BA's Loaded

[KWoodroof]

It has been my experience that there are two sides to most of these stories. We have your side and a name or two. Wasn't that nice of you? How do we know that these kids did not leave MBA for the same reason that Floyd Elliot left with his name on the press box, no less.

 

I hope everyone does not start naming names about kids leaving their schools. Hopefully, we can find other reasons to be proud of our respective schools.

 

In my time MBA lost several good athletes. Some were dismissed for academic deficiencies or disciplinary issues. Some left because they or their parents decided an all male school wasn't for them. I've never sat down and looked at the attrition rate for my class and broken it down by athletic participation, but I would guess that athletes leave in about the same number as non athletes. And I'm with you as far as not naming names.

[KWoodroof]

0 - the number of state championships MBA won from 1974 to 1992

462 - the 2006 enrollment at MBA - all boys

446 - the 2006 enrollment at BA including girls and boys

 

I don't know if the historical issue isn't moving us towards being off topic, but if memory serves, the TSSAA sanctioned football state championships in 1969. The only private school champion I can recall while AAA was the highest classification is Ryan in '74, although Baylor had some very good teams in the early years of the playoffs.

[soccerpro1]

soccerpro1, if you are going to poke fun at another school's academic standards, at least use spell check to be sure ensure your post is without typos...tallent?

 

 

I new severel BA gradutes wood be reeding and didnt wnt to confuse them.

[tigerlinks]

Watch out for BGA this year. They are much improved!

[spartansoccer]

Ok first off I will say that BA has a great team and tradition....just want to say that first off. That being said I went to a game last year at BA for the first time ever. For a private school team with so much tradition and power....it is the worst football stadium I have seen compared to almost all of the other D2 teams. I was not expecting that at all. I know that there are other schools that do this....but to only have one side of bleachers? The PA system was totally annoying.....very loud and blaring constantly. I know the product that BA puts on the field is just great. But I was totally unimpressed with the stadium, etc. MBA was much better for sure...and before you say I am for MBA I am not. I am from Knoxville. As much as I hate to say it the two Chattanooga schools (McCallie and Baylor) have very classy stadiums and I would put Baylor as the best. With an amazing view from the stands and a great atmosphere. Sorry, I don't mean to offend. But with all of the deserved hype that surrounds BA football...I was totally underwelmed at their facilites.

[fan6]

Ok first off I will say that BA has a great team and tradition....just want to say that first off. That being said I went to a game last year at BA for the first time ever. For a private school team with so much tradition and power....it is the worst football stadium I have seen compared to almost all of the other D2 teams. I was not expecting that at all. I know that there are other schools that do this....but to only have one side of bleachers? The PA system was totally annoying.....very loud and blaring constantly. I know the product that BA puts on the field is just great. But I was totally unimpressed with the stadium, etc. MBA was much better for sure...and before you say I am for MBA I am not. I am from Knoxville. As much as I hate to say it the two Chattanooga schools (McCallie and Baylor) have very classy stadiums and I would put Baylor as the best. With an amazing view from the stands and a great atmosphere. Sorry, I don't mean to offend. But with all of the deserved hype that surrounds BA football...I was totally underwelmed at their facilites.

 

 

As a BA supporter with kids at the school -- no offense taken. The facilities are not great, but they are home! Kind of flies in the face of those who think that all BA focuses on is football . . . The fine arts facilities (band, forensics, black box theater, rehearsal rooms etc.) are some of the best in the state. Go figure . . .

 

Given the enrolment (<500 in high school) there has never been a real need for more bleacher space. It would be nice, but I think a wrestling room, a larger gym and a new theater are higher priorities.

 

By the way, most of the BA faithful would agree whole heartedly about the PA. The music is loud to the point of distracting/annoying . . . (guess I'm showing my age -- kids these days!)

[Perfection11]

I don't care how loaded BA is every year, their 4-12 against their biggest rival in MBA and if they do beat the boys from West End, they lose in the game when it matters. At BA they talk the talk, but haven't walked the walked except once in the past 15 years.....and their suppose to be a powerhouse???? By the way does BA do any type of academic work during the day at school???

