DeMatha QB Football Transfer
You didn't hear this from me.
Roman Williams (and his younger brother) have transferred out of DeMatha. The starting QB in Hyattsville appears to be a transfer from New York.
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Transferring to ???????
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I am definitely not a DM insider and I have known about the NY transfer for a few months. If I knew, I am sure everyone else knew. Why wait til the last minute to transfer out?
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truth be told, Williams is being pulled by his parents because hew is NOT the starting QB. He isnt even 2nd string at this point. His brother was to be a freshman and is leaving as well. IMO, not a huge loss. I know Williams had been hurt but the staff seems to be VERY happy with the new kid and Robinson under center.
I wish Roman well. He is now headed to his 4th or 5th HS. I hope his next stop is the right fit.
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Shane went with McGregor and Baucia who was his QB coach since grade school. And the kids lives closer to Gilman. Thats a no brainer. Is that something DM did to cause the transfer?
Demry I am not sure the reason there. I am not sure he was ever happy at DM
Paul was D1 when he was born. Why pay to go to school if you don't have to. And Shane his QB left. There was noD1 QB in sight.
Zeus left cause his father passed suddenly and his father was the reason he was at DM. Zeus loved DM. He had his younger brother there.He left because his mother moved the family.
Roman is transfering for the third time. He is a good kid but not D1.
Again this is not A LOT of kids and 2 on this list left before last season.
What is it you think DeMatha is doing to drive kids away?
Perhaps DeMatha is not for every kid. After Brooks has taken over there have to be over 50 or more happy kids there as their parents are paying the bill.
Maybe there is some bias you have.
Macnamara is poorly coached no matter how many D1 kids they have. They barely beat a weak VA team last Saturday. Start a new thread and I'll tell you more why you have no idea what you are talking about.
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Why would you say McNamara football is poorly coached? What facts do you have to backup your opinion?
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We'll see if Macnamara gets a win in the WCAC this year. They haven't won a league game in years! So DeMatha is higher ranked in the area than Mac. You sound like a parent that couldnt make it at DM. Good Luck putting DM down. If that makes you feel good more power to you.
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IMO my two cents worth. Because of the departure of DM last year starting QB, DM will enter the WCAC this year with a QB that has NO experience. The WCAC who recruit and feature many D-1 and D1AA players is different from the public schools and charter schools DM has scrimmage so far. DM appears to run the same offense they have in the past. Many WCAC teams will stack the line and make DM QB beat them with his arm. DM QB Robinson who did play last year went 2-1. Many of his passes were batted down at the line of scrimmage. IMO the key this year will be the OL (center & guards). DM no longer has a 6'7" monster guard that destroyed all in his path. IMO Roman is a D3 QB. He will do well for a public school. However the coach should have talk to the parents when the decision was made that they were moving in a different direction. That's deceitful.
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Big Mac:
Too well. You meant to say "too well" there big mac. Screw itm Ill put your post in English for all to wish to read it.
Big Mac posted:I guess the coach don't relate to his players too good. I bet Roman doesn't consider him a father figure no more.
Translated for someone who reads above a 4th grade level: I assume the coach is unable to relate to his players. I further surmise that Roman no longer considers him a father figure.
Way to show that BM is unable to teach their students basic grammar through your posts. But, I am a bit confused as to why, in previous posts, you stated that BM would finish behind DeMatha yet now you claim the school will beat DM. Please explain your retarded math.
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Roman left because the coaches didn't even give him a shot of playing time and despite what you all believe about his talent he is currently fielding D1 offers so he will be successfull without Dematha.
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Coach Brooks has an obligation to his team to play the players that he thinks are going to make them the best team. Clearly, it looks like he made that decision. And because the new kid doesn't have anyone here to come on boards to "promote" him, this thread seems like everyone thinks roman got screwed. Coach Brooks was hired to make decisions like these. That's his job.
