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CAI was such a farce program.  The school only has 70 or so students so you know at least some of those 40+ football players probably weren't even required to attend class or were "attending" virtually.  No tears from me seeing them fold up shop.  I guess football didn't grow the stature of their strange scientology school like it was originally intended.

Cherry picking players from the surrounding area schools proves what, that you can beat student-body teams with your all star team?  What's the point?  It's not cheating but nor is it fair and nor is it in the spirit of high school football.   Yes, we can argue this until the cows come home so no point in doing so as we won't change in each other's minds on this topic.

Cherry picking players from the surrounding area schools proves what, that you can beat student-body teams with your all star team?  What's the point?  It's not cheating but nor is it fair and nor is it in the spirit of high school football.   Yes, we can argue this until the cows come home so no point in doing so as we won't change in each other's minds on this topic.

Those kids must have been "eSpecially fit."       

it bugs me that teams can't get players from their own student population.  So you will have a down year, so what?  That's how it is supposed to work.  You aren't supposed to be good every year.

Super teams meaning teams with multiple impact D1 transfers that no one can compete with outside of other super teams. So back in the day, Lakeland used to beat STA’s head in like a baby seal to the tune of 4 titles and a 5-1 overall postseason record against STA from 1996-2006. 
 
After 2006, STA said NO MAS!!!!! The South Florida teams started stockpiling talent at break neck speed starting with Miami Northwestern. With a collection of future college and NFL talent MNW wins the high school national title. 
 
Then in 2008, STA loaded at every position with a Broward County All Star team, crushes Lakeland and wins the first of their 2 national titles in 3 years. 
 
STA from 1963-2007 won 3 state championships. Then after stocking super teams, they proceed to win 12 state championships from 2008-2023. 
 
Miami Central from 1964-2009 a grand total of ZERO state championships. From 2010-2023 they win NINE titles!!!
Chaminade from 1964-2016 they win 2 titles. From 2017-2023 they win 6!! 
 
American Heritage won zero from 1981-2012 and then 4 titles since. 
 
These are the 4 top teams in Florida the last decade by far. None of these teams were anything before 2006. You can say STA won 3 but that is in 35 years compared to winning 12 of the last 16. 
 
And it’s all thanks to Lakeland 

I lost all respect for the University of STA when I saw and heard their coaches at a 7 on 7 tournament openly recruiting the QB from my son's team to come play at STA.  They had no shame.   If this is what they were doing openly, I had to wonder what else was going on behind closed doors. 
So, yes, they are good.   They are good because they have bigger and better athletes than most every other team in the state . . . athletes that likely would not be able to attend or would not choose to attend that school were it not for football. 
OK, someone give me a hand off my soapbox so I don't fall and break my hip like Kareem Abdul Jabbar. 

PHU totally face planted Friday night vs Durant.  Got down early and then tried to be something we are not, which is a passing team.  A bunch of interceptions later and it was a 33-0 loss.  I guess we weren't ready for the big stage.  Oh well, over time we will look back and realize what a great season it was for us but now it feels like crap.  

CCC should share this 10-0 season with Lakewood since they have half of Lakewood's players

PHU totally face planted Friday night vs Durant.  Got down early and then tried to be something we are not, which is a passing team.  A bunch of interceptions later and it was a 33-0 loss.  I guess we weren't ready for the big stage.  Oh well, over time we will look back and realize what a great season it was for us but now it feels like crap.  

PHU totally face planted Friday night vs Durant.  Got down early and then tried to be something we are not, which is a passing team.  A bunch of interceptions later and it was a 33-0 loss.  I guess we weren't ready for the big stage.  Oh well, over time we will look back and realize what a great season it was for us but now it feels like crap.  

From the Lakeland Ledger:
"FHSAA officials confirmed that 12 players from both Lakeland and Kathleen were suspended as a result of a fight that broke out at the beginning of the third quarter when the two teams met on Oct. 27.
Kathleen players sat out last week, while Lakeland players will miss Friday night's home playoff game against New Port Richey Mitchell in the Class 4S, Region 2 quarterfinals."
. . . 
"Polk County athletic director Dan Talbot said most of the suspensions were for one week, although a couple of players received two weeks suspension. The punishments were lighter than they could have been, he said, because the schools meted out their own punishments first."
 
Lakeland officials couldn't/wouldn't disclose what the punishment was because of "privacy laws." 

I'm not sure it really matters where a coach hits a player if it is done out of anger or frustration.  

after zooming in and slowing it down it looks like a closed fist punch to the ear hole.  Definitely deserved to be let go.

I agree with the thought that that it's an overreaction to fire the guy based upon what happened on the video.  It didn't look like a strike intended to cause pain or domination but more of something done in the heat of battle to tell the kid he needs to pay attention to the snap count.  However, Jesuit had a zero tolerance policy in place so zero tolerance means you get zero second chances.  Coaches need to control their emotions better, bottom line.

