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Post by TheMaskedPicker on May 9, 2016 10:46:16 GMT -6
In 2004, the LHSAA decided to pass a rule that schools (Evangel and John Curtis) would no longer be allowed to play up in classification and be forced back down to 1A and 2A. In an attempt to hurt the football factories, in actuality it gave them strength because players now basically had a guarantee to go to the Dome. Who wouldn't want that? The decision itself, as dumb as it was to send the 2004 4A and 5A champs to 1A and 2A, was not the demise. No, the demise was the timing of the decision which will go down as the worst timed decision of all time in LHSAA history.
Let's focus on Evangel, since 1993 to 2004 ECA went to the Dome 10 times on a historic rise from 1A to 5A, 4 undefeated 15-0 record seasons, and back to back to back to back to back consecutive all american quarterbacks. Unheard of!!!!! And it was, truly a special time but it all came at a cost. With such a fast rise, comes a great fall.
Evangel lived on the fence and bent every rule. They were recruiting kids left and right such as Eric Jefferson and becoming a monster. Egos got too big to the point till finally, implosion.
Former head coach Johnny Booty left and Evangel has never been the same since. Half the talent is now divided in Shreveport and Evangel, whose entire identity was in the great play of the Quarterback, since 2002, has never had another QB receive a power 5 division 1 scholarship.
So let me paint this picture, had the LHSAA just waited literally 1 more year for Evangel to implode, Evangel would have never won another state title since 2004.
If they would have just waited one more year, all those teams that Evangel beat, would have got their chance to really stick it to them. Paul Turners West Monroe team could have beat them by 50 just like every out of state team Evangel scheduled started doing.
If they would have just waited one more year, district teams such as Byrd, Airline, Captain Shreve, Ruston, would have all started to beat Evangel making it that much sweeter to take down the once former giant.
If they would have just waited one more year, they would not have pissed off the entire lower classifications by forcing them to play the great powers that be.
Instead Evangel, who only continued to win because they were playing in 1A and 2A became a problem even with just being a really good team without the specialness it once had.
Now the lower class never wants anything to do with all privates because of ECA, the higher class still hurt by what ECA did to them in the 90s and 00s wants nothing to do with them either and will vote on anything that keeps them out.
So now you have the entire state pissed because of one terribly timed and ic decision. That's why there is no solution, just chaos.
I bet you this, if there was no Evangel, we would still have the regular 5 classifications. Thats why I need not mention John Curtis in this breakdown, they weren't the major problem, it was Evangel who single handedly destroyed the LHSAA because of the LHSAA.
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Post by iknownuthing on May 10, 2016 11:04:50 GMT -6
While I agree that this move was going to be the demise of the LHSAA, I disagree with pinning it all on e. While they were a major player in the force down, the demise of the LHSAA sits squarely on the shoulders of West Monroe and Ruston High School and the north Louisiana contingent that pushed this issue. Especially, the North Louisiana Commissioner of the LHSAA during this time. His reign was not only corrupt, but set the stage for this downfall. That is who is truly at fault.
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Post by indy on May 10, 2016 17:56:34 GMT -6
I think you are part right about E. But i believe it goes back further, before there was an E. To me it started in 1981 when in an effort to make big bucks off the kids Tommy Henry started the superdome Classic. This was the root of going from 4 to 5 classes. It allowed more to make it, now 18 teams make it. This is the root of the jealousy and animosity of the princapals. They all want a weekend in Nola, walk on the field and accept an award, get on tv, but mostly strut there stuff and rub it in to others. It has become a false prize to the families and fans. I can't tell you how many times I heard the disappointment after semifinal losses, people cry because they not going to the dome. They forget about the poor boys who left it all on the field trying to win a state title. It's sad but true. Jealousy and animosity for the golden false God called the superdome!
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2016 8:32:00 GMT -6
Also, in other news, the sky is falling, Hillary is soon to be elected, and Soilent Green is PEOPLE!!!!
