Athens Bulldogs 2017-2018

[Truth&fiction]

Athens is locked into the TVC schedule so it would be a little harder to schedule up . I would have thought they would have picked up a couple more better teams . Will this be the year they hang a L on Warren ? Good chance IMO.

[VisionQuest]

Athens is locked into the TVC schedule so it would be a little harder to schedule up . I would have thought they would have picked up a couple more better teams . Will this be the year they hang a L on Warren ? Good chance IMO.

I like this schedule. Logan is Division 1 and Very Strong and Athens plays them Twice. Gallia Academy is a strong team and will be hard to beat, Bishop Watterson and Morgan not sure what they have coming back and Warren is rebuilding. Add in VC and Meigs twice and Overall Athens has another Tough schedule that will prepare them for Tournament time...

[93Bulldog]

Its not a bad schedule, but locked into the TVC is not a reason to not schedule up. You only play 12 league games, that leaves 10 non league. Lol

You have the flexibility to do whatever you want. Schedule up, down, in between, whatever.

I personally like the schedule this coming year. I think its very much in tune with what athens has returning. It will be challenging, yet not over baring.

[VisionQuest]

Comparing last years schedule to this years schedule I notice the Dogs get started on Dec 1st this year compared to Dec 9th last year. The unofficial schedule I have seen has 21 games listed-pretty sure they should have a 22 game schedule. I notice Parkersburg and Logan Elm aren't on this years schedule-In their spot Insert Logan twice and Gallia Academy once to kick off the Season. I'm not seeing any Big E Classic or Beasts of the Southeast listed. Also have not seen any listing of the 5 Scrimmages they are allowed before Season starts or if they may be in a Foundation Game this year.

[93Bulldog]

Looks like were not playing new lex either.

[Raider6309]

Athens is locked into the TVC schedule so it would be a little harder to schedule up . I would have thought they would have picked up a couple more better teams . Will this be the year they hang a L on Warren ? Good chance IMO.

I like this schedule. Logan is Division 1 and Very Strong and Athens plays them Twice. Gallia Academy is a strong team and will be hard to beat, Bishop Watterson and Morgan not sure what they have coming back and Warren is rebuilding. Add in VC and Meigs twice and Overall Athens has another Tough schedule that will prepare them for Tournament time...

I always give Logan a hard time but they look pretty good for next year. Should be a fun two games

[noreply66]

I wouldn't say it is a hard time. Might want to call it trolling. lol

[Raider6309]

I wouldn't say it is a hard time. Might want to call it trolling. lol

Me troll? No hahaha

[VisionQuest]

Word on the street. Athens may have some new and exciting additions to Varsity Roster-possible transfer. Who is in the know??

[Raider6309]

Word on the street. Athens may have some new and exciting additions to Varsity Roster-possible transfer. Who is in the know??

Idk. Twitter had a pic from summer league. Saw two kids i didnt remember from last season

[93Bulldog]

Word on the street. Athens may have some new and exciting additions to Varsity Roster-possible transfer. Who is in the know??

Transfer is a kid from Georgia. Junior Elijah Williams. About 5'10, super quick. Watched him for a little while down at the rec playing with some returning players from Athens. Hasn't been able to play organized high school basketball since his former school didn't offer it - but he played in junior high and AAU. Probably needs to work on his outside shot a little, but ball handling and quickness is superb. I would classify him as pure raw talent that possess ability and skill that can't be taught. The other stuff coach Cozart can teach and coach into him.

[VisionQuest]

Word on the street. Athens may have some new and exciting additions to Varsity Roster-possible transfer. Who is in the know??

Transfer is a kid from Georgia. Junior Elijah Williams. About 5'10, super quick. Watched him for a little while down at the rec playing with some returning players from Athens. Hasn't been able to play organized high school basketball since his former school didn't offer it - but he played in junior high and AAU. Probably needs to work on his outside shot a little, but ball handling and quickness is superb. I would classify him as pure raw talent that possess ability and skill that can't be taught. The other stuff coach Cozart can teach and coach into him.

Thanks for the info Bulldog. Athens definitely can use some speed and if this kid sticks around he could make that Junior class even better. Hopefully he can make an immediate impact this Season.

[Truth&fiction]

Word on the street. Athens may have some new and exciting additions to Varsity Roster-possible transfer. Who is in the know??

