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Deadaim--that's pretty harsh...great coaching staff, they work the kids very hard, and I think are poised for a great year next year. Most of the key players return, except for J Pittman and A Annor

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BA's football program continues it's fall. They don't know how to win, and close deal.

You're right, it was '11 against Baylor. The McCallie fact is not accurate per the Times Free Press article on the game last year: "The teams traded scores throughout the first half. Tied at 14 at the end of the first quarter, Brentwood Academy scored with 30 seconds left in the half to make it 35-28, so both teams could catch their breath at intermission. Coming out, BA scored 14 in the third quarter to put some distance between the teams. McCallie fought on and scored a touchdown with 2:26 remaining in the fourth to cut the lead to 56-42, but time was not on its side. BA finished off the game's scoring with a TD as the game rolled to a close. Usman scored three touchdowns, while Trotter accounted for two."

Wes, the early season loss is not the issue. Outside of Baylor in 2012, to the best of my knowledge, BA has not had a come from behind win in ___________--you fill in the blank. Great programs (and I still consider BA one) find a way to get it done in the big games, or when the deck is stacked against them. BA seems to fold more times than not in recent memory when the game's on the line. Last year's semi-final game comes to mind. Ensworth from 2010 (up 19-3 deep in 3rd) and lose on games final play is another. My thoughts are just a general "gut" feeling and probably written out of frustration, but I stand by them.

So true--further proof that the culture of BA football continues to languish. As much, if not more talent than anyone they play. The program will win 7-8 games a yr on talent alone, but the days of BA whipping teams of equal or greater talent have past them by--something's missing. I don't know why that's the case, it's just this fan's opinion.

For the record, C Flatt was an asst coach at Eagleville for 2 years I believe before dropping down and coaching their MS team for a year. He was never head coach.

I'm a UT fan, and a BA fan, and this is a classless post.

Well, if so, the head coach should have instructed his QB to take a knee. That's an example of sportsmanship. By calling a pass play, sounds like Coach Bowers was complicit with the call of the timeout. A coach with Bowers experience would do that, one would think, sort of a reflex thing to do.

Ensworth called a timeout first for the record.

Meritage, very nice of you to share this perspective. Leadership is The most important thing to an organization (team's) success. BA has it now. Curt went out on a limb to hire Coach White, for many lobbied for another very high quality coach who would have done an excellent job, who went deep into the interview process. Cody's record in 2010 and 2011 at Denison worked against him in the eyes of many (me included). However, while the other coach would have done well I'm sure, I just can't imagine a better hire for BA than Coach White. Lastly, I'm sure you know this, for you are certainly "in the know" regarding all things BA--but Cody has had a huge impact on other sports as well as AD. Kudos to Curt Masters for a great hire.

You are welcome. Coach White is a great man who has quickly made a mark at BA.

http://www.texomaliving.com/coach-cody-white

I think this post is preposterous. The idea that Coach Bowers "deep down" wants to lose? You should ask him that! Also, I hope a BA fan gets to the "new BA coach" to alert him of how hard it is to beat a team twice. Maybe it would be better that the staff focus on McCallie, since it would be to his advantage to lose since its so hard to beat a team twice--assuming the two teams may meet again in the playoffs. Since Coach White has only coached for about 20 years, I'm sure you're right, he's not aware of the adage that its hard to beat a team twice. I predict a 0-0 tie.

Well, if oldwiseone is going off common opponents, , I pick BA because they led BGA 41-0 at half while EHS was behind 7-0. Also, BA beat JPII 62-0 and EHS only beat them 40+-0. Lastly, I think BA has better uniforms.

Well, that's an educated opinion

Personally, I think if BA had played its best the last few years, they would have won state championships. The two are not mutually exclusive. I hear more great coaches saying they want their team to execute, give it their best each play, and the result will follow. That's what I mean. By the way, I think McCallie wins.

Shakin...you keep pointing to BA's state championship "expectations". McCallie has just as many state championships in DII as BA--one--in 2006. If State championships were the expectation, then one in the last 15 years is a failure. McCallie didn't blink to replace its coach from last year with Potter when he was available--so, I would argue that McCallie's expectations are high too. DII is a tough league. As a BA fan, I wish we had won more. However, it's a numbers game, and since 1997, only 3 (I think) co-ed schools have won a state championship--Ryan, EHS, and BA. The rest are all boys. I think the edge in DII goes to the schools with a large male population, and they are all taking football more seriously. High school football isn't a business like college. My expectation is for BA to play to its potential. If we lose to a more talented team, that's ok. I just want the team to play its best, and I think coaching, like teaching, should be held to that standard of excellence. I want to win, but to the BA fan that expects multiple championships--that may be an unrealistic expectation.

Coach Potter's exit from BA had nothing to do with wins/losses. He would still be there if he had not alienated his coaching staff. Coach knows his football to be sure, McCallie will return to their prior level. However, his relationship with his coaching staff had become toxic, and when things came to a head he was an outsider without any allies.

Whoever you are, that is very disrespectful to a wonderful man. You are a coward.

Holy cow! Everyone has written off MBA's season after a loss? They are a good team, and will continue to improve. Much improved team from last year. They will beat BGA, McCallie, JPII, probably Ryan, and Baylor, who knows. Lot of football left to play.

What if MBA is right where they should be considering the upheaval within the school and the program? I think you have a good coach. He's won every where he's been. I think that BA is just better, it was obvious last night.

I don't think MBA can cover BA 's receivers the whole game. Players play and coaches coach--and BA has superior athleticism. That's not disputed. The difference is when those receivers break open, will the ball be on target and on time? If so, game to BA. If not, MBA pounds the smaller BA defense and burns the clock and scores enough to win.

I don't think Coach Redmond's prescense makes a difference. What matters is can MBA's DB's and LB's cover BA's backs and receivers? Overall, I think BA wins that battle--however, can the QB (Staver) make plays--hit open receivers in stride in an offense that puts a premium on accuracy? That's the game.