MoonDogRex

I'd consider that proof and me wrong. Fair play. Any independent school accepting state $$$ is going to have to deal with extra tentacles from the State Legislature wrapping themselves around school business. Neither one of those schools needs state funds - what a monumental decision by each to give up significant autonomy.

Prove it. Prove that Baylor and McCallie are desperate enough to accept state funds. I'll wait.

You missed the words "big time". Not one major football power on the list.

You think big-time private schools are going to accept students who are using state vouchers? Not happening. Not on any of the 365 days in a year. If a private school accepts state money EVER then it is the slippery slope to state government oversight. The only schools accepting the vouchers are those that have to make a compact with the devil in order to sustain revenues. Full. Stop.

All because they are 1-3 against McCallie the last two years... Good luck to whoever takes that job. Sounds like "loyalty" might not be a two-way street...

Tell me about that "transfer portal" thing you were yapping on about....

LOL

LOL - the "portal". Do you even know what you're on about?

What do I want? I want more tears from Mark Goldbridge. YNWA. This is now a banter board.

"Should" will get you into trouble every time...

"Soft spot for MBA" - true that. Antagonistic fan base for any number of reasons. May the search be lengthy.

They are absolutely recruited through initiatives like summer enrichment camps that invite them on to high school campuses. Since it isn't sports, a band director saying to a 7th grader's parents, "We'd really like to get _______ to come to our school" isn't a violation of anything.

All private schools recruit. They do. Once a prospective student-athlete's family has formally contacted the school's admission office, a coach can call that kid on the phone every day, trying to convince the kid to come to the school. That is 100% legal. Schools also do the same with performing arts programs, and they do it with students who have the potential to become merit finalists. All private schools are in the business of recruiting. From a sports standpoint, the recruiting becomes illegal when there are other inducements to try to convince a prospective student-athlete to enroll at the school. Schools that have discipline and a respect for TSSAA regulations don't offer those inducements. Any claim here to the contrary should be backed with evidence.

Since no one responded, I will: 😂😂😂

(The number and quality of student-athletes that private schools will be able to attract away from public schools will be quite considerable, also.)