by slapperdad » Sat May 25, 2013 6:12 pm
Fellas, there's a lot more schools in Indiana than just around your area.
Having been involved in high school sports for 35+ years I think I have a pretty good grasp of that.
Look up the top 20 schools in 4A, now look at who they play. Sure they play some tuff competition but they sure don't forget to add a few 1 & 2As to their schedule.
First of all, it's really not that important for me to actually look it all up myself. I thought you'd throw us a bone and name some names.
Some say "it's to build confidence!" Which heck I believe that but towards the middle or end of the season and you've played 10+ schools that are to build "confidence"....
I'm not privvy to how everyone's schedule is done. I know I have a lot of input into my schedule, and I've changed it drastically in my tenure. But I know other coaches have zero input, or they have an AD who isn't interested in messing with the status quo. Whatever the case, I don't really worry about other programs, I've obviously got my hands full worrying about mine.
I start leaning towards its a great way for those bigger schools to get their winning % up, boost that win/loss record, and make those girls stats even better.
So you're telling us that a coach or AD, actually have the thought process, lets drop A who's good and is very competitive with us, and pick up B who we can dominate and pad our girls stats for whatever reason?
I'm not saying they don't deserve it. But in the end it's only high school, the best of the best play real travel ball. Look at the Indianapolis Star, what's their ratings off for top BA, HR, RBI, ERA.... etc. they base if off how many games played. Not off WHO you've played.
So on the one hand, you're upset about stats being padded and on the other hand, it's only high school ball so who cares? You can't have it both ways. The Indy Star's high school coverage to be kind has always let a lot to be desired in my opinion. I guess my life's a lot less stressful because I don't read it.
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