Betsy Layne

[The_Pistol]

Who do you think will be the coach of the Betsy Layne Bobcats? Do you think Coach Rose will be back or will they have a new coach?

[gotcha2]

I don't believe Coach Rose returning is an option. As an adminsitrator he is no longer eligible to coach (based on Floyd County Board of Educations rule).

[-STAT-]

Yeah Rose's coaching days are over.

[jammin' jamey]

I don't believe Coach Rose returning is an option. As an adminsitrator he is no longer eligible to coach (based on Floyd County Board of Educations rule).

Correct. Brent Rose can no longer hold the position of head coach due to the new rules voted on by the BOE. I think it's unjust. There should've been some kind of "grandfathering" of the rule and what I mean is that the rule would stand for anyone else trying to hold both positions in the future, but those who were already in that position before the rule would be exempt until they left their current coaching position. JMO.

I wouldn't be surprised to see someone who is already at Betsy Layne gain the position of head coach for next year.

[OnCeABobcat]

So who's the coaches that will be in for the run for the position?

[clipperw]

Harold Tackett perhaps??

[zone]

can't go wrong with Coach Tackett the guy just wins!!
Did hear some other schools are interested in him...Hope he stays at Betsy Lane!

[PittFan]

I think that the Bobcats will win the district,no matter who is the coach, AC has just lost to much to repeat, SF didnt have a good year this year and with their two best players graduating and really no one coming up to help them, they should be last in the district, And Pburg can win any game if Jordan Hall gets hott. It should be out of the Bobcats and the Blackcats next year.

[OnCeABobcat]

I'm pulling for the Bobcats in 08. They lost two of their starters, but they have two boys in Newman and BB to step up in those spots. Newman should have started last year anyways, there might be politics involved with that, but thats a different story. Anyways I pick BL to win it, Pburg to take 2nd, AC in 3rd and SF in 4th. My top players are:

1.) Jared Newman-BL
2.) Josh Prater-AC
3.) Alex Hammond-AC
4.) Bobby Hughes-Pburg
5.) Brenan Case- BL
6.) Jordan Hall- Pburg
7.) Adam Slone- SF

These are the only ones that come to my mind worth mentioning! JMO

[UK_Pr0uD]

Guys the last thing that you want at BL is Tackett as a head coach...BUt who all is up for the postion?

[NYY10]

yup,they will be a new coach coming

[Wyatt Earp]

It is possible that Betsy Layne may get a different coach for next season however they still have Coach Rose in that spot. The SBDM can seek a waiver to have Rose remain as coach and that has to be presented to the Board for approval. If Rose was wanting to leave then no problem however he has given every indication that he would like to be back and they should be pretty good next year with one of the better point guards in the region back along with the big kid underneath. Betsy Layne is a pretty good job for someone to have and there will be several coaches from across the area that probably will be interested if Rose was to leave.

[jammin' jamey]

It is possible that Betsy Layne may get a different coach for next season however they still have Coach Rose in that spot. The SBDM can seek a waiver to have Rose remain as coach and that has to be presented to the Board for approval. If Rose was wanting to leave then no problem however he has given every indication that he would like to be back and they should be pretty good next year with one of the better point guards in the region back along with the big kid underneath. Betsy Layne is a pretty good job for someone to have and there will be several coaches from across the area that probably will be interested if Rose was to leave.


It would interesting to see if the SBDM approvals the waiver and the BOE doesn't weigh in on the situation.

[BasketBallonlyfan]

What grade is Newman going to be in next year?

[jammin' jamey]

What grade is Newman going to be in next year?

Senior.

[OnCeABobcat]

I heard they were looking at some guy from Jackson?

[The Private]

brian hall would make a great choice!

[OnCeABobcat]

Is that the one from Jackson?

[clipperw]

I think it is, Brian Hall coached Jackson City last season after a stint at Breathitt County.

[OnCeABobcat]

That name sounds like that's what I heard. So it may be him. Do you know if he has any Betsy Layne roots?

[clipperw]

I dont think he has any Betsy Layne roots, I could be wrong on that though. If im not mistaken, his dad is named David Hall and he taught for a long time in Floyd County and coached at McDowell Elementary.

