Joshua Wilson

Earl Little was a good coach, something shady is going on. I wish them well.

I believe you hit it on the knob.

Former Miami Jackson Coach Earl Little is smiling somewhere.  
 
So she is a PE Teacher and coaching a girls flag football team and she is suddenly qualified to be a HC at Jackson.  It is a shame that experienced WINNING Head Coaches are losing jobs left and right and Lakatriona "Kay Kay" Brunson is qualified to run the Miami  Jackson football program.  It is not that I feel this way because she is a female , I just question the qualifications and the decisions made by the Jackson AD.  Perhaps they will bring in a strong Offensive Coordinator or something.  Curious to seeing Miami Jackson's  Offensive formations and possibly a flag football  playbook play chess with a team like AHP.
 
So what does everyone think?  Will the hiring of Lakatriona "Kay Kay Brunson help help Miami Jackson and Uncle Luke pull kids in ?  OR will kids start leaving perhaps looking for a better fit ?

It appears she is qualified every step of the way as she is also a physical education teacher at the school already and is coaching the girls flag football team, per J.T. Wilcox.

It appears she is qualified every step of the way as she is also a physical education teacher at the school already and is coaching the girls flag football team, per J.T. Wilcox.

Bernice from South Beach Tow and Uncle Luke at Miami Jackson. This is going to be interesting to watch.
 

Fixing the districts/classification is part of a three part process Coach Frank Beasley is under taking. From my understanding a lot of folks are excited inside the FHSAA offices about what he wants to do.

Oh I agree with that, no it shouldn't be over the loud speaker since they are not the host team. 

ARE YOU KIDDING ME? I guess as many times that BTO has said before, "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet!"

ARE YOU KIDDING ME? I guess as many times that BTO has said before, "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet!"

At first glance I was like most people this system is way to complicated but as I read it and talked to Mr Beasley I began to understand it a lot more. It's starting to grow on me.
 
It's quite simple you win your district you are guaranteed to make the playoffs, if you are a runner-up you are not guaranteed a spot but can still earn a wild card berth.
 
Think of it this way for once, EVERY game counts, the rivalry games can mean a little something more now.  

Maybe a simpler solution would be just adding up your opponents records like they did in the previous wild card days.
 
I am all for seeding purposes. Lets truly try to get the top four teams in the Final Four and do our best to have the two best teams settle it out at the state finals.    

Frank Beasley at the FHSAA has kindly sent me this and has given me permission to release it. 
 
This model from my understanding based somewhat off the system used in Nebraska. 
 
The way this is explained to me is simple: We keep the district format as we know it, then district champions are guaranteed a spot in the playoffs and then wildcards are taken (meaning a district runner-up would not be an automatic playoff qualifier anymore).
 
So you still have your four regions per classification (1, 2, 3 and 4) and in that case each region would send four district champs (as it is now) and four wildcards. Then on top of this, you would seed the teams basically getting some very interesting matchups in the process.
 
Without further words, here is the proposal, sent to me, word for word. Questions can be asked below and I will seek answers to those:
 
HOW MY TEAM EARNS POINTS:
 
Based on your opponents record and if you win or lose you still get points
 
This system rewards winning and strength of schedule.
 
You must play a minimum of 8 games to be eligible.
 
Your total games played will be divided by your total points earned.
 
Each team you play will fall into 1 of the four categories below
 

 
If your opponent only plays 9 games it will not penalize your team. Base it on the percentages. Example: 7-2 won 77% of their games- you would get Category two points
 
In addition to the previous basic points, bonus points are awarded on the following basis:
No points are deducted for playing a team in a lower classification
One bonus point for competing against a school one classification above
Two bonus points for competing against a school two classifications above
Three bonus points for competing against a school three classifications above
EXAMPLE OF POINT SYSTEM BEING USED
 

