Are we just naming Class 1 schools now?
Valle, Hayti, Thayer, Mid-Buchanan all would do well in 8 man.
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Valle, Hayti, Thayer, Mid-Buchanan all would do well in 8 man.
Oh I understand that, but back then just around us, Verona, Wheaton and Rocky Comfort all fielded 8-man and 6 man football squads, they wouldn't think of doing that today, and I think even Crane had one as I came across there name a few times. Just saying it seemed more small schools were fielding teams back then than would even think of doing it today.
Just heard Jasper I guess voted to go 8 man starting next year. I'm actually shocked !! And are looking for a new head coach.
Adrian was/is one of the bigger class 1 schools. They bumped up to Class 2 for a couple years about 10 years ago. Can't imagine them ever going to 8 man.
I have been thinking for a long time you would see more and more schools In SWMO either go to 8 man or quit all together.
I don’t understand the resentment of it in the southern part of the state. I already know how much Bosko lives it.
I don’t understand the resentment of it in the southern part of the state. I already know how much Bosko lives it.
Greenfield Needs to also and Pleasent Hope would be a good one for 8 man also.
sorry to hear that.. was looking at MSHSAA numbers and noticed that Lockwood is the smallest class 1 at 87 without Golden City... GC has 45... Miller is the next smallest at 137...
I can see where 8-man might make more sense simply for scheduling ease and actually having real conference honors for the athletes. However, what is the issue with the coach. Let's just say I've seen some anger expressed on Facebook which seems to be due to his "departure." He seemed well liked. Was it voluntary or mandatory?
And Mr. bullitpdq68 wins this thread!
Unlike winning an Honorary Doc Guy election
Unlike winning an Honorary Doc Guy election
Well I am sure you know how that feels...How many state titles did Ampipe win while you were president.
The Coach I really have no idea. ( why he got fired) but people like him as a person just not sure about his coaching abilities. Around here its obviously better to like someone than them actually be good at their job.
Also theres tons of Pee'd off parents and Kids with most of the kids saying they wont be playing 8 man. I guess the enjoyed getting shut out by a team who hadn't won a game in 5 years. I've also seen parents talking about they wont get scholarship offers playing 8 man... Jasper doesnt have to worry about that we have no one who will even be looked at. I honestly find it funny how they want to continue to be man handled year after year.
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Easy there Bullit! Dont make me come down to Monett and have a little "chat" with ya! While we dont win a state championship in the doc, I have continued to run the booster club since. I help guide Ampipe to several state titles since then!
Quit giving him so much credit. There are as many people who do not like him as there are that do.
In regards to Jasper, I don't know what is more concerning... that they got shutout by Sherwood or that Lockwood allowed 34 points to them last week.
I dont personally Know him I've never gone out of my way to get to know him but I do know that he tends to be liked by most parents and the players I've spoken to.
I've never heard anyone say anything bad about him is what I'm saying.
I have heard these same parents gripe about having to drive two and a half hours to Windsor to get beat. I actually heard one parent say it was hurting the kids psyche and I laughed. Its turned into a town where every kid gets a trophy.
If we stayed 11 man we had 4 games on the schedule that was it Adrian,Midway,Butler, Eldorado Springs now imagine these same parents driving to 3-5 games just as far as Windsor and getting beat like a drum. Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if Jasper dont have a team next year.
Jasper plays Lockwood tough most years or at least the past 6-8 years... with Jasper actually winning 3 out of 4 years not so long ago.
Make the changes now and hopefully cooler heads will prevail in the long run. It is still football, and if successful, athletes will still draw attention. Small schools, whether 11 or 8-man, still have prospects that get noticed, although sometimes those coaches have to get loud in promoting their guys. Even Texas 6-man schools can have some athletes rise to an 11-man college roster. Also, with more 8-man teams joining the fold, the validity of championships and the quality of athleticism will surely be more noticeable. 8-man could well end up being the true Missouri small school division and end up showcasing the small school champion programs. Let the athletes get in the spotlight however possible. Jasper could do well in 8-man.
let me clarify
lockwood by their own numbers is the smallest in the state.. (from what i can see) they better hang on to golden city with their 45 students cause they could easily go to 8 man.
miller is the next smallest in the sw conference.. everyone else in the sw conference has more than 150... and these are 2018/ 2019 numbers.
sorry for my mind wanders at times..
Were president!? As far as I know, Bosko still IS booster club president!
Hoops, my man - during our (Princeton) school board meeting Monday night, our AD reported on a meeting of the GRC's ADs, and he quoted the Polo folks as saying they are very solid on staying 11-man for at least the next 5 years (2020 through 2024).