[jammin' jamey]

I dont think he has any Betsy Layne roots, I could be wrong on that though. If im not mistaken, his dad is named David Hall and he taught for a long time in Floyd County and coached at McDowell Elementary.

Brian is originally from the Price/Hi Hat area. He's a great guy and in talking with him last season when the Tigers played Allen Central, he said he was dying to return home and I would say Betsy Layne is close enough.

[Moe]

The Newman kid could get a free ticket through college if he works hard in the off season and develops and gets in better shape. He could be the best college prospect in the 15th region other than Landon Slone, due to his size and his body. He's definitly top 10 and could be a top 4-5 player in the region if he has a strong summer. Who can stop him in the interior next season??

[gotcha2]

The Newman kid could get a free ticket through college if he works hard in the off season and develops and gets in better shape. He could be the best college prospect in the 15th region other than Landon Slone, due to his size and his body. He's definitly top 10 and could be a top 4-5 player in the region if he has a strong summer. Who can stop him in the interior next season??

I've been told this was Newman's first year in organized basketball. If so- then WOW what could he have been? He improved everytime I saw BLHS play this year. If he's willing to work hard in the off season he will make a big impact. I'd say the other 58th district teams will have to work really hard on him next season. He's got quite a few inches and pounds on the rest of the centers in the county.

[Moe]

I've been told this was Newman's first year in organized basketball. If so- then WOW what could he have been? He improved everytime I saw BLHS play this year. If he's willing to work hard in the off season he will make a big impact. I'd say the other 58th district teams will have to work really hard on him next season. He's got quite a few inches and pounds on the rest of the centers in the county.
Newman being 6'9 and Adams-Pikeville being 6'10 are the two biggest Centers in our region.

[meganwillis10]

When will we know the situation at B.L. if Coach rose is coming back or if they are taking Apps for the job?

[jammin' jamey]

When will we know the situation at B.L. if Coach rose is coming back or if they are taking Apps for the job?

The Betsy Layne job isn't even posted on the KHSAA.org website...

http://laser-engraving.com/khsaa_jobs/

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Was really impressed last year with Hall as a coach. Hope he does end up at BL. He seems to really know the game.

[zone]

13 wins last 2 years for B. Hall
just what Betsy Layne needs!!:thatsfunn

[The Private]

Briandid beat Allen C entral last year.

[jammin' jamey]

13 wins last 2 years for B. Hall
just what Betsy Layne needs!!:thatsfunn

He was only 24-6 at Breathitt County with a larger talent pool before being screwed out of his job by the locals and taking shelter at Jackson City. :rolleyes:

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Briandid beat Allen C entral last year.

He beat Betsy Layne to. Thats where I was impressed by his coaching. Guess you can't judge a coach by one game. I didn't know what his record was.

[-STAT-]

Harold Tackett folks will be the next coach.

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Harold Tackett folks will be the next coach.

You're probably right from what i've heard. Has he coached on the high school level anywhere?

[clipperw]

He coached Prestonsburg's girls for a while, and I think he coached at Jenkins but im not for sure about that one though.

[chucktaylor]

folks, there are only two people i can recall that have been around floyd county basketball longer than coach tackett; ed taylor and pete grigsby. i had to do some thinking to pull those names.

that fact of the matter is that harold has been involved for almost twenty years, hes won at every level, and he's turned more than one program around. i'm sure he'd do the same at betsy layne high school. he's been coaching the grade school team and those boys who graduated this year haven't lost to a floyd county team IN THREE YEARS.

i'm not sure if Harold is interested in the job, although im sure he's heard rumors that he is thanks to the rumor mill jugernaut that is bluegrassrivals and similar sites.

I hope harold does take the job if he's offered. betsy layne would be lucky to have a coach that has won district titles (he's coached 6 or 7 years at the high school level), conference championships, and received state and national recognition for his grade school and aau teams. he's never had a losing record at the grade school or high school levels, and im sure the good times would keep on rolling if he transitioned from bles to blhs.

there could be some brighter days ahead for the bobcats. look out 15th region!

