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Mike White's high school sports chat: 03.10.20
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Mike White
11:37
I have no idea where they will end up. Alex Griggs is from Hampton. I think one or two are from NA. Not sure where Boom Reeves is from. And yes, the rule is they can transfer and be eligible for everything when school closes. However, if it's public school, they must attend public school where they live, or a charter school (which is public). They can also go to a private school if they want and be eligible. Will be interesting. Lot of non-seniors on that team.
Mike
11:37
Vincentian Vs Berlin today. Va is #1 in state and Berlin is top 3. Who do you have winning ?
Mike White
11:38
Talked about it above. Berlin Brothersvalley is good and can play with Vincentian, but I'll still take Vincentian. Will size matter?
ronald
11:38
Would Vincentian winning states in its last year be one of the stories of the year in PIAA basketball?
Mike White
11:38
Maybe.
Corner of 5th and Neville
11:39
Dice Coach Devine clearly didn't have his kids ready against USC - let alone Obama. Balinsky built that program on defensive intensity and there was none this year. Any chance the dragons make a change at the helm?
Mike White
11:41
You need to make a change with your names. Coach Devine at Allderdice? What did Dan Devine come back from Notre Dame? His name is Devin Crummie. And Balinsky? I guess they used to play Balinsky ball. I guess you're talking about old coach. His name was Buddy Valinsky. And Allderdice was still pretty good this year I must say.
Sam
11:41
Has there ever been a discussion by the WPIAL to let the different classifications champions play against each other for an overall champion, kind of a Hossier's scenario?  There are several boys games and at least one girls game that would be worth the price of admission.
Mike White
11:44
You're talking about the New Jersey "Tournament of Champions." They do it with state champions, not district champions. And no, the PIAA has never seriously discussed this. Might be nice, but it ain't happening.
6a Fan
11:44
How is that ludicrous?  Who was more skilled?  Scores from all three levels.  Ridiculous handle.  Footwork is unmatched.  Lets just look at the last decade?   Some of the best scorers:  Morton, Mason, TJ, Matty, Carmody, Cummings, Hooker, etc... None of them are more skilled then Carney when it comes to scoring.  Can score more due to there size and athleticism sure.  But none are more skilled.  Tell me, technically speaking, how that is ludicrous....
Mike White
11:50
You're right. Brain cramp. What was I thinking? Devin Carney is undoubtedly the most skilled scorer IN THE HISTORY OF WPIAL BASKETBALL!!!! I mean, how could he not be? A kid averaging 21.5 points a game is way ahead of guys who have made the NBA, have averaged more than 30 a game in high school, have broken scoring records in high school, have gone on to make major impacts at major colleges, gone on to play in FInal 4s .... I have no idea what was wrong with me? Devin Carney is better than all of them.
RT 51
11:50
Mike- Huge upset for BW girls.  Just checked them out for first time very young roster.  You have any scouting report for next round?
ronald
11:51
Would Vincentian winning states be wpial bball story of the year?
Mike White
11:52
Haven't really thought about what is "story of the year."
It's not like Vincentian was some big surprise winning WPIAL. Just because their school is closing makes it the best story of the year in WPIAL basketball?
Mike in BP
11:53
New superintendent coming in BP. Maybe they'll finally realize it's a good thing to show off your almost-new gymnasium that everyone loves.
Mike White
11:53
I really don't know why Bethel hasn't been used.
Todd Radzyminski
11:53
What are your thoughts on the Mohawk Lady Warriors?
Mike White
11:54
They are WPIAL champs. Obvioulsy a good team. Good story with them winning a WPIAL title. Impressed most by their shooting. They were averaging 11 3-pointers a game heading into WPIAL finals. That is something else.
The Alley
11:54
Who is the best player in WPIAL Class A
Mike White
11:54
I don't think there is one great standout in Class 1A. Made me choose, I might have to say Boom Reeves.
Gball
11:54
Mike, How soon will it be that North Catholic is the loan remaining Catholic School in the WPIAL? If Vincentian can't survive in the heart of the North Hills, how many will?
Mike White
11:56
Ahhh, I think you're forgetting about that place in the heart of Oakland. Central Catholic isn't going anywhere. I don't think Seton LaSalle or OLSH isn't going anywhere either.
Golden Tornado
11:56
I hear Morton is good to go for tomorrow for Butler.  Move to UPMC Center to accommodate more Butler fans gives advantage to Butler.  Also Carney is improving every game.  Butler by double digits?
Mike White
11:57
How in the world does the move to Robert Morris give advantage to Butler? You've got me there.
Questions about USC-Butler site still coming in. AGAIN, LOOK ABOVE: BUTLER VS. USC HAS BEEN MOVED TO ROBERT MORRIS.
The USC fan
11:58
Mike what happened at Allderdice this year? I would have never in a million years thought Id be happy to see us draw them in the playoffs but boy was I ever? Any truth to the rumor that the old coach put Crummie up for the job in a lobbying effort to land the Central spot? If so that back fired on everyone smh sad
Mike White
11:59
Devin Crummie wasn't getting the Central job. Your logic is flawed. Allderdice was still good this year. They lost to a better team in the state playoffs -- Upper St. Clair.
The Alley
11:59
Have you seen Berlin play this year Mike, or going with they are good based upon the state rankings?  Just wondering how a small country school has enough athletes to legitimately compete with VA
Mike White
12:00
I have not seen Berlin Brothersvalley play. Going by what I've been told, reports on them, how good they were last year, looking at their players and their scores. I did not say Berlin would win. I said they can play with Vincentian. Cornell played with Vincentian. Beat Vincentian. Nazareth Prep did OK. It can be done.
Zman
12:00
Are any WPIAL teams remaining in states on the brink of getting reclassified if they progress to certain point?
Mike White
12:01
Only one left that it would affect is OLSH.
Guest
12:01
Mike, do you know what number is gonna hit tonight?
Mike White
12:01
Yes, call my 1-900 line for that info.
The Commissioner
12:01
The story of Butler vs. USC in WPIAL playoffs was the poor officiating at the end of the game.  Any clue if the WPIAL or Officials Rep. commented on the controversial calls at the end?
Mike White
12:02
There are no two minute reports from the league office in the WPIAL or PIAA. This isn't the NBA.
Hey that's about it for now. Second round of playoffs tonight and tomorrow. Quarterfinals Friday and Saturday. Go out and see a game. It's great time of year. Everyone, be good.
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