OT: 2026 NJ HS Football Offseason…

[dconifer0]

Crazy haha. South jersey public ball is just as bad as college when it comes to portal stuff

I'm sure you're right in general. However, I must tip my cap to Washington Township (where I live when not in Atlantic City) and Kingsway High Schools, which are lucky enough to have solid feeder programs in most sports and manage to succeed while being homegrown at the same time. I'm sure there are others in South Jersey.

Township just won G5 in football (beating Kingsway in the state semifinals), going undefeated with a group of kids who played together since they were knee-high. The team will take a step back next season, of course, but that's always going to happen occasionally with clean public programs...

 

[tico brown]

Quote of the day lol Thanks for the laugh. I'm rooting for them, T.H. seems like a good dude and does a lot for the student athletes. I'm sure he learned a better approach and will be more hands w/ the kids so another STA doesn't happen. Issue I could see with Hudson Catholic is they're in the bottom end of facilities and the school is worse off financially than STA. Jerry Smith will do Jerry Smith things and bring in whomever regardless of if the student-athletes can afford private school or behavior issues etc etc, didn't work at St. Joes or STA...and HC needs all the tuition they can get lol I really wanted to see that week 0 game with Hudson vs STA but STA backed out smh.

Hudson just scheduled Irvington for that Week 0 game. Should be a great matchup. Too bad no one was around from when the last time they met as Irvington won on a TD off a fake FG in OT.

 

[HSfootballCoach07]

Hudson just scheduled Irvington for that Week 0 game. Should be a great matchup. Too bad no one was around from when the last time they met as Irvington won on a TD off a fake FG in OT.

Disappointed those cowards at STA dropped HC for week 0. That place is a mess (STA).

 

[tico brown]

Disappointed those cowards at STA dropped HC for week 0. That place is a mess (STA).

On the other side of the coin, at least the Hudson program is in better shape than it was last year. Esp since the end of the 25 season when the program was a flushed toilet. Let’s see if Holman and staff can take them to at least where they were after the 21/22 seasons.

 

[HSfootballCoach07]

On the other side of the coin, at least the Hudson program is in better shape than it was last year. Esp since the end of the 25 season. Let’s see if Holman and staff can take them to at least where they were after the 21/22 seasons.

He’s a good coach - will bring stability to the program and elevate it. I’m curious if they’ll be as successful recruiting Newark/Essex county…Shabazz is getting kids to stay home and Lata is making a push into the area.

 

[tico brown]

He’s a good coach - will bring stability to the program and elevate it. I’m curious if they’ll be as successful recruiting Newark/Essex county…Shabazz is getting kids to stay home and Lata is making a push into the area.

Be careful with that statement. Some here will say that this is a good thing that these kids are not going to Prep, Seton Hall, Joes, and other NP schools. Others will say that it’s not fair that he can get kids from all over Newark even though Newark kids can go to any school they choose.

Others will also say that Shabazz has kids from every city but won’t give out details or proof of this.

***And if this was true, report them. But they won’t and just complain here.

 

[HSfootballCoach07]

It's a great thing that Newark kids stay home and attend their public school. People were complaining about how Shabazz was classified as a Group 1 then 2, now 3 due to the unique zoning set up Newark Board of Ed. Lets be honest, NUMEROUS schools have brought in kids from OOD, Knowshon was zoned in Middletown North but went to South as an example...it seems today it's been pretty out on the open with kids in Belville posting about choosing Shabazz, PTech kids posting they're transferring there etc etc. The year Smoke left Irvington they had a few Newark kids that are currently playing for Texas, Syracuse, and a few other D1 programs (they only went like 6-5 that season idk how). It's gotten to the point where the state is turning a blind eye to all this. You'd think it'd be easy with how much these kids post on social media to catch/discipline programs.

 

[kupuna133]

He’s a good coach - will bring stability to the program and elevate it. I’m curious if they’ll be as successful recruiting Newark/Essex county…Shabazz is getting kids to stay home and Lata is making a push into the area.

Immaculata is making a push into Newark? If they kept kids at home from Somerset, parts of Middlesex, Hunterdon and Union Counties they would be a dynasty. Make headway into Plainfield, Piscataway, Franklin alone could field a competitive team.