[clipperw]

he's never had a losing record at the grade school or high school levels.

Are you counting his time coaching girls high school basketball at Prestonsburg? His final year at the helm they had a losing record.

[BondJamesBond]

Agreeeee with Zone on this one...

[UK_Pr0uD]

he's never had a losing record at the grade school or high school levels.

Are you counting his time coaching girls high school basketball at Prestonsburg? His final year at the helm they had a losing record.


I was getting ready to post this to, they where like 3-22

[meganwillis10]

Coach Halls last year at Brethitt it was a bad record with no seniors. they got rid of him so someone could take that team he built the year before and make it look like it was the right decision, sounds a lot like the situation Coach Rose is in the team to beat next season so get the coach to be and a BOE member to get something passed by the board so Coach Rose could not come back. If coach no would not call him coach but if Harold gets it then BL will struggle next season cause to many players have told me they would not play. But good luck to Coach Hall and Coach Rose no matter where they end up.

[jammin' jamey]

folks, there are only two people i can recall that have been around floyd county basketball longer than coach tackett; ed taylor and pete grigsby. i had to do some thinking to pull those names.

that fact of the matter is that harold has been involved for almost twenty years, hes won at every level, and he's turned more than one program around. i'm sure he'd do the same at betsy layne high school. he's been coaching the grade school team and those boys who graduated this year haven't lost to a floyd county team IN THREE YEARS.

i'm not sure if Harold is interested in the job, although im sure he's heard rumors that he is thanks to the rumor mill jugernaut that is bluegrassrivals and similar sites.

I hope harold does take the job if he's offered. betsy layne would be lucky to have a coach that has won district titles (he's coached 6 or 7 years at the high school level), conference championships, and received state and national recognition for his grade school and aau teams. he's never had a losing record at the grade school or high school levels, and im sure the good times would keep on rolling if he transitioned from bles to blhs.

there could be some brighter days ahead for the bobcats. look out 15th region!

I have to disagree with some of your statements, assumptions and facts. First of all, Prestonsburg was coming off a (19-10) season during the 1999/2000 campaign and a district championship, followed by a regional run under head coach Bobby Hamilton according to the KHSAA website and their records. So when Harold Tackett took over, the best he could muster with that group of young ladies was (17-13) & (17-14) over the next two seasons with some great talent, followed by a (3-25) season which would be his last.

I think "turnaround" is a strong word to use in this instance considering the team he was left when he started and how he left program 3 years later.

And as you can see, he did have a losing record.

Don't get me wrong, I like Harold Tackett and he's always been nice to us when we are at Betsy Layne, and knows how to run a smooth tournament and take care of the media.

[BondJamesBond]

Good research and comments !!!

[ducky]

Interesting scenario taking place at Betsy Layne. I would think alot of coaches will be interested in that position. Harold Tackett may have a hard time matching credentials with the applicants for this job.

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Coach Halls last year at Brethitt it was a bad record with no seniors. they got rid of him so someone could take that team he built the year before and make it look like it was the right decision, sounds a lot like the situation Coach Rose is in the team to beat next season so get the coach to be and a BOE member to get something passed by the board so Coach Rose could not come back. If coach no would not call him coach but if Harold gets it then BL will struggle next season cause to many players have told me they would not play. But good luck to Coach Hall and Coach Rose no matter where they end up.

i've heard the same story. If its true its a shame. Rose had BL comming along pretty good by the last of the season. example: the game against Shelby Valley. If Newman doesn't foul out with 1:27 left, they beat the best team in the region and possibly go on to the state tournament.... But if he can't return next season i'm still hoping for Hall, record or not.
I'm new to the Forum and havn't followed high school sports the last several years, but i've loved the game for the last 40+ years either as a participant or a spectator and I know a good coach when I see one!

[jammin' jamey]

i've heard the same story. If its true its a shame. Rose had BL comming along pretty good by the last of the season. example: the game against Shelby Valley. If Newman doesn't foul out with 1:27 left, they beat the best team in the region and possibly go on to the state tournament.... But if he can't return next season i'm still hoping for Hall, record or not.
I'm new to the Forum and havn't followed high school sports the last several years, but i've loved the game for the last 40+ years either as a participant or a spectator and I know a good coach when I see one!


