Johnson Central 62 Paintsville 58

[GoodTimeCharlie]

JC move on to 3-1 in the district and 11-6 in the season!!!! any comments? stats?

[#_4]

Congrats Johnson Central

[BeaverCreek Connection]

Congrats Central, where was this game played?

[biggun.7.06]

Good job eagles all i can say is bring on the cards.

[15thRegionCrazy]

Way to go Johnson Central!!

[Super_de]

knew they would win... Congrats Jc

[Cash]

It was played at Paintsville

[GoodTimeCharlie]

the game was at paintsville

[Bob Knight]

Congrats that is a big w for Jc.

[FrAnKeE]

nice job JC, very good win

[biggun.7.06]

Yea and that means now they have to try to beat us at home and you just come into our house. O yea

[SCHS09]

cards are ready to kick some but

[THUNDERCHILD]

And I hear it was hotter the **** in that Gym. They said they opend the doors to try and let some hot air out and the condinsation made the floor on that end wet and slick.

[GoodTimeCharlie]

yeah it was like none other in there, i was sweating like a dag on lawyer in church! it was unbeliveably hot in that gym. always is! this was probaly the most intense game i have ever watched all season!

[SE04]

congrats jc

[Old School]

Great win for Johnson Central, Paintsville is a tough place to get a win.
Coach Starns said that this was a great team effort.
Rice had 22 points and I think MCCarty had 13pts

[former_raider80]

This was a hugh win for johnson central and since it was played at paintsville, johnson central is lucky to escape with a win..

[BeaverCreek Connection]

I think I hear the Giant Sucking Sound in Pville. Great job JC.

[Cash]

escape with a win? They played great and its not like we hit a last second shot to win it.

[Homer Simpson]

congrats jc how did slone do?

[jchsrulz]

What a game!!!!!!!! Both teams played their hearts out. Both coaches made great adjustments throughout the games!:thumb:

[jchsrulz]

I think I hear the Giant Sucking Sound in Pville. Great job JC.

It may have been the numerous "airballs" that were sent up at the end of the game trying to be a hero!!:lmao:

[ACE]

Congrats JC. Very hard to beat Paintsvile @ Paintsville with the help of the officials. OVERRATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SlipKnot]

It may have been the numerous "airballs" that were sent up at the end of the game trying to be a hero!!:lmao:

Not impressive shooting tonight by the Tigers. Questionable conditioning maybe? Hard to shoot when legs are tired and we all know their only offensive threat is their shooting and Slone's agressive drives. Too pretty well evenly matched teams, with JC just wanting it that much more. Looking for a similar turn out fan wise when JC meets SC at home on Friday night. JC could possibly start locking down as #1 seed in the district.

Just curious but where is cybaxter and terminator x?...You guys sure seem to like running your mouths until you get it shoved back with real figures. Whats the excuses now? :big grin:

[FOX SPORTS]

Congrats Eagles!

[wildman_06]

Johnson Central just outplayed Paintsville last night. Slone didn't have a very good game shooting as he did last year in all 3 games against JC. What shocked me was when he was at line and missed both of his freethrows. Rice had a good game for Paintsville, with McCarty hitting a few shots when needed. Johnson Central had a very nice crowd last night which had a huge effect on the game. Now Johnson Central go get revenge on Sheldon Clark and Paintsville hand a beating to Magoffin Co.

[Imnottelling]

And I hear it was hotter the **** in that Gym. They said they opend the doors to try and let some hot air out and the condinsation made the floor on that end wet and slick.

There were no doors opened in that gym! It has hotter than Hades in there and water on the floor was not from condensation but from the sweat of the players as they hit the floor.

Awesome win for JC! Congrats go out to Coach Starns and his boys! It was a joy to watch even if I did sweat off at least two pounds last night....on second thought thanks for that also! :)

The JV game was great as well. They put a whipping all over Paintsville! I don't agree with the coaching style at all but the boys pulled together and ran off and left Paintsville sitting in the middle of their own gym wondering what the heck happened! Congrats to JC JV! :Cheerlead :champ:

[Imnottelling]

congrats jc how did slone do?

Slone had 13 points.

But Johnson Central came away with the win so what does it matter what Slone did? :wenumber1

[piratefaithful]

I was told by someone from Paintsville that Slone an Vanhoose didn't have 10 points combined...