These two concepts aren't related.  Just because you coach a physical game doesn't mean the coach has any right to get physical with their players. 

I have a minority perspective on this subject apparently since the majority of us seem to be in the "kids are too soft today" category.  My thoughts are a coach should never have a reason to strike a player.  Grabbing a facemask or jersey to get their attention is not striking but it's a grey area I can tolerate.  Striking players though shows a coach is out of control.  A coach should always have a level head as there are many times during a game your players will drive you crazy.  The biggest problem with coaches striking players is it rarely stops there.  A coach who's willing to strike a player is going to bully and dominate them and make their lives a living hell.  If you think it's just tough love you aren't looking at the person doing the striking.  Who is so out of control that they would do that?  You don't want that guy as the example your kids look up to how to handle adverse situations in this world.  The coach should always lead by example.
Anyway, I know I'm in the minority here so it's cool if you disagree.  Most of us all had this type of tough love when we played and we turned out okay, at least I think we did lol.  It was also cool to get our brains scrambled with concussions back then.  Today's era is different and we have to evolve with the times.  

Lakeland is coming out of this region without a doubt.  They would be the favorites in any given year but the region is down this year so their path is pretty easy this year.  However, they may find a couple teams put up a fight rather than lay down.  Mitchell in their opener may hang around until the third quarter before ultimately losing by 14+.  

Lakeland is coming out of this region without a doubt.  They would be the favorites in any given year but the region is down this year so their path is pretty easy this year.  However, they may find a couple teams put up a fight rather than lay down.  Mitchell in their opener may hang around until the third quarter before ultimately losing by 14+.  

CCC should share this 10-0 season with Lakewood since they have half of Lakewood's players

I have a minority perspective on this subject apparently since the majority of us seem to be in the "kids are too soft today" category.  My thoughts are a coach should never have a reason to strike a player.  Grabbing a facemask or jersey to get their attention is not striking but it's a grey area I can tolerate.  Striking players though shows a coach is out of control.  A coach should always have a level head as there are many times during a game your players will drive you crazy.  The biggest problem with coaches striking players is it rarely stops there.  A coach who's willing to strike a player is going to bully and dominate them and make their lives a living hell.  If you think it's just tough love you aren't looking at the person doing the striking.  Who is so out of control that they would do that?  You don't want that guy as the example your kids look up to how to handle adverse situations in this world.  The coach should always lead by example.
Anyway, I know I'm in the minority here so it's cool if you disagree.  Most of us all had this type of tough love when we played and we turned out okay, at least I think we did lol.  It was also cool to get our brains scrambled with concussions back then.  Today's era is different and we have to evolve with the times.  

I probably agree that the video wasn't worthy of dismissal since it was more of a push than a hard strike.  However, Jesuit has both liability and zero tolerance policy in place so I'm sure that had a lot to do with it.  Nip it in the bud before you get a lawsuit on your hands.

I have a minority perspective on this subject apparently since the majority of us seem to be in the "kids are too soft today" category.  My thoughts are a coach should never have a reason to strike a player.  Grabbing a facemask or jersey to get their attention is not striking but it's a grey area I can tolerate.  Striking players though shows a coach is out of control.  A coach should always have a level head as there are many times during a game your players will drive you crazy.  The biggest problem with coaches striking players is it rarely stops there.  A coach who's willing to strike a player is going to bully and dominate them and make their lives a living hell.  If you think it's just tough love you aren't looking at the person doing the striking.  Who is so out of control that they would do that?  You don't want that guy as the example your kids look up to how to handle adverse situations in this world.  The coach should always lead by example.
Anyway, I know I'm in the minority here so it's cool if you disagree.  Most of us all had this type of tough love when we played and we turned out okay, at least I think we did lol.  It was also cool to get our brains scrambled with concussions back then.  Today's era is different and we have to evolve with the times.  

I have a minority perspective on this subject apparently since the majority of us seem to be in the "kids are too soft today" category.  My thoughts are a coach should never have a reason to strike a player.  Grabbing a facemask or jersey to get their attention is not striking but it's a grey area I can tolerate.  Striking players though shows a coach is out of control.  A coach should always have a level head as there are many times during a game your players will drive you crazy.  The biggest problem with coaches striking players is it rarely stops there.  A coach who's willing to strike a player is going to bully and dominate them and make their lives a living hell.  If you think it's just tough love you aren't looking at the person doing the striking.  Who is so out of control that they would do that?  You don't want that guy as the example your kids look up to how to handle adverse situations in this world.  The coach should always lead by example.
Anyway, I know I'm in the minority here so it's cool if you disagree.  Most of us all had this type of tough love when we played and we turned out okay, at least I think we did lol.  It was also cool to get our brains scrambled with concussions back then.  Today's era is different and we have to evolve with the times.  

Already landed on my feet. In less than 4 hours I found a new home! Wont be the head coach, but titles do not mean much to me anyway. I know I can make a difference where ill be coaching.