Too bad it took Coach Rose all year to play the kid. :)

Seriously, last year was Newman's first year of HS basketball Rose did a solid job helping him improve in the paint. You could see the kid get better as the season went along. I did wonder why Newman didn't start towards the last few games of the season to get him ready for heavy minutes in the postseason.

Newman has a soft touch inside, hopefully his footwork improves this summer and learns to avoid body contact on defense and look for the rebound more than the block.

[OnCeABobcat]

Personally That has been Coach Rose's problem since the very beginning. He gets stuck on 6-7 players and doesn't have the guts to experiment with his bench. Newman proved time and time again that he needed to be the one in that starting lineup, but Rose never wanted to mess up his rotation. He's had tons of talent over the years, but doesn't wanna give any of them the time of day, because he is stuck on his starters, and maybe one or two off the bench. That's why a couple of years ago when BL lost to Johnson Central in the Regional SemiFinals, after Thacker fouled out Rose didn't have noone to sub for him except Case. Then after Case wasn't hitting his freethrows he had noone to go to, because throughout the season he had never gave any of the other 10-11 boys on the bench the chance to play. Just my opinion on Coach Rose. Different season, but same story year in year out.

[jammin' jamey]

Personally That has been Coach Rose's problem since the very beginning. He gets stuck on 6-7 players and doesn't have the guts to experiment with his bench. Newman proved time and time again that he needed to be the one in that starting lineup, but Rose never wanted to mess up his rotation. He's had tons of talent over the years, but doesn't wanna give any of them the time of day, because he is stuck on his starters, and maybe one or two off the bench. That's why a couple of years ago when BL lost to Johnson Central in the Regional SemiFinals, after Thacker fouled out Rose didn't have noone to sub for him except Case. Then after Case wasn't hitting his freethrows he had noone to go to, because throughout the season he had never gave any of the other 10-11 boys on the bench the chance to play. Just my opinion on Coach Rose. Different season, but same story year in year out.


Good post. :thumpsup:

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Too bad it took Coach Rose all year to play the kid. :)

Seriously, last year was Newman's first year of HS basketball Rose did a solid job helping him improve in the paint. You could see the kid get better as the season went along. I did wonder why Newman didn't start towards the last few games of the season to get him ready for heavy minutes in the postseason.

Newman has a soft touch inside, hopefully his footwork improves this summer and learns to avoid body contact on defense and look for the rebound more than the block.

Agree with you totally about Newman. I've known him since he was a kid. By the way he has a younger brother who was a freshman this year. He's already about 6' 2" or 6' 3" and has improved all year. He has a good outside shot as well as an inside game as well. He has that agressiveness you see in Jarad. His name is Jordan. Look out for him in a year or two.

[OnCeABobcat]

So whose gonna be the coach? I heard Brent wasn't leaving.

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So whose gonna be the coach? I heard Brent wasn't leaving.

Don't count Brent out just yet. He may very well be back next year. I don't think this is a done deal yet!

[OnCeABobcat]

Don't count Brent out just yet. He may very well be back next year. I don't think this is a done deal yet!
I know he will. He'll file an appeal to the Board's decision in June or July. Then there'll be a long process to get rid of Rose.

[The_Pistol]

It shouldnt be a long process because the players wont get to play any summer ball.

[BasketBallonlyfan]

They should be allowed to play summer ball. Until he is replaced, or if he has an appeal filed, he is still the coach.

[ducky]

Ugly situation brewing at Betsy Layne.

[Nascar99]

South Floyd will take Coach Brian Hall anyday. It takes a coach with talent to bring out the player's talent. Brian has great talent at coaching.

[jammin' jamey]

South Floyd will take Coach Brian Hall anyday. It takes a coach with talent to bring out the player's talent. Brian has great talent at coaching.

I don't think South Floyd is in question here in this thread.

[betsylayne fanatic]

brent rose is the man. he will be the leader of the bobcats when basketball season comes around, quote me, promise, say whatever you want.

Brent Rose is perfect for the job and give him this year to prove it.

