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    NewEraFball got a reaction from THIS_IS_DILLARD in Weather .....   
    It's FL...the weather could be sunny and 75 and people still would not show up to the capacity that we all would like to see. 
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    NewEraFball got a reaction from skyway in Lake City Columbia vs Atlantic Delray Beach   
    I'm not even a fan of LW, but this is obviously a Lakeland guy feeling threatened that he ever so precious dreadnaughts aren't the only good team in the county so he's trying to downplay other schools. 
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    NewEraFball got a reaction from Hwy17 in Lake City Columbia vs Atlantic Delray Beach   
    I'm not even a fan of LW, but this is obviously a Lakeland guy feeling threatened that he ever so precious dreadnaughts aren't the only good team in the county so he's trying to downplay other schools. 
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    NewEraFball got a reaction from fishspinners in Lakeland's final challenge @ Bloomingdale   
    What makes you think they should have man handled them? North Gwinnet is a top tier team in GA. I would expect them to make a legitimate run in 7a. Not sure where your logic is in this post. Actually from what I heard, North Gwinnet man handled Armwood. Numerous people have said that NG should have won by two touchdowns but gave up some BS plays that kept Armwood in it.
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    NewEraFball reacted to fishspinners in Lakeland's final challenge @ Bloomingdale   
    Did you quote the wrong post?
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    NewEraFball reacted to THIS_IS_DILLARD in Will Dillard have their 1st (10-0) Season Ever??   
    Thanks bro hopefully we can get that W & move to (9-0)
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    NewEraFball reacted to DisabledAccount in 22 Interesting Games This Week   
    Colquitt hosts TCA
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    NewEraFball got a reaction from HornetFan in Lakeland Continues Its Domination of SFL   
    To be honest, this is why nobody really even cares that Lakeland won other than those "diehard fans" is because it's not even respectable due to the fact that 80% or more of their starters were at different schools for their junior year of HS. Now with that being said, the talent that Demarcus Bowman and others have is undeniable. A couple of those guys are true Lakeland players, but as for the rest it's almost laughable at the players they have on their team who were recruited over. I say recruited because that's exactly what it is. People can say all day that "nobody is recruiting, it's just a better  program...blah blah blah." Coaches are calling parents, boosters are reaching out to people, community people are becoming the "bag guys" for these schools. Like i said, it's why nobody really respects if they win. 
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    NewEraFball reacted to THIS_IS_DILLARD in Any team ever won state with a losing record??   
    Last year lol haha
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    NewEraFball got a reaction from DarterBlue2 in Terrible Weekend for FL Football   
    BUT all of of FL had Armwood as a 21 point favorite...It seems that everyone also thought that was a mismatch before the game...
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    NewEraFball got a reaction from Joshua Wilson in Board Pick'ems   
    Yes, please! Always enjoy this. 10 of the best games across the state regardless of classification. I agree with above statement. Nobody wants to make a pick on somebody who anybody knows hardly anything about. 
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    NewEraFball got a reaction from OldSchoolLion in Coaches & Texting - What Do You Think?   
    This is ridiculous. Texting your players is fine. I've done it for years....i'm not an idiot and/or a weirdo though so I have no desire to send my kids inappropriate material. What it all boils down to is don't be a complete moron and just have a normal relationship with your players....bottom line. Remind is good if you're trying to send a message out to a large group. 
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    NewEraFball reacted to OldSchoolLion in Coaches & Texting - What Do You Think?   
    Thanks for the response.  "Normal" is a very subjective word, isn't it.  I think that is what we struggle with today...vastly different ideas about it.  
    As an AD or principal, I would be OK with a HC telling me that "texting is fine."  The problem I see is that there is sometimes little accountability when boundaries get crossed/rules get broken.  The "I don't have time to monitor what my people are doing" card gets thrown.  Have experienced it first hand, sir.  
    When somebody who works for me says "no problem," I give them plenty of rope...to operate freely or hang themselves.  I am responsible for my reports and ultimately accountable for their behavior, which reflects on me and could ultimately cost me my job.  For that reason, I have every right and responsibility to question their texting behavior, especially when there are multiple examples out there of coaches using this technology inappropriately.  
    It is ridiculous we should even have to have this discussion, right?  Unfortunately, adults often don't act like adults, forcing the issue.
        
     
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    NewEraFball reacted to Perspective in The Dropoff of HS Football in Polk County   
    Um, I could be wrong, but I don't recall any of the 'really good players in Polk County' ending up at Plant . . . at least none in the last ten years.  Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. 
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    NewEraFball got a reaction from OldSchoolLion in The Dropoff of HS Football in Polk County   
    Polk County always has good players, good players don't always translate to good teams. The quality of coaching in Polk County has been mediocre for years. That's on par for the rest of the state too though if we're being honest. 
