[Tomcat91]

Same ole song and dance for HOOPFAN

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Final from the Ed Stepp Classic at Woodford Co. Zander Carter led scorers with 21 points. 

Ashland has played a TOUGH schedule no doubt, but has not faired well against top 25 teams outside of Anderson Gym.

As I said in the Ashland/Boyd Co thread, Ashland will never win anything of significance under this coach. I seriously don’t get the universal praise he gets. He beats up on the weakest region in the state & craps the bed against teams with a pulse. I’d shudder at the thought of his win percentage against good teams. The drop off from Mays is massive. 

It’s frustrating bc this is the most talent on an Ashland team in over a decade. Probably much longer than that. But, they’ll once again be one & done at state, if they even make it. It’s a shame they don’t have someone who can maximize the talent & make a serious run at Rupp. Look at last year in the S16 against eventual champion Lyon Co. Up 6 with the ball & a minute to play & you blow it?! And, it’s far from the only time he’s snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.

Apologies for the rant. I really don’t like going in on HS coaches & I’m sure most here don’t like it either. But, I just watched them blow games on back to back days & I’ve honestly just seen enough from this guy. They can do much better. This should be a Final 4 type team & sadly they’ll fall far short of that. If I’m wrong I’ll be the first person here calling myself out. I HOPE he makes me look like a moron but I don’t see it happening.

I would agree with the assessment on JMays.  But who would you recommend being the head Tomcat.  I mean all RB has done is win 2 regional title in 2 years and you are calling for his head. Sounds like a coo!!!

I’m not calling for his head. I just think they can do better & I think his ceiling is one win at Rupp if he gets the right draw. I haven’t given any thought to a replacement bc I know it’s not realistic. But, Ashland has deep pockets & can get a proven, elite coach. But, I know he can’t be fired right now & I’m not suggesting it. 

I acknowledged him winning the region. But, any number of coaches could do the same with the rosters he’s had to work with compared to the competition. Boyd Co is the only serious, consistent threat in the 16th region. It’s nice that he wins games he’s supposed to win. But, it’s not like he has to navigate some impossible gauntlet to make it to Rupp. Beat one legit team most years & you’re in. No offense to the rest of the region. But, that’s been the case in recent years, with few exceptions.