 

[HSfootballCoach07]

Immaculata is making a push into Newark? If they kept kids at home from Somerset, parts of Middlesex, Hunterdon and Union Counties they would be a dynasty. Make headway into Plainfield, Piscataway, Franklin alone could field a competitive team.

Saw on instagram they got two kids from barringer or one of those schools. STA has been able to get Plainfield/PWay/Franklin kids pretty consistently. Not sure what school is closer. STA is apparently done giving out free rides and Lata looks like they’re going the
Carte blanche approach with scholarships/tuition.

 

[kupuna133]

Saw on instagram they got two kids from barringer or one of those schools. STA has been able to get Plainfield/PWay/Franklin kids pretty consistently. Not sure what school is closer. STA is apparently done giving out free rides and Lata looks like they’re going the
Carte blanche approach with scholarships/tuition.

Amazing how things change. Immaculata the nuns wouldn’t allow may from New Brunswick or Plainfield into the school. Now they’re pulling from Newark. STA is closer to Plainfield. But Immaculata is closer to the others. STA always pulled well from Plainfield and pway. Most of the Franklin kids if they were going parochial went to Immaculata or St. Peter’s when it was open. Now Notre Dame gets a fair amount.

 

[HSfootballCoach07]

Amazing how things change. Immaculata the nuns wouldn’t allow may from New Brunswick or Plainfield into the school. Now they’re pulling from Newark. STA is closer to Plainfield. But Immaculata is closer to the others. STA always pulled well from Plainfield and pway. Most of the Franklin kids if they were going parochial went to Immaculata or St. Peter’s when it was open. Now Notre Dame gets a fair amount.

Completely forgot St Peter NB existed. Cardinals McCarrick had a football team and a great venue next to the bay.

 

[KK1827]

Be careful with that statement. Some here will say that this is a good thing that these kids are not going to Prep, Seton Hall, Joes, and other NP schools. Others will say that it’s not fair that he can get kids from all over Newark even though Newark kids can go to any school they choose.

Others will also say that Shabazz has kids from every city but won’t give out details or proof of this.

***And if this was true, report them. But they won’t and just complain here.

No tico LOL. People just simply dont think its fair (nevermind being illegal) that shabazz has belleville, orange, eo, hillside, irvington, parsippany, metuchen kids on their roster

 

[HSfootballCoach07]

No tico LOL. People just simply dont think its fair (nevermind being illegal) that shabazz has belleville, orange, eo, hillside, irvington, parsippany, metuchen kids on their roster

The issue with reporting a school to the state is the multi-layer, drawn out process the state takes to "convict" or find a program of illegally recruiting; it's almost as the state would prefer not to do its job and investigate. When PC got busted, it took a recorded phone call, text messages, lawyers, etc etc and for what? Russo to get a 2 game suspension I believe.

 

[KK1827]

The issue with reporting a school to the state is the multi-layer, drawn out process the state takes to "convict" or find a program of illegally recruiting; it's almost as the state would prefer not to do its job and investigate. When PC got busted, it took a recorded phone call, text messages, lawyers, etc etc and for what? Russo to get a 2 game suspension I believe.

Exactly. You could show the state a mountain of evidence and they still wont pursue it. Until the state gets serious with enforcing rules, bad actors will be rewarded.

put it this way. I dont want @tico brown to get all worked up so I wont name names but a well known public school head coach is commenting on 8th graders instagrams who doesnt live in the district he coaches at congratulating them on their commitment to his school a couple towns over haha. The cheaters dont even attempt to hide it any more because they know the state wont do anything.

as ive said, what its gonna come down to is a lawsuit by a taxpayer in those districts complaining their tax dollars are paying for out of district kids to go to their schools they are funding

 

[kupuna133]

Exactly. You could show the state a mountain of evidence and they still wont pursue it. Until the state gets serious with enforcing rules, bad actors will be rewarded.

put it this way. I dont want @tico brown to get all worked up so I wont name names but a well known public school head coach is commenting on 8th graders instagrams who doesnt live in the district he coaches at congratulating them on their commitment to his school a couple towns over haha. The cheaters dont even attempt to hide it any more because they know the state wont do anything.

as ive said, what its gonna come down to is a lawsuit by a taxpayer in those districts complaining their tax dollars are paying for out of district kids to go to their schools they are funding

The thing is the schools we are taking about are abbot districts. So most of the funding is not coming from the town tax payers. That is where the problem lies. People in the suburban districts used to complain about neighboring towns and parochials poaching. Now it’s the abbots poaching other abbots.

