I could talk for literally HOURS about the problems with the NCHSAA, so a part of me is laughing about this. But if you want it done WORSE...let he legislature handle it,
And while I have a MILLION issues with the NCHSAA, the attendance thing has been handled about the best they can handle it. They have been trying not to overstep their bounds and see the Governor reel them in. their concern that sports might get shut down has led them to be veeeeerrry cooperative with the Governor. But overall i think this is actually an issue that was not created by them. had they said "forget this, we are letting 50% in!!", they risk the Governor's wrath. So I think a lot of the hand wringing over that is misplaced. I dont believe they ae to blame for that. If you disagree, i think you lay it at the Governor's door.
I also have read some opinions where people see this as a response to the transgender issue coming up. maybe has a part. I certainly do not think biological males should be playing girls sports, but the policy the NCHSAA does have is very restrictive compared to a few more "open door" ones up north. I don't think that issue is a big one, as we have not seen an onslaught of that happening. And i dont think we will. And eventually its gonna be handled in court im pretty sure. But not sure thats a good enough issue to take over the NCHSAA (although the interview I saw with the Senator didnt say they were looking at that, he didnt say no, either).
I also think some realignment issues and playoff stuff affecting certain reps constituents may have something to do with this. i certainly dont always agree with the way thats done, but again, not sure the legislature can do it any better unless they just appoint me to do it lol.
The biggest issue i see affecting the NCHSAA is the charter/prep/parochial issue, as well as the recruiting issue and the scramble of kids heading to privates. This is something that is NOT going away. However, not sure that the legislature would change much. The biggest thing that gets coaches and Ads riled up these days in having kids recruited and poached, and how unlevel the playing field is. Those willing to cheat in general are not punished. You can argue with me all you want, but thats how people feel, and much of it is legit.
Que Tucker's "ask our membership about the job we do" quote yesterday made me laugh out loud. there are certainly NCHSAA good ole boys and apologists, but I know very few coaches/Ads who think much of the job they do. Most just cant say it publically.
If they can hold the NCHSAA a little more accountable or affect some things in a positive way, great. but my gut says that as much as im gonna enjoy watching the NCHSAA twist in the wind, we would just be trading one inept leadership group for an even more inept one unless we got lucky.