 
POINT SYSTEM – Qualifying Criteria
In order to be considered as a “Playoff” qualifier, a school must play a minimum of eight regular-season games. (An exception may be made by the FHSAA for schools that are not provided a full schedule of games.)
Only the results of regularly scheduled games scheduled prior to the start of the regular season will be used in calculating the point total. All schedules will be final on the Monday of the first regular season play date.
If a school plays an opponent more than once during the season, only the first game shall count in calculating the point totals.
Out-of-state varsity teams will be converted to the Florida classification based on the same year enrollment figures obtained from that State’s Activities Association.
Only regular season games of out-of-state teams will be used to calculate the point average.
Only regular season records will be counted from out of state opponents.
The score of a game goes not affect the number of points a team receives.
A score of 7-6 will result in the same number of points as a score of 50-0
Cancellations/Postponements/Forfeits:
A contest that is forfeited because of extenuating circumstances between schools shall count as a loss for the team forfeiting, and such forfeiting team shall receive wild card points for such forfeited loss.
Schools that are required to forfeit a game or games by the FHSAA the game or games shall count such contests as one of the permissible contests under the 10 contest limitations for football. The school shall receive forfeit losses for those scheduled contests and shall be awarded wild card points for those forfeit losses
When a school’s varsity team is unable to complete the season, those remaining teams on that school’s regular season schedule shall receive forfeit wins for those scheduled contests and shall be awarded points for those forfeit wins. Points will be determined by the forfeiting team's percentage of wins at the time of seeding for postseason competition.
If two schools cannot agree on the postponement and rescheduling of a regular season football game the schools should contact FHSAA office for mediation. First priority shall be given to player safety. The host team has the sole responsibility of determining if the field is fit for play. The game may be postponed or forfeited. If a forfeit is not awarded, the game must be completed by Tuesday of the school’s last permitted regular season game. If the game is not forfeited and is not played by the stipulated date, each team will be credited with a loss. If all parties cannot agree FHSAA reserves the right to consider it a “no contest” and no points will be awarded to either team and the game will be stricken from the schedule. That ruling will be made by FHSAA.
If a school takes its team off the playing field prior to the completion of a contest, or prior to the suspension/termination of a game by the game officials, and the contest results in a forfeit because of the refusal of the school's team to continue play, the school shall be subject to a penalty set by the FHSAA Board of Directors. The penalty may be exclusion from participation in the district or state series of competition.
 
POINT SYSTEM TIEBREAKER
1. If only two teams have identical point averages and are tied for one of the qualifying spots and/or higher seed and the teams have played each other, the team that won the contest between the two teams in question will qualify for the State Play-offs and/or get the higher seed.
 
2. If the two teams have not played each other or if more than two teams are tied, Step 3 will be used to determine which team qualifies for the State Play-offs and/or get the higher seed.
 
3. If two or more teams have identical point averages and are tied for one or both of the remaining qualifying spots and/or higher seed, the team or teams with the greatest number of wins over first Category one teams will be selected and/or given the higher seed. If only two teams remain after this step and the two teams tied have played each other, Step 1 will be used to determine the qualifier for the State Play-offs and/or get the higher seed.
 
4. If a tie still exists, the team or teams with the greatest number of wins over first and second Category teams will be selected and/or given the higher seed. If only two teams remain after this step and the two teams have played each other, Step 1 will be used to determine the qualifier for the State Play-offs and/or get the higher seed.
 
5. If two or more teams have identical point averages and are tired for one or both of the remaining qualifying spots and/or higher seed, the team or teams playing the greatest number of first Category teams will be selected and/or given the higher seed. If only two teams remain after this step and the two teams tied have played each other, Step 1 will be used to determine the qualifier for the State Play-offs and/or get the higher seed.
 
6.If the tie still exists, the team’s opponents’ wins and losses will be totaled and the winning percentages calculated. The team whose opponents have the highest percentage based on this calculation will be selected as the qualifier for the State Play-offs and/or get the higher seed.

Frank Beasley at the FHSAA has kindly sent me this and has given me permission to release it. 
 
This model from my understanding based somewhat off the system used in Nebraska. 
 
The way this is explained to me is simple: We keep the district format as we know it, then district champions are guaranteed a spot in the playoffs and then wildcards are taken (meaning a district runner-up would not be an automatic playoff qualifier anymore).
 
So you still have your four regions per classification (1, 2, 3 and 4) and in that case each region would send four district champs (as it is now) and four wildcards. Then on top of this, you would seed the teams basically getting some very interesting matchups in the process.
 
Without further words, here is the proposal, sent to me, word for word. Questions can be asked below and I will seek answers to those:
 
HOW MY TEAM EARNS POINTS:
 
Based on your opponents record and if you win or lose you still get points
 
This system rewards winning and strength of schedule.
 
You must play a minimum of 8 games to be eligible.
 
Your total games played will be divided by your total points earned.
 
