Dekalb @ Smith Co

[Iceman2000]

Who u got. Big game for both teams. Both coaches on the hot seat. Got Smith in a close one. 

[mofojoe]

Going with smith by 14

[GBO1]

Smith by 20.

[CasualBystander]

Can somebody explain why Dekalb's inconsistency?

Maybe the only form of consistency they possess is the ability to consistently underachieve? Has any other team squandered more talent than DCHS has over the past decade?

Dekalb entered the season as the favorite to win the district, but yet here we are calling for Smith County to win the "Toilet Bowl" by numerous scores?

[Iceman2000]

You are correct.  Same ole story in Dekalb. Maybe time for the Poteete brothers to take over.  Who knows. 

[Jeremiah]

SC should win this one. SHOULD?

[TigerFan04]

2 hours ago, Iceman2000 said:

You are correct.  Same ole story in Dekalb. Maybe time for the Poteete brothers to take over.  Who knows. 

I see you have both coaches on the hot seat, what makes you think they’re on the hot seat? Also I have seen you mention a couple of names to take over... why would these people do any better of a job than what is currently there? As far as SC is concerned didn’t they win the region or come close last year? Why would there be a hot seat there? 

[CasualBystander]

I don't know much about Smith County, but I can speak to a less than stellar resume at DCHS for Trapp.

1) under .500 overall record

2) 0 region titles

3) 3-9 playoff record (1-3 as the higher seed)

These are facts, but when coupled with another under-achieving year, a carousel of coaches year after year, appearing to not be well coached once again. This is one of the weakest districts in 4A, and when Dekalb has not won one region title in 14 years... You do the math.

[owlfan2018]

I heard Dekalbs team is very young this season. Is this correct?

[CasualBystander]

One could say they are young, but they were young last year. They seem to stay young. There is an apparent lack of retention & development. 

I would add, they have experience on the in their front 7 on both sides of the ball.

[croz6110]

One could look at Trapp's record and think he's underachieved, but when you compare it to Dekalb, historically, he is definitely above average.

As a matter of fact, the best I can tell, he's the only coach to EVER win a playoff game at Dekalb.

Edited October 3, 2018 by croz6110

[CasualBystander]

I don't think that optimistic view on DCHS, absolves them from consistently underperforming. 

How long can "Tiger Pride" live off that play-off win?

Especially, in the face of failing to live up to expectations. With all this said, I understand Iceman's hot seat diagnosis.