MSSportsGuy Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Despite my vocal and total dislike for 7 classes I won't go so far as to say anything was "ruined" but rather just changed to benefit the association and appease some coaches. None of this was done for the kids, fans, or better of the sport. It's just like the NCAA only on a smaller scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyouevencoachbro Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 10 minutes ago, MSSportsGuy said: Despite my vocal and total dislike for 7 classes I won't go so far as to say anything was "ruined" but rather just changed to benefit the association and appease some coaches. None of this was done for the kids, fans, or better of the sport. It's just like the NCAA only on a smaller scale. I would argue that it doesn't hurt the kids. One more group of kids will get a chance to earn a state championship ring this year. One more town will get to celebrate a team coming home after a victory. Having a 7th classifications doesn't hurt anything A lot of classifications do not have a true favorite. I think most people against it just don't like that there will not be a "classic" match up in some of the classifications this year. I would argue that is awesome. 1a Velma Jackson could win its 1st State Championship Could Vardaman play for State 2a Charleston, Calhoun, Union, Bay Springs, Raleigh, Scott Central, Mize, Heidelburg. Any of those could get to the finals 3a Winona 1st ever State Championship? Kemper Noxubee rematch in South Half 4a Who will play for it from the south 5a is wide open 6a West Jone Picayune South Half Grenada SP rematch 7a is wide open So so so many story lines. Will we have a Cinderella? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSSportsGuy Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 hour ago, doyouevencoachbro said: I would argue that it doesn't hurt the kids. One more group of kids will get a chance to earn a state championship ring this year. I didn't say it hurt them, but just that it wasn't done for them. Like most things in the world, this was done 95% for money and 5% to appease a few coaches. It's true one more group of kids and parents can celebrate and they will have earned that right based on the structure of the system but I compare the MHSAA actions to those of conferencer realignment at the collegiate level where the decisions are made for football, money, and little else is considered. That's my biggest gripe to see it spill over to the high school level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyouevencoachbro Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 22 minutes ago, MSSportsGuy said: I didn't say it hurt them, but just that it wasn't done for them. Like most things in the world, this was done 95% for money and 5% to appease a few coaches. It's true one more group of kids and parents can celebrate and they will have earned that right based on the structure of the system but I compare the MHSAA actions to those of conferencer realignment at the collegiate level where the decisions are made for football, money, and little else is considered. That's my biggest gripe to see it spill over to the high school level. There are more than just a "few" coaches who were in favor of it. If the Mhsaa wants to make more money, awesome, good for them, but it leveled the playing field. I would make some chances to the classifications of course, but I see the positives. I am a glass half full type of guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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