Each team you play will fall into 1 of the four categories below
 

 
If your opponent only plays 9 games it will not penalize your team. Base it on the percentages. Example: 7-2 won 77% of their games- you would get Category two points
 
In addition to the previous basic points, bonus points are awarded on the following basis:
No points are deducted for playing a team in a lower classification
One bonus point for competing against a school one classification above
Two bonus points for competing against a school two classifications above
Three bonus points for competing against a school three classifications above
EXAMPLE OF POINT SYSTEM BEING USED
 

 
POINT SYSTEM – Qualifying Criteria
In order to be considered as a “Playoff” qualifier, a school must play a minimum of eight regular-season games. (An exception may be made by the FHSAA for schools that are not provided a full schedule of games.)
Only the results of regularly scheduled games scheduled prior to the start of the regular season will be used in calculating the point total. All schedules will be final on the Monday of the first regular season play date.
If a school plays an opponent more than once during the season, only the first game shall count in calculating the point totals.
Out-of-state varsity teams will be converted to the Florida classification based on the same year enrollment figures obtained from that State’s Activities Association.
Only regular season games of out-of-state teams will be used to calculate the point average.
Only regular season records will be counted from out of state opponents.
The score of a game goes not affect the number of points a team receives.
A score of 7-6 will result in the same number of points as a score of 50-0
Cancellations/Postponements/Forfeits:
A contest that is forfeited because of extenuating circumstances between schools shall count as a loss for the team forfeiting, and such forfeiting team shall receive wild card points for such forfeited loss.
Schools that are required to forfeit a game or games by the FHSAA the game or games shall count such contests as one of the permissible contests under the 10 contest limitations for football. The school shall receive forfeit losses for those scheduled contests and shall be awarded wild card points for those forfeit losses
When a school’s varsity team is unable to complete the season, those remaining teams on that school’s regular season schedule shall receive forfeit wins for those scheduled contests and shall be awarded points for those forfeit wins. Points will be determined by the forfeiting team's percentage of wins at the time of seeding for postseason competition.
If two schools cannot agree on the postponement and rescheduling of a regular season football game the schools should contact FHSAA office for mediation. First priority shall be given to player safety. The host team has the sole responsibility of determining if the field is fit for play. The game may be postponed or forfeited. If a forfeit is not awarded, the game must be completed by Tuesday of the school’s last permitted regular season game. If the game is not forfeited and is not played by the stipulated date, each team will be credited with a loss. If all parties cannot agree FHSAA reserves the right to consider it a “no contest” and no points will be awarded to either team and the game will be stricken from the schedule. That ruling will be made by FHSAA.
If a school takes its team off the playing field prior to the completion of a contest, or prior to the suspension/termination of a game by the game officials, and the contest results in a forfeit because of the refusal of the school's team to continue play, the school shall be subject to a penalty set by the FHSAA Board of Directors. The penalty may be exclusion from participation in the district or state series of competition.
 
POINT SYSTEM TIEBREAKER
1. If only two teams have identical point averages and are tied for one of the qualifying spots and/or higher seed and the teams have played each other, the team that won the contest between the two teams in question will qualify for the State Play-offs and/or get the higher seed.
 
2. If the two teams have not played each other or if more than two teams are tied, Step 3 will be used to determine which team qualifies for the State Play-offs and/or get the higher seed.
 
3. If two or more teams have identical point averages and are tied for one or both of the remaining qualifying spots and/or higher seed, the team or teams with the greatest number of wins over first Category one teams will be selected and/or given the higher seed. If only two teams remain after this step and the two teams tied have played each other, Step 1 will be used to determine the qualifier for the State Play-offs and/or get the higher seed.
 
4. If a tie still exists, the team or teams with the greatest number of wins over first and second Category teams will be selected and/or given the higher seed. If only two teams remain after this step and the two teams have played each other, Step 1 will be used to determine the qualifier for the State Play-offs and/or get the higher seed.
 
5. If two or more teams have identical point averages and are tired for one or both of the remaining qualifying spots and/or higher seed, the team or teams playing the greatest number of first Category teams will be selected and/or given the higher seed. If only two teams remain after this step and the two teams tied have played each other, Step 1 will be used to determine the qualifier for the State Play-offs and/or get the higher seed.
 
6.If the tie still exists, the team’s opponents’ wins and losses will be totaled and the winning percentages calculated. The team whose opponents have the highest percentage based on this calculation will be selected as the qualifier for the State Play-offs and/or get the higher seed.

Frank Beasley at the FHSAA has kindly sent me this and has given me permission to release it. 
 
This model from my understanding based somewhat off the system used in Nebraska. 
 
