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  1. 3 hours ago, sixcat said:

    It sounds somewhat facetious but in reality, whats stopping anyone from doing that?

    Seriously, go read articles and watch YouTube videos of what schools in inner-city Philadelphia were doing that forced Pennsylvania to make drastic changes. It makes what JM is doing seem tame. 

    One axiom I shared with any team I ever coached and more importantly, with my children, is that just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should do it. 
     

    Thanks for the information/conversation…I am heading out to the links!  

  2. Thanks for the insight. So in reality, population centers basically have free run to draw students/athletes while rural VA is very limited…unless some benefactor makes it worthwhile. 
     

    NIL ruined college sports (IMHO) and this may well wreck VA high school sports. 
     

    i guess I am just too old school. I liked following teams that were homegrown.

  3. Forgive me for being obtuse…I am seriously interested in this because it sounds much different than what i thought I knew. So any student can attend and play for LCA regardless of where they reside solely because LCA is a private school?  But I thought public schools were still bound by jurisdictional boundaries. That’s not the case?  If it’s not, I guess there is no gripe with JM. But I can’t seem to wrap my mind around a public school with no jurisdictional restrictions. 

  4. 3 minutes ago, sixcat said:

    I don’t think they “like” it. I think they are somewhat handcuffed based on the court ruling. VHSL can no longer reprimand schools for recruiting while being forced to guarantee schools like LCA and JM participation.

    VHSL wasn’t proactive during the rise of recruiting with Salem, Hampton, Martinsville, etc. As a result, painted themselves into a corner. LCA’s attorneys took that opportunity to galvanize their ruling in court. Which all but guaranteed JM couldn’t be punished for their actions. 
     

    What JM and LCA are doing may not be ethical. But it’s certainly not illegal and well within the current guidelines of VHSL. 
     

    To summarize, VHSL most likely doesn’t like what’s happening but they are complicit in letting the situation get to where it’s at now. 

    I don’t have your LCA knowledge. What residency requirement do they have to attend?  I know that Loudoun County and the City of Richmond allow students residing in their jurisdictions to attend any school in those jurisdictions as long as they provide their own transportation. 

  5. 41 minutes ago, Bluefield researcher said:

    Honest question. Do you think the VHSL "likes" what is going on or are they just handcuffed by the lack of finances to fight it?

    Like it? No. Finances? No. Political? Yes!  If they take action, the headline for the ESPN Outside the Lines special is already written.

  6. 9 hours ago, FootballFan67 said:

    My point is the clock operator did not start the clock at the exact time the ball touched the player’s hand. I know he got it off but that has nothing to do with time should have already ran out. Yeah, crazy keeping Disibbio on bench entire 4thQ. 

    That’s not how it works. The clock operator watches the referee who gives the signal to start the clock. In high school games, there is always a bit of lag due to this. No replay like in college/pros for review. 

  7. 1 hour ago, sixcat said:

    If you’re speaking in terms of academics or full athletic department support, JM and LCA aren’t in the same stratosphere. But we’re not are we? The context of this discussion within this thread is solely about the classification they play in. Nothing else!
     

    You even bolster my argument with your last sentence quoted above. JM is allowed to do what they do because VHSL allows it following the LCA court ruling. JM is playing by the rules set forth by the governing body. Based on enrollment, which is the sole criteria VHSL uses for classification, JM and LCA are doing nothing wrong. Furthermore, based on the court ruling in 2015, it’s clear VHSL can’t discriminate based on recruiting profile or footprint. If they could, LCA would still be playing in the private school ranks. 
     

    Don’t hate the players, hate the game. VHSL is the game. Their lack of oversight is why we’re in this situation. 
     

     

    And the classification should be based on the enrollment of JM and Richmond Community School (if that is where the players actually attend). 
     

    Nothing against the players. They are teenagers being used by adults. They are getting a private school program experience at no cost. I’d do it too if I was a teenager. The culprits are the JM/Team Loaded coaches, the school administrators, Adidas and the VHSL for lack of oversight. 

  8. 1 hour ago, sixcat said:

    If you believe any of the athletes from all over the country LCA is stacking teams with are paying tuition for the privilege, I’ve got some ocean front property in Fries I’d love to sell you!!!

