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[quote name="ndndad" post="1094729" timestamp="1319643851"] Thanks for the honest opinions. I didn't hold him out because I was angry, I held him out because they didn't need him until we were behind and wanted him to bail them out. I agree with the assessment of his attitude, but I don't have that issue with him at home. I am not able to be there with him at practices, so not sure what happens there. I have coached kids with agressive behavior before and would like to think that I did everything I could to help them. I would never try to sweep it under the rug. The defensive coach did a great job and got the most out of him, so why couldn't the offensive coach? That's my point and I will leave it at that. [/quote] At least you are honest.  That is admirable.  I will caution one thing...Football is a TEAM sport.  Your son was not bailing "them" out (if bailing out is even the correct term to use)...he was stepping up for the TEAM (himself included).  In your defense, all coaches are not good mentors.  All coaches are not good problen-solvers.  All coaches are not all Good coaches.  Do the best with what you are given...it's all you can do.  Try to be a good role model for your son and sometimes that's all YOU can do.  Once again, good luck to you both.

[quote name="ndndad" post="1094692" timestamp="1319642535"] He's a very aggresive kid who hates to lose. He does have an attitude, but lots of kids do in every sport. I expected his coaches to maybe sit him or work with him, but that didn't happen. He's not perfect, but to just ignore the problem isn't acceptable to me. He needed a positive role model to work him thru it and didn't get that. [/quote] ndndad, with the limited knowledge that I have of the situation, I will make the following comment. The attitude problem is mainly YOUR responsibility more than the coaches.  They get to coach him a few afternoons a week and at game time along with 25 or so other kids.  Your are his Dad, and you should have a hand in this too! Additionally, if you did not allow him to play QB when the coach wanted to send him in...let's just say that situation speaks for itself. I would bench a starter in a heartbeat if he could not come to the field with a good attitude and TEAM focus. I hope he has a great playoffs and a bright future.

[quote name="ndndad" post="1094642" timestamp="1319638153"] My son played in Junior this year and I thought it was going to be another fun year. Let me start by saying he was the qb of a PeeWee team that won the Super Bowl and played qb and rb as a 9yr old last and helped a team that didn't win a game the year before make the playoffs. This year, as a 10, we expected big things from him and the team. We found out early on that the "coach" didn't want him to play qb and that he would get touches at rb. I thought that was strange, but didn't say anything. We started off the season with a record of 3-1 and my son scored 10 out of 15 tds with limited touches on offense. We then played a powerhouse team and lost by 40+ points. The "coach" got mad because he said my son quit on his team. Instead of "coaching" him and making him a better player, he decided my son wasn't going to play offense anymore. Any one else see a problem with this? It gets better. My son wasn't allowed to play offense the final 4 games of the season UNTIL the final game when we were losing by 6 with just over a minute to play. They called him in to play qb and I told the "coach" that my son didn't play offense. Was I wrong? Well the final straw was when I found out that he didn't make the allstar team because we only had a couple of chances. I know he's my kid and I might be a bit biased, but he was far and away the best player on our team and I feel like instead of coaching my boy the "coaches" decided that they would rather just not deal with him because of his attitude. I thought that as a coach you were supposed to help mold young boys into not only athletes, but better people. If you think I am just whining, maybe you're right, but if it happened to your child, you would feel the same way. [/quote] That's a crappy situation to be in.  When the coach was gonna put your kid in at QB, and you informed the coach he didn't play offense, did you allow your son to play QB or did he not go in? Did your son really have an attitude, or did the coaches have a misperception of him? My son's 1st year in Pee Wee, he was the best O-Lineman...not just my opinion, but the Line Coach and Head Coach's opinion as well.  He wasn't picked on All Stars because the Head Coach said his policy was to put only 2nd year guys on All Stars since they would be moving up next year. Sometimes you have to say, "There's always next year."  The coach has the final say, and that's just how it works...right or wrong.

[quote name="demons95" post="1094624" timestamp="1319636794"] BWW tonight.  See ya'll there.  Will Ocho show?  Will smash show?    We will have to see coach.  I know we will be there LUM SR. WHITE. [/quote] Smash will not show...got to work tonight; I will be there in spirit.

