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This is a clear example of a school trying to match broward and dade county's formula. That s--t dont work in central florida because coaches tell on each other. There is an unwritten code down south that counties north just have a hard time comprehending. TFA did too much too quick. 

Both sides of this prognostication are dependent on whether they keep personnel or bleed personnel.  This won't be determined until summer arrives and at this juncture it is anybody's guess.  Yes, both of you are guessing since you are not really involved closely with the program to know if a storm is brewing. 

Which stud? Surely you'd agree that their starting OL is on par with the best in the state? Or have you not looked into that yet? I have a hunch you're a bit like I was on this a few days ago in that you haven't actually taken a close look at the roster or film and are just assuming that the off the field stuff is going to cook them. I was shocked when I watched the OL on film and then saw they're all back along with most of the rest of the starters. Then I read this article previewing the team and I'm convinced they'll be much better in 2025 than 2024.

No they lost some stud to transfer. The coach is sidelined for the year and they can’t compete in the playoffs. I think when the dust settles, they will be thin at all positions and get the tar beat out of them by all the top teams they scheduled.

First, let me help everyone here and get the obvious bit out of the way: We don't really have any idea just yet. So, this is all speculation at best. What I've noticed in looking at TFA's roster and stats from last year is that darn near every starter is back. At a minimum, it is an unusual number of returnees for an established program. Of course, this recent push is new as the program was completely insignificant before last season. But, something many of us missed is how nearly all of thier huge 30-something transfer haul from last season were underclassmen. Based solely on the number of returners, one would expect a significantly improved team from 2024. But, they've also added at least two major transfers- A DL from Apopka and a 3* QB from the Tampa Bay area, who replaces the QB who was one of the few graduates from 2024. Combine those facts, and it seems nearly inarguable (barring unforseen transfers which haven't yet occurred) that TFA will be much better in 2025 than in 2024. How good were they in 2024? Chronologically, they were on the verge of blowing out Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, up 28-3 in the second half, before an onside kick recovery allowed LA to close to a 28-23 defeat/TFA win. They beat Edgewater; they won by two touchdowns over Delray Atlantic, who blew out Ely (who beat Chaminade) and only other losses were to state champions STA and West Boca; they won at Seminole by two scores; their only loss was to a post-grad boarding school. In other words, they were undefeated against high school teams, with several pretty marquee wins. The strength of the team is the trenches. Their OL looks comparable to a Mater Dei or SJB. And I believe they are all back for this season. Can they avoid an exodus of transfers due to not having a postseason and a head coach (only during actual games)? Given their schedule features- at a minimum- Milton (GA), IMG and Lakeland, I can imagine the kids who haven't left yet aren't going anywhere unless they don't figure to see much playing time. I think it is worth wondering whether a team significantly better than the 2024 team described above is going to be the best in the state for 2025.