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I don't think it would've mattered if you open up the passing game or not, there's a university called Alcoa.

All I can say is the players of the high school team were at the middle school. I'm sure this was a joint agreement by the high school and the central office of the school district to do this. The school district has their favorite high school (or golden child) and it just happens to be this high school. I don't have a big issue with coaches becoming officials as well, as long as it is another sport. If McKenzie has an assistant football coach officiating a Huntingdon Middle School game in football, I'm sure Huntingdon fans would have an uproar about it, whether if that coach is actively recruiting during dead ball, pre/post game. Unethical hasn't gone away.

Took them an 80 hour work week to beat Liberty by 60. haha

There's a middle school team in an urban area that made it to the middle school state tournament. If a high school in the same "urban area" with other high school teams across that city, send players to that middle school team to give them "words of advice" to perform at that middle school state tournament, is that a recruiting violation? Because in my assumption, it could sway a decision from playing basketball at one high school, to now potentially changing to that high school that send players to the middle school? Keep in mind: this is the same high school that has/had (not sure if it's still going on) an assistant basketball coach signed up to become a basketball official, so that he can "officiate" middle school games throughout the area on Monday/Thursday nights. Curious to hear everybody thoughts...

If HC thinks Kirby was a cool and calm coach, then they didn't do their homework. Kirby is an intense guy. He is intense at kickoff, and is still intense with 4 minutes to go while Covington is up by 35+. And it doesn't matter if they're playing Dyersburg or McNair Central either. I don't think Kirby wasn't going to put in the time (film study, weights, meetings, etc.) to make sure HC is great at football, if the school is not going to do him any favors. I'm not sure what Henry County ACT scores are, and the comparison from the scores today to 5-10 years ago. That's not of my business. They did well with the Kirby hire, and that surprised me. I don't see them hiring a caliber of a coach that Kirby is because of those issues now. I'm not sure if Henry County has anything that will draw a lot of interest, especially since we're in mid-February now.

This is a dream, but not reality. School ends at 3, and the players have to change to get into their practice equipment. Practice is probably not starting by 3:30/3:45 at the earliest. What high school team is practicing for two hours and have great on field success? Regardless, Henry County has dropped the ball.

Did they build the indoor facility for the golf team to use?

If you think players are getting recruited solely on what they do on Friday nights, then keep on dreaming!

I couldn’t disagree with that more than anything.

I do agree. I didn't totally hate the Z-Plan. I thought it was a cool idea to be honest. But it all make sense as to why they're doing it.

coaches that created this idea is probably tired of losing to the same teams in the first/second round of the playoffs.

Seems like the TSSAA is okay with losing some money...

Hamilton and Memphis East are open.

TCA is an interesting job. They were loyal to Blake Butler and Butler would probably still be there if it wasn't for him being the head coach at his alma mater, ECS. They have a great field house, and one of the best grass fields across the state. Bowling wanted to be a coach at a private school, which is why he accepted that job. I don't see Bowling leaving to become a coach at a 5A school nowadays, I think he likes TCA from what I can tell. They could've defeated JCS for their region championship, but things didn't go TCA way started from the 2nd quarter and on from that game. Losing Thompkins to USJ hurts, but I can't imagine a scenario where the TSSAA clear him unless they (TSSAA) caved in, and let him play. I'm sure TCA will make sure he doesn't become eligible. But USJ coming back down doesn't help either.

Okay, I'm going to go down the list. Comer left McKenzie to go to Milan, got a big pay raise, and if it does teach at Milan, it's a small/light course. He made it to Chattanooga. Why leave? Hodge: I don't know Hodge compared to the others, but why leave McKenzie (unless for money)? They're a 1A school with MASE going to 2A. They were leading MASE big time in the semifinal game. They could've/should've been state champions. Ward: If Ward wants in on that job, I think Crockett County will be glad to pay for the real estate fees. Puckett: I don't know what to make of Puckett. Is he a good coach? I believe so, but I also think he has a lot of pressure in 2025 to do well. I would love for him to stay. I know he could be the one to leave of the list you gave me. But he hasn't been at Haywood very long either. Jacobs: Unless he wants a new challenge, it'll be a mistake for him to leave. I think the future for Peabody is in better hands than people may think. I think USJ is the best job. They're going back down to D2-A level. The region won't be as strong, they should do well in the playoffs. Facilities are top notch, and it pays well. I think Milan could be the job in D-1, my opinion. I know Henry County is a good job, but it's tough to say it's the "best job" when they're in a tough spot geography wise, may not be the best team in that region/that side of 5A, and they're telling the new coach that he is going to teach, which is something coaches don't want to do nowadays.

I don't think any of them are interested in that job. I know Henry County has been a very good program for years, but I am honestly not sure if they have what it takes to sway those coaches. I just don't. I don't think it's the best job in West Tennessee either.