 

[KK1827]

The thing is the schools we are taking about are abbot districts. So most of the funding is not coming from the town tax payers. That is where the problem lies. People in the suburban districts used to complain about neighboring towns and parochials poaching. Now it’s the abbots poaching other abbots.

Doesnt matter. A portion of the residents tax bills are going to schools. Even if its a penny, a lawsuit can be filed

 

[kupuna133]

Doesnt matter. A portion of the residents tax bills are going to schools. Even if its a penny, a lawsuit can be filed

Agreed. But people that used to complain were parents of resident homeowners whose kids were left off the team. You’re talking about Newark and Irvington where homeownership is below 25%. Doubt many “”Resident” tax payers are truly affected personally.

 

[KK1827]

Agreed. But people that used to complain were parents of resident homeowners whose kids were left off the team. You’re talking about Newark and Irvington where homeownership is below 25%. Doubt many “”Resident” tax payers are truly affected personally.

Investors who own properties would probably like lower tax bills if possible. Again, I’m reaching. I just hope that one day these absolute loser coaches who do this stuff get the book thrown at them

 

[kupuna133]

Investors who own properties would probably like lower tax bills if possible. Again, I’m reaching. I just hope that one day these absolute loser coaches who do this stuff get the book thrown at them

I agree with everything you say. But being an owner of rental properties. That’s not a fight I wish to pick with the town or state. And I’m sure very few investors are willing to take on that fight the same way Johnny homeowner would be.

I know my in laws have property in a town that was importing players (part time residents). And they put a quick end to it. Takes a population willing to take on that battle.

 

[tico brown]

Exactly. You could show the state a mountain of evidence and they still wont pursue it. Until the state gets serious with enforcing rules, bad actors will be rewarded.

put it this way. I dont want @tico brown to get all worked up so I wont name names but a well known public school head coach is commenting on 8th graders instagrams who doesnt live in the district he coaches at congratulating them on their commitment to his school a couple towns over haha. The cheaters dont even attempt to hide it any more because they know the state wont do anything.

as ive said, what its gonna come down to is a lawsuit by a taxpayer in those districts complaining their tax dollars are paying for out of district kids to go to their schools they are funding

You can’t keep my name out of your Fish tainted mouth. You’re the one with the evidence. Go to court. Be the hero and get rid of all of these Abbot schools that have the audacity to go by the rules, which there are none if it’s not enforced. You can’t keep have this named after you nationwide: The KK Law.

 

[KK1827]

You can’t keep my name out of your Fish tainted mouth. You’re the one with the evidence. Go to court. Be the hero and get rid of all of these Abbot schools that have the audacity to go by the rules, which there are none if it’s not enforced. You can’t keep have this named after you nationwide: The KK Law.

It aint going by the rules when youre a newark school and loading up your roster with kids who dont live in newark. Its just so so weird that you think this is fine

 

[EddieWilsonLives]

Immaculata is making a push into Newark? If they kept kids at home from Somerset, parts of Middlesex, Hunterdon and Union Counties they would be a dynasty. Make headway into Plainfield, Piscataway, Franklin alone could field a competitive team.

Immaculata was playing with a Plainfield (or S. Plainfield? )QB just cple years back , Geis.

 

[HSfootballCoach07]

Immaculata was playing with a Plainfield (or S. Plainfield? )QB just cple years back , Geis.

He transferred to SJR - was the back up over there. Think he’s playing d2 somewhere next season.

 

[HSfootballCoach07]

It aint going by the rules when youre a newark school and loading up your roster with kids who dont live in newark. Its just so so weird that you think this is fine

Glassboro just got a new QB from Cherry Hill (I think he played at St Joes Philly last season). Kid committed to Cuse today according to Instagram. It’s comical at this point what these schools are doing.

