Am I the only one this bothers? If the rate of private schools winning matched their representation, I would have no problems.

I agree, I would reather much see a private and public championship and then after those two winners have wont their respected championship, then play for a state one, where both of them play in one final game.

Here we go again! I am surprised it took someone this long to start this type of thread again. I think there is a specific thread to post on regarding this issue?

Am I the only one this bothers? If the rate of private schools winning matched their representation, I would have no problems.

 

Are you suggesting a quota system? Quota systems, as we have learned in other endeavors, merely provide a crutch for those who cannot succeed otherwise. Personally, I have always supported merit.

I support merit as well. But I also support everyone playing/working with the same set of rules. No matter what anyone says, this isn't the case with public and private schools.

I support merit as well. But I also support everyone playing/working with the same set of rules. No matter what anyone says, this isn't the case with public and private schools.

 

Just what unfair advantage did LCA have over Iroquois?

Private schools have the ability to "lure" students from outside a given area. Certain schools in this state have students from as many as 12 different counties and three different states. So, how is that fair to the public schools who have a designated area from which they draw students?

 

Argue all you like and rationalize it any way you want, those are not fair ground rules and it will not change as long as the KHSAA doesn't want it to. The member schools made their opinions known and that didn't work out too well. That tells me all I need to know.

 

I'm not saying anything about LCA in particular, but private schools as a group have a distinct advantage in enrolling students.

Private schools have the ability to "lure" students from outside a given area. Certain schools in this state have students from as many as 12 different counties and three different states. So, how is that fair to the public schools who have a designated area from which they draw students?

 

Argue all you like and rationalize it any way you want, those are not fair ground rules and it will not change as long as the KHSAA doesn't want it to. The member schools made their opinions known and that didn't work out too well. That tells me all I need to know.

 

I'm not saying anything about LCA in particular, but private schools as a group have a distinct advantage in enrolling students.

 

Your first paragraph is full of innuendo. Name the schools and name the twelve counties and three states. Otherwise, I must dismiss your post as a typical public red herring.

 

Do you also condemn independent public school systems who habitually "lure" students from "extended" areas?

Your first paragraph is full of innuendo. Name the schools and name the twelve counties and three states. Otherwise, I must dismiss your post as a typical public red herring.

 

Do you also condemn independent public school systems who habitually "lure" students from "extended" areas?

How did LCA get so good so fast?

Like most private schools through recruits and transfers.

Louisville privates are open about how target players in middle schools to fit their styles of play and then bring in those middle schoolers.

I highly doubt Iroquois does that.

When the coaches even say they do it is being done.

No usual arguing about it.

Agree to disagree.

Congrats

I'm aware this thread has been down the discussion thread to the point that in all honesty , nothing could be said that hasn't been previously stated. The only comment I have on the subject that may be of any substance worth responding to is; 7 straight titles have been won by private schools. Many of those years have seen an all private school final or semifinal. While arguments go on all day about whether private schools have an advantage or not; how can anyone argue a private school does not have an advantage when 7 straight titles are there for proof. With a over a 5 to 1 ratio of public to private schools, what rationale could ANYONE offer that the playing field is equal? While I myself would consider sending my children to a private school had I the oppurtunity in this rural area, I have one plea; Please Mrs commisoner, here your members cry!

I'm aware this thread has been down the discussion thread to the point that in all honesty , nothing could be said that hasn't been previously stated. The only comment I have on the subject that may be of any substance worth responding to is; 7 straight titles have been won by private schools. Many of those years have seen an all private school final or semifinal. While arguments go on all day about whether private schools have an advantage or not; how can anyone argue a private school does not have an advantage when 7 straight titles are there for proof. With a over a 5 to 1 ratio of public to private schools, what rationale could ANYONE offer that the playing field is equal? While I myself would consider sending my children to a private school had I the oppurtunity in this rural area, I have one plea; Please Mrs commisoner, here your members cry!

Go look at the volleyball titles also.

I'm aware this thread has been down the discussion thread to the point that in all honesty , nothing could be said that hasn't been previously stated. The only comment I have on the subject that may be of any substance worth responding to is; 7 straight titles have been won by private schools. Many of those years have seen an all private school final or semifinal. While arguments go on all day about whether private schools have an advantage or not; how can anyone argue a private school does not have an advantage when 7 straight titles are there for proof. With a over a 5 to 1 ratio of public to private schools, what rationale could ANYONE offer that the playing field is equal? While I myself would consider sending my children to a private school had I the oppurtunity in this rural area, I have one plea; Please Mrs commisoner, here your members cry!

 

It really isn't up to the commissioner. In the end, it gets down to a matter of rights and money. We will all disagree as to what should be done and our arguments will be dictated by our personal leanings and biases. We will never agree.

 

Nevertheless, I still want Claude to list the schools he has "indicted" along with the twelve counties and the three different states from which those schools "lure" students. Accusations without proof are worthless.

It really isn't up to the commissioner. In the end, it gets down to a matter of rights and money. We will all disagree as to what should be done and our arguments will be dictated by our personal leanings and biases. We will never agree.

 

Nevertheless, I still want Claude to list the schools he has "indicted" along with the twelve counties and the three different states from which those schools "lure" students. Accusations without proof are worthless.

and we all know privates have the $$$$$.

and we all know privates have the $$$$$.

This is a joke, right?