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Post by indy on May 12, 2016 8:43:22 GMT -6
Also, in other news, the sky is falling, Hillary is soon to be elected, and Soilent Green is PEOPLE!!!! And you are still an idi%t, and a legendary coach at a fictitious school that only bends the rule on a minimal basis.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2016 10:32:47 GMT -6
Also, in other news, the sky is falling, Hillary is soon to be elected, and Soilent Green is PEOPLE!!!! And you are still an idi%t, and a legendary coach at a fictitious school that only bends the rule on a minimal basis. , you would have to ask the wife, or the ex wife, or the other ex wife. Legendary, without a doubt. Fictitious, all depends on perspective. Bends the rule, never. I leave that up to people who cant coach.
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Post by indy on May 12, 2016 10:40:24 GMT -6
And you are still an idi%t, and a legendary coach at a fictitious school that only bends the rule on a minimal basis. , you would have to ask the wife, or the ex wife, or the other ex wife. Legendary, without a doubt. Fictitious, all depends on perspective. Bends the rule, never. I leave that up to people who cant coach. m And i forget to mention, chicken! And leader of the movement "we can't compete so we must delete"
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2016 10:46:52 GMT -6
, you would have to ask the wife, or the ex wife, or the other ex wife. Legendary, without a doubt. Fictitious, all depends on perspective. Bends the rule, never. I leave that up to people who cant coach. m And i forget to mention, chicken! And leader of the movement "we can't compete so we must delete" Well, I dont know about "leader", however you are almost correct on your mantra. Actually it goes, "because they cheat, we must delete"
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2016 10:48:08 GMT -6
You know, youre kinda fun! Its like tic-tac-toe with a chimp! Has anyone ever put you in a maze to see if you can escape?
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Post by indy on May 12, 2016 10:54:44 GMT -6
You know, youre kinda fun! Its like tic-tac-toe with a chimp! Has anyone ever put you in a maze to see if you can escape? Lol, at least chimps are revered, chickens are joked about then eaten! Geez you are a joke! And afraid to compete! Weak
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Post by btown on May 12, 2016 11:10:19 GMT -6
I guess the next thing is for Brad to lock this thread.
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Post by eag on May 12, 2016 11:12:59 GMT -6
Yea I got all interested when I saw the activity in this thread, then .....
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Post by publicgradprivatedad on May 12, 2016 11:14:54 GMT -6
Makes you wonder if they are kids being kids or adults being kids.
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Post by indy on May 12, 2016 11:28:33 GMT -6
My apologizes to all for stooping down to bobs level and sparring with him on this public forum.
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Post by btown on May 12, 2016 11:29:23 GMT -6
Google why people revert to name calling. There is some very interesting reading.
I do not mind people not agreeing with me. I think it is healthy for people to disagree, but why go to name calling. I let my emotions get to me the other and posted something I was not proud of. After that I decided if I get that mad I need to get off the site.
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Post by indy on May 12, 2016 11:40:46 GMT -6
Google why people revert to name calling. There is some very interesting reading. I do not mind people not agreeing with me. I think it is healthy for people to disagree, but why go to name calling. I let my emotions get to me the other and posted something I was not proud of. After that I decided if I get that mad I need to get off the site. Ok. Google why people have a fear to compete, and why some have inferiority complexes, pretty interesting reads there too! Google is a great thing!
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Post by btown on May 12, 2016 11:48:17 GMT -6
Google why people revert to name calling. There is some very interesting reading. I do not mind people not agreeing with me. I think it is healthy for people to disagree, but why go to name calling. I let my emotions get to me the other and posted something I was not proud of. After that I decided if I get that mad I need to get off the site. Ok. Google why people have a fear to compete, and why some have inferiority complexes, pretty interesting reads there too! Google is a great thing! OK I did and...