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I am sure Coach Brooks made the best decision for his team. Although this is still high school and this is still a young man trying to find his way into adulthood. How much better is the new kid, one win, two wins or will this QB lead the Stags to a championship this year? I doubt it. Loyalty means something to football programs. DM's current and perspective parents need to take notes. This kid was the starting QB last year and went through summer camp to be demoted to the 3rd string QB. It seems to me that the communication process was not clear. The best candidate does not always get the job....RIGHT!
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Dematha parents should take notes, First Never rest on what happened last year. Especially when it was the worst year in the last 20. Second, If you are not getting better than someone else is.Third, If a coach does not tell you your son will play then why would you send him to that school.Last yes they brought a new player in at the last momement to replace your son,what is the difference with what you are about to do to the kid in the same position at the new school The brothers are going to move too?
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blah blah blah
Loyalty...Brooks is very loyal to dematha and the program. Didnt Roman just transfer in last year? So isn't he in the same position as whoever he bumped last season. And if he was the starter "all summer" then maybe he didn't perform well enough and that is why he was demoted. Still gotta perform people. Stop making it a conspiracy or someone else's fault everytime someone doesn't get what they want. Stop making excuses for those who fall short.
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How can Roman perform when he is not given the opportunities? They just scrimmaged Friendship Collegiate and he didn't have a single rep in the game and he was the starting QB last year. The starter from the previous year should at least be given the opportunity to be able to perform on the field even if he wasn't having the best summer practices...
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Roman was available for the Friendship scrimmage I know this because I talk to him often. So check your facts.
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Roman was out until maybe 2 practices before the FC scrimmage. He didnt deserve any Playing Time in the scrimmage because he had not been doing the work for a week and a half like the other 2 QBs. Plus he was still a little iffy abouit his injury so the coaches were a little scared to play him and risk further hurting him because he had not even put on full pads yet in practice.
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Even with the injury situation im sure that his parents and the coaches had a meeting after that before he transferred which leads me to believe that the coaches just compeletly gave up on him.
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The more you draw this out the more damage you cause for the player. If he did not practice then he did not practice. If the parents had a conversation with Coach and they agreed to part ways, sounds like the coach was honest. Sometimes when injuries occur it gives chances for players that step up and impress. No one more in the Metro area wants to win more than Coach Brooks,he is not giving starting positions out based on promises,he cannot afford too.
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Ok, the kid was hurt. If the kid was hurt, he has to work his way back into the lineup. At a school like DM, being hurt espically at QB can impact your chances at playing. I just did not think DM Coaches would not give him a chance to play espically after he played QB last year.
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Guy's lets put this thing to rest, as this is how it went down. The first string QB from last year was dead on arrival. He was not going to start even if he was healthy. DM's OC went out and got this QB, and that is the statement right there that he was not happy with what was done on the field last year. If he pans out, then he pan's out. If not then atleast you have the backup from last year who we told the world to and after registration will stay. As a Senior, where else could he go and have an impact.
Then the other brought in QB stepped up and now the last year QB is not even needed, so hit the road and good ridens from the DM coaching staff. No meeting, no discussion from the coaches. If you want to leave then leave, and they did.
Brooks as always promises these kids and parents the word and then pull's the rug right from under them. Stop promissing people starting spots and playing time. We will see if these two new QB's will take DM back to the top of the WCAC. This is a critical year for DM. If they are looking to next year, they better be looking to get throgh this one. A #4 finish is a death sentence in the NEST.
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General Question:
Is it possible for the rising senior QB to leave DM and play at another WCAC school this year?
What are the transfer rules?
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The rule is commonly known as the Rico McCoy rule. Rico left DeMatha some years back and he was so influential that a number of other kids followed him to St. Johns.
DeMatha cried foul and the rule now is a kid can only transfer prior to his 10th grade year. Kids are permitted to transfer into a WCAC school after 10th grade if they come from outside the states of Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Maybe it’s time for the WCAC to revisit the rule for nothing more than a competitive balance. If a kid is on the bench at DeMatha and can start at Carroll why not allow that player to transfer if it benefits the player.
