TSSAA to look at open zones, privates, new classifications possible

[Governm]

Because a large percentage of first round playoff games are huge mismatches that should never be played in the first place. Having roughly 56 teams in each classification with over half of them making the playoffs is just too watered down.

 

2-8/3-7/4-6 type teams don't belong in the playoffs.

 

There is simply no justification for a state with the population of Tennessee to have 6 division 1 and 2 division 2 state champions. Definitely dilutes the "value" of those gold balls.

Maybe so.... But! I think 7-3 and 6-4 teams should make the playoffs. If we do what some are suggesting you would have to pretty much have a perfect record to make the playoffs. And it would only make the problems we are seeing now even worse. Traditional powers would have an even bigger monopoly in state championships because talented kids would be fleeing their schools to go to the traditional powers so they have a better chance of going to the playoffs. It would just be the rich getting richer and the poorer getting poorer.

[workinprogress]

True cbg but still they are not open zoned.

[Knoxvul]

Because a large percentage of first round playoff games are huge mismatches that should never be played in the first place. Having roughly 56 teams in each classification with over half of them making the playoffs is just too watered down.

 

2-8/3-7/4-6 type teams don't belong in the playoffs.

 

There is simply no justification for a state with the population of Tennessee to have 6 division 1 and 2 division 2 state champions. Definitely dilutes the "value" of those gold balls.

Does GA not crown 7 state champions every year under GHSA? I think there might be 3 crowned under the GISA as well.

[Antwan]

Let publics and privates play in regular season...split for playoffs.

[cbg]

True cbg but still they are not open zoned.

If Metro Nashville Public Schools are not considered "open zoned" what would you call them?

[workinprogress]

The majority have very specific school zones. I guess that would make them zoned schools.

[QSouth89]

Go to a 4 class system with everyone (D1 & D2) back together.

A. Small schools and NO private schools or magnet schools.

AA Public schools and small private schools

AAA Small financial aid giving schools, magnet schools, public schools

AAAA Financial aid giving schools and large public schools

 

Teams must finish in the top 2 of the district to advance to the playoffs

 

Teams that do not qualify for the playoffs but have a winning record may participate in a bowl game. The TSSAA receives 25% of ALL ticket sales for bowl games.

That's a great plan, makes sense too and its pretty even.  Take it to Childress.

[UpperCumberlandMan]

Does GA not crown 7 state champions every year under GHSA? I think there might be 3 crowned under the GISA as well.

yes 7 and the greater Atlanta area has more population than all of TN. So Ga has 9.7 million people and 7 champions, TN has 6.4 million people and 8 champions........yes way watered down. Going by the TN model, California with 39 million would need to have 25 class state champions!

[GWAVE1]

Because a large percentage of first round playoff games are huge mismatches that should never be played in the first place. Having roughly 56 teams in each classification with over half of them making the playoffs is just too watered down.

 

2-8/3-7/4-6 type teams don't belong in the playoffs.

 

There is simply no justification for a state with the population of Tennessee to have 6 division 1 and 2 division 2 state champions. Definitely dilutes the "value" of those gold balls.

Oh my preach on my brother!!!!

[UpperCumberlandMan]

Oh my preach on my brother!!!!

6-4 5a Galatin shouldnt be in the playoffs after losing to 2a Trousdale........just messing with you. Edited May 19, 2015 by UpperCumberlandMan

[NonUTFan]

No matter what is discussed, be sure it has already been decided and will involve two things.

 

1. It MUST generate LOTS of income for the T$$AA.

 

2. The average person will NOT understand it.

 

Follow the money. Football generates MOST of the income for the T$$AA.

AMEN and too bad.

[fooseball96]

Guys when are you gonna realize that the T$$aa is all about getting money. It doesn't matter what all other states are doing.