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The UIL cutoff numbers is responsible for winners and losers every reclassification. I know that, and have argued that very point. However, perception is reality. To the mob (parents and fans), the only things that matters are playing time and wins. A coach that goes 8-2 with garbage competition and some decent kids is a hero while a coach that goes 2-8 in a gauntlet with no players deserves to be fired. You’re not saying anything I don’t know. Why do you think I get ridiculed when I say things like, “WOS can’t get out of the region when Carthage is in it”? I’m bashed by the locals for even mentioning stuff like that. This particular topic, he’s relatively more successful (on paper) than his predecessors. The resume doesn’t include strength of schedule.

I say call it a technical foul. If you can't pass any better than that then the other team should get free throws and possession.

I personally think that the most athletic players in college/pro are the ones covering receivers. DB's, outside backers, what have you.. But that's a completely different animal. I think the best athletes on any high school football team should be the ones that have the ball in their hands the most. That's just me. Again.. I'm arguing nor condoning any coach's specific strategy. Just saying that it's a multitiered system (winning games that is). I've never even seen Vidor play. I literally have no dog in the fight.

Coincidentally, I have some coaching friends that coach some "really good kids". The argument I've made (even on this site) for quite some time is that a team has to have a decent coaching STAFF that's capable of getting maximum potential effort from the players, a group of good players, and favorable competition in order to make any considerable noise in the W column. More times than not you have to have at least 2 of those 3. I'm not defending this guy.. I don't even know him. Just reiterating that there's much more involved than whoever the head coach is. Wanna make a change? Make a change.. but there is no quick fix. Often it's just the opposite.

Maybe. There are five names on that list with either a 1 win or a 0 win season... Matthews isn't one of them. So.. Just saying.

Didn't figure. PC wins again.. lol

What if my aunt had a beard? Would she be my uncle? disclaimer: I was gonna say something else.. not sure if allowed.

Yes, the entire team will be punished if an individual player commits a.. personal foul (for instance). But.. personal fouls doesn't cause an entire team to be ejected. However, the player who committed the foul might be. And yes, the entire team may have to forfeit for having an ineligible player but that also falls on the coach for allowing the player to play. The rest of the team may or may not even know. Also, a team will suffer by a player losing eligibility by not having them but the player is the only one that doesn't get to play. Arguments can be made both ways. I read somewhere that this kid has messed up before? Should he have been playing?.. Do we not want educators/coaches to allow second chances?.. My initial reaction says the kid should lose UIL eligibility to set a precedent. Possibly assault charges. The team should be punished whatever penalty comes with that type of blatant foul. And move on. Just my opinion.

Perkins graduated HS in 03 I believe.

I think he was being sarcastic.. I have definitely seen before when Silsbee fans claim to not have had enough recognition after dominating an All District selection. I may be wrong, but I think that's what he's eluding to.

That's fantastic.

True enough. And it inevitably happens every year.. for some districts, the picks will come out and I think to myself how ridiculous it is. Only to blame political correctness, parents, and small districts. Oh well.. it never changes and likely won't. I applaud the schools that try to do it right and congrats to the kids.. because they can't help it either way. I can't help but think back to not too terribly long ago when very few teams were "successful" (playoffs) in districts that were much larger and very few kids got accolades.. making it more meaningful. But that's just me. Rant over.

This ain't the one where I trot down field and look like I'm lost, is it?" - Billy Bob #OoptyOop

I don't understand your comment. I know it's football.. I was eluding to it seeming as though everyone makes all district. At least sometimes it seems that way.

There are a few schools in the SeTx area that surprise me every year that their doors remain open. Oh well.. I won't express my opinions on it, because it will start an argument. I digress. To hear that they'll be exceptionally bad is troubling. I just don't see how it does anyone any good for a school to get their brains beat in every game. That's not even remotely competitive.. 4 points? Sheesh. Whether Big Sandy is good or not is irrelevant.

When's the last time they had a respectable year? I think this has been happening for quite some time. Btw (replying about a different post), Goodrich has always (I think) not suited out very many.

Based on what I've seen the last however many years... if they started on offense or defense, they'll probably make All-District. Or is that a basketball thing?

LOL. I have know idea if these kids are football players or not.. but I've heard they aren't bad. Possibly better at basketball than they are at football. If you can believe that.

I have sources that have told me Kountze had a couple out. And.. HD isn't bad.

It's crazy what happens to schools over the years.

Shots fired.

It definitely makes that more possible when a group of 7th graders play under the same HFC through graduation.

That's the point that needs to be understood. Perfectly said. Btw.. like you mention, the slot-t wins a lot of games every year. Some teams simply need to rely on misdirection and/or easy to understand blocking schemes. It drives me nuts when the sideline coaches start in on who should be playing where and what needs to happen offensively/defensively. I mean.. so just become a coach if you're hell bent on doing things differently. Either that or let the coaches do what they were hired to do.

That's the first step to the creation of a favorable culture. Trusting that the coach is doing what's best for the program.. and that little Johnny would happily fill whatever role is needed of them.