[quote name="LR2014" post="1094593" timestamp="1319634797"] Vidor wins 3-0 [/quote] I think you had a "type-o"...was that supposed to be 30 to 0? Just sayin'...

[quote name="ST413" post="1093980" timestamp="1319566955"] Haven't killed anything yet but did sit on my stand yesterday evening trying to see a pig and saw the nicest rack that I have seen on that stand. A good nine point here in setx. He didn't realize how lucky he was, the crosshairs were in the kill zone, only a couple weeks too early. [/quote] Do you hunt in Hardin County?

[quote name="Rebel Yeller" post="1093768" timestamp="1319555485"] I have mixed emotions on this. Been on the losing end of some of those lopped side losses, but recently had to consider another point of view. If it is late in the season and teams you are playing are not really good when you get a lead and put in the second team or JV players then you are taking your players who will need to be sharp for the playoffs out of the game. Coaches will talk about reps. The average high school game offenses get between 45 to 60 snaps. If your team is winning then you could be looking at half to 3/4 of the snaps being taken by your first team. If you have a good team then your starters get as little as one game in two blow outs. That could really hurt you in the playoffs especially if your division has three teams which means that a district champ will have a bye in the first round of the playoffs. Also when second team guys or JV players get in the game then they want to prove themselves, so they are running hard, making plays and are up against players that are tired from playing the entire game up against fresh legs. Those players will whatever they can to score, impress the coaches and run up the score in the process. I agree with an earlier comment, about calling time outs and things that are out of the ordinary in order to score, but if you continue to run inside the tackles and the other team can't stop you then what are you to do. If you intercept passes and run them back for TD's. If you return punts for scores what are you suposed to do?...Take a knee starting once you get up by 21 or 35 or 42. What number is enough to start saying you won? [/quote] Only if it's less than 2 minutes would I take a knee.  Everything else, I agree with in your post.

[quote name="ChampionEagles" post="1093750" timestamp="1319554442"] I think a lot of you are missing the point. Just because you can, should you? Does it make you a better person or athlete if you score all you can against an inferior opponent? No, it doesn't. Do you improve as a team running the score up on an easy opponent? No, you don't improve. You get better by playing against quality opponents and having to work at beating them. The second and third string may benefit some if they have to work at scoring, if they don't, same answer. You only get better by playing against equal or better talent. Running up the score doesn't help anything, if it is done solely because you can. Of course if you don't know the difference between being a winner and being a bully, this discussion is[size=10pt][b] mute[/b][/size]. [/quote] The word is actually [b]moot[/b].  In your usage, it means insignificant or of no real importance.  [b]Mute[/b], on the other hand, means one who is unable to speak.  Thought I would shed some light on the subject.

[quote name="numbertwocard" post="1093548" timestamp="1319515858"] You people are all a bunch of hypocrites.  You have young ladies on this forum that have played softball for many years and have reached mile stones by committing with colleges.  3 maybe 4 have committed with Division 1 schools and others with JuCo’s , D3 and D2 Colleges.  Instead of posting none scene and trash like this, at least get on here and congratulate the ladies for committing.  Hopefully one day, your daughters will sign and have the chance of furthering their education and athletic careers when they reach the level that these kids have reached.  So get off the soap box and start applauding these kids for working their tails off to reach their goals.  Hottestbats or Bulwhinkle, whoever you are, you’re an idiot and need to get off this board.  Nothing was said about a coach, the person commented on how the team did.  Baylie Comeaux – 172 views - 3 comments Ashley Jones – 795 views - 17 comments Lindsey Stephens – 599 views - 7 comments Laura Alavarado – 510 views - 10 comments Buster Viator- 245 views - 4 comments Jaquelyn Brown – 149 views - 4 comments Amber Sorenson – 438 views - 3 comments Kimber Naivar – 684 views - 8 comments Eden Favela – 218 views - 4 comments Britnee Moore – 433 views - 9 comments Ashleigh Jones – 770 views – 18 comments Catherine Bihm – 228 views – 2 comments Camerie Helm & Megan Noel – 774 views – 12 comments Kassie James – 286 views – 6 comments Rebekah Ragsdale – 156 views – 2 comments Sarah Ragsdale – 184 views – 3 comments Kelsey Richardson – 251 views – 3 comments This is ridiculas, of all the views that were given, only few comments were made.  Sorry if I missed any of the girls, but instead of all the bickering, how about getting on here and congratulating these young ladies for their accomplishments.  GEEEEEZ [/quote] Sorry I was trying to stand up for anyone.  I don't know if you read all the posts before hottestbats aka bullwinkle.  I don't understand how I am being hypocritical??? ??? ??? ??? Regardless, this post has nothing to do with girls committing.  It is a tribute to the success of GT Shockers.  Good job girls.

