Springfield and Elizabethton in the 4A Championship

[HitEmLow]

3 minutes ago, JMorton said:

Allowed to do what? Pay tuition?

Yes? From what I understand you can't do that in alot of counties. Robertson being one of them. The kids have to go to the school they are zoned for?

[FargoStrut]

4 minutes ago, Angelman03 said:

Why are some counties like Carter county allowed to do that? From what I've read Springfield (Robertson) can only use players from Springfield?

Angelman, you're correct. Closed zone in these parts. Our school board doesnt allow a $300 payment to go play for the good team and say the academics are better and that's why we want to move schools. You have to be zoned Springfield HS to attend SHS and play sports at SHS. Believe me, they're are a few kids from county schools (East Robertson, White House Heritage, Greenbrier and even Jo Byrns) that could help this team. 

[allsportsmatter]

30 minutes ago, Cummins354 said:

I wonder how many of the county kids that play for Elizabethton went to the Witten Huddle?

all just heard they have also recruited QB from avery county named mitchell

[Cummins354]

15 minutes ago, Datoad said:

But Cory did not want to play for Cloudland now did he?

I ask you, should a player be allowed to play where he wishes if his parents are willing to pay the tuition or make the move?

Also, my wife is a substitute teacher for Elizabethton city schools and she can tell you how many kids come from the county to be at Elizabethton. It is a lot.

Should they go back to the county schools when they come of age to play ball?

Another thing, you act as if there are only 4 people on our team, what about the linesmen who open up those holes for Maupin to run through. Or those blocks to allow Rollins to hit his receivers ...oh and dem receivers, what about dem receivers?

You see, it is a TEAM that has gotten us to where we are. Each one doing there part. 

I tell you what ask those players if they are sorry for the choice THEY MADE to come play for Elizabethton.

If they would had stayed at their original schools then they would be watching this game from their living room couch. 

Quit trying to rob them from their hard work and victories. 

If you wish to attack us, feel free but let them have the reward for all of the hard work they did and the reward for their TEAM effort. 

If all the county kids were still at their original schools Elizabethton would be watching from the couch too.

Edited November 30, 2019 by Cummins354

[allsportsmatter]

1 minute ago, Cummins354 said:

If all the county kids were still their original schools Elizabethton would be watching from the couch too.

and the county teams would still be playing but i probably wont cry

[DANR]

Springfield actually has the opposite problem. Lots of kids that live in Springfield are bussed out to the county schools.  But we will show up with the boys we have and let the chips fall where they may. 

Edited November 30, 2019 by DANR

[TheCommissioner]

20 minutes ago, Angelman03 said:

Yes? From what I understand you can't do that in alot of counties. Robertson being one of them. The kids have to go to the school they are zoned for?

Robertson County has strict zones.  

[Datoad]

2 minutes ago, allsportsmatter said:

all just heard they have also recruited QB from avery county named mitchell

And if and when he comes, his family will move to the area, then he will no longer be part of Avery co. but Carter Co. and get to play for the team/school he desires to play for. 

Why should a talented player stay at a school with a weak or poor athletic program when he can use his talents and skills at a school that is strong in these areas. Should he go through his high school years just playing ball or go play ball where he can possibly experience championship football?

These young men, women and their families that desire to come to Elizabethton are coming for a reason. They are not paid to come but rather pay to come...Why ???

Again, all of those kids that come from other schools to be a t Elizabethton do not come to play sports, it is indeed for academic reasons. 

[TheCommissioner]

4 minutes ago, DANR said:

Springfield actually has the opposite problem. Lots of kids that live in Springfield are bussed out to the county schools.  But we will show up with the boys we have and let the chips fall where they may. 

you are very very correct 

[Datoad]

16 minutes ago, Cummins354 said:

If all the county kids were still at their original schools Elizabethton would be watching from the couch too.

As if the coaching has nothing to do with it.

As if all the other players had nothing to do with it.

You act as if Maupin and Rollins are the only ones on the team.

You assume too much.

This position we are in is the result of many players from many years and a great coaching staff that has got us to where we are. 

I saw plenty of skilled players last night on that field. Often it is the ones on the front line that makes these you complain about, look so good.

Edited November 30, 2019 by Datoad

[Tab]

Mitchell played for ta dugger last year and played jv this year and got into a couple of varsity games so he is not some new recruit. Plus he will not play qb until he is a senior because Rollins is one year ahead of him.

[Kevin38]

4 hours ago, Cyclone2007 said:

I like how once we find success everybody starts throwing around this carter county all star team nonsense, the best programs always attract the best athletes. Do you actually think that per say Alcoa just by the luck of the draw gets championship caliber talent each year? Greeneville has been on a stellar run for years and deserves much respect but dont you think having those gold balls attracts athletes to a winning program?

Springfield fan here, not saying you brought it up, but I don't this thread to turn into one of those "privates vs public" types of threads, not saying anyone is private, just an example, so Jacket's fans knock off the Carter co bs, there are no excuses, if they beat us it's because they were the better team and we will congratulate them and I trust they will do the same for us if we win. Congrats to both teams and let's both enjoy the process!