He's not really talking you down. He's just saying Columbia is not on par with STA. I mean do you think Columbia would have a shot even if STA came to Lake City. Players will always come to STA here because Broward Public Schools suck as far as support and administration goes. Unless STA is placed in 8A, They're running 7A. Bottom Line.
Why, we need more people on this forum. I'm sorry, but this forum could use some edge. Dallas' forum/site is gone, and PrepGridiron puts too much politics which is really boring.
STA is gonna be a bigger juggernaut than the season before. Nevermind the points system that's put in place. There's no team in the south that's ready yet. Maybe McArthur will get a bit better, but still they're on par with them.
Don't make me laugh with this crap. The FHSAA has more than enough classes. They should drop to 7. The only teams noting in CFLA is Lakeland, Apopka, Plant, DP, Cocoa, Bolles Jax Trinity Christian, Manatee, and Armwood. That's it. There's about 20+ teams here in Dade/Broward that would do better than fine up there.
You can't say "if". Miramar had nowhere near the D1 players like STA, but was able to beat them. Vice versa with Deerfield. Like i said. Put Columbia here in Dade/Broward, and they would have issues down here.
No disrespect to Columbia, but before you go to Aquinas level, would you be able to make the playoffs in a district with Miramar, Flanagan or Columbus/Gables/Miami High. Not trying to bash, but you can't get on STA for the recruits that they get on a seasonal basis.