I don't think Ashland fields the kids to fully platoon. We can discuss the reasons why, but still doubt they do. Or at least fully platoon kids who could do it at a respectable level.

I disagree. Highlands fans will confirm that they didn't think they had the "right" players to platoon either when it was started. No one has 22 great players, but players have to be developed to play one position to the best of their ability. An average athlete playing one position for half the snaps will be better in the fourth quarter then a great athlete playing every snap.

 

This reason is why area 1A and 3A teams compete with and sometimes beat Ashland, the playing field is level. If Ashland was a full platoon team you would not see the area non-platooning teams beating Ashland.

Highlands didnt win this game in the second half becasue Ashland players were spent. Ashland played even in the second half, actually up 8-7, until the coaches felt like a 4th and 11 from their own 19 with 6 minutes left was their only chance to tie the game. After the play failed Highland scored the second touchdown two plays later. Ashland went all in on that play with still enough chips to cover the blinds for another hand.

I want everyone to remember this thread' date=' because at some point some Ashland coach will have the guts to platoon and it will change Ashland football. And, I don't want the, "we have better athletes now" argument when it happens. All I want to hear is, "Ram tried to tell us this years ago".[/quote']

 

And you're wrong again.

How many players in each class 10-12 would it take for a team to platoon?

And you're wrong again.

Noted. All I can say is good luck. I always like seeing Ashland win, except for that one game a year. I hope they improve and have a long playoff run next season.

And' date=' how many 3A teams did they play that fully platooned? I'll wait for the answer, take your time.[/quote']

 

Doesn't matter. That wasn't your argument. You said teams like Ashland can't win playing players two ways. You're wrong.

Noted. All I can say is good luck. I always like seeing Ashland win' date=' except for that one game a year. I hope they improve and have a long playoff run next season.[/quote']

 

Ashland's and JC's chances already greatly improved by Highlands and Cov Cath moving to 5A.

I disagree. Highlands fans will confirm that they didn't think they had the "right" players to platoon either when it was started. No one has 22 great players, but players have to be developed to play one position to the best of their ability. An average athlete playing one position for half the snaps will be better in the fourth quarter then a great athlete playing every snap.

 

This reason is why area 1A and 3A teams compete with and sometimes beat Ashland, the playing field is level. If Ashland was a full platoon team you would not see the area non-platooning teams beating Ashland.

I think it's great in theory. I'm talking about sheer numbers in classes from soph up. And there's no way in the world that I don't play O'Bryan and Baker both ways to some extent next season, regardless if I have 22 "great" ones. Too valuable. Maybe limit snaps, withhold them when I can, but utilize them best I can.

How many players in each class 10-12 would it take for a team to platoon?

You need a rotation of 18 players on each side of the ball, for a total of 36 players that see significant playing time. You will have the some Sophomores that are good enough to play, so I would say 15 players per class would be sufficient, but 20 per class would be great. And, 30 per class would be spectacular.

I think it's great in theory. I'm talking about sheer numbers in classes from soph up. And there's no way in the world that I don't play O'Bryan and Baker both ways to some extent next season, regardless if I have 22 "great" ones. Too valuable. Maybe limit snaps, withhold them when I can, but utilize them best I can.

Exactly.

Doesn't matter. That wasn't your argument. You said teams like Ashland can't win playing players two ways. You're wrong.

LOL. No, it was your argument.

LOL. No, it was your argument.

 

No it wasn't. I said kids like Baker need to play 2 ways, and you said Ashland will never win with that kind of philosophy.

No it wasn't. I said kids like Baker need to play 2 ways, and you said Ashland will never win with that kind of philosophy.

Did you ever tell me that Baker wasn't get enough touches on offense?

Did you ever tell me that Baker wasn't get enough touches on offense?

 

On more than one occasion I'm sure.

On more than one occasion I'm sure.

And, I agreed with you each time. But, with him playing both ways you are going to diminish his number of productive touches. Think what he could do for Ashland's offense if he was carrying the ball 25 times a game and catching 10 passes per game. Same for Long, how much is the coaching staff restricting his offensive touches to keep him ready to be the lock down corner?