[Imnottelling]

I was told by someone from Paintsville that Slone an Vanhoose didn't have 10 points combined...

I didn't see Slone do that much last night but the official books said he had 13 so who am I to argue with the officials. Vanhoose definitely didn't do too much but I don't know how much he ended up with.

[JMac]

Wow, didn't think they could pull it off at Paintsville. Congrats to JC. Anybody got any stats?

[LazerMan]

CONGRATS JOHNSON CENTRAL GOLDEN EAGLES!!!!!! COACH RUNYON GOT OUT COACHED AGAIN!!!!!! CONGRATS TO COACH STEARNS........ I just wonder when the Paintsville school system and their alumni get tired of this and cut him off and replace him, that is what happens when you keep loosing.

[reporterforbs]

Not impressive shooting tonight by the Tigers. Questionable conditioning maybe? Hard to shoot when legs are tired and we all know their only offensive threat is their shooting and Slone's agressive drives. Too pretty well evenly matched teams, with JC just wanting it that much more. Looking for a similar turn out fan wise when JC meets SC at home on Friday night. JC could possibly start locking down as #1 seed in the district.

I don't think conditioning had as much to do with it as Johnson Central had a deeper bench. Starns played ten or eleven guys Runyon played seven. Slone, who scored only 12 was guarded by at least four different guards last night. The other guard Grimm was unstoppable with 22 points I think. It was a good win for the JC kids and for Starns. Maybe now some of the parents and students will come around. Fickle bunch.


There were no doors opened in that gym! It has hotter than Hades in there and water on the floor was not from condensation but from the sweat of the players as they hit the floor.

Awesome win for JC! Congrats go out to Coach Starns and his boys! It was a joy to watch even if I did sweat off at least two pounds last night....on second thought thanks for that also! :)

The JV game was great as well. They put a whipping all over Paintsville! I don't agree with the coaching style at all but the boys pulled together and ran off and left Paintsville sitting in the middle of their own gym wondering what the heck happened! Congrats to JC JV! :Cheerlead :champ:

I would agree with you on the coaching style. Tommy puts to big an emphasis on guard play (I mean don't all you guards think you can win alone.) He plays fours guards and one forward.

Reno played less than a quarter and lesser players got more time on the floor than he did. He got pulled for drbbling between his legs, and for fouling a kid. Good night. I don't like this type of basketball. I think JC's big men should look North if this is what the future looks like. Reno and Alford should go to Sheldon Clark or Lawrence County. (I wouldn't say anything at all but I seen this kid for years play 3 quarters or more and absolutely dominate the boards. He has never been a scorer but he has always owned the paint.)

[Imnottelling]

CONGRATS JOHNSON CENTRAL GOLDEN EAGLES!!!!!! COACH RUNYON GOT OUT COACHED AGAIN!!!!!! CONGRATS TO COACH STEARNS........ I just wonder when the Paintsville school system and their alumni get tired of this and cut him off and replace him, that is what happens when you keep loosing.

I don't know about that. There was a big sign in the gym last night that said that Runyon was "priceless". Does that mean he's worth alot? Or does that mean that he isn't worth much? I guess it just depends on your prospective.

Step aside Runyon there's a new kid in town...

Coach Starns.....:welcome:

[SlipKnot]

I don't think conditioning had as much to do with it as Johnson Central had a deeper bench. Starns played ten or eleven guys Runyon played seven. Slone, who scored only 12 was guarded by at least four different guards last night. The other guard Grimm was unstoppable with 22 points I think. It was a good win for the JC kids and for Starns. Maybe now some of the parents and students will come around. Fickle bunch.




I would agree with you on the coaching style. Tommy puts to big an emphasis on guard play (I mean don't all you guards think you can win alone.) He plays fours guards and one forward.

Reno played less than a quarter and lesser players got more time on the floor than he did. He got pulled for drbbling between his legs, and for fouling a kid. Good night. I don't like this type of basketball. I think JC's big men should look North if this is what the future looks like. Reno and Alford should go to Sheldon Clark or Lawrence County. (I wouldn't say anything at all but I seen this kid for years play 3 quarters or more and absolutely dominate the boards. He has never been a scorer but he has always owned the paint.)


