DII-AA Assistance

[BigENS]

Did anyone else notice the article in the news the other day that showed BA blowing everyone away with all the financial assistance they give out And still can't compete with the Big E?

[RedRobin]

I saw it and was not all that surprised. Though this is in a boys basketball forum, the numbers equate to all sports - both boys and girls. While Ensworth has had the upper hand lately in football and basketball, BA has excellent teams in many other sports, including baseball, track and wrestling.

 

I was more surprised with the numbers at JP2 as compared with Father Ryan.

Edited June 15, 2013 by RedRobin

[RedRobin]

As long as Ensworth has had a high school, BA has had "better athletes" than has Ensworth - just look at the numbers recruited to play D1 football each year. Ensworth has won with far better coaching and athletic administration. While it will not always equate to wins on the filed, this situation is likely to remain unchanged as long as Bowers is associated with Ensworth - he is that special.

Edited June 15, 2013 by RedRobin

[chickhot2]

Where did you see numbers at

[meloa]

Amen to RedRobin pointing out the poorly performing BA coaching and athletic administration. You can throw out all the financial assistance dollars you want, but without quality coaches, you get no results. Too early to tell if the 2nd year football coach will be successful, and the change recently with the boys basketball coach was many, many years overdue. Girls hoops, BA baseball, and track solid.

[Tiger1214]

I will promise that things will change for BA In basketball in the next 3-5 years. Ensworth is in trouble and that is no cut at Coach Bowers. He is great! Hubie Smith will win multiple title at BA...mark it down!