[quote name="demons95" post="1093475" timestamp="1319510944"] Youthinkyouknow, as one famous poster Smashmouth says TRY NOT...DO or DO NOT.  Meaning you either did or you didn't.  Yoda somewhere in the future. [/quote] Pure poetry...

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[quote name="pngfan97" post="1093054" timestamp="1319485516"] Well, like I said a few weeks ago, hitting hard doesn't necessarily put points on the scoreboard....so if LUM R wants to say they hit harder they can have that. We will take a defensive shutout and 28 pt win. [/quote] Ouch...that was a hard hit!  :)

Butt load of skeeters is all so far.

[quote name="Dottie" post="1093366" timestamp="1319504002"] Yes, it appears hottestbats did in fact change their name to bullwinkle and at the same time went back and removed all of their posts. [/quote] He also sent me a private message threatening me... Maybe he just wants some company since he didn't get hugged enough as a child (or ever)...

[quote name="SmashMouth" post="1093154" timestamp="1319489834"] [quote author=bullwinkle link=topic=90007.msg1093124#msg1093124 date=1319488763] SmashMouth, I sent you a pm. Crybaby Coward? I will not post again on this topic but if you feel the need than send me a pm and we can go from there. I want be provoked into name calling. [/quote] Why would I feel the need to talk to you?  I was speaking to a crybaby coward named Hottestbats not you (Bullwinkle).  Sorry if you got confused.  Hottestbats is someone just trying to pick on Softball moms who are not very thick-skinned.  I don't know who you are Bullwinkle, but you haven't done anything cowardly that I am aware of... Hope you have a pleasant day. [/quote] Wait a minute...do y'all think Hottetsbats cowardly changed his name to Bullwinkle???  Nah, couldn't be...

[quote name="LR33" post="1093150" timestamp="1319489619"] [quote author=SmashMouth link=topic=90373.msg1093087#msg1093087 date=1319487374] [quote author=thetragichippy link=topic=90373.msg1093075#msg1093075 date=1319486842] [quote author=SmashMouth link=topic=90373.msg1093012#msg1093012 date=1319483076] [quote author=LR33 link=topic=90373.msg1092992#msg1092992 date=1319481709] It’s that time again!!! "Playoffs" We will be holding our 3rd annual coaches’ get together a Buffalo Wild Wings in Beaumont this Wednesday at 8:00. It’s time for all coach's to get together and have some fun talking about football and a Little SMACK TALK. Last year we had a great time. So this is an open Invite to all (peewee, Jr, and Sr.) coaches and fans of Little League Football. I know WOS will be there with all that HOT AIR. PNG don’t miss out on this. Beaumont Welcome to the party!!!And of course we can’t leave out Ned,Vidor, BC, and LCM. Lumberton Peewee and Jr. will be there. Post if your team plans on coming. And remember to wear your colors. [/quote] Is Olexa gonna spring for the food and beer??? [/quote] you have obviously not met Olexa  ;D  ;D  ;D [/quote] LOL. Just being sarcastic... [/quote] I will pick up the tab for you and Ocho!!! [/quote] Ocho will be "No Show"...just like at the games this weekend.  I will make it if I can, but I will pick up my own tab...thanks anyway.  You guys looked awesome on Saturday.

[quote name="bullwinkle" post="1093124" timestamp="1319488763"] SmashMouth, I sent you a pm. Crybaby Coward? I will not post again on this topic but if you feel the need than send me a pm and we can go from there. I want be provoked into name calling. [/quote] Why would I feel the need to talk to you?  I was speaking to a crybaby coward named Hottestbats not you (Bullwinkle).  Sorry if you got confused.  Hottestbats is someone just trying to pick on Softball moms who are not very thick-skinned.  I don't know who you are Bullwinkle, but you haven't done anything cowardly that I am aware of... Hope you have a pleasant day.