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Post by indy on May 12, 2016 11:56:04 GMT -6
Ok. Google why people have a fear to compete, and why some have inferiority complexes, pretty interesting reads there too! Google is a great thing! OK I did and... Maybe look in mirror after? I just thought we were bonding and sharing good Google ideas? Sorry if I misunderstood.
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Post by btown on May 12, 2016 11:59:29 GMT -6
Maybe look in mirror after? I just thought we were bonding and sharing good Google ideas? Sorry if I misunderstood. Ok I looked in the mirror, did you do the same. Sounds like I hit a sore spot.
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Post by indy on May 12, 2016 12:11:02 GMT -6
Maybe look in mirror after? I just thought we were bonding and sharing good Google ideas? Sorry if I misunderstood. Ok I looked in the mirror, did you do the same. Â Sounds like I hit a sore spot. Again, sorry. Just thought we we're enriching each other with Google ideas. Guess I struck a nerve by mistake
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Post by btown on May 12, 2016 12:14:25 GMT -6
Ok I looked in the mirror, did you do the same. Sounds like I hit a sore spot. Again, sorry. Just thought we we're enriching each other with Google ideas. Guess I struck a nerve by mistake Not at all.
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Post by btown on May 12, 2016 15:50:38 GMT -6
What I read about why people revert to name calling is true.
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Post by indy on May 12, 2016 15:56:53 GMT -6
What I read about why people revert to name calling is true. If it's on the internet it has to be true, correct? So I guess what I read about cowards and people with inferiority complexes must be true also?
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Post by btown on May 12, 2016 16:13:06 GMT -6
What I read about why people revert to name calling is true. If it's on the internet it has to be true, correct? So I guess what I read about cowards and people with inferiority complexes must be true also? Have I hit a nerve? Sorry you are so unhappy. Have a nice day.
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Post by indy on May 12, 2016 17:40:11 GMT -6
If it's on the internet it has to be true, correct? So I guess what I read about cowards and people with inferiority complexes must be true also? Have I hit a nerve? Sorry you are so unhappy. Have a nice day. No nerves damaged. I'm just having a hard time wrapping my head around the idea that you are from Kinder. I had you pegged to be from Church Point or some other school that can't win a lick and got a mile high stack of excuses. I hope you are not the official spokesman for what I thought was a town of proud and competitive people. Geez
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Post by btown on May 13, 2016 5:50:47 GMT -6
Have I hit a nerve? Sorry you are so unhappy. Have a nice day. No nerves damaged. I'm just having a hard time wrapping my head around the idea that you are from Kinder. I had you pegged to be from Church Point or some other school that can't win a lick and got a mile high stack of excuses. I hope you are not the official spokesman for what I thought was a town of proud and competitive people. Geez Just a person that supports the split and has never mad excuses.
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Post by indy on May 13, 2016 6:09:39 GMT -6
No nerves damaged. I'm just having a hard time wrapping my head around the idea that you are from Kinder. I had you pegged to be from Church Point or some other school that can't win a lick and got a mile high stack of excuses. I hope you are not the official spokesman for what I thought was a town of proud and competitive people. Geez Just a person that supports the split and has never mad excuses. If they sound like excuses if they look like excuses I'm pretty sure they are excuses.
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Post by btown on May 13, 2016 7:28:34 GMT -6
Just a person that supports the split and has never mad excuses. If they sound like excuses if they look like excuses I'm pretty sure they are excuses. GO split and cannot wait until June 8th.
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Post by indy on May 13, 2016 7:43:44 GMT -6
If they sound like excuses if they look like excuses I'm pretty sure they are excuses. GO split and cannot wait until June 8th. For all of those who feel they can't compete I'm sure it's a big day for you. Someday you will look back and know how the British feel about July 4th!
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2016 8:17:18 GMT -6
GO split and cannot wait until June 8th. For all of those who feel they can't compete I'm sure it's a big day for you. Someday you will look back and know how the British feel about July 4th! Oh, I'm a yankee doodle dandy...........a yankee doodle do or die
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