    LCA is a private school and does not pretend otherwise. Either the students pay tuition or get scholarships; somebody is paying the bill. If you believe otherwise, I’ll trade some oceanfront property here on Massanutten Mountain for yours. Does LCA have deals with Adidas or other companies? Serious question…I don’t know the answer. 
     

    Other sports at JM get little to NO support. The football team folded mid season this year. The baseball team had to borrow catchers equipment from the opposing teams. There is a problem with what JM is allowed to do. 

  9. On 2/23/2024 at 9:58 AM, sixcat said:

    I disagree. JM is playing within the parameters of the VH$L rules. There is no real difference between what JM is doing and what Liberty Christian Academy is doing.  

    The problem lies solely with VH$L!!! 

    The lawsuit LCA won against VHSL in 2015 opened the door for what essentially amounts to legalized recruiting. I'm not a lawyer but I would imaging VHSL would have a difficult time from a legal perspective trying to reprimand one school for recruiting while being forced to allow it through the LCA court ruling. 

    There is a helluva difference between what JM is doing and LCA. LCA is a private school and charges tuition for the privilege of going there.  (Im not a fan of LCA or other private schools being allowed in the VHSL either.) JM is a public school offering a private school program for no additional cost.  At a golf tournament last fall in Richmond, an area HS coach advised that some JM players actually attend Richmond Community School; the only time they set foot on JM grounds is game days and maybe practices. JM is culpable for abusing the system. How can the AAU coach also coach the same kids in HS?  I coached HS baseball and was forbidden to coach the same kids in summer tourneys. The VHSL is culpable as well. They are scared of JM and that situation. Somebody might call them racist if they asked questions. 

  10. 6 hours ago, RedPrideNation said:

    Just never has been a priority to focus on that aspect of the game. There have been several players that could have likely made plays through the air but it’s never materialized. 

    I’d hate to be a decent offensive lineman at Riverheads with college aspirations. If two lineman are pretty close talent wise, I’d think a college coach would look harder at the guy who can/has learned pass blocking skills instead of run only. 

  11. 11 minutes ago, nrv_football said:

    Riverheads wins this go round. Radford wins but it will be closer than the 1st time.

    Riverheads might beat Central in the rematch but… Central is the better overall team IMHO. Lopez and Forbes are special players. Central just seems to have “it” this year. However, it is very difficult to beat a quality team twice, especially one that’s won 7 titles in a row. 

  12. Just a bit of info from Region B… Madison returns 4 starters and had a really good JV team. Brunswick won a 2 point game against them in the State Quarters. 
     

    Strasburg returns 3 starters including the big guy. They lost 3 out of 4 against Madison.  
     

    The region should come down to these two again with East Rockingham a dark horse. 
     

    But all this is a moot point with John Marshall standing there waiting in the State Quarters and Semis. 
     

    At least a Region C or D team will be state runner up👍🏼

  13. On 2/20/2023 at 9:24 AM, SwvaOG said:

    For some reason this sport doesn't get as much traction on here as it should, especially considering that we have some quality programs in the region (Abingdon, John Battle, Lebanon, etc.).  This is also a sport that splits pretty evenly talent wise in 2A Region D between the M7 and the SWD (I'm already counting Lebanon as SWD). Between all of the fans on the board, I'm sure we can do a proper write up on predictions and which teams and players to watch.

    It’s seems odd to see a post about SWVA baseball and no mention of my beloved Bearcats. Times are achangin’…

  14. 8 hours ago, Hokie777 said:

    Were ER pull an upset over JM ..How would either Gate City or Radford match up with them?

    Wish I could say but I have not seen Radford or Gate City this year. 
     

    East Rock runs through Nickel. He is 6’7, handles the ball well, has good range and gets to the rim pretty much at will (so far). 
     

    McNair controls their game as the PG. Very quick and physical. More of a drive and dish player than a jump shooter. Great defensive player. 
     

    Evick (6’6) sometimes starts but often comes off the bench. His range is really good and apparently has the green light from anywhere. He’s a tough match up on offense but a liability on defense. 
     

    The supporting cast seems to know their role. They go 8-9 deep. 
     

    Upsetting JM will be a TALL order but I don’t think it is outside the realm of possibility.  JM could also win by 20-25 so who knows?

     

    Just from what I read on here and other forums, sounds like Gate City would be the better match up against East Rock. 

 
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