 

 

 

Give THIS man a cigar! However, with the additions of Elliott and Redmond to the Eagles staff this year, they might actually be able to teach those big recruits how to play and where to line up...

[spartansoccer]

Thank you for taking no offense....as it was not intended that way. Again, your football program is 2nd to none and I am sure that BA is a great school. I guess that with having such a strong tradition and it being a private school I was surprised at the facilities. Curious since you agree about the PA system...and I heard alot of complaining and ear covering up....has this been brought up to the powers that be? Again, thanks for taking the post the way it was intended.

 

As a BA supporter with kids at the school -- no offense taken. The facilities are not great, but they are home! Kind of flies in the face of those who think that all BA focuses on is football . . . The fine arts facilities (band, forensics, black box theater, rehearsal rooms etc.) are some of the best in the state. Go figure . . .

 

Given the enrolment (<500 in high school) there has never been a real need for more bleacher space. It would be nice, but I think a wrestling room, a larger gym and a new theater are higher priorities.

 

By the way, most of the BA faithful would agree whole heartedly about the PA. The music is loud to the point of distracting/annoying . . . (guess I'm showing my age -- kids these days!)

[FootballDoc]

Graduate of hunter lane and signed with Gardner Webb(wont say his name), Former Pearl Cohn Starter at QB(don't' remember his name, chaz braden stater at Hillsboro when they lost to Maryville at state. This is just to name a few. But i have never heard any leaving from BA, did some stud soccer players leave I have not heard about????????

 

 

It is known in many educational circles that BA doesn't use the same admittance test that the other private schools use. Most of the other schools have an independent testing agency give the test but not BA, if you check the school records for athletes at BA prior to their enrollment at the school I would be willing to bet the grades don't measure up to the grades of kids going to the other schools. NO one can argue the fact that BA is good in athletics but no one can argue that most of the kids/athletes come their for athletics first, not academics. Don't fool yourself by thinking different.

[fan6]

Thank you for taking no offense....as it was not intended that way. Again, your football program is 2nd to none and I am sure that BA is a great school. I guess that with having such a strong tradition and it being a private school I was surprised at the facilities. Curious since you agree about the PA system...and I heard alot of complaining and ear covering up....has this been brought up to the powers that be? Again, thanks for taking the post the way it was intended.

 

 

Great question about the PA . . . we have brough it up, but for some reason haven't been able to get them to change it. I'm sure if I were younger (or my kids would tell you cooler . . .) I'd be Ok with it, but it drives me nuts. Don't know if we are just trying to be "modern" or what.

[fan6]

It is known in many educational circles that BA doesn't use the same admittance test that the other private schools use. Most of the other schools have an independent testing agency give the test but not BA, if you check the school records for athletes at BA prior to their enrollment at the school I would be willing to bet the grades don't measure up to the grades of kids going to the other schools. NO one can argue the fact that BA is good in athletics but no one can argue that most of the kids/athletes come their for athletics first, not academics. Don't fool yourself by thinking different.

 

 

You are clearly out of touch (or without a clue) about this school. While I cannot speak to the admittance tests that are used at other schools, I can tell you that BA does have a high standard for academics. I can also tell you that most kids at BA do not come for athletics first -- BA offers a rounded experience that includes athletics but also places high emphasis on academics and spiritual growth. Having just graduated my second son (both of whom are now in college on full academic scholorships by the way -- yes they took after thier mother) I can speak to the education that BA offers from personal experience.

 

Be careful not to believe everything you hear from "many educational circles" . . .

[KWoodroof]

You are clearly out of touch (or without a clue) about this school. While I cannot speak to the admittance tests that are used at other schools, I can tell you that BA does have a high standard for academics. I can also tell you that most kids at BA do not come for athletics first -- BA offers a rounded experience that includes athletics but also places high emphasis on academics and spiritual growth. Having just graduated my second son (both of whom are now in college on full academic scholorships by the way -- yes they took after thier mother) I can speak to the education that BA offers from personal experience.

 

Be careful not to believe everything you hear from "many educational circles" . . .

 

Isn't in amazing how the most unfavorable posts almost cite a source, without actually providing one? In terms of credibility, it ranks right up there with, "I read it on the internet", or "I herad it on the telephone".