Then take them if you have a problem. This isn't a time for bagging Johnson Central when they're finally gellin as a team. If thats all you have to say then leave. Thats why Tommy is the coach and your not. JC's JV is loaded with gaurds and a semi big man in Ian Welch. Lesser players?..I'd be watchin my mouth:shh:

[brotherinarms]

Wow thats impressive i didnt think the eagles could pull it out but every week the continue to look better and better i cant wait to see how it all plays out in late Feb.

[DTA]

I bet BMR was fit to be tied. Good rivlary win for JC. JC will and I repeat....WILL win this region. Played a tough schedule,deep bench,good rebounding team and they make freethrows. All this =wins in post season:#1: .

[MCHS_FBALL#14]

congrats JC!!
and JMAC dont doubt anybody this district is crazy any team could beat another on any given night

[Imnottelling]

I would agree with you on the coaching style. Tommy puts to big an emphasis on guard play (I mean don't all you guards think you can win alone.) He plays fours guards and one forward.

Reno played less than a quarter and lesser players got more time on the floor than he did. He got pulled for drbbling between his legs, and for fouling a kid. Good night. I don't like this type of basketball. I think JC's big men should look North if this is what the future looks like. Reno and Alford should go to Sheldon Clark or Lawrence County. (I wouldn't say anything at all but I seen this kid for years play 3 quarters or more and absolutely dominate the boards. He has never been a scorer but he has always owned the paint.)[/QUOTE]

I noticed that as well, preacher and was stunned when they pulled him off the floor. I didn't think he did anything worse than any other player had done to that point and they were still on the floor. I don't believe in pulling a player simply because he makes a mistake. All you do when you do that is kill his/her self confidence and they won't do anything for you after that for fear of making a mistake. I'd like to see some of these coaches who coach like that get out there and do what these boys do without making a single mistake...and what would make it even better is when those coaches do make their mistake...the very boys they keep jerking for making mistakes are on the sidelines ready to jerk them for the mistake that they made. Wouldn't that be poetic justice?:Thumbs:

[cybaxter]

this is pitiful!

[cybaxter]

if paintsville does not come together there is no shot of hope for them!

[cybaxter]

i believe they can make it to rupp but gettin there is another story now!

[Imnottelling]

Then take them if you have a problem. This isn't a time for bagging Johnson Central when they're finally gellin as a team. If thats all you have to say then leave. Thats why Tommy is the coach and your not. JC's JV is loaded with gaurds and a semi big man in Ian Welch. Lesser players?..I'd be watchin my mouth:shh:

Why should he be watching his mouth? It's his opinion, Slip and he has a right to express that. Sorry to say but there are lesser players than others on your team. If you would read all posts you would see that preacher and I both are JC fans and preacher is not a fair weather fan being there when JC is only winning. I have only been following the team for a few short weeks and I see alot of potential in alot of your players. I don't just look at the ones who are "superstars" on the team I have the luxury of being able to see the potential in the ones that you superstars think "aren't that good".

We see something wrong with the coaching or playing we express them both. There is nothing wrong with that. Just because we disagree with the coaching staff doesn't mean that we don't like the team. Heck, look at poor Tubby Smith....lots of KY fans don't agree with him but that doesn't mean that we are going to abandon him and the Cats. If you think that's the kind of fans JC has then you are wrong.

[DTA]

imnottelling, come on. JC beats its biggest rival and you complain. This is so predictable with todays youth and parents. "We won by 8 but we would have won 15 if my little boy would have gotten more shots or more minutes." My how things have changed:no:

[Imnottelling]

imnottelling, come on. JC beats its biggest rival and you complain. This is so predictable with todays youth and parents. "We won by 8 but we would have won 15 if my little boy would have gotten more shots or more minutes." My how things have changed:no:

Sorry to disappoint...but I don't have a son playing for JC. I'm just a fan pure and simple. Who said I was complaining? I just call it like I see it. You don't pull a player for making mistakes its just that simple. That is all I'm saying.

What is this anyway? Pick on Imnottelling day? Someone should have given me a heads up so I could have been prepared to have my hump busted all day long. Since when is it a sin to speak your mind? Preacher maybe you can answer that one for me. What is this world coming to? Can't even disagree with a coach and player without being accused of being a sorry fan. Pathetic.

