other team dictate.
Oh..........btw, welcome to the FreeHuddle!
Now you have me thinking back to my old days of coaching with the guru of Orrville basketball. And I am remembering a triple overtime victory in the district finals against Triway back in the early 80's in which WE DID NOT let the other team dictate ANYTHING. We really didn't have too much, but used our strengths in a way to get the win. We need to get back to that. Be smart. Use your strengths.
That's kinda what I've been getting at. NEVER let the other team dictate to you. And we must learn from this game tonight for the tournament trail.
You cite an excellent example.........that district title game where we got owned in a classic example of letting the other team dictate.
Oh..........btw, welcome to the FreeHuddle!
Now you have me thinking back to my old days of coaching with the guru of Orrville basketball. And I am remembering a triple overtime victory in the district finals against Triway back in the early 80's in which WE DID NOT let the other team dictate ANYTHING. We really didn't have too much, but used our strengths in a way to get the win. We need to get back to that. Be smart. Use your strengths.
rrfan
Posts: 1,922
Feb 6, 2010 11:14pm
I don't like that loss at all. However, if we learn from it and become better...it really won't mean much it the big picture. I really hate to lose to Triway though.