[Wildcats#1]

Gettin rid of Brent Rose would be the best thing BLHS has ever done. That team had so much talent this past year. They could have beaten us at the expo hands down. but rose didn't have the ability to play the right players. if blhs bobcats were smart they would get rid of him asap.

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GO WILDCATS!!

SV Wildcats are # 1 !!:thumpsup:

[Nascar99]

True jammin, but Coach Brian Hall was, and i was just saying what i thought of Brian.

[bball fan]

Coach Rose is a good coach....keep him!! The problem at Betsy Layne isn't the coach!!! But if you do screw him out of it.....you better jump all over Brian Hall. He is a great person and coach!!

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Coach Rose is a good coach....keep him!! The problem at Betsy Layne isn't the coach!!! But if you do screw him out of it.....you better jump all over Brian Hall. He is a great person and coach!!

Amen!!!:Clap:

[zone]

Sounds like bballfan has a personal issue with Coach Tackett I think all 3 can and would be a good choice but who ever it is we need to support them.
just my thoughts and if bballfan has bad blood for coach T he or she should talk to him hes a good guy!

[meganwillis10]

Harold is a good guy but not a good coach. But I do agree like him or not if he gets the job everyone that are bobcat fans should support him. but he will be with a few less players that will not play for him but that will be their choice and support the ones that do play.

[whodey85]

harold tackett would be the worst decison bl could ever make the whole rule was made so that harold tackett could coach on promises to let the board members son play if brent rose cant coach then brian hall would be a good choice or a local hero to betsy layne junior newsome who coached bl to 2 regional titles in 76 and 80 he is in his 60's now but shows intrest in returning to coach the bobcats

[bball fan]

harold tackett would be the worst decison bl could ever make the whole rule was made so that harold tackett could coach on promises to let the board members son play if brent rose cant coach then brian hall would be a good choice or a local hero to betsy layne junior newsome who coached bl to 2 regional titles in 76 and 80 he is in his 60's now but shows intrest in returning to coach the bobcats
Harold Tackett would be a terrible decision, Jr. Newsome-great decision but surely wouldn't want to get back in it. YOU HAD BETTER GRAB BRIAN HALL IF AVAILABLE!!!

[Thorn67]

I think its a good thing that Rose is leaving he has no idea on how to use talent. Also if Tackett gets the jobs i wish him good luck for the season.

[zone]

I think Coach Tackett would be a good choice for Betsy Layne he's on the staff and he's had 3 years at BLE coaching (ABC county champions)
some on here may have played for Coach T or been in his class at school (maybe not enough playing time or maybe a bad grade in class) so some times you need to read between the lines on the post.He knows how to coach and he's been A.D.at the school for 5 or 6 years with a lot of improvements to all the athletic programs. He's a true BOBCAT
and would do a good job at Betsy Layne.

[Grand Slam]

What about nick samons from allen central he taught there for a little while does anyone know if he is interested

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Does anyone have any idea when a decision will be made as to who will coach the bobcats?
I heard that their games were canceled for the rest of the week. These kids need to be the center of all the attention not who will be the coach next year. I know thats not what this thread is about, its about "who will be the coach next year", but i hope the players don't end up being the victums of this situation, as is usually the case!

[meganwillis10]

If they become the victums it will be sad but it will only fall on one person on the BOe and everyone knows that.

[clipperw]

I would love to see Junior Newsome come back, he retired in what 1997? He defiently has had the most success as Betsy Layne coach with those 2 regional titles, but I agree with bball fan, I dont see him getting back into it after being out for so long, but sometimes retirement can make a coach restless after a while and that itch to coach comes back. Maybe Junior wants to pull a Hubie Brown.

[gotcha2]

What about nick samons from allen central he taught there for a little while does anyone know if he is interested

Nick has been on the sideline w/ AC and Coach Martin this summer. He usually coaches JV or Freshmen at ACHS.

[Luke The Drifter]

I know Rady Martin is very interested in the job. I think he would make a good coach next year for the bobcats. He would be especially good at working with the big kid.

[clipperw]

I'd like to see Rady get the job. I would think he learned a lot assisting good, championship winning coaches such as Johnny Martin and Barry Hall.