[DTA]

Pathetic is right. Good job Coach

[LazerMan]

I noticed that as well, preacher and was stunned when they pulled him off the floor. I didn't think he did anything worse than any other player had done to that point and they were still on the floor. I don't believe in pulling a player simply because he makes a mistake. All you do when you do that is kill his/her self confidence and they won't do anything for you after that for fear of making a mistake. I'd like to see some of these coaches who coach like that get out there and do what these boys do without making a single mistake...and what would make it even better is when those coaches do make their mistake...the very boys they keep jerking for making mistakes are on the sidelines ready to jerk them for the mistake that they made. Wouldn't that be poetic justice?:Thumbs:[/QUOTE]


This is exactly what is going on at Paintsville. They sit and pull the Bundy boy, of whom they MUST have on the floor to succeed. When they do that, the whole team suffers and looks bad. From where I sit at top, all the people are scratching their heads. I approached the boys Dad and asked him if he thought it was personal. :giveup:

[Imnottelling]

Do you think it's personal, Lazerman? What is your take on it?

[LazerMan]

Do you think it's personal, Lazerman? What is your take on it?

that is the consensus from where i sit and some of the nasty rumors floating around.....you would have to ask the parents:yikes:

[Imnottelling]

I had heard that through another avenue and was just wondering what the take of an "insider" was. Thanks for your opinion on the matter.

[bill tom]

:Cheerlead First Off I have to say CONGRATS BOYS!! ur the best I couldnt be more proud to suport such a good team!!!! Rice did really good he scored 22 points ,and 9 rebounds!!!!keep it up and we will go 2 state!!! meek best defensive player in the region!!! Great team effort!!!!

[Dolphinsfan]

Why should he be watching his mouth? It's his opinion, Slip and he has a right to express that. Sorry to say but there are lesser players than others on your team. If you would read all posts you would see that preacher and I both are JC fans and preacher is not a fair weather fan being there when JC is only winning. I have only been following the team for a few short weeks and I see alot of potential in alot of your players. I don't just look at the ones who are "superstars" on the team I have the luxury of being able to see the potential in the ones that you superstars think "aren't that good".

We see something wrong with the coaching or playing we express them both. There is nothing wrong with that. Just because we disagree with the coaching staff doesn't mean that we don't like the team. Heck, look at poor Tubby Smith....lots of KY fans don't agree with him but that doesn't mean that we are going to abandon him and the Cats. If you think that's the kind of fans JC has then you are wrong. If you have only been following the team for a few short weeks now then I am going to give you the benefit of a doubt in your assessment of Tommy McKenzie. Nobody is respected more in the Johnson Central proram than Tommy. That list includes all fellow coaches, players, alumni, students,parents, and the administration. I am sure that everyone under the tutorage of Tommy McKenzie gets a fair shake. I am sure their may be some frustration on your part or preachers part about Mr. Reno , but really the only thing that I feel you are doing is embarrassing Mr. Reno, or destroying the moral of the team. This is not an anti-Imnotelling post, but a post to let you know that the people running the show are very fair individuals.

[PC_U_KNOW_98]

CONGRATS JOHNSON CENTRAL GOLDEN EAGLES!!!!!! COACH RUNYON GOT OUT COACHED AGAIN!!!!!! CONGRATS TO COACH STEARNS........ I just wonder when the Paintsville school system and their alumni get tired of this and cut him off and replace him, that is what happens when you keep loosing.

Are you crazy buddy, Runyon DID NOT get outcoached. As many said earlier in the thread, BOTH coaches made GREAT ADJUSTMENTS throughout the game. The simple fact is that Paintsville had an off night shooting like ALL teams do every now and then. As for the Paintsville school system getting tired of Runyon and cutting him off or replacing him, IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN.

[reporterforbs]

Then take them if you have a problem. This isn't a time for bagging Johnson Central when they're finally gellin as a team. If thats all you have to say then leave. Thats why Tommy is the coach and your not. JC's JV is loaded with gaurds and a semi big man in Ian Welch. Lesser players?..I'd be watchin my mouth:shh:


First of all I did not say I didn't like Tommy, I think he is one of the best JV coaches I have ever seen. Second I didn't even say either kid was even kin to me. I have a child at the school and love basketball so I go to the games. Third "watch your mouth" you must be a parent, a kid or a coach and I am expressing my opinion and my right to post. I did not and do not put down your team. I simply think it is wrong to punish any player whether it be Reno or Rice or Fannin for making mistakes. I disagree with any coach doing that I don't care if it is Rick Pitino or Coach K. If you are looking for someone to insult others it is not me. I will not sink to that level. I am a fan of all the kids and all the coaches. God Bless.

