CJ wants no part of Seneca right now. They would get rolled

AC100 said:

If Monett wins I will walk to Monett from my house at night in January

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trumanbulldog42 said:

I'll give you a piggy back ride the whole way if they win! lol

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Quoting both of these in case Monett wins!

Going to Gower to watch East Buchanan hosting North Platte, hoping to be able to watch Windsor at Tipton on internet. Then going to Topeka for the night and watching Pitt St at Washburn.

Random thoughts on the OMG with utterly no sources to cite:

1, My belief is the OMG is two-year holder for CJ before it heads back to the Big 8.

2, The key for CJ going back to the Big 8 lies with Nevada and McDonald County. If those two member schools sell the rest of the conference into letting them back in, it might happen. And yes, I'm aware of and was told about the burning bridges during the Big 8 to the COC transition, however, if there are changes in administration and leadership, this could also factor into Big 8 member schools administration looking to rebuild the burnt bridge.

3, There is a growing (by the week I may add) sentiment in this community for CJ to return to the Big 8 Conference. The conversations and excitement from fans and community members about the opportunity to play Seneca again (a series that dates back to AT LEAST 1921 by my research) says everything about how the community feels about the Big 8, whether its the older members of the community or the newer members who have spoke with those about the past.

4, I think Parkview and Central will eventually join the OMG, especially should CJ go home to the Big 8.

sw5890 said:

I've always thought they did a pretty great job. Until recently I thought it was one of the better streams in the area.

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Was but lately it has been a barebones broadcast. Would rather see our own media department take it over like joplin and carthage does.

sw5890 said:

Yeah it's wild how that area has grown. I lived in Springfield in the very early 00s and back then Kickapoo and to a lesser extent Glendale seemed to be the schools where everyone wanted their kids. Nixa (and Ozark) were definitely growing but wasn't anything special, just a kind of ordinary boring suburb. Definitely not a place overflowing with money and athletes like it is now.

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Nixa played in the 1986 class 2A basketball final 4.

AC100 said:

If Monett wins I will walk to Monett from my house at night in January

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I'll give you a piggy back ride the whole way if they win! lol

sw5890 said:

That's probably because a lot of people I've talked to in CJ still aren't sold on the OMC because of travel and especially if they have kids in Jr High. Also I'm sure there is some level of flack from their COC neighbors for dropping out of the conference. The "schools our size" narrative has been pushed very hard for sure. And unlike Branson it's not entirely false. Oddly enough I heard a kid from Webb saying he was glad Carl left and they wouldn't have to play them anymore because I guess they (CJ) had been beating them in youth or Jr High.

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For junior high football that is correct to a certain extent. I think the junior high teams were 3-1 against WC over the past 2 years. CJ is going to have to schedule up in the non conference over the next 5 years or so. I have heard that Parkview and Central will be considered for membership after this 2 year cycle. I am totally opposed to those schools joining. This league doesn’t need 2 more bad football teams. I would rather play non conference games.

Calpreps Projections

Clark County 9 @ South Shelby 56
Monroe City 34 @ Centralia 31
Highland 14 @ Palmyra 55
Hallsville 38 @ Macon 22

Bowling Green 48 @ North Callaway 3
Van Far 31 @ Mark Twain 3
Wright City 44 @ Louisiana 6
Montgomery County 24 @ South Callaway 31

Hannibal 61 @ Fulton 0
Kirksville 34 @ Moberly 14
Marshall 3 @ Mexico 41 “ I think this game be closer than what Calpreps projected

The news talked on Nixa’s first team being recognized at a game earlier this year; said it was the ‘84 bunch. From what I’m seeing here, that’s probably the first varsity squad. However, being as old as I am, the 80s don’t seem that long ago, even if it’s 40 years. I do agree this is crazy.

bullitpdq68 said:

Monett
Nevada
MV
Lafayette Co
Lamar

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If Monett wins I will walk to Monett from my house at night in January

Nixa started football in the late 70s but that was just middle school. The first varsity games were in the early 80s. That is just crazy to me.

AC100 said:

Does it take into account the QB for Hillcrest being out?

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It does not appear it takes injuries into account. I just read through what they use and it wasn't in there.

AC100 said:

Does it take into account the QB for Hillcrest being out?

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I seriously doubt it but Idk for sure

Does it take into account the QB for Hillcrest being out?

sw5890 said:

I am not sure exactly the year but it was probably the year before Coach Kill was hired. Their records used to be online back all the way to I think 1980 or maybe before but I don't think that site is up anymore. 1998 I think is the only .500 season since they became the WC that we all know today.

Webb will likely beat Ozark and Willard. The others at this point all look at least capable of beating Webb City but I still think Webb City finishes with a winning record. They will get more experienced and should get some kids back from injury. We'll see. They have had a few truly ugly starts in the past but always looked respectable by the end of the season. They looked epic bad in the first 2 games of... 2016 I think?

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believe Tom Cox was the Head Coach at Webb City the year before Jerry Kill was hired. He was there one year before being lured away by Ozark. I'm not sure his record that year (1987 I believe) but he played many sophomores.

Branson will play Republic in their district title game and might be undefeated when they do.

I think CJ and WP will play for a district title. Bolivar has a chance to change that but they seem to be weaker than I thought. The rest of that district is awful.

From what I have seen Branson has really taken a step forward this year. (to be honest, only a half in person, the rest online) Offense is really efficient, defense gets to the ball, they have, probably, the best kicker in the state. The top of the COC would still have been rough for them, but I think they run the table for the regular season.

He could cause Trump to lose North Carolina. I hope they talk about this daily.

Baldguy said:

So Webb has been .500 or better in a longer period of time than Nixa has had football. Interesting. Also shows the results of the incredible growth that has occurred in southern Greene County and northern Christian County as well.

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Pretty close. Not sure what year Nixa started football. I know Nixa played Reeds Spring in 1982, not sure what there first year was.

ChaoticFanatic said:

I would not count out Carl Junction just yet. I would say they have a shot to at least make it a little interesting. Wouldn’t be surprised if they beat Bolivar and should give WP and Branson both a good game.
Branson didn’t exactly blow CJ out of the water last year.

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There hasn’t been much conversation this year about the OMG, on this board at least, and I kinda assumed it was because it’s the junior varsity of the COC. During last week’s CJ broadcast, if I had a dollar for every time they said “it’s nice to be playing schools our own size” I could have built another turf venue for the district. It felt as if they were selling the OMG to those watching and overselling it at that.

It would be interesting if West Plains, Branson and CJ all finished conference play 5-1 for a three-way sister-kisser assuming they could each take a turn knocking each other off.

BoosterBosko said:

Heyo!! Maybe that's just it! @trumanbulldog42 is a knucklehead!!! To quote @mosofan

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