NSAA Legislative Proposals
- Huskerland Prep Sports
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I get your argument. I just know it's been an issue brought up for many years. To give you an idea. Clarkson-Leigh spearheaded the proposal for the 55 number from what I was told. Sounds like their AD spoke to the 8 man coaches association about what most coaches believed the number should be. I don't know that anyone believes the add a class proposal will pass, and I bet that actually hurts the proposal for the number at 55.“Keep kids safe”. They can keep kids safe. They can opt down and be ineligible for the playoffs. If they are that low and want to be “competitive” they have that option. But this isnt about that. Its about wanting to win and make a run in the playoffs. Who gets to define “competitive”?
This is at the detriment of schools with legitimate 8 man enrollment numbers who dont have the boys in school to play 11 man. It isnt their fault if no one wants to go out in some other district. What about their kids being safe?
Nebraska isnt like other states. We are our own state with unique school enrollment populations. I think the 8 man number is perfect.
To your question, according to the information above, Pender. They are in exemption this cycle. I exaggerated with 50 so not sure exactly, but it is definitely above 40. Great program, good people and they can initiate what they want so I mean no disrespect, just disagreement. Disagreement is part of these discussions. To be fair, I have no idea what their enrollment will be next cycle, so maybe they would be above even the 55 they proposed, and they'll play 11 man anyway? Or maybe they are dropping back down below 48? But if they want it changed so they can continue playing 8 man and be eligible for playoffs with higher enrollment, dont tell me its for player safety with those numbers.
I see Plainview also sponsored a proposal and they are in exemption this cycle. No idea what their enrollment will be next cycle either so maybe it has nothing to do with that, but they are not hurting for players either.
I do think there is a smart proposal there regarding the ineligible teams. If your enrollment number in your 2nd year of being ineligible for the playoffs is below the cutoff number, you can be eligible. That makes sense.
I know about Howells dodge, big fan and they are the best football program in the state.
As far as Pender submitting the proposal, I'm sure it's because C-L reached out to their AD...being in the same conference. Most of the time when ADs put a proposal in, they want it in several districts so that it doesn't come as a surprise to people in other districts if it advances to the 2nd meeting.