[SlipKnot]

First of all I did not say I didn't like Tommy, I think he is one of the best JV coaches I have ever seen. Second I didn't even say either kid was even kin to me. I have a child at the school and love basketball so I go to the games. Third "watch your mouth" you must be a parent, a kid or a coach and I am expressing my opinion and my right to post. I did not and do not put down your team. I simply think it is wrong to punish any player whether it be Reno or Rice or Fannin for making mistakes. I disagree with any coach doing that I don't care if it is Rick Pitino or Coach K. If you are looking for someone to insult others it is not me. I will not sink to that level. I am a fan of all the kids and all the coaches. God Bless.

No intentions of insulting. Just interpreted your post as negative after a huge win. No intentions of bad blood singingpreacher. :thanks:

[Falcons#23BS]

congrats jc tough loss paintsville

[Imnottelling]

nice to know that someone gets respect on here.

[fanof#45]

Guys may I please impose. Look at my name. Please don't insult my son on the world wide web. Life is hard enough for teenager. Preacher please shut up. Slipnot please be nice. imnottelling thanks.

[GoodTimeCharlie]

First of all this is not a thread about who gets the most playing time. JC played thier butts off last night to get that big win and all singingpreacher and Imnottelling can do is whine about playing time. C'mon guys, JC will be ok. About Reno and Alford moving??? WHY? What will they proove up North? Nothing. It will probably be the same story. All I Know is stick with the topic.

[Imnottelling]

Guys may I please impose. Look at my name. Please don't insult my son on the world wide web. Life is hard enough for teenager. Preacher please shut up. Slipnot please be nice. imnottelling thanks.

True, very very true.

[Jiggsaw]

great win for jc. it was hetick in p'ville last night....the fans were crazy dawgging each other out....but anyways jc could take the district on friday with Sheldon Clark @ JC...great game...


:dance: :bounce:

[LazerMan]

Are you crazy buddy, Runyon DID NOT get outcoached. As many said earlier in the thread, BOTH coaches made GREAT ADJUSTMENTS throughout the game. The simple fact is that Paintsville had an off night shooting like ALL teams do every now and then. As for the Paintsville school system getting tired of Runyon and cutting him off or replacing him, IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN.


Nobody said that it would or wouldnt happen... Lots of people are saying it SHOULD happen. Thats a fact. That includes fans, parents, teachers and several of our alumni groupies are saying.......FACT. No need to get all defensive. YES runyon did get out coached, again..:lmao:

[Imnottelling]

First of all this is not a thread about who gets the most playing time. JC played thier butts off last night to get that big win and all singingpreacher and Imnottelling can do is whine about playing time. C'mon guys, JC will be ok. About Reno and Alford moving??? WHY? What will they proove up North? Nothing. It will probably be the same story. All I Know is stick with the topic.

I am getting tired of having to defend my posts. I wish you would just read the posts right the first time. I was not at any time "whining" about playing time. I was simply stating that I don't believe in pulling a player from the floor for making a mistake. That is all...nuff said I'm not saying anymore on the subject.

Hope all of you are having a wonderful day.

[superman45]

JC dominated Paintsville. There was a major crowd there I could hardly breathe.

[Superman]

CONGRATS JOHNSON CENTRAL GOLDEN EAGLES!!!!!! COACH RUNYON GOT OUT COACHED AGAIN!!!!!! CONGRATS TO COACH STEARNS........ I just wonder when the Paintsville school system and their alumni get tired of this and cut him off and replace him, that is what happens when you keep loosing.


Funny how your disrespecting a coach that is so well respected all around the state. Bill Mike is a great coach and by beating him one time doesn't make Starns a better coach. Thats like calling Tubby Smith a better coach then Rick Pitino lol Central has a highly talented ball team, and are playing good basketball. Congrats to the Eagles, played a heck of a ball game. And as for your comments on firing bill mike..shows your ignorance. You definitely dont know much about the game of basketball to say something like that.