Right now the rule allows the top tier schools to stockpile players so they do not have to face them. A number of these kids leave the WCAC and return to public schools because of this rule.
There have been a number of posts on this board regarding the fact that the WCAC is top heavy. Maybe if they allow a kid 1 transfer within the WCAC over the course of his/her four years in the WCAC it would spread the talent pool and thus make the league as a whole more competitive.
The haves will not be for this but the have not’s will applaud it.
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Does anyone consider the classroom anymore? Let kids transfer where they want to? How has that worked in DC? Most of the kids that transfer 2-3 times have gotten student-athlete out of order. If you do not attend DM, SJC, GZ, etc. for the education you are there for the wrong reason. Hopefully the transfer rules stay in place....very liberal in allowing one transfer before 10th grade.
I wonder what type of student a kid that attends 4 high schools is. What someone needs to tell him.....and his parents....is in 10 years nobody will even remember he played. Play football.....do not let it play you!
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Could he end up at McNamara? .......Carroll? .........Gonzaga? Where would he and the little brother get the best overall experience (student/athlete)?
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Is the new qb a soph or jr?
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The student-athlete experience at DM is fine. The problem is when you have your own agenda. If you go to Dematha you understand that there will be competition for your spot every year untill you establish yourself as one of the best in the area. If your game is not up to that challenge there are many places you can go that will allow you to play and shine. You do not go to DM, GC, and to a lesser degree SJC and Z is getting there too..........without expecting to have to compete with the best.
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It's funny that a parent of a former gc stud makes claims of coach Brooks promising guys playin time, that is not something DM does, bill didn't do it with dancel and that's why he ended up at Gc and brooks hasn't done it with any of his players nor would he. Believe it or not some pp still do have some integrity.... Just look at the fact that this kid will be at his 4th school in 4 years, I feel bad for him. All daddy has done is taught his kid to run from adversity, how do u buildcharacter like that?
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Why are DM fans bashing Roman? They weren't talking this smack when he threw all over GC. The coach should have told him last spring he wasn"t gonna be given a chance, then he could have transferred and been with his new team. DM coach really messed his future up and should be ashamed.
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Big Mac, Ihope you are a kid,if not WOW, One you do not know what the kid was told, Positions are taken at every school,nature of the sport.Going on 4 schools in 4 years,COME ON MAN, 1 school Probably can point at the coach and be believed, 2 schools not so much, 3 schools no way. Is it fair maybe not, Is it common yes it is. Would it be fair if a player showed up and he was a better player then the starter to sit him. This is a game where kids sometime do not play. Football is like SEX If you are not playing lower your standards!!!!!
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4 schools in four years; I believe it has been three schools, he is back at his local public school. This is a senior in high school, let this kid enjoy his senior year where ever he is. It has always amazed me by the fact many parents complain about the money they pay for private schools and thier child is miserable at the school. Not promoting public schools but they do a good job. We only have a couple of high end independant private schools in this area and none are in the WCAC. College prep couses at Wise or Flowers are equal to if not better than the WCAC schools. In may cases athletics at WCAC schools are more competitive because of the recruiting from public schools.
As a senior Roman and his family got shafted. Trust me, as an Africian American male Roman will have his opportunities to be dissappionted by you know who...... he did not need this from Brooks. It is very rare to start as a junior and not start as a senior regardless of what "my kid is starting NOW so everything is fine" are saying.
Keep in mind that DM has many coaches that have played at the collegiate level and had hopes of going to the next level. They have been disappionted and seen disappiontment in football and do not mind inflicting it to these high school kids.
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DM promotes high competition on the field/court just like they do in the classroom/band. That means kids lose their starting jobs all the time. I understand it's not an easy pill to swallow for parents but this happens every year every season at WCAC schools. Some people keep fighting for their job and some people transfer. Both options are fine. Get over yourselves and let this kid move on. If you really cared about his well being you would wish him good luck and follow and support his career wherever he ends up. This should of stayed between his family not keyboard tough guys.
