Okay, I’ll play your silly game. Who exactly in 4A do you think would be a better matchup for Alcoa? Yes, most of us would really like to challenge world killers on a weekly basis. However, reality, along with past and present moves, as soon as Alcoa moves to 4A, most who can jump would either go to 5A or down to 3A. Several of the past teams that Alcoa has battled now are in 4A. It’s not because they want to… Before this season started Alcoa had verbal 2 year agreements with Betsy, Greeneville and Anderson County. But, when it came time to sign up, all three decided to pull out. Not knocking them at all. It’s their choice, but they decided not to play for a reason. Then, we tried to replace the Covid excuse backouts (2 regular season Region games) with almost 50 schools ranging from Powell, Central, Campbell County, a few Kentucky teams along with NC teams. All declined….
It is my belief that if Alcoa moved to 4A (which is the highest classification that we could jump) most would run that could. The proof is in the current actions of most 4A teams. Some may deny it, but it just a stone cold fact. After those teams bolt, Alcoa would be left with a weaker Region schedule than they have now and would also add a couple of hours driving distance to NE TN and Chatt to fill a region schedule. That would be a stupid move at the moment.
Im all for teams being able to play where they want. However, to shut you clowns up the only answer would be for the TSSAA to mandate teams play where their attendance puts them. Therefore, not jumping classifications. So what do you want???
This will probably be wayyyyy over your head to understand, but it is what it is.
Have a good night!