Week 2: IMG (FL) vs Desoto

[Super B]

Seems to be the consensus from the majority. However tough for the Eagles.

IMG is to DeSoto what DLS is to Trinity I guess.

[Eagle2]

FWIW, I hope DeSoto KILLS IMG.

Seems to be the consensus from the majority. However tough for the Eagles.

[Super B]

FWIW, I hope DeSoto KILLS IMG.

[Eagle2]

Interesting tidbits about this academy (junior college)lots of $$$$$.

http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/sports-juggernaut-img-academy-a-big-surprising-winner-in-state-budget/2234120

[svhorns]

5star QB Malik Henry gone from IMG

http://www.tomahawknation.com/2015/6/4/8730873/malik-henry-img-academy-FSU-Football

(Thanks for the assist, Horns)

No problem.

I was really hoping to see him play on tv. Oh well. The game just got a little bit more winnable for Desoto.

[OakTreeOut-n-Up]

5star QB Malik Henry gone from IMG

http://www.tomahawknation.com/2015/6/4/8730873/malik-henry-img-academy-FSU-Football

(Thanks for the assist, Horns)

[TrojanHorse03]

“Everyone know what goes on at schools around the country but because of our relationship with our state association we can be more open with our recruiting. I don’t think anyone believes it isn’t happening elsewhere but just because we talk about it doesn’t mean they aren’t doing it. There is no reason to exclude us if everyone were being as honest.”

IMG: Should Ascenders be ranked?
http://vype.com/nationalhsfootball/2...hool-programs/

[Farmer]

That was a well thought out response and I get what you're saying.

[1AllenFan]

I hear what you are saying. I am fearful that Allen has become that exact thing in Texas and has run wild with the transfers as well. Getting kids from Minnesota and Florida on top of other cities in Texas is pretty dang impressive

I share your concern, especially how it relates to Allen. You may find it interesting and somewhat nuanced where I had gone into some of those mixed emotions on a post at the National Site where the UIL was being kicked around. Here is that post from there, unaltered:
I can tell I am somewhat in line with most here. I like a lot of the views here and I think I lean with SumDude the most in advocating for a strong, consistent and principled governing authority. Perhaps.. I lean with the UIL taking a harder line. Much is at stake with this. Yes, there are multiple values and principles in play. In some ways, there is no right or wrong, but different perceptions reflecting different values. Competing values. i.e. how Jbell, takes a very common and also principled position, of sensitivity to more “freedom of choice”.

I am big on the whole mantra of Texas’ strength, in the publics and those publics, really need to be “neighborhood kids”. Of course move ins and transfers, can and will be legit, but I sure hope for good scrutiny in all this. If anything, for the current “Allens of the world”, I think they should be on the receiving end of, not unfair or unreasonable scrutiny, but a smidgeon more scrutiny. Again, for other legitimate reasons under the UIl/governance of fairness and not wanting too much of the rich getting richer and other legitimate reasons for the value and integrity of the state of Texas.

On a more fan/school basis, being an Allen fan in all this, I am deeply conflicted. Let me state this: I do not know the real facts around KM or this MN QB kid. But one thing has been tossed out there on various forums/sites is something along the lines of “Murray rented an apartment in Allen, never sold the house in Lewisville?”. Is that actually true, with certainty? The logical extension of that, if true, would be they will/have/in the process of moving back to the house/Lewisville post graduation? Don’t know. But if he really was “an apartment transfer”, while never parting with the primary house residence, that would be cheating imho. Again.. maybe I have this wrong and that is not the deal or even if the UIL rules would allow such a thing.

My point, and let me come right out with it, is that I am fairly principled and consistent on all this:

There is the ‘Letter of the Law’ and there is the ‘Spirit of the Law’.

I prefer and advocate for the higher integrity of the ‘Spirit of the Law’. To skirt the edges and obscure lines, where the intent is sorta understood, is imho to be shady. Some with a different view, may see my take on that not as the ‘vice’ it is, but instead to recast it as a ‘virtue’: they are instead being shrewd. I get it, I just don’t come down on that side of the line.

The other thing that is unsettling for me, is that there are now questions about Allen’s integrity. Does it operate with a moral and principled foundation at its core? I sure hope so. I am willing to give them the benefit of the doubt, but is that warranted or a reflection on my naïveté? It would be hypocritical for me, to not fess up to some of the emotions shared by other fans from various sites/boards, when a dig is leveled at Allen in this. To fess up to that is my way of yearning for the days when our character was not questioned. Above reproach.

Now to be fair, and what I also wonder about, “is this the normal price and burden to be paid, when one is a top dog and that the recent winning then comes with more skepticism, scrutiny and even unfair allegations?" Hmmm I suppose in the things like this, the potential for some of both are in play. One thing above all for me: there should be NO SCHOOL, that gets UIL benefits that others don’t. If we loose our bearings on that to a large degree, then we have rendered the great state of Texas to being functional peers of all others. The UIL has been a good shield for us, lets hope it continues to block abhorrent behavior. That is my thoughts/rant.

[Farmer]

I sure will be pulling for Desoto in this one. I am fearful of what IMG may represent in the future, with their unique offering. Yeah.. I have some degree of Public Pride in my desire for the outcome, I admit it: I want the Public neighborhood kids to better on that night.

I hear what you are saying. I am fearful that Allen has become that exact thing in Texas and has run wild with the transfers as well. Getting kids from Minnesota and Florida on top of other cities in Texas is pretty dang impressive

[sTp]

Will this game be on TV?

I was wondering the same. Anyone know?

[CHill]

If Desoto can go toe-to-toe w/ IMG, I will be satisfied. Of course, it's a public vs a NATIONAL recruiting firm. You expect IMG to win, but Desoto may just have the horses to get the job done. If Desoto pulls off the victory, it will say a lot about the direction of the program (w/ a new HC). IMG, on the other hand, could honestly try its hand w/ playing some JUCO's. They basically function the same way, except the kids are a tad younger, on average, at IMG (though it seems as though most of their starting roster transfers there as a JR or SR). Will this game be on TV?

IMG is basically an all star team and in games in thier past against teams such as DeSoto the outcome hasn't work out for them. I see IMG as a tune up game for DeSoto to prepare for the toughest district in 6A, much as the team they play last year from out of state. The main concern would be the injuries DeSoto had in that game, but they prove with their depth they could compete at a high level after that game.

[SumDude]

If Desoto can go toe-to-toe w/ IMG, I will be satisfied. Of course, it's a public vs a NATIONAL recruiting firm. You expect IMG to win, but Desoto may just have the horses to get the job done. If Desoto pulls off the victory, it will say a lot about the direction of the program (w/ a new HC). IMG, on the other hand, could honestly try its hand w/ playing some JUCO's. They basically function the same way, except the kids are a tad younger, on average, at IMG (though it seems as though most of their starting roster transfers there as a JR or SR). Will this game be on TV?

[1AllenFan]

I sure will be pulling for Desoto in this one. I am fearful of what IMG may represent in the future, with their unique offering. Yeah.. I have some degree of Public Pride in my desire for the outcome, I admit it: I want the Public neighborhood kids to better on that night.

[svhorns]

I can't wait to watch this game. IMG QB Malik Henry is the real deal and will be fun to watch. I'm also excited to see how much better RB Kadarrian Nixon will be for Desoto. I have Nixon as a top RB for the 2017 class.