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I can’t see how that would make sense for Sparrow.

This one comes as a bit of a surprise. They have an above average roster returning, but it is always tough to find quality candidates for the small private schools. Look forward to seeing what level of interest it generates.

He’s been rumored to be moving for some time. This is a better football school than Wayne with a chance to be very competitive in basketball next year, and not too far from home. With just 1 year left for a kid playing receiver, Boyle is loaded at the skill positions so that may have been part of the consideration. Plus, Southwest figures to be the better option for basketball (compared to Boyle).

I think they could very well be in that 5-6 range. Mercer is the only team in that group that I’m confident will be superior to them. I do think they’re better than Lincoln. Deeper talent and now have a coach to compete with Coach Jackson. DCA is really going to struggle next year with depth. I can see them landing in that 5-6 range as well with what they are losing. TBD what Wayne looks like with their new coach and if any of the transfer rumors materialize. I do think Pulaski will continue to be in the top annually. Anyway, with the addition of their new big kid and Coach Adams, I think they’ll now be in the mix and be competitive. Likely be very good the following year relative to the rest of the 12th.

That current sophomore group plays as hard as any group I’ve seen, but needs some discipline. That’s Adams’ strength. I don’t think they’ll win it next year but I do think they’ll be in that top 5 or so range.

A little bit of a surprise based on the rumors on the street but this is a really good hire. Adams gets the best out of his teams. Easily one of the top coaches in the 12th. How long was he out of coaching? I’m thinking maybe 5 years or so. Must have really missed it. Anyone know if he will also be teaching at West?

As in literally no high school experience? No even as an assistant? If so, I would assume that’s an interim.

I agree. He’s a very good coach and, if given the chance, will do a nice job.

I’m pretty sure he was the head coach at Marion County as well. He didn’t have much to work with there and didn’t fare well. But he’s done a nice job when/where he’s had some talent. Any talent at Thomas Nelson the next few years?

I like Mercer, Wayne and DCA as the top 3 next year. Mercer didn’t lose much nor did Wayne (other than their coach). Mercer returns the best player in the region and I’m hearing they may have a couple transfers that would help. They will likely have all the pieces to get it done. With a good coach, Wayne is a contender next year. Phillips and Dumphord are a couple top 10 caliber players. DCA lost a key part in Dut but returns 4 starters. I think Atteny could contend with Ellis for the best player in the region next year. However, they will struggle more than ever with depth, and they seemed to peak too early each of the last two years. East, if they get the right coach and maintain everyone, could be top 5. And could have a few good years given the young talent they have. That’d be good to see as they haven’t been in that spot for some time. They have a top 10 talent in Jones and I think he will make them competitive. I also think West will be much improved. If their new big is eligible and they land a good coach, they could really surprise on the upside. That group plays as hard as any team. They may be a year away, but I think they’ll be much more competitive next year. And I think they’ll be a real contender in two years and be back in the mix moving forward. Pulaski and Somerset lost a lot so I don’t think they’ll be top 5 this year, though I thought that about Pulaski the previous year! And they do have some solid younger guys and a proven system. Danville & Boyle don’t figure to be in the mix. Danville didn’t field enough talent last year to be competitive, even if all returned (and some won’t). I just don’t see how they get it turned around. Boyle had the talent the last couple years but failed to make a splash. Next year will mark the beginning of a stint with significantly less talent. With the 3 football players leaving early and the speculation around other kids not playing, it doesn’t look promising. I suspect you could pull players out of the halls of these two schools and have the talent to compete with their varsity squads. Overall, considering expected talent and coaching, I’m going with Mercer as the favorite in the 12th next year.

Sorry for the confusion. That was not thename I had heard, not even a name I had heard mentioned!

Was this a serious question?

If he has the desire/passion and wants to still coach, I would think he’d have to be in the conversation for any local openings. But if he jumps back in at this point, I’d have to think he’d be pretty selective. I can’t imagine that he’d want to have to totally build/rebuild a program. One would think West might be of interest. And there will likely be more spots come open over the next several weeks, so there will be other options out there to consider. Things typically heat up after the state tournament.

I didn’t realize they had solid middle school teams. That would make it more attractive than one would otherwise think, assuming they can retain that talent. But I’d be shocked if he’d take his kid out of the still current situation at Woodford.

Agree, unfortunately.