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I think if one pays close attention you can tell if it's one or the other or both. Watching the Newton game last night, I was watching the Middle Linebacker make plays. I'm sure he has some talent. But he was always in the right place at the right time. That tells me he was well coached.

I will be observing the talent of the State Title participants and evaluate how I feel they compare/don't compare to what we have locally. I would suggest to those that are actually interested do the same.

He's playing for his 3rd straight Title. It's not about how many FBS players you have. It's hard for me to believe that they win every year and they just so happen to have great athletes every year. When in Vidor, PN-G and Nederland -- not that far away -- they can't replicate the same thing. It has to be coaching ability. JMO. What's your take on it?

Briles won 4 Titles in 7 years. Only one since he's left. Stephenville has 5 State Titles in 20 years. Like Aledo, did Stepenville ALWAYS have the talent? Or -- was it created through coaching?! Personally I feel C. Thompson at WOS creates his athletes. JMO!

Indeed it is while again sitting at home watching the State Championship games!

Why don't others (liberals) post here anymore? Why does bologna hate a meat grinder? LOL!! JK!

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Congrats to Newton! Excellent game!

Aledo has 7 state titles in 18 years. Do they ALWAYS have better athletes? BTW, thanks for doing the research!

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BigGirl, TxHoops, Westend, they won't give the money back that Trump got for them!

I'll respond. If they do then it's fair. But, supposedly there was some question of fraud.

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Why not? Is one teacher better than the other? A teacher has always been in a profession where they love to teach and not so much for the money. If the money is all they are interested in then they do the students a disservice. As for as the coaches, it should be merit pay, as in private business. I doubt the High Island would reach the 80,000 level. If he gets that good, though, he'll be gone to other schools. Coaches want to coach. I'm sure the Katy HC would still be there at 80,000. If they don't like it, they can go into private business and make all they want. But, again, priorities! Let me put it this way: The State gives money to school districts. Which you and I help subsidize these massive salaries all over they State. Now, what would happen if the State would cut off funding? Massive local tax increases to keep this funding alive. Would the local citizens now put up with paying HC's this amount of money knowing that the purpose of school is an education? I don't think the citizens would be happy at all. What say you?

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That's were you and I disagree. I added some concerning Aledo. Through all the State Tiles Aledo has, it would be interesting to see how many signed with big-time colleges.

Good for them. I wonder how many Aledo will have?! But, I'll say it again -- it's all about coaching. I'm sure coaching had a lot to do with those 4 players signing. A good coach can win with talented and less talented players. A mediocre coach can only win with good players. BTW -- I watched some clips of Aledo and their players do not look any different than Nederland's and PN-G's. So, again, as many Titles as they have it HAS to be the coaching.

WOW! Yes both questions were pertinent to the conversation. And the other party answered both questions. Just needed to find out a few things concerning the other party.

I agree. Top the Supers in at 100,000 dollars. And that might be too much.

It's always telling which side fights the voter ID laws. There is a reason they do that!!

I can say a HC shouldn't make over 80,000. A teacher, probably 60.000. Principle. 90,000 and Superintendent 100.000. I always relate to public and private sector. Not many people in the private sector (not total house income) makes a base of 80.90.100,000 dollars. So, really, the public sector shouldn't either. Just my opinion! And the more I think about it all I've stated, except the teachers, may be too much.

So, #1: You blame the kids. #2: You have no expertise in this area. Nuff said! BTW, I did watch Aledo last year. And the athletes they had appeared to be no better than Nederland's and PN-G's. I've strung you along long enough. I'll let you off the hook. You joke about Doug Ethridge. Let me assure you I know excellent coaches when I see them!

The salient point is: How many teachers could you hire with $155,000? Again -- priorities. BTW, background does matter. If you are paid with tax dollars then we do not have a center for discussion. Someone that gets paid with tax dollars are always going to defend that side. So, yes, it does matter.

Explain your expertise! Also, you constantly bring up the Manvel game. Do you feel Nederland lost because of coaching or the athletes?

If the State gives money to districts (yes they do) then salary caps can be made. I'll have to think about what caps those should be. Remember, we are dealing with tax dollars, not free enterprise. Just as a point of reference: Do you work in the private sector? Plus, not thinking a HC should be paid $155,000 is not ignoring inconvenient truths. BTW: I notice you haven't commented on the Carthage situation. Apparently you are OK with it.