Good Night for Blount County Girls in 4AAA

[smokymtn]

Heritage will need to learn to Rebound if they expect to win against good teams (no matter what is shot 3's or lay-ups)

[Midnightghost]

I agree. I was happy to see Coach Howard's comments today. Solid consept, more wins. Hope it carries over tonight against LC.

[Midnightghost]

Heritage starters jumped out to a 14 7 lead tonight and then went with wholesale substitutions. LC took advantage of the loss of continuity and took the lead by the half. Heritage starters were never on the floor together for more than 2 minutes at a time for the rest of the game. LC primarily used 7 players. Heritage never got back together to play defense.

[furybballdad]

I saw several of the Heritage girls play together in spring AAU. Then saw them a few times over the summer where they seemed so in sync. I was worried they were getting ready to take over the district. What happened? I have only seen them a couple times this season but they are completely different from the team we saw this summer, especially in the post. Looks like they need to get their chemistry back. They don't really seem like they will be able to challenge Farragut, Bearden or Maryville from what I saw this week.

[Midnightghost]

Coach Howard does not promote unity with his temper screaming at every player that makes a

mistake and jerking players out of the game as punishment. AAU coaches would be disciplined for this type conduct. Girls can't gain momentum and will get best by lesser teams with better coaches. My AP vote won't place Heritage very high,but not because of the talent.

[furybballdad]

I have been watching this district play for a lot of years. Coach Howard is what he is. You don't have to agree with his style or methods, but players can't use that as the excuse. When you play there, that's part of the territory. No surprises. He actually seems calmer than he did 5-8 years ago. Then again, it's not my kid he's yelling at so it is all perspective.

[Midnightghost]

You are right, not my kid either. Been years since he had a team that got better as the year progressed. Just would like to see them compete to their ability.

[Rooky7]

Very surprised that Heritage was beaten by Bearden and LC, Howard better get his act together and start coaching instead of pitching fits and pulling players off court because of one mistake, have watched him do that for years and have seen very tallented players quit by their senior year.

[Bcbasketball]

And you wonder why people complain that some of the better younger tallent in the county goes elsewhere to play. You know what you are getting into when you go there. You either love him or hate him. Some respond some dont. If you ever get the right mix who respond, you can go places. If you have a mix that do not...well the ship sinks, chemistry suffers and everyone starts turning. I think Heritage will be okay. These girls have played a lot of ball and will figure it out despite of coaching. And like I said before...they chose to lie in this bed. I will continue to support Heritage for the girls sake though.

Like some have alluded...cant keep starters out with no depth. You have a gift in Knight..use her. Pryor is also a weapon. They should be dominating inside.

 

Edited December 15, 2012 by Bcbasketball

[furybballdad]

Agree--there is no surprises when you play for him. they just need to go back to the earlier combinations of players who were ready to play and stop getting into the hype of the next new star. The best player doesn't always make the best teammate, and this is a team sport.

[Girlsrules22]

Is Massey back yet?

[furybballdad]

Is she the curly head girl that pays for the Threat?