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Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:17 pm
by vikingman
I was kind of disappointed that he didn't go off for 50 or so, this must have been one of his poorest outings of the season--only 10 field goals.

Langstaff's highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHvIIpDu1Bk

Since there weren't all that many hi-lites just for him, I made a set for all players:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IRCDp59gNQ

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:25 pm
by Run4Fun2009
he was playing sick today...however, Midkota has kept him to some low totals this year (give them credit)

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:12 am
by HighPlainsDrifter
Based on the 'all players' highlights, I'd say NS beats Warwick by 20+ if they meet.

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 2:04 am
by KG4MVP
sure didnt look like he was playing sick..i agree with highplains, NS will beat them by about 20 if they do meet up. Warwick's defense is pretty poor.

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 3:51 am
by winner-within
HighPlainsDrifter wrote:Based on the 'all players' highlights, I'd say NS beats Warwick by 20+ if they meet.



I really hope NS gets beat in the Regions....because if they dont REGION 2 is going to put down the mop;;;

I like the Langstaff kids game.............the difference is his ambidexterity ... hes a Lefty but when he attacks he finishes with his right..........Cant teach this....truly a facet of his scoring ability

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:57 pm
by Ramsfan8
LMAO - Region 2 mop . . . time will tell . . .

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:58 pm
by Ramsfan8
winner-within wrote:
HighPlainsDrifter wrote:Based on the 'all players' highlights, I'd say NS beats Warwick by 20+ if they meet.



I really hope NS gets beat in the Regions....because if they dont REGION 2 is going to put down the mop;;;

I like the Langstaff kids game.............the difference is his ambidexterity ... hes a Lefty but when he attacks he finishes with his right..........Cant teach this....truly a facet of his scoring ability



You hope because you know the outcome if they don't . . .

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:15 pm
by justplayalready
So NS is filming the D7 games???

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:24 pm
by Indy5
winner-within wrote:I like the Langstaff kids game.............the difference is his ambidexterity ... hes a Lefty but when he attacks he finishes with his right..........Cant teach this....truly a facet of his scoring ability

This is what really impressed me. Especially because most left handed kids are far more dominate handed than right handed kids are.

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:41 pm
by HighPlainsDrifter
justplayalready wrote:So NS is filming the D7 games???


I think the videographer said he wanted to get some film of Langstaff in action. I'm sure there were no nefarious purposes :twisted: :twisted:

I'm glad I got to see the video. I agree with the other posters -- he is one smooth operator.

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 4:09 pm
by sportsfan10
Should've put in the highlights of his big blocks. I think he had 4-5 on the night.

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:22 pm
by ILoveBaseball21
winner-within wrote:
HighPlainsDrifter wrote:Based on the 'all players' highlights, I'd say NS beats Warwick by 20+ if they meet.



I really hope NS gets beat in the Regions....because if they dont REGION 2 is going to put down the mop;;;

I like the Langstaff kids game.............the difference is his ambidexterity ... hes a Lefty but when he attacks he finishes with his right..........Cant teach this....truly a facet of his scoring ability

I found it odd that every lay-up in the video was with his right hand, even from the left side.

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:35 am
by winner-within
ILoveBaseball21 wrote:
winner-within wrote:
HighPlainsDrifter wrote:Based on the 'all players' highlights, I'd say NS beats Warwick by 20+ if they meet.



I really hope NS gets beat in the Regions....because if they dont REGION 2 is going to put down the mop;;;

I like the Langstaff kids game.............the difference is his ambidexterity ... hes a Lefty but when he attacks he finishes with his right..........Cant teach this....truly a facet of his scoring ability

I found it odd that every lay-up in the video was with his right hand, even from the left side.


I don't think its odd at all, its the same guy who can run a screwdriver with either hand..... makes it convenient when your on a ladder.....ya don't have to move the ladder as much!

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 1:00 pm
by vikingman
We (or maybe just I) seem to be taking some heat for doing this (not so much on this site, but from people contacting us directly).

First, I went there on my own. Our coach didn't ask me to, and he didn't know that I had taped the game until after the fact (I took my own camera--the school camera was at the Langdon game). He has not looked at the tape.

And so what if he had? Do coaches not scout other teams? What would be the difference between a coach going to scout a game himself or having someone else go to the game for him, either to just watch it or tape it? Don't coaches exchange tapes with other teams for scouting purposes? (our football team is REQUIRED to provide tapes to opposing teams). All of our home games are archived on our webcast site. Do you not think that people have looked at those to scout us?--is that considered unethical? (I know they have watched them because I've heard them say so)

There were other people in the stands with camcorders that night as well. It never occurred to me that there was some unwritten rule that it was unethical to tape a team other than your own.

One of the bigger topics on this site has been the Hagler/Langstaff comparison. When Hagler scored 49, I put video up for people who aren't from this area to see his talents. I wanted to do the same for Langstaff. Unfortunately, he didn't have one of his better scoring games.

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 1:28 pm
by 14OldSchool
In the modern world? With video everywhere and somehow you are the bad guy for taping this? Tell the critics to wake up and look at the calendar. The game was public, not a private practice, and as such is for public consumption. But I guess that is just my opinion. Perhaps articles in the daily newspapers and results in the box scores should also be similarly criticized? Because wow, you can see whom you might need to stop in the next game (ok, slow down if you cannot stop him). If you coach or play in that district, or region, and you cannot figure out that Langstaff is really really good...well...The video is not going to help anyway.

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 1:35 pm
by mlfan
vikingman wrote:We (or maybe just I) seem to be taking some heat for doing this (not so much on this site, but from people contacting us directly).

First, I went there on my own. Our coach didn't ask me to, and he didn't know that I had taped the game until after the fact (I took my own camera--the school camera was at the Langdon game). He has not looked at the tape.

