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  2. 2023 Pick ‘Em Championship!!!

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    4 minutes ago, nolebull813 said:

    Wow looks like it all comes down to the Mandarin/Columbus game!!!!! 

    Yes, I think that my picks are identical to those of @Perspective. That game is for the whole 9 yards. 

    Two days ago I actually watched the Columbus vs Plant game. One matter of concern for Columbus: at approximately 4:30 into the 4th quarter, Columbus's QB left the field after being hit inbounds which forced him out of bounds where he collided with a Mandarin player. He was down for about a minute, had a very labored walk back to his sidelines where he was noticeably favoring one leg, and did not play for the rest of the game. 

    If that injury carries over into the title game, it could make a difference where the outcome is concerned.  

  3. Finals Streaming for OOS Fans

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    40 minutes ago, Floridalawguy said:

    I thought about doing this, but on the Ball Sports website, when you go to enter in a new zip code, it reads:

    This zip code is your Your Home Zip Code , which determines what content is available for you to stream. Your first stream must occur in your Home Zip Code.

    So if I sign up using my old Ft Lauderdale zip code, I'd have to go back there to watch my first game...  Ugh.

    That sounds so stupid.. 

  4. when do the new districts come out?

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    14 minutes ago, smashmouth80 said:

    Not sure if it means anything. FHSAA posted they are having a meeting on the 12th. I clicked on the agenda they had a lot of red with things crossed out and other things added in red. Does this meeting they are meeting and voting on the new stuff? Or have they already decided on the new things?

     

    https://fhsaa.com/documents/2023/12/6/BOD_PKT_12_12_2023.pdf

    It sounds like they have a working document in process. Not sure if the intent is to have it ready for a vote in that meeting. 

  5. Best Finals Game?

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    I see two great matchups in the four games you listed. I think the other two may end up being competitive and one of them could result in a big upset. But they could also end in large margin wins.

    The two games that I think will be decided by a touchdown or less are:

    1. Mandarin vs Columbus

    2. Mainland vs St. Augustine

    I actually think that BP could upset Norland. But I would not be surprised either if Norland wins comfortably. And I think Venice's offense will overwhelm Lakeland this year. 

  9. State semi finals results

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    2 hours ago, KeemD321 said:

    Lmao Perspective just became FSU

     

    1 hour ago, Perspective said:

    (Preparing my official announcement for release after the final game)

    All I can do is play -- and win -- the games on my schedule.   I can't help it if my competition is inferior.   It's a travesty.  It's a sham.  It's a mockery.   It's a traveshamockery!!  

    :D

    The college playoffs should have 8 teams. 

  12. Venice believes they will blow Lakeland out...

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    4 hours ago, VeniceIndianFan said:

    @Nulli Secundus and @DarterBlue2, thank you for the kind words. I attended a community for two years and have completed an AA, whatever that's worth. However, I am taking time to work now before furthering my education. Unfortunately, the cost of continuing is very prohibitive, especially for a 21-year-old college student without a scholarship left to fall back on. I want to major in history, as that topic has always been a fascination of mine. Regardless, excited to see what the future holds (and hopefully, a Venice victory about 6 days from now, which is all I really want for Christmas anyway. :D) 

    History is a fascinating subject which is often recounted from very different perspectives in different countries and in different periods of time. But it does not put food on the table and pay a mortgage unless you take it to its natural conclusion with a PHD.

    Back when I was your age, once you completed your Bachelors, you were generally able to get your graduate studies paid for from a combination of: scholarships, fellowships, and research assistantships when you enrolled in a Doctoral program, provided you kept your grades up when doing the course work, and kept on track when writing your dissertation. Today, that path is more difficult, though still possible as it is more costly and fewer financial aid opportunities exist.

    But determination and hard work usually end with the completion of goals, be it a state championship or a PHD. So, I admonish you to keep your head up and grind away if you really want to go in the path you outlined.   

    Though I don't have a dog in this race, GO INDIANS!

  15. State semi finals results

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    32 minutes ago, Perspective said:

    Wait a minute . . . are you saying that I can't just wait until Keem makes his picks, copy and paste his selections, and then rely on my better seeding to win the contest?   B)

    I have every confidence that as a man of the highest integrity, you would do no such thing. 

