Jump to content

MCMINN CENTRAL!? ONLY FIELDING 11 NEXT YEAR


bradley99
 Share

Recommended Posts

4 minutes ago, HSfootballfanatic12 said:

I see what you're saying, but some things have to be taken into account such as ratio of students, and socioeconomics. If the ratio is 4:1 or 3:1, girl to boy, and the 60% of those students are on free and reduced lunch, meaning they are either toeing the poverty line or below. Then fielding a 60-70 man roster is gonna be a tough task, and for a lot of schools they suffer from those very issues. Not saying Mcminn Central does, but I know for a fact some 6A's do. 

Check the statistics on some of the schools in this area. Meigs has a high of students on free or reduced lunch and has fielded 60+ players each of the last 3 years DESPITE being 1/3 the size of a 6A school. McMinn County has a high f&r number for a 6A school and has great numbers every year. If kids, rich, poor, or otherwise, want to play football, then they will play. If the coaches, administration, culture, or community make it too difficult or not a priority, then you'll have a 30 man roster at a 6A school.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, logcabinman said:

Really have no answer to why kids won't play.  Pineknot played with a group that stayed together when we started them in little league at the age of 4.  There are athletes in the halls that just aren't interested in playing.  Dalton plays because he loves the game and his teammates.  I really think you will see more than 11 though.

I think you hit the nail on the head. You are not going to be able to get players out on the football field when they are juniors and seniors. It all begins with the little league. Its no coincidence that the best college teams also recruit very well.

 

Whether or not the thread is true about 11 player returning, there is still the issue of going 0-10.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

On ‎11‎/‎2‎/‎2017 at 9:48 AM, TigerNation said:

The area has 1500 high school students. It's not the area's fault that only 30 of them want to play football. Maybe its the coach. Maybe its the school's culture toward the sport. Administration. Who knows? But it's not the area. That's like saying you don't have enough lumber for a house in the middle of the woods.

At McMinn Central, until they start playing football indoors on a hardwood court with a round ball and two ten foot goals then the administration won't care about it. That's been a problem for years.

Interesting.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 11/4/2017 at 4:24 PM, MarsBlackmon said:

I don’t think so. Central has had multiple years like this  in the past since Coach Goodin has been the HC. He’s a Central guy, and I’d say he will coach there as long as he wants. 

Oh ok.  My son has some friends at Central and they have heard rumors of the coach wanting out is why I was asking.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, MocoSportsFan said:

Oh ok.  My son has some friends at Central and they have heard rumors of the coach wanting out is why I was asking.

That could be true. If so, then a change could occur.  I just doubt that the administration would ask him to leave. But then again, I’m not a Central guy and I’m not close to the program at all, so my opinion doesn’t really count 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

6 hours ago, MarsBlackmon said:

That could be true. If so, then a change could occur.  I just doubt that the administration would ask him to leave. But then again, I’m not a Central guy and I’m not close to the program at all, so my opinion doesn’t really count 

The McMinn County administration won't ask him to leave because the administration places no real value on athletics in McMinn County, other than offering lip service.  Too many coaches at both county high schools don't do a good job, but they know they don't have to be accountable.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

Announcements


  • Recent Posts

    • Ouch! If he's in the scrap business maybe 
    • That's a nice story but has little to nothing to do with what we're talking about. 
    • The winds of change are blowing in Hartsville.     Will be an interesting follow.    Would go back to the 90s and turn black the clock!
    • Did he promise you a coordinator job or something if he ever got a head coaching job? He resigned? He was at the top of the dugout last night calling plays. I wonder if those 30+ parents would let him give their kids a ride. by the way the board meeting was last night and it was not mentioned. must have been at the work session earlier this week which is not public. must be trying to keep it quiet.  Since you know so much, how much is Robbie Atwood willing to pay Adam Cothron?  Didn't you slander Eden earlier on here? You also didn't know he was a faculty coach again so how much do you really know? Some people outside this county baffle me with their need to slander others.    
    • He resigned smh, and have you ever heard of charged but not convicted. Some people in this county baffle me with their need to slander others. Have you asked any of the 30+ parents that signed a petition to get him reinstated at the board meeting this week how they feel about this? Just let it play out, at the end of the day the only people that will bring TC back are the ones that know what its about at its core.    People hate losing and they aren't used to it at TC. I for 1, and I'm sure others too, understand having a dip in talent and not being able to compete for a state title every year. But in the past, TC teams have outworked more talented teams, they didn't continuously lose the turnover battle, they didn't commit 8+ penalties in several games each season, and I believe several of the folks in town that want Blake out feel as if he is neglecting the history of the program. This is from a source that used to be extremely close to the program (not me lol), Blake gets out of school midday and the players show up and there is no practice plan or itinerary.  I also understand those that are on team Blake, when he has loads of talent, he wins. He does know football and he is a tremendous DC, and if the rumors are true then he will do great things. As for the board member issue, it is what it is, everyone that's true to the county know that and nothing has changed. I agree though that they should strive to make the facilities as good as we can. And as far as potential candidates, I agree there is very few options. West, Vetetoe (yes I know), and couple others that could have some interest. Whatever happens is massive for the program during a pivotal time before the next big wave of stars make their way through. 
×
  • Create New...