[cardinalfan27]

JC dominated Paintsville. There was a major crowd there I could hardly breathe.

that game took a lot out of me last night... and I was in the stands... it was unbearable in there, I think that is the hottest it has ever been in that gym... I thought I was going to pass out...it was a very intense game, pretty good game on both sides...

[jcvolleychicks]

Im so proud of JC for such a great game. I thought they played awsome, especially in the condition of paintsville's gym. Congrats to JC for a huge WIN!

[GoodTimeCharlie]

I am getting tired of having to defend my posts. I wish you would just read the posts right the first time. I was not at any time "whining" about playing time. I was simply stating that I don't believe in pulling a player from the floor for making a mistake. That is all...nuff said I'm not saying anymore on the subject.

Hope all of you are having a wonderful day.

pulling a player out for a mistake is apart of the game. it happens to everyone. not just #45 hunny. ok?:Sad04:

[coal_bo]

sounds like JC isnt really a "TEAM". they are arguing like crazy on here. glad i go to betsy lane!

[SlipKnot]

sounds like JC isnt really a "TEAM". they are arguing like crazy on here. glad i go to betsy lane!


They are a team and have been displaying very good team ball lately. How else could you beat Paintsville at home? Don't let petty comments destroy a reputation...see it for yourself if you want to know the truth. Betsy Lane is a fine place to be. But I'll take JC with how their playing for now. :rock:

[MyNaMeSbUrChEtT]

Way to go Central, dont forget about sc though, but i know the way weve been playin, they shouldnt be a problem

[jayblackcat2006]

JC not only claims the #1 in that District, but IMO I think they have established themselves as a bonafide #1 team in the region right now.

[StrokeR_79]

Great game JC!!!!Now seal the deal with a win over SC!!!!

[Homer Simpson]

I love the score of this 1 wish i could have seen it in person

[biggun.7.06]

I dont care what the score is as long as we beat P-ville then it is a great game.

[Homer Simpson]

i agree 100%

[Imnottelling]

pulling a player out for a mistake is apart of the game. it happens to everyone. not just #45 hunny. ok?:Sad04:

Here we go again. I wasn't talking about just # 45. I was talking about any player. In the varsity game, that Murray kid was taken out for mistakes made in the first half of the game and I don't think he saw the floor again in the second half. And I'm pretty sure that #23 who is so good was taken out as well. I just don't agree with taking a player out of the game for a mistake....it's crazy to expect them to be able to execute every play with stoic perfection. It's crazy to take them out because someone got a shot off somewhere around them. Now if they are making the same mistake every trip down the floor then that's a different story. Take them out talk to them let them know how to change it and then put them back in. Don't just take them out and not say a word to them. I say that about any coach...I don't agree with it. Don't like my opinion on the matter....tough. It's just my opinion and it has nothing to do with players that I like versus players that I don't. ANY PLAYER!!!!:giveup:

[LazerMan]

Funny how your disrespecting a coach that is so well respected all around the state. Bill Mike is a great coach and by beating him one time doesn't make Starns a better coach. Thats like calling Tubby Smith a better coach then Rick Pitino lol Central has a highly talented ball team, and are playing good basketball. Congrats to the Eagles, played a heck of a ball game. And as for your comments on firing bill mike..shows your ignorance. You definitely dont know much about the game of basketball to say something like that.

Boy I have struck a nerve. I am alumni, I have always been a Paintsville Tiger supporter. I can give you my take of the situation and also repeat to you all the little whispers. With the team that Bill has, he should not have any losses on his record this year. The loss to Hazard was embarassing, the loss to Lawrence Co. was embarassing, then Johnson Central, in our own home need I say more. If any coach has this team of talent and keep loosing, its time to step back and revamp. It may be time for a change. This happens. I think the system may be outgrowing him. He has had a long reign, it seems that he isnt into it like he used to be. I do know the game and have been involved for about 30 years. I was at the game and I saw Starns make many adjustments at the right time. He changed his style to what it took to win. Pat on the back to him, he showed up and was the better coach, and brought a better team.:****happe

[Imnottelling]

Boy I have struck a nerve. I am alumni, I have always been a Paintsville Tiger supporter. I can give you my take of the situation and also repeat to you all the little whispers. With the team that Bill has, he should not have any losses on his record this year. The loss to Hazard was embarassing, the loss to Lawrence Co. was embarassing, then Johnson Central, in our own home need I say more. If any coach has this team of talent and keep loosing, its time to step back and revamp. It may be time for a change. This happens. I think the system may be outgrowing him. He has had a long reign, it seems that he isnt into it like he used to be. I do know the game and have been involved for about 30 years. I was at the game and I saw Starns make many adjustments at the right time. He changed his style to what it took to win. Pat on the back to him, he showed up and was the better coach, and brought a better team.:****happe

Nice post, LazerMan. It's nice to see an objective Paintsville fan.

