Sounds like he should've moved to Clark County.

The bottom line is why does it matter the reasons a family moves to a new county as long as no recruiting by the school is involved?

I agree with this 100%

 

No recruiting = nobody's business. :thumb:

No recruiting = nobody's business. :thumb:

Actually, the KHSAA has a way of occasionally making it their business. Not that I expect an ineligibility ruling in any case, but I expect there will be some scrutiny involved.

Actually, the KHSAA has a way of occasionally making it their business. Not that I expect an ineligibility ruling in any case, but I expect there will be some scrutiny involved.

I've asked this question several times, and gotten wishy-washy answers.

 

I respect your opinion and general knowledge of these things. I'm asking you specifically, "Why should it be the KHSAA's business why a family chooses to relocate to a new school or district IF NO RECRUITING is involved?"

 

I understand they must investigate to ensure that no enticements were involved by the school receiving new student athletes, but after that is established, why should it matter if a mom and dad decide that their kid would be better off at any given school because that school has a quality sports program?

 

How is this different from the parents of an egg-head deciding to transfer their little science whiz to the school with the best science curriculum and instructors?

I’ve known Ron and Carolyn Flannery (Austin’s dad and mom) for many years and I can honestly state that they are two of the finest people it is my privilege to call my friends.

 

Ron is a class act and a straight shooter with a 20 year military background who doesn’t play games or beat around the bush. If he says he’s tired of commuting over 200 miles a day to and from Richmond, and looking to cut his commute to 80 miles a day, while keeping his son in a great school situation… I believe him… and anybody who says they wouldn’t do the same thing if they were in his shoes is either blowing smoke or is just a knucklehead. :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

They will be a huge asset to the Scott County system. I wish them all the best. :thumb:

 

You can be A-1 people, and still send your child to a different school for basketball. I'm not knocking them. If it was going to give my son a legitimate shot at a state title and more exposure, I'd do it, too.

I've asked this question several times, and gotten wishy-washy answers.

 

I respect your opinion and general knowledge of these things. I'm asking you specifically, "Why should it be the KHSAA's business why a family chooses to relocate to a new school or district IF NO RECRUITING is involved?"

 

I understand they must investigate to ensure that no enticements were involved by the school receiving new student athletes, but after that is established, why should it matter if a mom and dad decide that their kid would be better off at any given school because that school has a quality sports program?

Because there is a clause in the KHSAA bylaws that state a transferring athlete may not have eligibility granted "If the change in schools is motivated in whole or part by a desire to participate in athletics at the new school."

 

Given Clay Euton's published comments concerning his family's move and his son's transfer to Scott County, I think you can make an argument (under the bylaw described above) that perhaps Dakotah Euton shouldn't be granted immediate eligibility, but should have to sit out a year.

 

Personally, I'm not inclined to agree with that stance ... the family is making a legitimate move, as far as I know, and you can't prevent people from moving to a new home in a new city.

 

But the rule is there in black and white ... and so are Clay Euton's comments.

How is this different from the parents of an egg-head deciding to transfer their little science whiz to the school with the best science curriculum and instructors?

Because science whizzes are rarely given enticements to attend another school ... that isn't always the case in athletics, and the KHSAA is authorized to police such matters.

Because there is a clause in the KHSAA bylaws that state a transferring athlete may not have eligibility granted "If the change in schools is motivated in whole or part by a desire to participate in athletics at the new school."

I genuinely appreciate your response, but I have to ask how this clause is even remotely legal in the United States of America?

 

Every kid with any athletic ability at all, who plans to participate in a sport at his new school would be in violation of this clause. Any parent of a gifted athlete who denies such considerations is either a liar (by necessity) or a complete moron.

 

If one is permitted, all should be permitted. If one is denied, all should be denied. This is just a silly and arbitrary clause that any competent attorney could punch holes all over.

 

I contend that any parents willing to uproot their entire household and relocate to a new school district should be granted immediate eligibility for their children

 

Hammer the recruiters but don't infringe upon the rights of parents to do what they feel is best for their children.

I’ve known Ron and Carolyn Flannery (Austin’s dad and mom) for many years and I can honestly state that they are two of the finest people it is my privilege to call my friends.