The way this is explained to me is simple: We keep the district format as we know it, then district champions are guaranteed a spot in the playoffs and then wildcards are taken (meaning a district runner-up would not be an automatic playoff qualifier anymore).
 
So you still have your four regions per classification (1, 2, 3 and 4) and in that case each region would send four district champs (as it is now) and four wildcards. Then on top of this, you would seed the teams basically getting some very interesting matchups in the process.
 
Without further words, here is the proposal, sent to me, word for word. Questions can be asked below and I will seek answers to those:
 
HOW MY TEAM EARNS POINTS:
 
Based on your opponents record and if you win or lose you still get points
 
This system rewards winning and strength of schedule.
 
You must play a minimum of 8 games to be eligible.
 
Your total games played will be divided by your total points earned.
 
Each team you play will fall into 1 of the four categories below
 

 
If your opponent only plays 9 games it will not penalize your team. Base it on the percentages. Example: 7-2 won 77% of their games- you would get Category two points
 
In addition to the previous basic points, bonus points are awarded on the following basis:
No points are deducted for playing a team in a lower classification
One bonus point for competing against a school one classification above
Two bonus points for competing against a school two classifications above
Three bonus points for competing against a school three classifications above
EXAMPLE OF POINT SYSTEM BEING USED
 

 
POINT SYSTEM – Qualifying Criteria
In order to be considered as a “Playoff” qualifier, a school must play a minimum of eight regular-season games. (An exception may be made by the FHSAA for schools that are not provided a full schedule of games.)
Only the results of regularly scheduled games scheduled prior to the start of the regular season will be used in calculating the point total. All schedules will be final on the Monday of the first regular season play date.
If a school plays an opponent more than once during the season, only the first game shall count in calculating the point totals.
Out-of-state varsity teams will be converted to the Florida classification based on the same year enrollment figures obtained from that State’s Activities Association.
Only regular season games of out-of-state teams will be used to calculate the point average.
Only regular season records will be counted from out of state opponents.
The score of a game goes not affect the number of points a team receives.
A score of 7-6 will result in the same number of points as a score of 50-0
Cancellations/Postponements/Forfeits:
A contest that is forfeited because of extenuating circumstances between schools shall count as a loss for the team forfeiting, and such forfeiting team shall receive wild card points for such forfeited loss.
Schools that are required to forfeit a game or games by the FHSAA the game or games shall count such contests as one of the permissible contests under the 10 contest limitations for football. The school shall receive forfeit losses for those scheduled contests and shall be awarded wild card points for those forfeit losses
When a school’s varsity team is unable to complete the season, those remaining teams on that school’s regular season schedule shall receive forfeit wins for those scheduled contests and shall be awarded points for those forfeit wins. Points will be determined by the forfeiting team's percentage of wins at the time of seeding for postseason competition.
If two schools cannot agree on the postponement and rescheduling of a regular season football game the schools should contact FHSAA office for mediation. First priority shall be given to player safety. The host team has the sole responsibility of determining if the field is fit for play. The game may be postponed or forfeited. If a forfeit is not awarded, the game must be completed by Tuesday of the school’s last permitted regular season game. If the game is not forfeited and is not played by the stipulated date, each team will be credited with a loss. If all parties cannot agree FHSAA reserves the right to consider it a “no contest” and no points will be awarded to either team and the game will be stricken from the schedule. That ruling will be made by FHSAA.
If a school takes its team off the playing field prior to the completion of a contest, or prior to the suspension/termination of a game by the game officials, and the contest results in a forfeit because of the refusal of the school's team to continue play, the school shall be subject to a penalty set by the FHSAA Board of Directors. The penalty may be exclusion from participation in the district or state series of competition.
 
POINT SYSTEM TIEBREAKER
1. If only two teams have identical point averages and are tied for one of the qualifying spots and/or higher seed and the teams have played each other, the team that won the contest between the two teams in question will qualify for the State Play-offs and/or get the higher seed.
 
2. If the two teams have not played each other or if more than two teams are tied, Step 3 will be used to determine which team qualifies for the State Play-offs and/or get the higher seed.
 
3. If two or more teams have identical point averages and are tied for one or both of the remaining qualifying spots and/or higher seed, the team or teams with the greatest number of wins over first Category one teams will be selected and/or given the higher seed. If only two teams remain after this step and the two teams tied have played each other, Step 1 will be used to determine the qualifier for the State Play-offs and/or get the higher seed.
 