[JMac]

With the team that Bill has, he should not have any losses on his record this year.

I just don't agree with you Lazer. Although this club is better than half the schools in the 15th region, the top of the region is about even. This team tends to get thought of as being better than it is because the kids have been playing since the 8th grade and have name recognition. However, they have a gaping hole in the middle. They are not a great shooting club although they can get hot. They do not take care of the ball well although they are a team of mostly guards. Much of this can be attributed to the fact they are still young (the core is only Sophomores). This year the team can compete for the district and region, maybe even win both. Next year could be their year especially if they can find a couple of big men in the middle to rebound and defend. I think they are having an excellent season and about what I expected. A few big wins on talent and a few bad losses due to maturity.

[Greazer4life]

wooo hooo!!! go johnson central

[BasketBallonlyfan]

With the team that Bill has, he should not have any losses on his record this year.

I just don't agree with you Lazer. Although this club is better than half the schools in the 15th region, the top of the region is about even. This team tends to get thought of as being better than it is because the kids have been playing since the 8th grade and have name recognition. However, they have a gaping hole in the middle. They are not a great shooting club although they can get hot. They do not take care of the ball well although they are a team of mostly guards. Much of this can be attributed to the fact they are still young (the core is only Sophomores). This year the team can compete for the district and region, maybe even win both. Next year could be their year especially if they can find a couple of big men in the middle to rebound and defend. I think they are having an excellent season and about what I expected. A few big wins on talent and a few bad losses due to maturity.

I disagree with that statement. I know the core is all sophmores, but remember they started and played most of all games as freshmen. They have more on court experience as sophmores than most juniors and some seniors have. The youth factor worked last year. I just dont see it working two years in a row.

[LazerMan]

I disagree with that statement. I know the core is all sophmores, but remember they started and played most of all games as freshmen. They have more on court experience as sophmores than most juniors and some seniors have. The youth factor worked last year. I just dont see it working two years in a row.

Also, a few of those sophomores started and played varsity as 8th graders, so those boys this is their 3rd year of varsity..:Geek:

[PC_U_KNOW_98]

Nobody said that it would or wouldnt happen... Lots of people are saying it SHOULD happen. Thats a fact. That includes fans, parents, teachers and several of our alumni groupies are saying.......FACT. No need to get all defensive. YES runyon did get out coached, again..:lmao:

Well if there are fan, parents, teachers, and several of the alumni saying Runyon SHOULD be let go or dismissed, then they need to get the **** out of Paintsville, take their child and go somewhere else, or quit cheering for Paintsville or whatever. Without Runyon Paintsville is well below .500, and that is a FACT. I love all the assistant coaches to death, wouldn't trade em for the world, the simple fact is that noone will be able to get the job done like BMR.

[LazerMan]

Well if there are fan, parents, teachers, and several of the alumni saying Runyon SHOULD be let go or dismissed, then they need to get the **** out of Paintsville, take their child and go somewhere else, or quit cheering for Paintsville or whatever. Without Runyon Paintsville is well below .500, and that is a FACT. I love all the assistant coaches to death, wouldn't trade em for the world, the simple fact is that noone will be able to get the job done like BMR.


Get what job done? What has he accomplished this year?? He accomplished to loose, in more ways than one to Johnson Central in his own gym, playing by his own rules!!!! You must be a student, or a wife of one of the asst coaches cause any adult that knows the game know that none of those asst coaches on the bench couldnt coach their way out of a wet paper bag. FACT...... If they were so good as asst coaches then they wouldnt be loosing with the talent and experience they have on that team... Thats the word around town.:bounce:

[sportwhiz]

Get what job done? What has he accomplished this year?? He accomplished to loose, in more ways than one to Johnson Central in his own gym, playing by his own rules!!!! You must be a student, or a wife of one of the asst coaches cause any adult that knows the game know that none of those asst coaches on the bench couldnt coach their way out of a wet paper bag. FACT...... If they were so good as asst coaches then they wouldnt be loosing with the talent and experience they have on that team... Thats the word around town.:bounce:Word around town?? What are you talking to yourself and considering that as conversation???