 

Ron is a class act and a straight shooter with a 20 year military background who doesn’t play games or beat around the bush. If he says he’s tired of commuting over 200 miles a day to and from Richmond, and looking to cut his commute to 80 miles a day, while keeping his son in a great school situation… I believe him… and anybody who says they wouldn’t do the same thing if they were in his shoes is either blowing smoke or is just a knucklehead. :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

They will be a huge asset to the Scott County system. I wish them all the best. :thumb:

 

Looking forward to meeting the Flannery's and will try our best to make them feel at home!:thumb:

I genuinely appreciate your response, but I have to ask how this clause is even remotely legal in the United States of America?

 

Every kid with any athletic ability at all, who plans to participate in a sport at his new school would be in violation of this clause. Any parent of a gifted athlete who denies such considerations is either a liar (by necessity) or a complete moron.

 

If one is permitted, all should be permitted. If one is denied, all should be denied. This is just a silly and arbitrary clause that any competent attorney could punch holes all over.

I'm not an attorney or a legal scholar, so I don't have an answer to your comments.

I contend that any parents willing to uproot their entire household and relocate to a new school district should be granted immediate eligibility for their children

 

Hammer the recruiters but don't infringe upon the rights of parents to do what they feel is best for their children.

Generally, I agree.

 

But when the same school continually gets big-name players to transfer in ... well, you can't blame people for wondering what's going on.

How long has Mr. Flannery been making this commute?

 

Kala and Britt Faulkner were denied immediate eligablity at Rose Hill after their mother moved their residence from Greenup to Boyd Co. because it was deemed an "athletic move".

How is this different from the parents of an egg-head deciding to transfer their little science whiz to the school with the best science curriculum and instructors?

Funny that someone would describe an intelligent kid as an "egg head". It is also pretty ridiculous that so many on this site put so much stock in sports exposer and wether or not players are D1, D2, D3 or whatever.

 

My money is on the science whiz to make it in this world.

 

Making it to Rupp Arena is great, but I think some parents are putting way too much emphasis on the wrong things. When it becomes all about making it to Rupp and winning state titles I think we are teaching our kids the wrong lessons.

 

I'll go out on a limb and say that there is not a high school player in this state that is a shoe in to make it to the NBA and make a living playing basketball. There will be a very small percentage that get full D1 rides in order to get an education.

 

Don't get me wrong, I believe one should play to win, but when it becomes all about winning there is a problem.

 

Sports ends for every person, but education lasts a lifetime. It is just odd to me that we revere sports stars, but refer to academic stars as "egg heads".

 

It's really disturbing when you think about it.

I genuinely appreciate your response, but I have to ask how this clause is even remotely legal in the United States of America?

 

Every kid with any athletic ability at all, who plans to participate in a sport at his new school would be in violation of this clause. Any parent of a gifted athlete who denies such considerations is either a liar (by necessity) or a complete moron.

 

If one is permitted, all should be permitted. If one is denied, all should be denied. This is just a silly and arbitrary clause that any competent attorney could punch holes all over.

 

I contend that any parents willing to uproot their entire household and relocate to a new school district should be granted immediate eligibility for their children.

 

Hammer the recruiters but don't infringe upon the rights of parents to do what they feel is best for their children.

 

All of these statements are valid if all of the If's check out.

Kala and Britt Faulkner were denied immediate eligablity at Rose Hill after their mother moved their residence from Greenup to Boyd Co. because it was deemed an "athletic move".

I wasn't aware of that. Given that to be true, and the precedent set by that the decision, it might be hard to justify a ruling granting Euton immediate eligibility.

Did his brother transfer to Walton a couple of years ago????

Funny that someone would describe an intelligent kid as an "egg head". It is also pretty ridiculous that so many on this site put so much stock in sports exposer and wether or not players are D1, D2, D3 or whatever.

 

My money is on the science whiz to make it in this world.

 

Making it to Rupp Arena is great, but I think some parents are putting way too much emphasis on the wrong things. When it becomes all about making it to Rupp and winning state titles I think we are teaching our kids the wrong lessons.

 

I'll go out on a limb and say that there is not a high school player in this state that is a shoe in to make it to the NBA and make a living playing basketball. There will be a very small percentage that get full D1 rides in order to get an education.

 

Don't get me wrong, I believe one should play to win, but when it becomes all about winning there is a problem.

 

Sports ends for every person, but education lasts a lifetime. It is just odd to me that we revere sports stars, but refer to academic stars as "egg heads".

 

It's really disturbing when you think about it.

 

I agree. Hopson is the only one who has a shot at the pro's and that isn't definite. What if Euton were to tear his ACL? I don't think the move would look to bright then. I'm not saying anything about Scott County's education because I'm sure it's great, but I doubt it's as strong as the majority of private schools.