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Mike White's high school sports chat: 10.28.25
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Augie Doggie
11:37
Sticking with the Selection committee theme here, I believe that any member should not be participating in the discussions for the classifications that their school is in.  That would help clear up some controversy plus make sure that there are member schools from all classifications on the committee.  Your thoughts?
Mike White
11:38
From what I understand, people recuse themselves from voting on a class their school in in. At least they should. But there have certainly been some questionable things happen with teams in recent years who just happen to have a person on the committee.
Don R
11:38
When will the basketball preview come out?
Mike White
11:38
Later in November.
Mr Maples
11:38
Mike which comes first your total retirement from the Post Gazette or a Tri County  South team winning the Wpial Championship?
Mike White
11:39
That's easy. My total retirement - or when pigs fly.
Overrated
11:39
USC is overrated. Their defense is lousy. Heilmann isn't very good. Bad coaching. Plum should win walking away
Mike White
11:39
You're so insightufl.
Friendly Neighborhood Spidermna
11:39
Have any schools had major changes in their enrollment numbers? I remember last cycle there was a major change in Woodlands Hills' numbers for some reason. Have you heard anything in that realm?
Mike White
11:39
I don't have everyone's enrollment numbers.
Shot Clock
11:39
When is the shot clock supposed to be a thing in the PIAA ?
Mike White
11:40
PIAA will approve on third and final reading in December and it will be implemented in 2028-29 season.
Coach of the Year
11:40
Steve Spence from CV is the Coach of the Year. Prove me wrong
Mike White
11:41
Great job by him. Let's see if he does anything in playoffs.
Philly Catholic League
11:41
Huge game this weekend between Lasalle College and St Joe's Prep. Lasalle won in the regular season... Will we see someone besides St Joe's in Cumberland Valley, the world is watching.
Mike White
11:42
Just judging by scores and what I've heard, and seeing LaSalle play Central, I'd pick LaSalle to win. But LaSalle beat St. Joe's last year in regular season and lost in playoffs.
Wild Cards...
11:42
Do you think the WPIAL goes back to just using conference standings to determine playoffs with all the controversy surrounding the wild cards? Much easier for them if they do it like basketball and standings are the only thing they look at.
Mike White
11:43
No, I don't. I don't mind having committee pick wild cards. But it's other things they do sometimes that make you scratch your head.
Halloween
11:43
What kind of candy do you think Jim Render gives out this year ?
Mike White
11:43
I heard Mounds and Mallo Cups.
FanofMikeWhite
11:43
Hey Mike, I have seen them play a few times this year and Avonworth is one of the best 3a teams I’ve seen in a long time.  The only reason they didn’t put 60 or 70 up on teams is their coach pulling the starters.
Mike White
11:44
I saw them twice in person. They are really good. Best in a long time? Can't say that yet. Remember Belle Vernon in 3A recently?
Allegheny Six Fan
11:44
USC is not overrated and Ethan Hellman is a very good QB - they are also well coached.  Do you think they could make the championship - I do---I would pick them over Woodland Hills and the game vs Peters will again be epic
Mike White
11:44
Yes, they "COULD" make championship game, but they are not my pick to make it.
Allegheny Six Fan
11:44
As far as South Fayette -while they have an argument --They like most of these team have proven that they can not beat a good team--They loss to all good conference foes and also Canon Mac- Getting in the most they would win is one game then they would get beat bad.
Mike White
11:45
I agree with you. But Armstrong's resume isn't exactly sterling, either.
JakeH
11:45
Outside of the usual suspects and those with the most talented teams, which coaching job were you most impressed with this season?
Mike White
11:47
Dan Knause Trinity. Fred Mozzoccio New Castle. Steve Spence Char Valley. Brian Hanson South Allegheny. Ray Braszo Steel Valley. Duke Johncour Avonworth. Mike Brown Norwin. Those are a few.
The band is on the field
11:47
That is this controversy I'm hearing about the Plum band last week and is it just sour grapes from the Penn Hills people ?
Mike White
11:51
So, you're talking sour grapes involving Plum? Let me ask, is Fort Cherry involved in this? Because people are going to go bananas over this. I think one of these teams in this controversy has a lot of tomato cans on their roster. But really, shoutout to all these teams enjoying the fruits of their labor. ...... Woooo hoooooo. I'll be here all week. Please tip your waitresses and try the veal piccata.
Press Box
11:51
Best Press box in the WPIAL? We are talking comfort, food, and hospitality
Mike White
11:52
Food isn't in most high school press boxes. But dang, Montour has a great spread of food. Big and nice press box, too. But Pine-Richland has the best press box. Wonder if the wi-fi in it has gotten any better, though? Neil Walker should get better wi-fi in that press box.
Allegheny Six Fan
11:52
Also why would the WPIAL make Pine and Peters likely play the same teams in the first round as they played the last week of the season - Bethel should beat NH and Shaler/Kiski is a toss up-give Shaler edge--Would be nice to see other matchups---Plus Bethel is a wild card and I don't think Wild Cards should get any home games-your thoughts?
Mike White
11:53
WPIAL clearly points out before season that higher-seeded team gets home game in first round. I know it's not great to play a team twice in a row, but it has happened before.
Patrick Smith
11:54
Where should my teammates and I trick or treat this year since we have a lot of free time now ?
Mike White
11:54
Knobby Walsh's house. He's Lebo girls hoops coach. His brother, Knobby, should be there and their dad, Knobby, should be there. Just knock on the door and turn the door Knob.
Rules Matter
11:55
I am hoping that the WPIAL gets consistent with new leadership on transfers - specifically around post season eligibility.  99% of the kids that transfer -transfer to good football schools - that in it self is partial intent.  Perfect example is the WR who went from Seton to Pine.  This was done because of relationships in 7v7.  Not playing in the playoffs gives him a chance to still play and be recruited.  There is no doubt that he was directly or indirectly recruited
Mike White
11:56
You're talking Khalil Taylor. He's eligible for playoffs. Many kids are not playoff eligible. Anyway, what you said I agree with. Most transfers are for athletics, but it's hard to prove. And I know kids who have transferred who have set themselves up ahead of time to fall under one of the exceptions that make you eligible for the playoffs.
Patrick Smith
11:58
Should I mow the grass this weekend since I have time on my hand now ?
Mike White
11:59
Obviously you're taking digs at Mt. Lebanon. You're just hilarious.
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