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There are always exceptions to the rule. WOS and Newton have overwhelmingly athletic kids sometimes and sometimes the level of competition simply gets beat. Average income or not.. a group of future D1 athletes can and will have success if the teams they're playing are slower, weaker, and/or smaller. I bring up income because in cases all over the state, literally every year, you see teams of communities with money faring better than communities without. Yes, there are players in southeast Texas that come from wealthy families. But not many entire teams. Think about a scenario where every single role player on an entire team has two working parents. That player probably never has to worry about the next meal, the stability of living situation, probably gets to spend summers at speed/strength or sport specific camps instead of working, perhaps has academic tutors, etc.. You tell me if it makes a difference.

Kind of a racist statement, no? But this certainly helps: Households in Winnie, TX have a median annual income of $46,560, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $45,318 in 2017, which represents a 2.74% annual growth. The total population in Brock has increased by about 7.8 percent during the past eight years, moving from about 4,100 to 4,400, Smith said. Median income has also increased from $68,000 to about $77,600.

Also true. In my opinion, they should all be based on an individual player's performance over the duration of a season. Just like I believe the district MVP isn't always the best player on the best team. Sometimes, sure. I look at it like this: If the district coaches were putting together a team to play other districts, who's the one they pick first? There's your MVP. If a region was putting together a team to play other regions, the ones selected are your all region team. Same with all state. And I'll be honest, not all publications are the same...but it should be similar. If they're going on statistics of a player. I do understand that it's possible to exaggerate the stats of someone if they play weak competition but on the same token, it's not a player's fault if they're good but on a bad team.

So.. I'm glad that the region/state accolades are somewhat selective but as mentioned before, the spots seem reserved for the deep playoff teams. Mostly. Perhaps it's just laziness. I know what it is with the district picks.. it's trying to keep parents happy. Unfortunately, that mindset is rotting society. I don't even really think that all district is that big of a deal anymore. It's too watered down.

Also.. 20+ years ago they didn't have every starter and most of the bench making all district.

You're not wrong... but it is what it is.

The district champ will likely get the MVP. And there usually aren't many players that make All State anymore that aren't on teams with playoff runs. Maybe he makes it and congrats if so.. but politics usually wins.

No question. And I watched and re-watched several times. Even looked at individual pictures of screenshots the exact moment the ball passed the goal post. It was close and easily argued in real time. However, both officials who were directly beneath threw their hands up immediately. There was only a brief discussion after several MV players and coaches made a big deal out of it.

You didn't watch the video I saw. Was definitely not higher than the goal post and the ball squeezed inside of the left upright. By inches.. but it was definitely good.

Allen has nothing to do with this. Just your personal thoughts on football.. Trust me, you aren’t in my head. I just have a good memory. Again.. this thread is a shoutout to a former SeTx coach for beating an undeniably good coach. For all of those who believe it’s all about coaching.

Weren’t you the one who argued that Allen should win every year based on attendance? If so, your comments are irrelevant here. This post was more about the accomplishment of a former SETX coach than anything.

I think you’re right.. I thought that after posting.

You’re referring to me? If so, what gives you that idea?

Same

Random info: Former SETX coach Josh Finney took down Art Briles and #5 Mt Vernon last night 30-28. Time expiring field goal from what I understand.

Not every school. It depends on their policy.

As long as that school accepts out of district transfers (most do), then a kid can go to a school of their choosing. If it’s truly for a better academic situation, which is a legitimate reason, then the child should have no problem sitting a calendar year for UIL eligibility. If they’re going to be on a better team.. then they need to wait a year.

A lot of schools offer open enrollment for out of district transfers. Many always have.

You mean other than with their parent/guardian? Or in the case of a child possibly without one? I mean that if an athlete chooses to go to a school outside of the district in which they reside, have a caregiver that is ok with it, and have a means of getting to/from said school, the UIL is NOT going to force that child to stay at the school that they live within the district boundaries.

Kids can play wherever they want to play. Also, they aren't forced to reside anywhere. Just no that if a kid doesn't reside in the district after moving, then they'll have to wait a calendar year to play where they want. It's been debated several times on here, but that rule is the only viable option to ensure that UIL sports doesn't turn into one big recruit fest. At least.. not openly.

Loaded? Now see.. it’s statements like that one that get you ridiculed. Relax. I didn’t say HD would lose. Just implied that it might make things interesting. One time over at Burkeville when they got a few transfers they won it all. I applaud your devotion, but no team in the district is loaded. If you think that then you don’t know what loaded means.

I have a coaching friend that told me Burkeville just got three out of district transfers eligible to play through UIL. From Newton or Jasper or something.. Apparently UIL is being extra lenient because of COVID. Might shake things up.

There are too many situations where people relocate due to jobs, educational opportunities, divorce, etc.. you can’t punish kids with legitimate transfer reasons due to a few.

Carthage gonna Carthage.

I don’t think there’s a question as to who the best team in the district is.