JotCast | Berks High School Football Chat | 8/29/2019

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Mike Drago

12:10

And I understand BC's side of it, also. They, like any private/parochial schools, needs to draw students.

12:11

And, like any school that's successful on the field BC's not going to apologize for that.

I don't expect Southern Columbia or Manheim Central or any other top program to apologize for going 16-0

Rob

12:11

It sends a strong message when one of the best coaches in the state makes a decision like that

Mike Drago

12:11

Exactly

Andrew

12:12

I’m surprised Wolfrum said that too. He’s not the type to make excuses and com-lain about competition

Mike Drago

12:12

I don't see it as an excuse. I see it as him standing up for his program.

12:13

What is he supposed to do, stand idly by and let his best players walk across the street, then come back and beat him?

Programs put a lot of time and effort into developing players, and they don't want to see them switching to a rival school when they're in 7th, 8th, 9th grade.

Mike

12:14

Funny Wyomissing wants to end the rivalry and the next couple of years is probably it's best chance to beat them.

Mike Drago

12:14

That would fall under the irony category

As I mentioned in the story, it's possible the two could run into each other in districts

We'll find out those numbers at the end of the year

This is an evolving story

Spartan Tears

12:15

Who are the standout players Wyo lost to BC? Surprised these players aren't named though the coach hurls accusations at BC.

Mike Drago

12:15

I didn't include the names of kids who didn't transfer, intentionally. That would be unfair.

Tom Silva

12:16

recruiting is different from kids wanting to transfer. and many people seems to forget that.

Mike Drago

12:16

That's true, but people put it all under the same umbrella. Sometimes a kid transfers just because a parent gets a new job, or wants a new house.

But, if they happen to be a good football player everyone labels it as "recruiting"

12:17

For the most part, good programs draw top players no matter the sport, or if its a public or private school

Many top players have moved into top public school programs as well

joe

12:18

Berks catholic AD says they have rejected kids for academic and spiritual purposes not matching the school. That school must have a very interesting take on Christianity. Not accepting people seems a bit out of touch with the ideals of a Christian institution.

Mike Drago

12:18

Cheap shot, Joe. Every school has to have standards, especially for academics. If they don't think a kid will be successful they're not going to take him/her.

Same with any college in the country

Spartan Tears

12:19

How is that unfair? Wolfrum accuses BC of stealing players and you can't name them?

Mike Drago

12:19

The individual kids are not the issue, it's the overall climate.

Cards fan

12:19

I can see the draw from other programs that struggle across the county, but Wyo has been extremely competitive since the late 80’s. What would be the attraction. Leave an A+ program to go to another A+ program.

Jason

12:20

Will BC actually move down if the option is there? I assume they would love to avoid Cathedral Prep if possible

Mike Drago

12:20

I think BC will play in whatever classification it qualifies for. If enrollment drops it to 3A, I think that's where they'll go.

MC Hammer

12:21

Frankly, I'll be glad when it's over- I'm much more interested in the play on the field than what BC's enrollment numbers are.

Mike Drago

12:21

Me too

Tom Silva

12:21

Separate private and public. Kids will still want to go to BC or other private schools, and the public schools will still complain.

Mike Drago

12:21

True

12:22

That's the only way to end all of the acrimony

MC Hammer

12:22

I think BC has taken the right step by playing in Section 1; if they move back to AAA, that would nullify a good move. They have to understand that their ability to draw kids from all over gives them an advantage, and with that, play larger schools with like-populations to draw from

Mike Drago

12:22

Well said. You're on a roll today, Hammer

Andrew

12:23

Did anyone ever ask the kids how they felt? So a seventy year old coach is deciding to cancel a great rivalry and the most Watched game of the year?

Mike Drago

12:23

I don't think Bob asks the kids which plays to run, or which formation to line up in. He does what he thinks is best.

And, I don't believe he's 70

RickKeeleyFan69

12:23

you say 'you understand where he's coming from?' where exactly is that and what exactly is he trying to accomplish? what's the end game here. it won't stop transfers. all it does is ruin a tradition for the fans and more than anything the kids who want to play in the game

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