I doubt it, after all Lenny has a stellar record and did get them there, initially emotions called for his dismissal, but most people calmed down and realized despite this crushing loss, it was a fantastic year and Vero was in a position few teams get to.
You’re teasing me aren’t you? I love it. BTW, I’ll take a sack full of Baconators and a large drum of Frosty. Make sure it’s chocolate. Funny thing is I’ve been to every state bordering but never been to Ohio.
Man, y'all hittin' it right on the head with this exodus talk—schools boltin' from FHSAA to SSAA faster than that drunk lady at my Publix counter sprintin' out with a "borrowed" bottle when she think nobody lookin'. Noimsayin?Just today—December 17, merry freakin' Christmas—them finals dropped on them new districts for '26 and '27. Went down to six classes plus Rural (droppin' that 7A like a bad habit), tryin' to beef up them districts so ain't so many two- or three-team ghost towns. Tentatives came out last week, appeals wrapped Monday, and boom—here we is. But even with that fix, schools still jumpin' ship. Lemon Bay already hollerin' they headed to SSAA, Dixie County packin' for '26, Atlantic (Port Orange) done went independent earlier this year, Oasis petitionin' to go solo, couple Panhandle boys like Sneads and Vernon threatenin' or straight plannin' the move 'cause they tired of gettin' mismatched. Reports sayin' more than half-dozen bolted since the season ended, and SSAA sittin' pretty with over 120 members now, growin' like kudzu.If this keep up, yeah, FHSAA gon' have some districts lookin' lonely as hell—one team sittin' there like me waitin' on a date back in '74 who never showed, just automatic champ with no games. Bigger districts on paper, but subtract them leavers? Some gon' shrink quick. Travel complaints, competitive balance, whatever—SSAA givin' 'em smaller leagues, playoffs for damn near everybody, less headaches.Remind me of that fool's errand down in Miami back in '89. Took my whole check—$400 this time—down to some bookie in Little Havana named Tito, all gold teeth and promises. He set the line on Miami minus 10 against Notre Dame, swore it was "locked." Canes win by 7 on a late pick-six the other way. Tito just smile, pocket my money, say "Next time, amigo." I thumbed rides home, eatin' gas station burritos, swearin' off bookies... till the next weekend.FHSAA actin' like Tito right now—changin' lines, promisin' better action, but schools still walkin' away broke and frustrated. Florida high school football too damn good for this drama. We got the deepest talent pond in America, Friday nights magic. SSAA boomin' 'cause choice is king.I love the FHSAA side—them big rivalries, state titles mean somethin'—but if they don't tighten up, next cycle gon' look sparse in spots. Might even put a little friendly wager on more schools gone by spring. Safer bet than trustin' Tito... or my exes.Y'all think the bleed stops, or we see real one-team districts next go-round? This game deserve better. Stay loyal where you can, brethren.
Thank you for your point-of-view. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well. I had a chance to meet Billy Livings once, and that area has always been intriguing to me. During the NFHS Network broadcast, it was mentioned that Vero Beach, unlike many areas of Florida, has not experienced much rapid growth over the past several years, and there is still a heightened sense of community there.