Junior Josh Moore leaves Yoakum for IMG

[YTBulldogs]

https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2017/feb/05/josh-moore-leaves-yoakum-img-academy/

[Yoe_09]

This is huge news and not exactly great news for Yoakum. I believe the Yoakum coach said all about he could on the situation.

I will have to take another look at my preseason rankings an evaluate things now. I know Yoakum will still have plenty of talent, which appears to still include the other twin.

[Celina8]

I feel this will become the norm especially if state funding goes towards Private Schools and Charter Schools. They will have an advantage that the Public Schools just do not have and you will start to see super programs just like you see in Basketball that many college Coaches will encourage elite players to attend.

[SaltySixes]

Josh but no Jordan? Cant say im suprised about that. I dont understand the move considering he already has national attention?

[Rabid Cougar]

A&M signed three from there last week. Not surprised. it is amazing how many people can afford $85 grand a year for private school......

[Weebe]

A&M signed three from there last week. Not surprised. it is amazing how many people can afford $85 grand a year for private school......

They get scholarships.

[Celina8]

They get scholarships. In Florida the State uses vouchers in the amount of the public schools daily rate which can be used for Private School. Those that move and attend get to claim public funds is my understanding as they are housed with Parents or someone and the school provides a scholarship for the remaining balance. That information was provided to me from a few people I know who live in the state of Florida so take that information for what it is worth! Probably some truth and probably some that is not.

[coach]

I find this humorous.

[Rabid Cougar]

https://www.imgacademy.com/accommodations

Yea, they stay in local homes. :wave:

[Celina8]

https://www.imgacademy.com/accommodations

Yea, they stay in local homes. :wave:

Let me clarify that the people who I have had this discussion with before were not talking about IMG Academy it was just a conversation about the Private Schools and what they perceived to be happening in their state. Like I stated some of it is probably true some of it not. IMG looks to be a whole different program!

[Dawgs]

This is ridiculous. Kid has a twin brother at Yoakum, and has a chance to win a state title with kids he grew up with his whole life. He already has like 25 offers. I don't see the advantage, unless you want to go for the amenities.

[wedo]

which is why we cannot let voucher system happen here in Texas. There will be IMG like schools here if that happens.

[Rabid Cougar]

This is ridiculous. Kid has a twin brother at Yoakum, and has a chance to win a state title with kids he grew up with his whole life. He already has like 25 offers. I don't see the advantage, unless you want to go for the amenities.

The next level is more important.

[Dawgs]

The next level is more important.

So they will have better coaching and be more prepared for the next level?

[Yoe_09]

This can differ from kid to kid, but here are my thoughts on why someone would want to join IMG:

1. They believe they will get better coaching - thus a better chance to improve their skill set and better chance to start right off the bat in college. Potential NFL player.
2. They believe they will get more exposure for college programs.
3. "Celebrity" status appeal. You play for IMG.

[Celina8]

This can differ from kid to kid, but here are my thoughts on why someone would want to join IMG:

1. They believe they will get better coaching - thus a better chance to improve their skill set and better chance to start right off the bat in college. Potential NFL player.
2. They believe they will get more exposure for college programs.
3. "Celebrity" status appeal. You play for IMG.

I think you pretty much hit the mark. I think we already see this here in Texas with Select Baseball and Basketball.

[Weebe]

IMG also has state of the art training facilities, training programs, special nutrition programs, etc. They also play against elite competition.

Kids go there if they want to treat football as a business.

It's like a college football environment on the high school level.

[duckhunter]

I feel bad for the kid...moving to a town with no Dairy Treat, or DQ

[lostaussie]

I feel bad for the kid...moving to a town with no Dairy Treat, or DQ

Probably don't even have Whataburger in the whole state!!!

[44INAROW]

Probably don't even have Whataburger in the whole state!!!

They've got Whataburger in Florida but it's going to take a while to get there.... closest is probably Jacksonville.... There used to be one in Lakeland (about an hour east of IMG - where my son lives) but it closed about 3 years ago....

[coach]

AAU has made its way to football. Get over it. Basketball coaches has been dealing with this for years. Coach the kids you got, cheer the kids you got. Its not the end of the world.

[Rabid Cougar]

AAU has made its way to football. Get over it. Basketball coaches has been dealing with this for years. Coach the kids you got, cheer the kids you got. Its not the end of the world.

I agree. No different than if he was recruited and went off to play at Cuero. :stirpot:

[Dawgs]

AAU has made its way to football. Get over it. Basketball coaches has been dealing with this for years. Coach the kids you got, cheer the kids you got. Its not the end of the world.
Yea you are right. Coach and win with the kids you got. But those academys / private schools better leave our kid Keaontay Ingram alone. He has burst onto the scene. 1 of the sites (Scout) has him a 4 star and the #1 ranked RB in Texas and #14 in the country. 247 has him 3 star, but will be 4 star recruit very soon on that site. They have him the #17 RB in the country.

[coach]

And to leave no confusion I think it is straight running BS what the acadamies are doing.

[Weebe]

They've got Whataburger in Florida but it's going to take a while to get there.... closest is probably Jacksonville.... There used to be one in Lakeland (about an hour east of IMG - where my son lives) but it closed about 3 years ago....

Didn't Mark Brunell run several whataburgers into the ground in florida?

[44INAROW]

Didn't Mark Brunell run several whataburgers into the ground in florida?

you are correct - also I was off on when Whataburger closed in central Florida...- according to my son, it was 2009 or 2010 - lol time is flying by....

[Rabid Cougar]

And to leave no confusion I think it is straight running BS what the acadamies are doing.

I am with Coach! :iagree:

[SaltySixes]

Just saw that Josh is headed back to yoakum.
Can anyone verify this?

[sk1]

Just saw that Josh is headed back to yoakum.
Can anyone verify this?

http://texashsfootball.com/joshua-moore-transfer-img-back-yoakum/

[SaltySixes]

Glad to see that he's back...
Even though he should have never left.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

yep saw in some post or tweet few days ago he was heading back.


https://twitter.com/_TheJoshuaMoore

Im back like I never left.. #AllSummer17

1:22 PM - 13 May 2017

[Yoe_09]

Big move.

[regaleagle]

I reckon the food must've sucked, Huh?

[Roughneck93]

https://twitter.com/_TheJoshuaMoore/status/876530610881282048

[Weebe]

https://twitter.com/_TheJoshuaMoore/status/876530610881282048

Almost zero chance he sticks with his commitment.

[Yoe_09]

Why would you say that?

[YTBulldogs]

Congrats Josh. Welcome back BTW.

[d0tc0m]

Congrats Josh. Welcome back BTW.


Yoakum is gonna be nasty this year! They'd fare well in 4A, I think, with the speed and talent they have coming back this season.

[10ForTheWin]

https://twitter.com/_TheJoshuaMoore/status/876530610881282048

I'm sorry but that video was cringe worthy imo. Great editing and filming, and I get why he included what he did, but idk I wasn't a fan.


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[d0tc0m]

I'm sorry but that video was cringe worthy imo. Great editing and filming, and I get why he included what he did, but idk I wasn't a fan.


Tis the era we live in nowadays.