  16. Venice believes they will blow Lakeland out...

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    39 minutes ago, VeniceIndianFan said:

    I would love to head up there and meet you, but my college graduation actually falls on the day the game is going to be played. I will be lucky to even get home in time to pay for the stream. 

    Despite the sad face, congrats on graduating from college. Hopefully, the transition to work and adult responsibilities is a relatively smooth one. 

    Pity you could not make the game, this will likely be Venice's fourth title if my memory is correct.  

  18. Venice believes they will blow Lakeland out...

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    5 minutes ago, VeniceIndianFan said:

    I don’t think it will be a blowout, though Venice will absolutely be favored. It’s going to take everything Lakeland has to deny one of Venice’s best teams ever from winning the 4S state championship. 

    This is the matchup we wanted. We owe you guys a beatdown for what happened last year. One fluke touchdown before the half and it’s another trophy on our shelf. We will never forget that, least of all the kids whom were on this team last year. 
     

    Nobody since Cocoa in week 2 has had an answer for Venice’s offense. The continuity between our offensive line and running backs has really paved the way for where we are now. Defensive line is starting to gel at the right time, as evidenced by the way they dominated DeLand’s offense after the first drive (which really surprised me.) The experience in the secondary has paid dividends in a huge way. 
     

    This is going to be Lakeland’s toughest test of the year. Do you have answers for Venice’s phenomenal rushing attack? Can you stop our receiving corps, where we have 4 guys that can take it the distance at a moment’s notice? Can you contain Glasser when he takes off, or defend the numerous trick plays?  
     

    And on defense, can you crack Venice’s secondary? Will you be able to run and try to slow the game down to keep our offense off the field? These are all questions that need to be answered before Saturday. Tick Tock Lakeland, you’re on the clock! GO INDIANS!!! 
     

     

    Darn, you are normally very humble. I hope you are not counting chickens while they are still eggs. I do think Venice will win relatively easily, but I expected you to cast doubt on the outcome. 

  20. State semi finals results

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    6 hours ago, nolebull813 said:

    So you guys can private message me your picks before the first game. It will be all 9 title games. 
     

    Seeding won’t matter since it’s the finals. We will use points in the rural game as the tie breaker. I will post each person’s picks in a locked thread for all to see right before the first game kicks off. 

    I went with First Baptist despite a fairly strong feeling that OTC was going to win. Had I not done that, I would be in the finals despite my poor seeding. 

    But it was fun. Good luck to both @KeemD321 and @Perspective. May the best man win!

  22. Mainland over Vanguard (34-12)

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    4 minutes ago, Dan in Daytona said:

    Thanks Darter for the moral and the physical support.

    Dan, unfortunately I won't be able to make the final as it's at 3pm on Thursday and my appointment is at 4pm that day. So, I can't even watch the majority of it via stream. 

    I am not sure why they scheduled this game for that time as I think it would be one of the better attended ones if it were at night and especially if it were Friday or Saturday. 

    But then again, nothing the FHSAA usually does makes a whole lot of sense to me. We could also have certainly used a one week break as the schools set for Thursday have no more than a six day break, and in the case of the earliest, about a 5.5 day break.

  24. Who picked TC over DeLand?

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    5 minutes ago, ExplorerHomer2 said:

    And for that same personal quality, some people are attracted to them, many people mistakenly align  "arrogance" with strength, or a sign of leadership ability. But I agree with you: it results in a lack of desire for self improvement and ultimately very limited thinking.

    Tempered confidence, on the other hand is an asset for any coach, player, or leader. But they are not the same.

    Arrogance = General Custer; tempered confidence = Eisenhower. 

  25. Who picked TC over DeLand?

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    1 hour ago, Brody Wiseguy said:

    What is wrong with coach Peacock as a person?  I think he is a good fella.

    To be honest, I have never met the man in person. That's why I reserved my judgment if you read my post carefully. But I will say this: He tends to come over as overly arrogant. I guess, I don't have great love for arrogant people. Why? The believe they know it all and because of that core belief, they stifle their own ability to grow. 

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