Tdown, leave race out of it. It's ridiculous.
"college prep courses at Wise and Flowers are equal to if not better than WCAC schools"? Ha. Ok. Sure. Do some research into where both sides matriculated to college, SAT scores and college retention rates.
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Competition implies everybody is give an equal chance. Didn't happen. For those who say something is wrong with Roman or parents - DM coach recruited him and he was admitted. For those question about ethics - coach should have told Roman last year so he could have transferred then and not this late in season. Case closed!
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Big Mac, you entitled to your opinion, but I am here to tell you that you couldn't be more off base. There are 100 kids going out for the varsity team. 1 kid falls behind, it's his and his parents decision what they want to do. Coach Brooks is trying to run a nationally recognized program. He can't hold a parents hand while they make a decision about if their son should keep fighting for a job or go elsewhere. Look, your bitter towards DM. I don't even care why. Let this season get underway, see how things work out and stop with your agenda. It's old.
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DM was a nationally recognized program when Mcgregor was coach. Not so much now. Hell, they didn't even finish in the area's top 20 last season. Above all, a coach has reponsibility for his players, not national recognition.
I wish they were in USA today top 25 when Mac beats them but I doubt they will be ranked at all.
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I guess I am missing something because my post clearly states allow kids a one time transfer within the WCAC no matter what grade. Most public schools allow kids a one time transfer no matter what grade.
No one is advocating multiple transfers. The real issue here is competitive balance which would enhance the total quality of WCAC in football. I believe we all can agree that it is the top conference in the area. I personally enjoy watching the games and the quality coaching in the league.
Like Silverbullet said, DeMatha has 90 or more kids trying out for the varsity in an above post. We all know 22-30 kids will play on varsity this season. Why not allow these kids a one time transfer no matter the grade to O’Connell, Carroll or any other WCAC school if they will play. Third & fourth string players at DeMatha would enhance the weaker programs in the conference.
Academically, I do not believe a kid transferring from DeMatha to O’Connell will hurt the kid. Furthermore, your argument on multiple transfers is baseless as well because military families do it all the time. However, as stated, A ONE TIME TRANSFER within the conference would help the kids and the conference as a whole.
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The rule was designed for severall reasons.First they did not want Coaches stealing players from each other,Second they did not want students changing schools because of sports. Third the schools did not want it to be a bidding war. The WCAC High schools in the boards mind should be about education not sports.
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Remember this, it's only One DeMatha and you guys, good or bad make that clear everyday! This board has been dead for a month but you title a thread, "DM or DeMatha" and watch them come! National championship year or 6-4 record, you keep us relevant! Love or hate you make us the program everyone wants to see and we relish every moment! When you post this foolishness, it makes the program stronger, makes recruits and their parents curious and when they get to campus, DeMatha shows everyone why they will never go anywhere! LOL these negative posts really discouraged incoming players like DE Shane Simmons (Offers from MD & UVA) who was headed to GC, 6'4 tackles Terrance Davis & Elijah Johnson (Max Preps top 50 players), WR/DB Tino Ellis (One of top 9th grade receivers in country), Lorenzo Harrison (Top frosh RB), Plevon Pryor RB/LB (From Baltimore was headed to GC) just to name a few. Clowns......
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Note to Big Brother: you have deleted all of Chris Baucia's other screen names from posting. He is now posting wanting us all to believe he is African American.How pathetic can you get. Note to Spalding people: this is the same guy who wants to be a head coach at your school. Take note. Not sure why this behavior is OK with the Gilman people. They must not care about their rep.
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Is the new QB a soph or jr?
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Where are the threads on the DM scrimmage results this season? Last year posts cited that the 2011 scrimmages revealed the down hill spiral of the DM football program with the new coaching staff........
Anyone want to talk about the scrimmages with
Friendship Collegiate?
Westlake?
E. Roosevelt?
Go Stags! Work & play hard in the classroom and on the field and you will remain relevent in the DMV. All the Best in NC! Go Stags!
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