{"id":120764,"date":"2019-07-29T03:42:42","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T08:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=120764"},"modified":"2019-07-29T03:42:48","modified_gmt":"2019-07-29T08:42:48","slug":"monday-mailbag-july-29-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2019\/07\/29\/monday-mailbag-july-29-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Monday Mailbag: July 29, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SCOTT TRUXELL\/<\/strong>independent sports editor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week\u2019s Monday Mailbag includes questions submitted by readers about Holgate\u2019s decision to go to eight man football and OHSAA, dwindling numbers, a new football opponent for Wayne Trace, plus a question about the Indianapolis Colts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: In regards to eight man football, I read where Holgate only expects this to be for one season and resuming 11 man football in 2020.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My question is, how do local conferences feel about this sort of arrangement? Will they be accommodating to the school or does it put them at risk of being kicked out of the league because of the uncertainties with it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, do you ever see the OHSAA stepping in at some point and creating certain criteria to be eligible for eight man football \u2013 certain number of kids, deadline so others can find different opponents, etc? Name withheld upon request<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: I\u2019m sure Green Meadows Conference athletic directors and football coaches weren\u2019t exactly thrilled about the decision, but I also think they were understanding about the move. The main focus now is filling holes in the schedule.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As far as Holgate\u2019s future in the GMC, I\u2019d like to think it\u2019s safe, even if they don\u2019t return to 11 man football. If they started dropping other sports, and there\u2019s no indication they\u2019ll do that, then it might be a different discussion.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As far as the Ohio High School Athletic Association, if eight man football ever becomes an OHSAA sponsored sport complete with a playoff, then yes, I think some rules would be drafted in terms of school size, etc. Other states have 11 man, eight man and six man football, so it would be fairly easy to see how it should be done. As far as a deadline for schools to decide what they\u2019re doing, it would be nice for scheduling purposes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don\u2019t want to speak for Holgate or any other school that has switched to eight man football, but once the change is made, it\u2019s hard to go back, unless the affected school expects a big influx of new students or players.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Has Wayne Trace found someone to replace Holgate on the football schedule? Name withheld upon request<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A: No, but Athletic Director Jim Linder is talking with a potential opponent. I won\u2019t name the team until or if it becomes official.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s difficult to find someone to play in Week No. 8 because most teams have league or conference opponents on the schedule. Here\u2019s hoping it works out for the Raiders and here\u2019s hoping it\u2019s a home game. If not, Wayne Trace will have just three home football games this fall.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What are so many boys not going out for high school football these days? When I played in the 1970s, it was an honor to be on the sideline. Are kids today not as tough? Name withheld upon request<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: I\u2019m not sure toughness has much, if anything to do with it. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Times have changed. It appears there are a variety of factors and the main one is that kids have many more options today compared to previous generations, including more and different types of sports and clubs.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Do you think the Colts can be true Super Bowl contenders? Name withheld upon request<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: As long as everyone (especially Andrew Luck) stays healthy, I think the Colts are strong AFC South contenders. The roster seems fairly solid and I do think the Colts have the potential to make a nice playoff run.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m just not sure if they have the overall firepower to advance to the Super Bowl. It doesn\u2019t mean they won\u2019t, because lots of crazy things can happen during the season. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s just say it\u2019s possible they\u2019ll wind up in the Super Bowl, but it\u2019s not probable.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a question for the next Monday Mailbag, simply email it to sports@thevwindependent.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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