No, USJ won against Gibson County. That's according to the schedule page.

Yeah, I hate the news I saw the other day from y'all. But, you guys will be fine!

I’m in favor of each school to allow 5 transfers across all of their sports. It is up to the schools to how to distribute those transfers. If a football team has 5 transfers, those players can play immediately, but that’ll eliminate basketball/baseball programs to having transfers playing immediately. I’m in favor of juniors transferring to schools for their upcoming senior season and playing immediately, but they need to have a 3.5 GPA or higher. Reward the student for having somewhat of a good academic high school career. Any violation is a one year suspension for the coach, and the school to be fined $5,000. Additional violation will be more punishment on the athletic director to the point where all sports will be postseason ineligible. What I am not a fan of is players transferring to schools to “ring chase.” Although, we see that today with Alcoa.

Milan, McKenzie, Trenton, and Huntingdon already have their week 0 (or the first game) opponent scheduled.

Common theme I'm noticing is that teams that bad, have been bad for years. Teams are good, are always good. Can't think of a "bad team" work, and continuing to work, to eventually become a good team. We see that in football with Riverside (first team I thought of). Another team I can throw in there for football could be JCM as an example as well. If you're thinking of a team that could be good in a few years in football, it'll be Humboldt. But for girls basketball, it's tough to think of a team that grind, and continue to grind and get better. North Side girls were down 46-2 at the half. Lady Indians didn't make a basket in the first half. Made two free throws. This isn't a post intended to bash Northcutt, but they have been a disaster for a decade plus now.

West Tennessee fans were waiting for Memphis inner city teams to get back to the state level in the sport of football. We all know Briarcrest, MUS, and Christian-Brothers cannot compete on the Baylor/McCallie level in D2-AAA, and CPA is on top of the mountain in D2-AA. D2-A teams in Memphis just need a lot of work. That's all I'm going to say. When you look at D1, Region 8-6A is the toughest region in the state regardless of classification, and Houston is aiming to repeat tomorrow as 6A Champions, but Shelby County was lacking with inner city teams to represent the 901 and head back to state (especially since Covid). With Fairley being closed but losing to Milan by one possession, it was MASE and Melrose horning the Grind City. No one had Melrose being in the 4A State Title game. What's crazy was North Side was aiming to go after Coach Miller a few years ago. Not sure why North Side pivoted and went in a different direction, but it worked out well for MASE. Few weeks ago, South Fulton had two chances to win the game against MASE. MASE threw an interception around their own 30 yard line, but a South Fulton defender fumbled the football and gave it back to MASE for a fresh set of downs. Later in the game with about 3 minutes to go, the Red Devils stopped MASE at their own 10ish yard line. Had two chances to win it while trailing 28-24. MASE ended up winning around 20 points or so. But leaving the game, I was hesitant in MASE and thought they would lose to Union City. I was in Memphis for a work obligation so I stayed that night and watch MASE in person. I thought one of the lineman for MASE was tipping. I'm not sure if it got corrected, but I didn't think MASE could go further for that reason. I thought it would be exposed. What I liked about Miller was I thought he didn't have an ego and sticked to one thing or another. MASE can throw the football, and they can run it. I think they do a very good job letting the script play on and decide on either running or throwing, or both. Happy for Miller and those guys, they have earned it. Good luck to Melrose and Houston tomorrow. West TN has a chance to win 4 championships when it is all set and done.

You'll have to hop on a flight from Tiptonville Regional Airport my friend.

It's time to stop. Get off the website for a few days, enjoy the Holiday season by watching sports or take part in your favorite hobby (other than getting on CoachT). This thread is pointless. I know @Volwalk98mentioned JCM and JCMECH, but JCM is not cheating by any means. Coach Turner will not go out of his way to cheat so his team to get an advantage over others. JMCSS school system has an "academic school" at all levels throughout. @BIGPURPLEMACHINE knows it, and I know it as well. Community Montessori is the academic school for the Elementary kids. I believe Northeast Middle still has their academic portion of the middle school level. If they don't, then Community Montessori is a K-8 school. For High School, kids either head over to Madison or JCMECH. Some people call them "high academic schools" while other people in Jackson call those schools "private of the public." I appreciate your passion for High Schools sports and your love for Huntingdon Mustangs/Fillies.

100% agree to this. "point of emphasis" is a weird way because officials are going to overreact to what the TSSAA wants. In baseball, it was always sportsmanship. They don't want the players chirping back and forth. They want a baseball game to be at a country club. In basketball, it's now this flopping stuff. It's football: it was the sideline control. Now, it's the knee pads. Still haven't seen a college player dislocated his knee cap. We can argue that knee pads are for safety reasons or what not. But the officials need officiate the game, not the point of emphasis.