And so what if he had? Do coaches not scout other teams? What would be the difference between a coach going to scout a game himself or having someone else go to the game for him, either to just watch it or tape it? Don't coaches exchange tapes with other teams for scouting purposes? (our football team is REQUIRED to provide tapes to opposing teams). All of our home games are archived on our webcast site. Do you not think that people have looked at those to scout us?--is that considered unethical? (I know they have watched them because I've heard them say so)

There were other people in the stands with camcorders that night as well. It never occurred to me that there was some unwritten rule that it was unethical to tape a team other than your own.

One of the bigger topics on this site has been the Hagler/Langstaff comparison. When Hagler scored 49, I put video up for people who aren't from this area to see his talents. I wanted to do the same for Langstaff. Unfortunately, he didn't have one of his better scoring games.


I wonder why people are complaining? why didnt they complain about the Hagler video? I could tell you why its right down jelousy, I would be ashamed of my self if I were them. Langstaff has some serious skills so get over your selves. I have to seriously laugh at people like that. :lol:

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 1:46 pm
by yadot
IMHO you did nothing wrong vikingman. All you have done is given fans who can't see every player or team outside their area a chance to view these talented players and teams. Thank you for all your work.

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 1:57 pm
by mlfan
yadot wrote:IMHO you did nothing wrong vikingman. All you have done is given fans who can't see every player or team outside their area a chance to view these talented players and teams. Thank you for all your work.


Agreed 100%. I think if it was anyone else but Langstaff this wouldnt even be an issue...Like I said these people just need to get over them selves... Like it or not Langstaff is here to stay and that probly wont be the last video they see either.

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:35 pm
by ndsportsfan14
Carrington with the win tonight. Langstaff can't do it himself tonight. Haha at least I hope he can't lol.

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:51 pm
by d_fense
Vikingman,
you did nothing wrong. I enjoyed having a chance to get to see him play, just as I have liked getting a chance to watch some of the north star boys. I wish we could see clips of all the top players in the state. It would sure make it easier to compare some of their skill levels.

Thanks again,
d-fense

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:58 pm
by 2XSTATECHAMP
Great work Vikingman, You do awesome work. Sounds like a lot of jealousy goin around. You have a great talent and are happy to share it with whoever wants to watch. If people want to watch or not that is their perrogative. You are showing a couple of great talents in their own ways and am glad to watch. So for you people who want to criticize. Why do you watch? I'm sure if you were filming for all the critics schools they wouldn't be complaining.

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 5:27 pm
by Indy5
mlfan wrote:I wonder why people are complaining? why didnt they complain about the Hagler video? I could tell you why its right down jelousy, I would be ashamed of my self if I were them. Langstaff has some serious skills so get over your selves. I have to seriously laugh at people like that. :lol:

People complained about the Hagler video saying it wasn't necessary to make a video. And that was less open to criticism than this, because he was taping his own team, not a random one that had nothing to do with his that night. Not saying I disagree with you doing this, just saying that is what people are thinking.

Nobody is jealous or even critical of langstaff so stop saying that

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:06 pm
by mlfan
Indy5 wrote:
mlfan wrote:I wonder why people are complaining? why didnt they complain about the Hagler video? I could tell you why its right down jelousy, I would be ashamed of my self if I were them. Langstaff has some serious skills so get over your selves. I have to seriously laugh at people like that. :lol:

People complained about the Hagler video saying it wasn't necessary to make a video. And that was less open to criticism than this, because he was taping his own team, not a random one that had nothing to do with his that night. Not saying I disagree with you doing this, just saying that is what people are thinking.

Nobody is jealous or even critical of langstaff so stop saying that


This video shouldnt even be an issue (period) but I guess you have a right to your opinion unfortunately others disagree.

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:17 pm
by the big show
mlfan wrote:
Indy5 wrote:
mlfan wrote:I wonder why people are complaining? why didnt they complain about the Hagler video? I could tell you why its right down jelousy, I would be ashamed of my self if I were them. Langstaff has some serious skills so get over your selves. I have to seriously laugh at people like that. :lol:

People complained about the Hagler video saying it wasn't necessary to make a video. And that was less open to criticism than this, because he was taping his own team, not a random one that had nothing to do with his that night. Not saying I disagree with you doing this, just saying that is what people are thinking.

Nobody is jealous or even critical of langstaff so stop saying that


This video shouldnt even be an issue (period) but I guess you have a right to your opinion unfortunately others disagree.


Funny thing is that your the one who started the whole argument, your usually the one who starts most arguments about melvin langstaff on this site. i dont understand what your deal is mlfan, which obviously stands for melvin langstaff fan, people on this site dont say anything bad about melvin and you are trying to take the words out of other peoples mouths and say that they are. He is a tremendous player and i wish the best for him and his team. people are entitled to there opinions, you dont have to get worked up over nothing.

Re: Melvin Langstaff video--Midkota vs Warwick

PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:37 am
by Indy5
mlfan wrote:
Indy5 wrote:
mlfan wrote:I wonder why people are complaining? why didnt they complain about the Hagler video? I could tell you why its right down jelousy, I would be ashamed of my self if I were them. Langstaff has some serious skills so get over your selves. I have to seriously laugh at people like that. :lol:

People complained about the Hagler video saying it wasn't necessary to make a video. And that was less open to criticism than this, because he was taping his own team, not a random one that had nothing to do with his that night. Not saying I disagree with you doing this, just saying that is what people are thinking.

Nobody is jealous or even critical of langstaff so stop saying that


This video shouldnt even be an issue (period) but I guess you have a right to your opinion unfortunately others disagree.

I didn't say that was my opinion. I have no problem with the video.