[betsylayne fanatic]

I am sorry to let everyone know that Brian Hall will be the next coach, he has previous head coaching experience, Rady martin has no head coaching experience.

[Wyatt Earp]

I thought maybe the SBDM would have some influence on who will be coaching if indeed the actions taken by the BOE stands up in court. I also know the ultimate decision is that of the Principal. If Coach Rose is not back then I could see Brian or Rady as very capable of taking Betsy Layne to good things in the future. I have talked with both and of course they are very interested but both have said they did not want to get involved if Brent was going to have a chance of getting back.

[betsylayne fanatic]

Rady teaches special education and there are no jobs up there for special education, I don't see how he can even apply......

[Wyatt Earp]

He is in Special Ed but also teaches PE and Health. I also know that BL has some social studies open if I am not mistaken.

[clipperw]

I hope that somehow this ruling somehow gets thrown out. I just think it should be left up to the individual school if they want their principal coaching or not. This whole situation is a rough'un for sure.

[betsylayne fanatic]

I know what would solve everything,,,,keep Coach Rose and tell the rest of the applicants they can be an assistant

[Wyatt Earp]

I think they already have assistants at Betsy Layne that would stay in place if Coach Rose remains there. If they do hire someone else then that coach would probably want their own choice as the help they get.

[Luke The Drifter]

I am sorry to let everyone know that Brian Hall will be the next coach, he has previous head coaching experience, Rady martin has no head coaching experience.

Neither did Coach Rose before he was hired at BL, or did Henry Webb have before he was hired at SF!

[Wyatt Earp]

I agree Luke that a coach has to start somewhere. Both Henry Webb and Brent Rose started in the lower grades and were moved along. How much does experience play in heading up a program? There are many things that go without anyone knowing about in running a team beyond the X's and O's. I have observed that having talented players come along is probably the biggest help in winning. I think Coach Booher at Shelby Valley does an excellent job but he did not go down into the lower grades when this young team was not playing in high school and practice them everyday as he did his varsity. They were winning when they hit the court. Betsy Layne will be hurt by the decision as well as South Floyd in losing their coaches which brought about all of these names being mentioned at BLHS. Time will tell shortly about what will eventually happen with this mess. I think that Betsy Layne has a good group of kids playing and this goes beyond their ability to perform on the court. They are the one's that have already missed out on a pretty good camp at Pikeville. SF was hurt also but did continue to play however there was not the same environment when Coach Marson was not there. It did not help either school with the board decision. I know I got off track a bit but this is what brought about the thread to begin with. Brent nor Joe or the kids at both schools deserved it.

[meganwillis10]

I agree 110% the only people hurt in all of this is the kids and then for the BOE to say it is for the kids is just wrong. I like Coach Marson and he has gave for about 15 years in coaching and now when he fianally has the chance to spend time coaching his own son it is took away from him. I hope he and Coach Rose get a good lawyer and are allowed to coach. for the board to tell them what they can do on their own time is a ture sign of people's power going to their heads and that they are not in it for the right reasons.

[bball_2000]

I think its a good thing that Rose is leaving he has no idea on how to use talent. Also if Tackett gets the jobs i wish him good luck for the season.

couldn't agree more thorn Mr. rose does not know how to play talent and never did look at all the good players he has had in the past and went no where with them

[meganwillis10]

Well I think BL will not even be in the top of the district without coach Rose next season. talent statement must be a personal one against coach rose you sure your not on the BOE

[OnCeABobcat]

I agree absolutely with the other two about Rose not knowing where the talent is on the Betsy Layne team. Year after Year with Rose it was the same story. He has had loads of talent on that bench, but don't have the guts or backbone to mess up the rotation. He gets set on 6 maybe 7 and don't experiment any with the rest of the 10-11 guys on the bench. He had Newman last year, but never started him one game, and he was easily deserving of a starting spot. Then the year before last he could have been playing in the sweet 16, had he gone with his bench some during the season. Come tourny time, he had noone to put in for Thacker after he fouled out except Case, and then after Case wasn't hitting anything, he had noone to go to. JMO on Rose, but what happens happens, so Good Luck to Betsy Layne next season. IMO they'll still win the 58th, and according to how Newman does, could make some noise in the 15th!

