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They could certainly schedule teams that are much weaker than their UIL schedule would have been. Point remains. It's crazy that that's an option.

Perhaps he wanted his kids to graduate. I don’t know.

Absolutely right. I think that every coach in the state should assess their school's individual situation each classification year. Better yet.. each season. If it's deemed by the staff based on strength of district competition or loss of players to graduation, they should let UIL know that they're just gonna play an outlaw season. As opposed to the regularly scheduled district that UIL came up with due to enrollment and geographic location. If they're not "in any danger of having to worry about playoffs anyhow", just make it easy on everyone else. That way, the remaining teams in each district across the state can just play it out for seeding. I think this is fantastic, West Hardin High School. You guys are the trend setters. Way to lead into the new decade! Can't win? No worries.. just play schools you can beat.

I doubt they'll schedule anyone they don't think they can beat. Otherwise they would've played the schedule given to them. In my opinion.. I'm sure they'll be scheduling Burkeville, Sabine Pass, Colmesneil, High Island, etc.. Possibly twice if any of them will agree to it. Maybe some 3A jv teams.

I have no doubt that it's going to get a lot of interest. Buna would probably be a really good job. Especially for this area.. I only mention Mark because I personally know what a great guy he is as well as good coach. If what I read is true about what Evadale is paying him, then they don't deserve to keep him. I hope he leaves and takes a bunch with him.

Not gonna lie.. I hope Mark Williams throws his name in as the next replacement.

Imagine a school not liking their UIL appointed district to the point of just not participating. Oh.. it's West Hardin. I'm sure kids will be lining up in droves to play knowing that even if they have a successful year there will no chance at even one playoff game. Great message.

I'm hoping this is a good game. It would certainly make a huge splash for Crosby to bring one to the area.. especially off of the Aledo machine. However, I'm inclined to think Aledo gets another one. As much as I like Cinderella stories, you have a group of kids/coaches on one sideline that just seemingly doesn't know how to lose. Experience is huge in these situations. Having said that... give em hell, Crosby.

Is Surratt out of fingers yet? It won’t be long and he’ll request state championship bracelets.. or necklaces.

Not sure I'd hire a coordinator that could potentially replace you based on reputation alone. I know that every OC/DC is a potential head coach.. but hiring a name like that is a good way to get yourself pushed out. Plus, it's no secret that Briles likely wants to be a head coach.

Carthage gonna Carthage..

What an incredible experience for the kids he coached to have been coached by such a big name in the football business.

Definitely more rural but you're familiar with how affluent the area is. It really is something. Celina, Pilot Point, Gunter, etc.. just nice neighborhoods and new businesses. Very, very, very few "slum" parts of town. If any. Of course, exceptions are and can be made in any situation but I really wish more people would familiarize themselves with the influences of money in high school sports.

For sure. I just mean that they probably know how to rebound after an emotionally draining game. Canadian gets rings.. Coincidentally, have you ever been to Gunter? Or.. that area?

This isn't the first time they've beaten their nemesis, Gunter, on their way to the state title game. In fact, it's a pretty common occurrence. As much as I like the defeating of teams that always win it.. I'm not betting against Canadian. Good luck, underdogs.

Surface deep is all that it takes to appease the mob more times than not. Wins and playing time... that's truly only surface deep. Yet, it gets coaches hired and fired on a yearly basis.

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.