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Tomcat91 you definitely have a name just not willing to reveal it. RB has done a fine job,  the coach that had to replace a JM would have there hands full.  Nobody in KY ran a hs program like Mays. From spending money one these kids, strength coach, trainers, NCAA certified events that helped all athletes (nobody else in the 16th is willing to tackle that) equipment, food, hotels, locker room upgrades, the outside people don’t have a clue what they done to the region when he left.  But to think you can get someone better right now than RB is crazy. Please explain whom you are thinking. You do know Ashland has fired it last what 4 coaches. Who really would want that job.

I honestly don’t have a name & haven’t given it any thought. I realize that he’s won enough to have job security & that I’m obviously in the minority. But, I’ve watched nearly every game he’s coached & I just don’t see anything special. He’s great against weaker teams & the 16th region. But, again, there are tons of coaches who would do the same with the talent RB has had & against the competition he’s faced.

Most years in the 16th region he’ll have to beat one decent team to make it to Rupp. ONE. So, winning the 16th region isn’t a great barometer, IMO. He loses practically every game against good teams. He panics late in close games & has a tendency to run clock instead of putting teams away. I don’t think he’s a BAD coach. I just don’t think he’s the guy if state championships are the goal. He might be a savant with the bureaucratic stuff, but, he leaves a lot to be desired on the floor, IMO. Agree to disagree.

Like I said earlier RB is not close to JM in terms of how he runs his program.  Mays was much older and wiser, kinda been there done that.  Mays ran his program like a small college it was unbelievable to watch.  Budget for his Ashland team was crazy. I don't think no HS coach in Ky does that, the work he put into Ashand first no coach wants too full with. I believe RB is the best coach in the 16th at its not close that don't mean Ashland wins ever game.

RB is the understudy of JM. He even sounds like him when he coaches. That high pitched squeal. Budget for the team or NIL offers for electric bills,rent, or cash offers. ?? JM has had a bad reputation everywhere he has been. Look at MC now. The Powell County game is an example of how he runs it. That’s what you get when you’re paying bills to come play there.

JM and RB couldn’t coach or develope a team if their lives depended on it. They rob and steal from the 16th region to deplete the competition. Then have the audacity to act like they are the James Naismith of basketball in the region as coaches. Ky you truly are special and again. Ask anyone outside the region if they think they are respected. Fan bases or administrators. You’re going to hear a resounding NO! A mediocre coach with half a brain could win with teams them two have assembled not developed.

If they wanted to earn respect. Develop those Ashland kids and win with them. Just like the rest of the region! Don’t go shopping in someone’s else cupboard.