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David Henry and Jared Ainsworth at the Enterprise tackled this question: [Hidden Content]

[quote name="NorthoftheBorder" post="1134507" timestamp="1322590133"] [quote author=WOSgrad link=topic=92384.msg1134397#msg1134397 date=1322583193] [quote author=NorthoftheBorder link=topic=92384.msg1134383#msg1134383 date=1322582152] The UIL is a coward in this situation.  The excuse that it happened after the final horn sounded but the kids were still on the field reeks of a yellow spine! [/quote] I am not a big fan of the UIL, either and like you, I have a measure of frustration that there is no involvement on what could have been a life threatening issue for folks on both sides.  However, I can't really can't really be too critical in this case.  The fact is plain and simple, the UIL does not have any rules on the books with regard to post game fighting.  Believe me, I looked.  They have rules regarding in game fighting.  They even have rules about fighting at halftime.  But there is absolutely NOTHING with regard to sanctions for post game fighting.  So for the UIL to have acted, would have involved very creative interpretations of the UIL Constitution which would have probably opened themselves up to a different sort of criticism. Coach Jackson is reputed to be someone who is willing to sanction his own players, we'll just have to see if he lives up to that reputation. [/quote] I would think that as long as the teams are on the field of competition and in uniform, the UIL should take sanction responsibility.  Their own rules protect them from getting involved in this situation.  I say they need to change the rules. [/quote] I agree with all of that and I suspect that when we start the school year this time next year, rules will address such a situation.  Well, then again we are talking about the UIL.

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="1134453" timestamp="1322586922"] [quote author=WOSgrad link=topic=92389.msg1134452#msg1134452 date=1322586810] [quote author=BADSANTA link=topic=92389.msg1134438#msg1134438 date=1322586384] I think Ozen won like 7 or 8 in a row at one point when Perkins was there. [/quote] Forgive for my ignorance here, but couldn't the most that Ozen could have won while Kendrick Perkins was there be 4? LOL [/quote] Nope. Remember Todd, they play twice in district play in basketball. You need to get football off your brain!! ;D [/quote] Football will NEVER leave my brain! Don't you remember, everything else is just to pass the time. :D But thank you for the correction, and my bad SANTA.

[quote name="BADSANTA" post="1134438" timestamp="1322586384"] I think Ozen won like 7 or 8 in a row at one point when Perkins was there. [/quote] Forgive for my ignorance here, but couldn't the most that Ozen could have won while Kendrick Perkins was there be 4? LOL

[quote name="elhector1" post="1134392" timestamp="1322582659"] [quote author=speechless link=topic=91960.msg1134381#msg1134381 date=1322582091] I was not referring to you when I spoke of people not living nearby. [/quote] Ah...point taken as well.  Thank you! [/quote] Nah, he meant me.  But looking at the totality of the thread, I have all of the answers I need.

[quote name="NorthoftheBorder" post="1134383" timestamp="1322582152"] The UIL is a coward in this situation.  The excuse that it happened after the final horn sounded but the kids were still on the field reeks of a yellow spine! [/quote] I am not a big fan of the UIL, either and like you, I have a measure of frustration that there is no involvement on what could have been a life threatening issue for folks on both sides.  However, I can't really can't really be too critical in this case.  The fact is plain and simple, the UIL does not have any rules on the books with regard to post game fighting.  Believe me, I looked.  They have rules regarding in game fighting.  They even have rules about fighting at halftime.  But there is absolutely NOTHING with regard to sanctions for post game fighting.  So for the UIL to have acted, would have involved very creative interpretations of the UIL Constitution which would have probably opened themselves up to a different sort of criticism. Coach Jackson is reputed to be someone who is willing to sanction his own players, we'll just have to see if he lives up to that reputation.

[quote name="HFfan5" post="1134382" timestamp="1322582120"] Were Jefferson County but still supporting 21-3a [/quote] Have no problem seeing blue and gold, navy and red, or maroon and white over there either. Or for that matter, purple and white, black and gold (both Mid and Orange Co. variety)....oh you guys get the message, as long as you have the money to get in and the gas to get there, come on.  We'll fit you in.