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  2. Nolebull813 Top 25 final

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    Yeah, tough to get a final list here. I see you have Columbus ranked above both Norland and Homestead, who although they both lost their title games, both beat Columbus. I'd argue, not while Columbus was at their best, but Homestead beat us pretty bad. Hard to square that. I agree that Berkeley should be higher but I really don't know who you should move around to make that happen. FWIW Maxpreps has BP in their top 25 now with Central and Norland mid 30's. Columbus is like 50.

    I think most teams in the top 15 there could almost all best one another on any given Friday with the exception of Nade. 

  3. Twenty-four minutes from one of the greatest upsets in history...

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    5 hours ago, havs54 said:

    I have no affiliation with Berkeley (Live in Tampa though) but actually do with Columbus and most Columbus coaches would not agree with what you said.

    Norland played one of the toughest schedules in the state and came out unscathed.

    Nobody gave Berkeley a chance yet here we are. It sounds like sour grapes because Columbus lost to Norland this year and you sound a little salty about that.

    Go enjoy Columbus State Title and let Berkeley enjoy one of the greatest State upsets of all time, both of these things can coexist.

    Nobody gave Berkley a chance? didn't you see @DarterBlue2predict this potential upset? I happened to agree with him. 

    Congrats on the win.

    Salty? We are state champs. Again. LOL. 

    I stand by it. Norland was not the 11th best team in the country, And after beating AHP at home, Berkley should have been top 30.

    I granted you it was an upset. But after beating AHP at their place one could hardly say this was one of the greatest in history. But whatever. Fantastic finish given the improbable start.

  4. Twenty-four minutes from one of the greatest upsets in history...

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    Would not call this the one of the biggest upsets in HISTORY.  While I didn't know anything about Berkeley until this year, I have been saying Norland - while solid, is a bit over hyped. I know they notched some big wins over some big programs this season, but tbh they won against BTW, Central, and Columbus when all three teams had lost their starting QB. And I know beating Central twice was def something not to overlook - but I been hard on Central too ever since they played a great game against BG. 

    Not saying I called this upset, but Norland is in no way the #11 team in the nation.

    Congrats to Berkeley and great season Norland.

  6. 2023 Pick ‘Em Championship!!!

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    3 minutes ago, Perspective said:

    Dang, that's a long-azz bus ride!  But smart to go up a day ahead.  That'll give them a chance to stretch their legs with a walk through someplace late today, I would think. 

    Yeah 9 hour bus ride. They will do a walk through today. Long drive home after the game - get home about 2am tomorrow. The 9 hours will be longer if it's without a trophy. Mandarin is no joke. 

  8. 2023 Pick ‘Em Championship!!!

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    5 minutes ago, DarterBlue2 said:

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

     
     
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    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. 

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

    Good observation. Saw that and spoke with the QB position coach on Monday - luckily he's fine. Charley Horse it seems.

  9. Who picked TC over DeLand?

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    58 minutes ago, DarterBlue2 said:

    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. 

    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.

  10. What the heck happened to Miami Central his season?

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    30 minutes ago, cribboy305 said:

    This has literally happened before.. why are we surprised? Its only been a handful of times Central has ran the whole dade county. In the early 2010s Btw was king of miami, mid 2010s it was a combination of west , cc & cent & btw. late 2010s central & northwestern. Its always been like this, nothing is wrong. You’re just not used to no Norland winning is all cause if this was the west doing this it would be normal 

    I get that, I'm just talking about the fall after BG. Anyway, I may have spoke too soon, Rockets stormed back with 21 unanswered points.

  11. What the heck happened to Miami Central his season?

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    From nearly beating the #1 team in the nation at their place on week 0, we now see them getting beaten for probably the 2nd time this season by Norland. I mean dogged right now. And Norland is good, but not THAT good. I know they QB went down in that 1st loss to the Vikings, but this is crazy for a school that had like 30+ transfers and hopes for a natty a couple months ago. @MC Rockets you got the story?

     3rd quarter, Norland is up 3 scores on the Rockets.

  12. FL 2nd Round

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    On 11/15/2023 at 11:20 AM, Joshua Wilson said:

    No joke...

    That trip to Navarre was 369 miles one-way or 738 miles round trip.

    To Niceville is 331 miles one-way or 662 miles round trip.

    When its all said and done, Bartram Trail will have traveled 1,400 miles in two weeks. Most playoff teams will not even come close to touching that mileage number.

     

    That's crazy - for playoffs in particular. Two years ago Columbus drove up to Savannah to play Benedictine and then the next week up to Jacksonville to face Bartram Trail - 1,400 miles total over two consecutive weekends, It was brutal. Coach Dunn said he is never doing that again. But at least these weren't even district games much less playoffs.  Seems like they should set up a neutral site roughly half way for playoffs. To much on the kids.

  13. Nolebull813HSAA Playoff format

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    2 hours ago, Dr. D said:

    Regardless of the merits of the many plans put forth here, one thing needs to be kept in mind.  In reviewing the 2022-23 FHSAA Financial Report, about $2.5 million in revenue was earned from FHSAA postseason competitions, undoubtedly the vast majority from football playoff ticket sales.  This revenue goes to support the operations and many other activities that the FHSAA sponsors.  So I would not expect the FHSAA to reduce the number of classifications (and thus the number of playoff games) any time soon.  Or in the words of the astute Nulli Secundus, "follow the money".  

    This.

    Unfortunately, here is the world of perverse incentives: if one has a choice the "right" thing, or the "wrong" thing; the thing that helps the kids, or the things that don't; the things that lift up society, or the things that bring it down, the choice is always predictable in each of these scenarios: we invariably choose the one that is profitable.

