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Great post! The influx of Hispanics(majority of them don’t play football) is another player in the downfall of once proud programs.

I was hoping someone would post something like this.  Typically in small towns the genetic pool starts to dry up because there's nothing there as far as jobs go.  I've always wondered why people think that just because a team had a string or 4-5 really good years that they're always going to have the same talent pool.  I know of a small community that feels that way on I-45 just south of Huntsville that forgets about which hurricane made them good; not the home town gene pool.
Navasota's talent was starting to dry up before Lee left there.  If you look at Coldspring here lately kids have either been going to Willis, Huntsville, or Livingston.  I'm not saying Brenham wasn't bad, but Glen had a way with those kids.  And even before Glen finally retired their football participation numbers started to go down.
It's interesting to see all the people that get on these message boards and are quick to point out the coaches that had great success there and tag that to the sole reason for these programs hitting "droughts".  I think there's too many times where we think high school football is like college football and expect those programs to be dominating year in and year out.  No one every really brings up Bay City anymore.  Why don't they?  With some mindsets I'm sure BC should be playing for the state championship year in and year out.  Texas City, Lamarque (yes, I know what's going on there), Daingerfield, etc.  They all fall prey to small town over expectations, small town last names wanting more glory, or even a lack of a local economy stable enough to support families.

I was hoping someone would post something like this.  Typically in small towns the genetic pool starts to dry up because there's nothing there as far as jobs go.  I've always wondered why people think that just because a team had a string or 4-5 really good years that they're always going to have the same talent pool.  I know of a small community that feels that way on I-45 just south of Huntsville that forgets about which hurricane made them good; not the home town gene pool.
Navasota's talent was starting to dry up before Lee left there.  If you look at Coldspring here lately kids have either been going to Willis, Huntsville, or Livingston.  I'm not saying Brenham wasn't bad, but Glen had a way with those kids.  And even before Glen finally retired their football participation numbers started to go down.
It's interesting to see all the people that get on these message boards and are quick to point out the coaches that had great success there and tag that to the sole reason for these programs hitting "droughts".  I think there's too many times where we think high school football is like college football and expect those programs to be dominating year in and year out.  No one every really brings up Bay City anymore.  Why don't they?  With some mindsets I'm sure BC should be playing for the state championship year in and year out.  Texas City, Lamarque (yes, I know what's going on there), Daingerfield, etc.  They all fall prey to small town over expectations, small town last names wanting more glory, or even a lack of a local economy stable enough to support families.

+10,000

generally speaking on the subject, you have to consider other things besides coaching people....LIFE! families are moving to other places now. talent is getting spread out. seems as though districts are opening new schools every year. another factor is, maybe, juuuust maybe other programs are building up now and no longer intimidated by history and atmosphere. too bad teams and/or fans can't shake that mentality in setx...well one team/fan base has atleast....maybe two.

I was hoping Danny Villanueva would get a shot at this one.  Oh well, maybe it's a good thing Big V didn't get it.  Congrats to Coach Taylor!

That is the same in most communities in Texas when it comes to football.  Some schools extend those loftier expectations in other sports also.  

In a lot of places when you shell the money out to "bring in a known winner" it's really just polishing a turd.  Parents still don't accept the fact that their gene pool has a bigger play in wins and losses.
I completely understand the whole mindset though. It's the shiny new object that's going to solve everyone's problems and it bothers me that people are that gullible to think one person will be the catalyst for change.
To me when people take that mindset it's no different than these "select" ball parents shelling out thousands of dollars a year to win a "world series" or those that spend money on private trainers to make JR a college athlete..."I paid the money and expect immediate and long term success!"

And where will BH go next? It seems to me the community has loftier expectations in football than what reality dictates.

I stand corrected.  It was the previous year that the district went 0-4.  Last year none of the distrct won a 2nd round game.  Maybe that's what I was thinking of.  Still kind of the same point.. 2016 none made it to 2nd round and 2017 none made it past 2nd round.  I don't know about you but I judge the stregnth of a district based on how it does against other districts.  So I guess technically in 2016 Hardin was in maybe the weakest district in the state..maybe.  Last year they were in the 2nd weakest district but the weakest district was the district they are in now... plus or minus a team or so.
Yes I know that a lot changes from year to year..

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I didn’t take anything about his comment being about coaching. Seemed like he was putting the ownership on the kids. Maybe too much Fortnite and not enough blood and sweat. I bet the weight room was open kids just didn’t go. 

Get over yourself, bro. 
I whack off while I’m on Setx. 

I can't wait to watch some of the toothless dog fights that are going to happen during these games.  I've got my popcorn ready.

I think this district is an insult to high school football and should be ignored. 

I can't wait to watch some of the toothless dog fights that are going to happen during these games.  I've got my popcorn ready.

This, sir, is where I think you're wrong.  The slot t (like the other run based offenses) is very balanced indeed!
They're balanced in the aspect of being able to attack multiple gaps out of limited formations and repetitive backfield looks.
I hope BC's OC understands that more than fans in the stands.

Simple solution here.  Go to the fieldhouse and tell Riordan how it needs to be.  I'm sure he'd love to talk to y'all about it.
Honestly though, I think Crosby is going to be fine.  Jeff typically doesn't show a whole lot during scrimmages and is known for not playing starters.