[meganwillis10]

Sweet sixteen they could not play, Thacker was not that good. but sweet sixteen and coach rose was the one that got Newman to play. good Luck to the Bobcats

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Does anyone know anything about the boe meeting held last night. I just wondered if this subject came up at all?

[OnCeABobcat]

Sweet sixteen they could not play, Thacker was not that good. but sweet sixteen and coach rose was the one that got Newman to play. good Luck to the Bobcats
Well they had the team that won it that year on the ropes before Thacker fouled out, then Rose had noone to go to but Brennan, and we know how that went. Just like Rose had the team that won it last year on the ropes as well, but Rose couldn't finish em off, once Newman fouled out. A team is only as good as they finish, and Rose couldn't finish games when it counted.... Thacker wasn't great but he was the floor leader for that team, and Case played like a bat out of he**! You're doomed if you don't have a leader on the court. As for Newman, last year was his first year going to school at BL since he had been home schooled. He would have played no matter who the coach was.

[bball_2000]

I agree absolutely with the other two about Rose not knowing where the talent is on the Betsy Layne team. Year after Year with Rose it was the same story. He has had loads of talent on that bench, but don't have the guts or backbone to mess up the rotation. He gets set on 6 maybe 7 and don't experiment any with the rest of the 10-11 guys on the bench. He had Newman last year, but never started him one game, and he was easily deserving of a starting spot. Then the year before last he could have been playing in the sweet 16, had he gone with his bench some during the season. Come tourny time, he had noone to put in for Thacker after he fouled out except Case, and then after Case wasn't hitting anything, he had noone to go to. JMO on Rose, but what happens happens, so Good Luck to Betsy Layne next season. IMO they'll still win the 58th, and according to how Newman does, could make some noise in the 15th!

glad you agree ask every player or parent on that team and 90% of them will say the same thing, you have to experiment in the season to know how deep to go come tournament time and 7 players is not deep especially when you have players that foul out sometimes, and no I'm not on the BOE, I'm just one of many other people who realize Betsy Layne will be better off without brent rose

[OnCeABobcat]

glad you agree ask every player or parent on that team and 90% of them will say the same thing, you have to experiment in the season to know how deep to go come tournament time and 7 players is not deep especially when you have players that foul out sometimes, and no I'm not on the BOE, I'm just one of many other people who realize Betsy Layne will be better off without brent rose
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[askMadden]

So Rose is good enough to run the school and make decisions on education the just dont trust him in sports ?????????????

[Thorn67]

LOL make decisions on education lol that was a good one. I agree with OnCeABobcat about Thacker he was the leader of that team if Brennan made a few free throws BL could have went to the Sweet sixteen and they had a chance agianst Shelby Valley last year if he didnt tell Justin Collins not to shoot. The man cant coach talen and cant finish games.

[bigpun]

I very seriously doubt they could have beat SV or Pikeville in the tournament.

[Thorn67]

They were right with Shelby Valley the whole game Trai Witt makes the last shot they win the game.....or go into overtime dont really remember the score but anyways I think it would be a diffrent story if Justin Collins was allowed to shoot instead of a person who made two shots in the district tournament

[whodey85]

Well they had the team that won it that year on the ropes before Thacker fouled out, then Rose had noone to go to but Brennan, and we know how that went. Just like Rose had the team that won it last year on the ropes as well, but Rose couldn't finish em off, once Newman fouled out. A team is only as good as they finish, and Rose couldn't finish games when it counted.... Thacker wasn't great but he was the floor leader for that team, and Case played like a bat out of he**! You're doomed if you don't have a leader on the court. As for Newman, last year was his first year going to school at BL since he had been home schooled. He would have played no matter who the coach was.
u have to condisder brennan case was a sophmore with very little experience that year u cant blame him for all of it ...........and he did a great job last year in the 15th region tournament steeping up big making all his free throws that he just couldnt get to go down the year before

[jammin' jamey]

Since Betsy Layne has named a new coach, it's safe to say that this thread has run its course...