    Almost every social ill can be boiled down to this.

  14. Week 9 pick ems (Thursday game)

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    2 hours ago, Longtime Observer said:

    I might have picked Columbus to upset Norland had Darter Blue not pointed out the Explorers' QB will be out. Unless Columbus has a young stud taking over, I can't make that pick now.

    No young stud - but three different QBs will be under center against Norland. Three different looks too. Wish us luck! We will need it.

  15. Off Topics: High school Basketball - top two teams in the country (and in Florida) battle at 9PM tonight ESPN2

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    9 hours ago, Perspective said:

    Just curious, how are they already playing basketball games?   FHSAA website says Oct. 30 is the first practice date.  Are these just AAU teams whose rosters likely will bear a striking resemblance to the rosters of the two high school teams once basketball season officially starts?  

    As an aside, "teams" practicing and playing basketball games in October sure does make it difficult on those guys currently playing football who also want to play basketball.  I don't think Monteverde has football, so it probably doesn't matter to them.   But I suspect there may be a kid or two on the Columbus football roster that also wants to play hoops this year.   And that undoubtedly will be the case with other/smaller schools across the state. 

    Not trying to put a damper on Columbus' team or its national title aspirations - just trying to keep everything in perspective. B)

    Yes, this is "club" ball or the NIBC (National Interscholastic Basketball Conference) which IMG plays in an completes for a separate national title. All the teams invited to this tournament are top notch basketball factories in the NIBC with high major players from around the nation - all IMG-level programs basically - just for hoops. And Montverde Academy in Florida is usually the king of them all. The tournament I linked you to basically features NIBC teams and elite high school "club" teams, but they can't play under the school name due to FHSAA regs. So it is not "Christopher Columbus High School" that played, but a club team called "Explorers".

    MaxPreps actually has two separate rankings listed for basketball: High school and NIBC 

    And your point about football season is well taken. But in reality, there is no one on our football team, or many other teams who will make tryouts for basketball this year or last - the team is insanely good and still quite young. I'll go out on a limb at say this might be the best high school squad in the country this year and possibly one of most talented kids in one high school in a while. That's a big statement, I know. 

    Anyhow, sorry to take the topic out of football season. But we have Norland coming up this week and I am trying to stay in a good mood. We will be without our QB for a good three weeks. Wish us luck!

  16. Off Topics: High school Basketball - top two teams in the country (and in Florida) battle at 9PM tonight ESPN2

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    While my Explorers football may have stumbled a couple weeks back, our Explorer basketball crew is on a tear as favorites to win a national title. Led by the Boozer brothers (5* and high 4*), they now add Jase Richardson (4*) and his "little" brother Jaxon 3* from BG who isn't even in the starting lineup. Two sets of brothers with pro fathers. Crazy.

    The rest of the squad are 3* players - starting lineup brings 4 returning starters from last year's back to back state champions. 

    Tonight they are playing powerhouse Monteverde Academy, the #1 team year in and year out in Florida and nationally. This years squad is possibly their best ever led by #1 player in his class Cooper Flagg. Watching Cam Boozer and Flagg battle it out will be epic. 

    on ESPN2 now: https://thetvapp.to/tv/espn2-live-stream/

  17. WEEK 8 South Florida Top “15”

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    On 10/9/2023 at 1:12 PM, THIS_IS_DILLARD said:

    Didn’t get a chance to watch the game, but I heard. 

    I don't disagree with @DarterBlue2 on that. Defense looked suspect and offensive line got manhandled. Found out after the game that Mendoza had broken a finger on his throwing hand early in the game and explains his 4 INT performance. We are definitely below BTW and several others without him at the helm. Coaches hoping to rest him until playoffs. So we will see a different look from the Explorers offensively for the next few games. Disappointing with both the GMAC game (Central?) and Norland coming up. Not expecting wins for either of those games now.

  18. Saturday Night Football: Columbus 16 vs Homestead 32 FINAL

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    5 hours ago, Jambun82 said:

    "Opinions" are fine and what makes the message board great. When posters to this message board comment on a subject the very few of them no anything about, such as officials and officiating,  I choose to challenge and expose them. I like to read and learn from many other posters who are more knowledgeable than I am on many other subjects. I am the most knowledgeable poster on this message board when it comes to the subject of officials and officiating by far.   

    You may be, or may not be more qualified than anyone on this board, but either way you really need to get over yourself. Coaches make mistakes (ask Cristobal) and referees, being HUMAN, do as well. If you are unwilling to concede that, you are absolutely delusional.

    And no one needs your stamp of crotchety approval.

  20. Saturday Night Football: Columbus 16 vs Homestead 32 FINAL

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    3 minutes ago, ExplorerHomer2 said:

    Agreed. This is the worst game I have seen him play in two seasons. No excuses though - the Homestead front has been giving him pressure all game.

    And he got banged up quite a bit. Eventually injured on our last series and left the game.

    We don't really have a viable backup either. Coach Dunn really need to protect him better.

    Let's hope everyone is healthy for next week and Mendoza in particular can shake off this poor performance.

  22. Saturday Night Football: Columbus 16 vs Homestead 32 FINAL

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    28 minutes ago, DarterBlue2 said:

    As an experienced QB, Mendoza just made a critical judgement error throwing a pick in the end zone, when the correct play was to throw the ball away. If Homestead can eat clock they likely win this game. Critical possession here for Homestead.  

    Agreed. This is the worst game I have seen him play in two seasons. No excuses though - the Homestead front has been giving him pressure all game.

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