ALL SEOAL TEAM

[91blue14]

Casey Oates of Chillicothe not even making honorable mention shows that this SEOAL selection process is totally out of control. This young man was the MVP of Chillicothe without a doubt. Top rusher, receiver, returner, and one of the top tacklers. Casey, realize that many Cav fans realize the injustice here.

thats on the coach. i didnt know they even had honorable mention

[jottings]

When the "official" All-SEOAL balloting began in 1948-49, the league's sportswriters from the league's eight teams (Logan, Jackson, Gallipolis, Middleport, Pomeroy, Wellston, Athens, and Nelsonville) chose the all-league teamms by position. The radio broadcasters did not join the group until the early 1950s.

Meetings were usually held in Jackson, Wellston and Athens. Sessions would begin at 1 p.m. and last soimetimes until 6 or 7 p.m. Afterwards, the group had a big dinner.

When each scribe got home, they'd say, "how am I gonna face the public? We didn't get all we wanted on the All-Star team. If I remember, they selected first and second teams by position, and also an honorable memtion list.

During Gallipolis Principal John Ellingston's tenure at GAHS in the 1980s, the league decided to let the coaches pick the all-star team. They have done it ever since.

Prior to the 1948-49 campaign, local papers picked their own all-league teams, led by the Gallipolis Daily Tribune and the late James S. (Jaspy) Porter, who helped organize the official all-league selections.

Some of the original scribes were Leon (Pappy) Tucker, Logan, Max Linton, Nelsonville. Jim (Jaspey) Porter, Gallipolis, Paul (Moon) Clifford and Bob Roberts, Pomeroy-Middleport. Art Farrar, Jackson, John Webb and Bob Willis, Wellston and Perish Rohr, Athens.

[pappy1]

Jottings.....thanks for the historical overview of the All-SEOAL selection process.

[pappy1]

I don't understand how anyone could use the excuse of it takes too much time to get it right. If the rest of the state can select all league, district, etc. teams by position, why is it too difficult for us? We already have enough people putting down SEO high school football. Why give them fodder to feed on?

[superblue]

Because most people in SEO are afraid of change.... Its always been this way so just leave it alone....

[pappy1]

^^^^

I agree with the premise that no matter who or how many, someone will be omitted and there will be people offended. Last year and this year positions were my issue. IF players were not nominated for the omitted positions shame on the coaches. If the teams were selected on the basis of position I guarantee coaches would nominate players to fill those positions.

[whsbeernuts04]

I think instead of having All-SEOAL first team, second team, and honorable mention...... they should have All-SEOAL offense, All-SEOAL defense, and then on the offense have a spot reserved for 1 or 2 all purpose selections (someone who catches the ball, runs the ball, and also throws the ball, or just someone who is worthy of being an overall player based on play or whatever I guess). I don't know how I would feel about having an All-SEOAL special teams player of the year, but i guess that would be cool! Then you could have your offensive and defensive player of the year/MVP, and then coach of the year! I think that would pretty much solve everyones problems here!

PS
no second team or honorable mention because that would mean the list would be huge at that point, and yes i would think that if one player had a good year on offense and defense, they should be eligible for both offensive and defensive teams.

[pappy1]

whsbeernuts04....There are multiple ways to do it, your scenario is much better than the one being used now.

[loganlocos]

I don't understand how anyone could use the excuse of it takes too much time to get it right. If the rest of the state can select all league, district, etc. teams by position, why is it too difficult for us? We already have enough people putting down SEO high school football. Why give them fodder to feed on?

Few leagues select their "All-League" teams by position.

And All-District teams are done that way b/c they have so MANY teams (15-25 depending on the district).

[KINGheat]

Congratulations to all players who made the team.

A special congratulations to Coach Andy Hall, the Coach of the Year, and the Ironmen who made the team.

Klay Arthur had an outstanding season for Jackson, one of the very best in school history for a RB (1,692 yards rushing and 21 total TDs), and is very deserving of the POY award. Klay was a three-year starter at FB for the Ironmen and he will definitely be missed next season, not only in the backfield, but on the defensive side of the ball as well. All his hard work and dedication during the off-season really paid off this year, and it was a pleasure to watch him run the football this season.

Drew Ervin rushed for nearly 1,000 yards and had 17 total TDs this season as a junior. Drew was also an outstanding linebacker on this year's team, and will be a leading candidate for SEOAL POY next season, in my opinion. His performance in Week 10 against Gallia Academy, while filling in at QB for Kip Winchester, was extremely impressive and appears to be a sign of things to come next season. Can't wait to see what Drew shows us next year.

Kip Winchester was All-SEOAL HM last season in his first season back playing football. He made the move to QB and was a great leader all season for the Ironmen offense. Kip threw for about 800 yards and 10 TDs this season, while also rushing for nearly 400 yards. He was also an outstanding defensive back for the Ironmen...definitely one of the best DBs I have seen in Jackson since I began following the program closely back in 1992. A great athlete and a great leader with a ton of heart.

Bubba Landrum was the anchor of a dominant Jackson offensive line this season. When the Ironmen needed yardage, they could always count on getting it when they were running behind Bubba. Bubba was also a key contributor on the defensive line in some of Jackson's biggest games this season. A senior captain and a great football player, who really made the plays when his team needed them the most.

OJ Barris the spark plug that makes the Jackson defense go. His presence at NG was simply amazing all season, disrupting the opponent's offense each week and flying to the football to make plays. OJ has an engine that never stops, playing extremely hard on every single play. He'll be a great leader next season on the D-Line for the Ironmen, and will most likely see an expanded offensive role as well.

Coleman Kearns was a two-year starter on the O-Line for the Ironmen. He made the move from tackle to center this season and he never missed a beat. One of the most consistent and hardest-working lineman that I have seen at Jackson in recent memory, a senior leader, and a HUGE part of the running game's success this season.

Derrick Meredith was a three-year starter at safety for Jackson and even gained some varsity experience as a freshman, which is very rare. One of the three senior captains, along with Bubba and Kip, Derrick was the leader of the Jackson defense. He played his heart out every Friday (and Saturday) night for the Ironmen, and his presence in the defensive backfield will be hard to replace.

These seven Ironmen were a part of a great season, along with all their teammates. Nine wins, a playoff berth, and they brought the SEOAL title back to Jackson. Congratulations to all of them, good luck to those who are seniors, and good luck to Ervin and Barr, who will be returning to help the Ironmen defend their league championship next season.

Why would they leave out Ty McNelly?

[LetsGoPSU]

Is there a limit to the nominations per team?

[loganlocos]

Here is how the selection process works:

Coaches nominate an number of players.

Coaches vote 1-11 for the first group of players. Coaches cannot select their own players. Players receive points based on their order on each coaches ballot.

Coaches then vote 12-22 to compile the total 22 players.

Most coaches figure they will get X number of players based on their finish in the standings and they nominate based on that assumption.

[GAHS83]

Does anyone who gets nominated make Honorable Mention or do they have to receive votes?

[trojanofthepast]

Does anyone who gets nominated make Honorable Mention or do they have to receive votes?

Each team gets 2 automatic HM on the team. The coach of each team selects the 2 players from his team that he wants as HM.

[ironman02]

KINGheat,

Ty had an outstanding season. His 7 INTs were very impressive, in my opinion. I think he was definitely deserving of being on the team, but it just didn't work out that way for whatever reason. Hopefully he uses that as motivation to have an even better season next year as a senior.