 

[ncas97]

Glassboro just got a new QB from Cherry Hill (I think he played at St Joes Philly last season). Kid committed to Cuse today according to Instagram. It’s comical at this point what these schools are doing.

Charlie Foulke from SJP and also Ausar Heard (Winslow) transferred to Glassboro.

 

[EddieWilsonLives]

Winslow QB to Camden

 

[EddieWilsonLives]

just saw this from last week:

NJSIAA Enforces Competitive Balance Rule: Manasquan Boys/Girls and Colts Neck Boys Basketball Moved Up in Classification​

the NJSIAA determined that nine boys basketball programs and four girls basketball programs were found to have non-traditional enrollment policies and met the success point criteria to be moved up a full group classification for the 2026 season, as first reported by Varsity Aces.



Boys Basketball

Camden (Group 2 to Group 3)

Colonia (Group 3 to Group 4)

Colts Neck (Group 3 to Group 4)

Essex County Tech (Group 1 to Group 2)

Manasquan (Group 2 to Group 3)

Middle Township (Group 2 to Group 3)

Ramapo (Group 3 to Group 4)

Shabazz (Group 1 to Group 2)

Thrive Charter (Group 1 to Group 2)

 

[HSfootballCoach07]

Winslow QB to Camden

Unless he moved to Camden he will be considered ineligible. But as we all know the NJSIAA doesn’t give a **** and is a joke lol

 

[kupuna133]

Unless he moved to Camden he will be considered ineligible. But as we all know the NJSIAA doesn’t give a **** and is a joke lol

I’m guessing he never moved to Winslow.

 

[HSfootballCoach07]

I’m guessing he never moved to Winslow.

I’m curious - with how out in the open this is with those 3 schools, not one coach/AD/district has filed a complaint?

 

[tico brown]

I’m curious - with how out in the open this is with those 3 schools, not one coach/AD/district has filed a complaint?

There’s more complaints here than by those ADs/Coaches lol.

 

[kupuna133]

Did someone object to the transfer?

St Augustine prep?

 

[HSfootballCoach07]

Did someone object to the transfer?

St Augustine prep?

Apparently he lives in Pennsauken. How is the NJSIAA this inept….

 

[kupuna133]

Apparently he lives in Pennsauken. How is the NJSIAA this inept….

Don’t think it’s a case of being inept. It’s by design. If the receiving or sending district don’t have an issue they will not investigate. Been going on for 50 years.
When I was growing up. Played basketball with twin brothers. They went to 2 different public high schools. Neither in the town they grew up in. 3 different towns could have started a case none did. Meanwhile a buddy went to transfer from his town public to a parochial and there was an investigation.

 

[EddieWilsonLives]

wild!

 

[kupuna133]

3 moves in 24h.
Winslow to camden
Camden back to winslow
Winslow to Gloucester catholic.

something tells me St Augustine wouldn’t let him in. They used to have a no transfer in after sophomore year policy.

 

[HSfootballCoach07]

3 moves in 24h.
Winslow to camden
Camden back to winslow
Winslow to Gloucester catholic.

something tells me St Augustine wouldn’t let him in. They used to have a no transfer in after sophomore year policy.

Very interesting - surprised St. Augustine is holding firm on their standards. Wasn’t GC 0-10 last season? Good for Gloucester Catholic they’re a baseball powerhouse

 

[kupuna133]

Very interesting - surprised St. Augustine is holding firm on their standards. Wasn’t GC 0-10 last season? Good for Gloucester Catholic they’re a baseball powerhouse

Not saying the St Aug is correct. I know they used to have that standard. Know a couple guys that wanted to go and were denied. Ended up at Eustace.

 

[CodyRU]

This is bizarre. Asking my wife about this now, she teaches at GC. Their football program is challenged to say the least. No idea why this kid would want to go there

 

[tico brown]

This is bizarre. Asking my wife about this now, she teaches at GC. Their football program is challenged to say the least. No idea why this kid would want to go there

That’s a hell of a question. Unless Glo Cath is about to get a Muck Ton of transfers coming in, this is the South Jersey equivalent of a player from Union City transferring to Shabazz but changing his mind and ultimately transfer to Ferris.

Crazy times indeed.