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Originally posted by SPOONER:
How does this huge (6-3, 350 lb) lineman with several D1 offers magically end up in West Union via Chicago and Wisconsin? Doesn't sound like he's eligible...yet. Sounds fishy.
Really??? Get back to me when you have a 4A AD losing his job in a bookie scandal, then get hired at a 2A school 30 miles away to the same job and assistant FB and his buddies in Boone make his kid eligible immediately because they are, "looking for a home in the district" yet never move.
Though I did say it somewhat facetiously, it would hardly be unprecedented. We have a couple of highly regarded twin wrestlers who "magically" showed up at a rather pedestrian 2A high school program last year.Originally posted by DJinIA:
West Union being the Mecca of D-1 prospects, if you seriously think there's something going on, you have a far great imagination than I.
Originally posted by iahawkfan88:
He moved to West Union to live with his dad, who has lived in West Union for a while. He won't be eligible for a few more weeks, but he will play for NFV this year.
So this kid shouldn't play because he MIGHT hurt someone? Are you proposing a size or talent limit be added to 2A football? In other words if you are too big and talented you shouldn't be allowed to play... makes sense.Originally posted by SPOONER:
Though I did say it somewhat facetiously, it would hardly be unprecedented. We have a couple of highly regarded twin wrestlers who "magically" showed up at a rather pedestrian 2A high school program last year.Originally posted by DJinIA:
West Union being the Mecca of D-1 prospects, if you seriously think there's something going on, you have a far great imagination than I.
I am seriously concerned this kid will hurt someone or someones this year.
Originally posted by smallcenter:
Why would he not be eligible now, and if he isn't because of the "transfer" rule, then how is he going to be eligible later this season? If he moved into a new district, he's good to go now. If he transferred, but hasn't moved, he's out for a semester. So either way, your comment doesn't add up. Is he ineligible for another reason?Originally posted by iahawkfan88:
He moved to West Union to live with his dad, who has lived in West Union for a while. He won't be eligible for a few more weeks, but he will play for NFV this year.
Weird. I reread my post twice and I don't see where I ever said he shouldn't play. Quality fake outrage though. Well done.Originally posted by navyrules:
So this kid shouldn't play because he MIGHT hurt someone? Are you proposing a size or talent limit be added to 2A football? In other words if you are too big and talented you shouldn't be allowed to play... makes sense.
Not outraged, just amused at your 'serious concern' for the health of 2A players that would have to play against him if he becomes eligible.Originally posted by SPOONER:
Weird. I reread my post twice and I don't see where I ever said he shouldn't play. Quality fake outrage though. Well done.Originally posted by navyrules:
So this kid shouldn't play because he MIGHT hurt someone? Are you proposing a size or talent limit be added to 2A football? In other words if you are too big and talented you shouldn't be allowed to play... makes sense.
Originally posted by navyrules:
Not outraged, just amused at your 'serious concern' for the health of 2A players that would have to play against him if he becomes eligible.
Doesn't give me pause for one second actually. Football has always been and always will be a 'survival of the fittest'/smartest game.Originally posted by SPOONER:
Originally posted by navyrules:
Not outraged, just amused at your 'serious concern' for the health of 2A players that would have to play against him if he becomes eligible.
A 350 plus lb kid who benches 400 lbs...it doesn't give you pause to have him line up against 150 pounders?
That's pretty impressive. Wish him luck. Always fun to have NE Iowa kids excel. Hopefully we will all get the chance to cheer for him on Saturdays and Sundays a few years down the road.Originally posted by MitchL:
Some really good bloodlines with this Harris kid. His uncle is the former all-pro lineman for the NFL Bears.
#8. does have bearing, but as was stated before the IAHSAA reserves the right to review any of these and because Harris did move in after school started (from what I hear his first day of school was September 8th) it would appear that they are making him wait at least 10 days.Originally posted by smallcenter:
(4) Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 256.46, a student whose residence changes due to any of the following
circumstances is immediately eligible provided the student meets all other eligibility requirements in these rules and
those set by the school of attendance:
8. The child is living with one of the child's parents as a result of divorce, separation, death, or other change in the
child's parents' marital relationship, or pursuant to other court-ordered decree or order of custody.
So this doesn't have any bearing?
Has there been ten days of school at NFV? Did the kid move in after the school year started?
Interestingly enough, I don't know the kid, hadn't heard of him, and I don't really care if he's eligible or not. I'm simply suggesting that him becoming eligible in the middle of the season due to transfer is not something we see that often around here.
Buuut, watching navyrules gets butthurt and high and mighty about this is actually quite entertaining.
This too, is up for debate. Check out this twitter conversation between Juan and Tommie, where Juan apologizes to Tommie for saying Tommie is his uncle. It appears to be Juan's old twitter account, he has since created a new one. Not saying that he is or isn't Tommie's nephew just an interesting conversation.Originally posted by MitchL:
Some really good bloodlines with this Harris kid. His uncle is the former all-pro lineman for the NFL Bears.
I understand he was responding to iahawkfan88, but his statement was not accurate so I thought he may like to know what is accurate that's all.Originally posted by ORSKY1:
He was likely responding to iahawkfan88 who said he would be out a few more weeks. Navyrules you are the one who is being obtuse. Why try to belittle a guy who is making an accurate statement as if you are the expert. Context always trumps ignorance.
Here is what you posted:Originally posted by smallcenter:
Navyboy, my comment wasn't inaccurate. Once again, you seem to be the all knowing, but the rules have shown that my first statement was correct. Again I ask, what makes you the expert?
I can't tell you whether he played in the JV game or not, I have no idea. However, I can tell you that the IAHSAA rules reads:Originally posted by gonorse92:
I may be wrong so please do not jump down my throat but I do believe he played JV (yes I said JV) last night on defense for NFV. I spoke to some folks that were at the game and they made the comment to me to that regard.
Hey man I was not trying to start anything, just thought some may not understand why he could play JV but not Varsity. Sorry I rub you the wrong way in every post I author, certainly not my intent.Originally posted by smallcenter:
Yes navyboy, we know. Nobody was questioning that. But I appreciate you clearing that up.
Glad he's getting a chance to participate in the great game of football. Still looking forward to a ton of AWESOME match ups in district 3.
This post was edited on 9/16 9:32 PM by smallcenter
Originally posted by mtdew_fever:
It'll be interesting to see how he does. Add me in as someone that will be following the NFV starting later on this month.
As for the comment about not letting him play because he's huge and he'll hurt someone? Ha!