Like I've been saying all year, this team does not play smart basketball. They have talent, but they turn the ball over way too much and their shot selection is suspect at best.

As far as BMR is concerned, **** he can't go out there and play for the kids. This team makes the same mistakes over and over. That's not BMR's fault. Your comments about BMR should be fired and that the game has passed him by are out of line and pure ASSANINE.

[PC_U_KNOW_98]

What a game!!!!!!!! Both teams played their hearts out. Both coaches made great adjustments throughout the games!:thumb:

Look at that LazerMan, coming from a JC fan, BOTH coaches made GREAT adjustment throughout the game, now if Starks would have "outcoached" Runyon, don't you think that a JC fan would jump all over the opportunity to make BMR look bad.

You must be a student, or a wife of one of the asst coaches cause any adult that knows the game know that none of those asst coaches on the bench couldnt coach their way out of a wet paper bag.

No LazerMan, I am not a student, OR a wife. I am a former student and player of Paintsville, and I know what it takes to play for BMR, did anyone give us a chance in **** to win my senior year (02-03) after we lost Chas Harmon, Jeremy Slone, Brandon Gullett, and Nate Haney the year before, NO, but did we lose, yeah we were 24-4. We played our butts off every game and got the job done, it's all about the players there buddy. You must be a parent of some kid who wasn't good enough to play at Paintsville who is mad at BMR cause your kid can't cut it.

[JMac]

I've seen kids play early for years and still don't think they peak until the get a little older. They may be good players at a younger age, but their games mature during their Junior and Senior years. Think back to some of the historic Paintsville teams, Pelphrey, Couch and Minix all played early, but they had a strong cast of Seniors such as Jeff Baldwin to help lead the team early. Vanhoose and Tackett both played early and had success, but they had Craig Ratliff and Matt Ratliff to lead the way as Seniors. I just don't think a Sophomore dominated lineup will be consistent without Senior leadership and they just don't have it. Doesn't mean they can't or shouldn't win, just that they will be inconsistent. IMHO

PS There used to be a saying that you would lose a Football game for every underclassman you started (Fr & So). I think that would be doubley true for basketball.

[Superman]

Boy I have struck a nerve. I am alumni, I have always been a Paintsville Tiger supporter. I can give you my take of the situation and also repeat to you all the little whispers. With the team that Bill has, he should not have any losses on his record this year. The loss to Hazard was embarassing, the loss to Lawrence Co. was embarassing, then Johnson Central, in our own home need I say more. If any coach has this team of talent and keep loosing, its time to step back and revamp. It may be time for a change. This happens. I think the system may be outgrowing him. He has had a long reign, it seems that he isnt into it like he used to be. I do know the game and have been involved for about 30 years. I was at the game and I saw Starns make many adjustments at the right time. He changed his style to what it took to win. Pat on the back to him, he showed up and was the better coach, and brought a better team.:****happe


Bill Mike is a great coach, and if you have been involved with Paintsville sports over the years you would know that. These boys really arent playing good basketball, which can happen to any team on any given night. Their decision making has been terrible, and thats not his fault. Like Sportwhiz said, the man cant go out there and play for them. If you really were a paintsville fan you'd stand by these kids no matter what instead of bashing them like that. Alot of maturity shown by a man of your age..

[Superman]

I cant wait to see the next meeting between these two teams....

[PC_U_KNOW_98]

Bill Mike is a great coach, and if you have been involved with Paintsville sports over the years you would know that. These boys really arent playing good basketball, which can happen to any team on any given night. Their decision making has been terrible, and thats not his fault. Like Sportwhiz said, the man cant go out there and play for them. If you really were a paintsville fan you'd stand by these kids no matter what instead of bashing them like that. Alot of maturity shown by a man of your age..

Well said Superman. This has got to be the worst passing team I have seen in a LONG time, with the exception of this years Pikeville Bears. BMR has NO control over the players decision making, it's all them. Once again tonight against Magoffin County, ALOT of unforced TO's, just simply bad passes and decisions.

[BC75]

congrats jc