JRoss1958

What about Jeff Stockstill

Any word on who Boyles is bringing in with him?

In your original post you stated NFL along with college so I thought you were interested. But again, I really think people get too caught up in big and small schools producing. Large schools have vastly larger numbers of students, therefore they have no choice but to send more people to the next level. It's just math. I heard a stat the other day from a friend who is a coach that Mankusso has had somewhere in the neighborhood of like 60 kids sign since he has been over there. That is impressive considering I see schools here in jones county with all these 5A schools not sign more than a couple a year. Why my argument is its more region and head coach than big or small school.

This is an invalid argument though considering that 6A Madison probably has 83% more children than a 2 Scott Central. So of course they have a higher population that move on. All of this talk is skewed and doesn't matter. The real argument is which regions of the state produce more.

As far as NFL you can count multiple kids from Bassfield, Taylorsville, Raleigh, and MIze. These are all small schools within 30 miles of each other. Im sure it's like this all over the state. Now as far as college offers the portal has hurt recruiting high school players big time. As far as I can tell the size of the program really doesn't matter. If you can truly play they will find you.

I do not follow them, but at one time they were a top tier team. Do they not compete now?

Aren't you the same guy who was bashing Raleigh about only having 1 real back and that all you had to do was stop perkins to win, which is far far from the truth. Now your saying Enterprise has 1 guy and is going to compete with the top dogs in 3A? I'm confused

Haha!! Man enterprise hasn't been a power since 1987. Most of the people on this page probably weren't even born yet. Mize on the other hand has won 4 chips. I believe one or two in this millennium so cut Mize some slack. They have fallen off lately but historically a good program.

Very well said

It's a combination of bad administration, noninvolved parents, and unrealistic expectations. Somebody in a previous post mentioned instant gratification. This is true and people also think high school ball and college ball are on the same level and that coaches should be able to win fast or they want them gone if little Billy doesn't get to throw the ball. News flash, high school coaches don't get to go get a signing class every year. They have to make it with what they have and put them in the best position they can to be successful and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. It all depends on the athletes they have at the time. Bad admin can also play a part in this. You get a principal or superintendent that is antiathletics or just a complete butt in general then the low salary just isn't worth it. Again, news flash, high school coaches do not make that great of salaries. Some schools can pay but it's only the large schools or some schools that have been successful enough to get luck to pay.

There were some South Panola teams in the early 2000's that have to be in the mix. 2003 Wayne Co. was a very good team as well

It was also created to satisfy the whining 6A schools who can't compete.

I've been told that Hattiesburg only has about 40 kids out for spring this year. Not sure how true it is but that would be downslide for a 5A

I think both bay springs and picayune come away with it again

Haha! You have it out for them after that whoopin in November huh? I don't think they repeat either ,but it will lack of experience not talent. I did some research and Mancuso has played for south state every year he's been in Bassfield except 1 I think and won quite a few, so they always have the talent it seems. Again I dont think they win it, but if you play the numbers they are a smart bet.

Who, if anyone, repeats as state champion this year?

Don't disagree with you at all. There are teams out there though who will benefit who are stoked they do not have to deal with teams such as Oak Grove, Madison, Brandon, Picayune, West Point etc.. anymore.

I bet. It's rumored that them along with Pearl were the main pushers. But I'm sure there are several small 6a and bigger 5a teams that are excited to get away from the elite

For sure the state, but the big 3 classes will look much different. You will have the Oak Grove, Madison, and the other big boys in 7a. Picayune and West Point will stay and run 5A from the looks of it. Who gets a break and gets to play in 6A where it will be easier?

With the state moving to 7 classifications in the future, who will reap the benefits? Some teams will have a much easier road than in the past, especially 5-7A.

Anyone heard how NF is looking to be under the new leadership. Ive heard some good things but also heard a couple players looking to move out since that has been a trend lately. Hope they stay and they have a shot to get back in the mix.

Lets talk about some great coaching staffs and great jobs making adjustments that you can remember. 2003 Marcus Boyles and his WC staff comes to my mind. Completely changed what they were doing from regular season to south state to beat West Jones and go on to win state I believe. Who yall got

Dont really matter bout JDC anyway. Gotta go through Raleigh

True.... But Im sure there will still be multiple fast people. Never seen a team over there slow

I see Raleigh being good because they have the best player in the state. Don't know anything about tylertown other than they have their years. Hard to say JDC lost too much considering every year players graduate and yet every year they play on Thanksgiving is seems like. Same with Noxubee and North Panola in the north. I guess we will have to wee in October.