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    NewEraFball got a reaction from FL_HS_football in Mandarin Situation Is Disappointing   
    Yes, and you're one of them. You even left out a handful of the transfers off your list. People like you is why nobody even respects the programs who receive all of the transfers. You try to make a case for every single kid because you know in the back of your heart that it's just wrong. It's wrong primarily because of the way it is happening. Coaches from said schools are calling kids, are calling parents/grandparents. Ask anybody from around the Lakeland area and it's always "oh yea, they're trying to call us to get us to transfer" 
    Football is a dying sport, and this is doing nothing but fast forwarding how long it'll be around in the same capacity that it currently is. It's one of the main reason I got out of coaching years ago and moved up north. And no, it is not like this at other places. It is primarily happening in the state of Florida because just like everything else, this state does everything backwards. 
    I'm all for good conversation, but please don't try and make an excuse for the wrongdoing of coaches. I'm happy for them that they won, but you know good and well that those kids don't appreciate the title as much as they would if they had stayed at their home school and competed for a championship there. Every one of those guys that you listed were starters or were going to be starters at their previous school and they moved because it's the "IN" thing to do. Give me a break @LakelandGator
    Everybody in the Lakeland area knows that the ONLY reason they won is because of the transfers. Without those transfers they're an 8-2 team with maybe a round or two in the playoffs. 
    It's not just Lakeland though, it's a ton of other schools too. I guess it's just the way it is now though. It's sad. 
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    NewEraFball got a reaction from OldSchoolLion in FHSAA Attendance Nightmare   
    I've said it before and I will say it again...football in Florida isn't as important to people as they say it is. It's almost comical. There may be one or two games with a decent crowd. Championship games need to go back to a smaller stadium that is more agreeable to both coaches from each team. I know that may be difficult for people who would like to see a game who don't have a dog in a fight (e.g. Media), but it would be much more beneficial to people of a community who may not be able to travel a great distance for a game. Many states do it the right way...Florida...does not...which is par for the course for the state of Florida. 
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    NewEraFball got a reaction from KeemD321 in FHSAA Attendance Nightmare   
    I've said it before and I will say it again...football in Florida isn't as important to people as they say it is. It's almost comical. There may be one or two games with a decent crowd. Championship games need to go back to a smaller stadium that is more agreeable to both coaches from each team. I know that may be difficult for people who would like to see a game who don't have a dog in a fight (e.g. Media), but it would be much more beneficial to people of a community who may not be able to travel a great distance for a game. Many states do it the right way...Florida...does not...which is par for the course for the state of Florida. 
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    NewEraFball got a reaction from 181pl in FHSAA Attendance Nightmare   
    I've said it before and I will say it again...football in Florida isn't as important to people as they say it is. It's almost comical. There may be one or two games with a decent crowd. Championship games need to go back to a smaller stadium that is more agreeable to both coaches from each team. I know that may be difficult for people who would like to see a game who don't have a dog in a fight (e.g. Media), but it would be much more beneficial to people of a community who may not be able to travel a great distance for a game. Many states do it the right way...Florida...does not...which is par for the course for the state of Florida. 
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    NewEraFball got a reaction from DisabledAccount in Carol City best team in the state???   
    I'm just going to say it. Carol City would beat Wekiva by 4 touchdowns. They are THAT good. I don't know if there is a better team in the country than them. Their team speed is off the charts. When you watch them play, it's mesmerizing. 
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    NewEraFball got a reaction from Hwy17 in Sebring vs. Kathleen game ending brawl?!   
    Just heard that numerous people have received 6 game suspensions, including 4 star Safety and FSU commit Brendan Gant. Also heard that this was his second suspension handed down by FHSAA in the past year. That seems like an issue. 
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    NewEraFball got a reaction from Wilddog10 in Sebring vs. Kathleen game ending brawl?!   
    Really sad to see and hear. Really wish the games were kept under control better and the kids and coaches had enough sense just let things go. I coached for a long time and never had an issue like this. I understand you get heated, but for a game to end in a brawl is just unacceptable. Someone needs to be made an example of. If not, then expect these things to continue to happen. 15-17 year old kids getting into a fight in an organized HS sporting event is just embarassing for the school and the sport. 
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    NewEraFball got a reaction from Hwy17 in Sebring vs. Kathleen game ending brawl?!   
    Really sad to see and hear. Really wish the games were kept under control better and the kids and coaches had enough sense just let things go. I coached for a long time and never had an issue like this. I understand you get heated, but for a game to end in a brawl is just unacceptable. Someone needs to be made an example of. If not, then expect these things to continue to happen. 15-17 year old kids getting into a fight in an organized HS sporting event is just embarassing for the school and the sport. 
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    NewEraFball got a reaction from OldSchoolLion in Sebring vs. Kathleen game ending brawl?!   
    Really sad to see and hear. Really wish the games were kept under control better and the kids and coaches had enough sense just let things go. I coached for a long time and never had an issue like this. I understand you get heated, but for a game to end in a brawl is just unacceptable. Someone needs to be made an example of. If not, then expect these things to continue to happen. 15-17 year old kids getting into a fight in an organized HS sporting event is just embarassing for the school and the sport. 
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    NewEraFball got a reaction from OldSchoolLion in Who Has the Toughest Schedule Now?   
    Lake Gibson --- Kissimmee Osceola, Zephyrhills, Lake Wales, Bradenton Palmetto, Miami Columbus, Sebring (those teams combined record is 30-6 after this evenings games.)
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