OHSAA is the governing body for Ohio High School Athletics.....correct?
THIS IS A TIME FOR THEM TO GOVERN!!!!
Bucksman hit the nail on the head when he said these rules are to prevent "free agency". This is the theme for most states and has been a good rule. The abscence of this rule can create unbalanced competitition that leads many weaker schools to lose sports also.
Let's be realistic.
These rules and OHSAA have failed miserably in preventing "free agency" so why even have them? OHSAA seems to punish the "have nots" while the "haves" seem to easily skirt around the system and rule anyway. This kid seems to be getting screwed. OHSAA has not even come close to creating balanced competition. As St. Eds has won 13 out of the last 14 and Graham has won 12 straight state team titles.
If OHSAA was serious about a level playing field they would model themselves after the PIAA, which clarily has shown the ability to create a level playing field by STRONG ENFORCEMENT. The following is a list of the PA team champions since 1999:
Year Class Champion
1999......AAA........Bald Eagle Area ...........
1999........AA........Brookville ...................
2000......AAA........Northampton ............
2000........AA........Wyalusing Valley .........
2001......AAA........Easton .....................
2001........AA........Wilson......................
2002......AAA........Easton .....................
2002........AA........Wilson......................
2003......AAA........Easton .....................
2003........AA........Juniata.......................
2004......AAA........Easton .....................
2004........AA........Bloomsburg ................
2005......AAA........Connellsville ...............
2005........AA........Northern Lehigh ........
2006......AAA........Upper Perkiomen.........
2006........AA........Reynolds ..................
2007......AAA........Nazareth ..................
2007........AA........Reynolds ..................
2008......AAA........Central Dauphin ..........
2008........AA........Burrell .......................
2009......AAA........Central Dauphin...........
2009........AA........Shady Side................
2010......AAA........Central Mountain.........
2010........AA........Benton......................
Same national governing body..........short of a great 4 year run by Easton, very "balanced" competition........draw your own conclusions.......