4. If a tie still exists, the team or teams with the greatest number of wins over first and second Category teams will be selected and/or given the higher seed. If only two teams remain after this step and the two teams have played each other, Step 1 will be used to determine the qualifier for the State Play-offs and/or get the higher seed.
 
5. If two or more teams have identical point averages and are tired for one or both of the remaining qualifying spots and/or higher seed, the team or teams playing the greatest number of first Category teams will be selected and/or given the higher seed. If only two teams remain after this step and the two teams tied have played each other, Step 1 will be used to determine the qualifier for the State Play-offs and/or get the higher seed.
 
6.If the tie still exists, the team’s opponents’ wins and losses will be totaled and the winning percentages calculated. The team whose opponents have the highest percentage based on this calculation will be selected as the qualifier for the State Play-offs and/or get the higher seed.

I heard this was likely happening. It makes sense. I am asking now if they plan to divide the conference into two divisions, which seems like a logical thing that could happen.

Davis was a great coach.  He unfortunately, had to jump from the frying pan (STA - for several yeas) into the pot with Miramar and Flanagan.  Plantation was a great team this year and only lost to STA, Flanagan and eventually were ousted @ Deerfield Beach 14-17 in the 8A Playoffs.  Thank you Steve Davis for providing quality HS football teams for many years.

Andre Fernandez at the Miami Herald is reporting that Tim "ICE" Harris is likely heading back to Booker T. Washington for the third time as head coach. This is a developing story. Curious to see what comes from it.
 

I was in the stands when their pastor started to pray with the crowd just before kickoff and the music was so loud they had a hard time but they did get it done, At the VERY LEAST the FHSAA could do is to show some respect and give a couple minuets of silence to allow for prayer. 
 
I am a christain i think other christains sould be allowed to pray for the safty and health of all the players in the game.  

He was turning Mulberry around the last time he was there and had gotten Auburndale turned around.  Good move for Mulberry.

Actually not 33 it is 31. Don't go by the FHSAA count just yet. The schools still have file the paper work to show independent status and until they do so the FHSAA can't make a change on their side just yet.

i mean what i get from this is that they want to make the playing field as fair as possible and if THATS ALL IT IS i'm on board with it to many athelets are teaming up to make super teams instead of working for success. just look at FT.LAUDERDALE the only high school down here who has had any type of consistent success is ST THOMAS THEN AMERICAN HERITAGE both private schools both recruite HEAVY.!!!! flanagan FLANAGAN JUST WASNT SOME CINDERELLA DARLING WHO WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP this year they had PLENTY TRANSFERS and im sure some recruites as well. in MY OPINION WHEREVER Your district say you should go is where you should go. unless your safety is a concern. But not because this school is a 5 win team and you want to go where basically you have a free ride.
 
What happend to the men from the 90's who relished on building up there home school and didnt wantthe easy way out.

I'm going to have to digest this as well before I rant...

HERE WE GO AGAIN... our annual meddling of high school athletics is here by our good ole legislature who DOES NOT know jack nothing how high school athletics operate and so on...
 
Have a look at the link: http://www.tampabay.com/sports/footballpreps/florida-lawmakers-seek-choice-in-high-school-athletics/2261512
 
I will keep an eye on this, but don't expect me to start writing a story on this. I will get too emotional and too political with it and I might look bad. 
 
I just think it is a big joke what Tallahassee wants to do and you all wonder why you all call the FHSAA a joke at times (which is not). Tallahassee keeps doing this kind of crap or trying to at least. The stuff that has been done in Tallahassee has tied their hands and if you all can't see that then I am not sure what I can possibly say.
 
All I know is enough, is enough with this meddling. It has got to stop. Florida has bigger things to worry about (like making our road better for one thing). They need to mind their own business and stop it before it is too late.

Gatorman -  Back in 2000 when there was 2 wildcard spots my team (Hardee) went 7-3 but was kept out of the playoffs by the point system because we were tied with Lake Gibson who was also 7-3.  We had lost an early season game  so we were 3rd place even though we had a better win/loss record than the team that was runner-up (Bayshore) in our district.  The other district sent 4 teams to the playoffs. Lake Gibson got the tie-breaker because they played a slightly tougher schedule.  I had no complaints with this system and still think its fair.  Fast forward to what Cory has proposed and apply to the same situation and maybe we would have gotten in instead of the runner-up?  Back then there were only 3 districts so the districts were larger and it allowed for 2 wildcards.  Cory's proposal would allow for 4 wildcards so I can't answer for sure how it would have played out.  But seeing what Cory has above, it looks like an improvement to me.