Transfer is a kid from Georgia. Junior Elijah Williams. About 5'10, super quick. Watched him for a little while down at the rec playing with some returning players from Athens. Hasn't been able to play organized high school basketball since his former school didn't offer it - but he played in junior high and AAU. Probably needs to work on his outside shot a little, but ball handling and quickness is superb. I would classify him as pure raw talent that possess ability and skill that can't be taught. The other stuff coach Cozart can teach and coach into him.

Please Dog do not take me wrong but I'm pretty sure I saw your transfer a few weeks back and he does have some quickness but looked to be about 9th or 10th man from what you have returning and that is how he was rotated by Coach Cozart. Not playing first 2 years of HS ball is a shame if he has raw talent . Good luck to the young man and your Bulldogs.

[VisionQuest]

Word on the street. Athens may have some new and exciting additions to Varsity Roster-possible transfer. Who is in the know??

Transfer is a kid from Georgia. Junior Elijah Williams. About 5'10, super quick. Watched him for a little while down at the rec playing with some returning players from Athens. Hasn't been able to play organized high school basketball since his former school didn't offer it - but he played in junior high and AAU. Probably needs to work on his outside shot a little, but ball handling and quickness is superb. I would classify him as pure raw talent that possess ability and skill that can't be taught. The other stuff coach Cozart can teach and coach into him.

Please Dog do not take me wrong but I'm pretty sure I saw your transfer a few weeks back and he does have some quickness but looked to be about 9th or 10th man from what you have returning and that is how he was rotated by Coach Cozart. Not playing first 2 years of HS ball is a shame if he has raw talent . Good luck to the young man and your Bulldogs.

May I ask where you may have saw this transfer? Was it at Summer League or The OU Camp?

[93Bulldog]

I'm pretty sure he just moved in a few weeks ago. How would he have been 'rotated' in anything? Athens has been done with summer camps and shootouts for more than two weeks.

[93Bulldog]

I (nor anyone really) will have any idea how good he is (or can be) until he gets on the floor with teammates facing competition. From the short time I watched him, he has a skill set that can't be taught - and if he works on his game (doesn't play football, btw) and is coached up - he will probably not be a 9th or 10th man.

With that kind of speed and quickness - he can be one of the best 'on ball' defenders in the league from day 1, imo.

[Truth&fiction]

Transfer is a kid from Georgia. Junior Elijah Williams. About 5'10, super quick. Watched him for a little while down at the rec playing with some returning players from Athens. Hasn't been able to play organized high school basketball since his former school didn't offer it - but he played in junior high and AAU. Probably needs to work on his outside shot a little, but ball handling and quickness is superb. I would classify him as pure raw talent that possess ability and skill that can't be taught. The other stuff coach Cozart can teach and coach into him.

Please Dog do not take me wrong but I'm pretty sure I saw your transfer a few weeks back and he does have some quickness but looked to be about 9th or 10th man from what you have returning and that is how he was rotated by Coach Cozart. Not playing first 2 years of HS ball is a shame if he has raw talent . Good luck to the young man and your Bulldogs.

May I ask where you may have saw this transfer? Was it at Summer League or The OU Camp?

I must have been mistaken . Thought I saw a player at OU Team Camp I had not seen before . I know that the Bulldogs can go 8 or 9 deep so where would he fit in the rotation . Sorry if I came off wrong. Look for some good things from your Bulldogs.

[93Bulldog]

Good question.

Sometimes you just don't know. Patrick Kivlehan of the Cincinnati reds was a football player at Rutgers. Decided after his junior year, after not playing organized baseball for four years, to pick up a glove and was the AAC player for the year his senior season. Was drafted by the Reds and is now a major leaguer. Anotonio Gates and Jimmy Grahm were college basketball players, drafted by the NFL and became pro bowlers. With pure raw talent and inexperience - you just never know how an athlete will progress. The kid could end up being the starting PG and in the running for POY by season end - or - could end up being the 8th or 9th man off the bench. lol

[tvc_fan]

In my opinion, I believe the transfer will be limited on time in his first season, I don't see Cozart risking a big flare up of someone new coming in giving him a spot over top of players he has had all the way up since pee wee league, I feel that would cause some issues between players and also in parents. Now maybe next year I could see things change.

[93Bulldog]

In my opinion, I believe the transfer will be limited on time in his first season, I don't see Cozart risking a big flare up of someone new coming in giving him a spot over top of players he has had all the way up since pee wee league, I feel that would cause some issues between players and also in parents. Now maybe next year I could see things change.

You play your best players, period. That's what good coaches do.