[quote name="thetragichippy" post="1093075" timestamp="1319486842"] [quote author=SmashMouth link=topic=90373.msg1093012#msg1093012 date=1319483076] [quote author=LR33 link=topic=90373.msg1092992#msg1092992 date=1319481709] It’s that time again!!! "Playoffs" We will be holding our 3rd annual coaches’ get together a Buffalo Wild Wings in Beaumont this Wednesday at 8:00. It’s time for all coach's to get together and have some fun talking about football and a Little SMACK TALK. Last year we had a great time. So this is an open Invite to all (peewee, Jr, and Sr.) coaches and fans of Little League Football. I know WOS will be there with all that HOT AIR. PNG don’t miss out on this. Beaumont Welcome to the party!!!And of course we can’t leave out Ned,Vidor, BC, and LCM. Lumberton Peewee and Jr. will be there. Post if your team plans on coming. And remember to wear your colors. [/quote] Is Olexa gonna spring for the food and beer??? [/quote] you have obviously not met Olexa  ;D  ;D  ;D [/quote] LOL. Just being sarcastic...

[quote name="sig220" post="1093045" timestamp="1319484836"] Central's Coach guarantees winning season next year. BISD announces 3 middle schools on Central's Schedule for 2012. [/quote] ...and he apologizes for Friday night's loss to Lumberton!

[quote name="dogfather" post="1093032" timestamp="1319484001"] [quote author=pngfan97 link=topic=90363.msg1093025#msg1093025 date=1319483734] I think both teams hit really hard, and I give alot of credit to RED.....They rattled our RB a couple of times.  I do know that the single hardest hit of the game was when PNG G #8 put a block on #9 to spring our QB for a TD.  That was one of the best hits I've ever seen..... [/quote]So Red hits harder then? [/quote] Yes...Red hits harder. ;D

[quote name="LR33" post="1092992" timestamp="1319481709"] It’s that time again!!! "Playoffs" We will be holding our 3rd annual coaches’ get together a Buffalo Wild Wings in Beaumont this Wednesday at 8:00. It’s time for all coach's to get together and have some fun talking about football and a Little SMACK TALK. Last year we had a great time. So this is an open Invite to all (peewee, Jr, and Sr.) coaches and fans of Little League Football. I know WOS will be there with all that HOT AIR. PNG don’t miss out on this. Beaumont Welcome to the party!!!And of course we can’t leave out Ned,Vidor, BC, and LCM. Lumberton Peewee and Jr. will be there. Post if your team plans on coming. And remember to wear your colors. [/quote] Is Olexa gonna spring for the food and beer???

[quote name="tpriddy" post="1092938" timestamp="1319478330"] Ok, enough is enough. I came on here to tell the girls (parents) that the girls are doing good and to keep up the good work. There was no bragging just another proud parent. Obviously you don’t like the Shockers organization for whatever reason, so be it that is your right to have that opinion and your right to voice it on a public forum. But it is also my right to voice my opinions about you. What I don't understand is why you are worried about it affecting your granddaughter if you stated who you are, if you don't even like the organization. It should make a hill of beans to you if you don’t want any backlash. What it sounds like to me is jealousy and ignorance on your part. No feathers to ruffle hear, I could care less who you are and I wouldn’t want you be associated with me to begin with. I was taught to respect my elders, but respect also has to be earned and I would never respect a person like you. Everybody in the 12U softball community knows who I am and knows what I am about and knows I would do anything for any kid at any age group on any team to help them be successful including your granddaughter. I have done things to ruffle feathers in the past, but I don't look back. I stay positive and do what I think is right for my family and my kids. If you ever want to talk softball give me a call or PM me. Troy Priddy [/quote] He won't call you...Crybaby cowards always back down.

[quote name="hottestbats" post="1092887" timestamp="1319475561"] No, I spent it with my dad because my mom died when I was 6. Hey I have not called anyone any names. Go ahead and state your name since your into being funny. Smashmouth, have you ever had to eat through a straw? [/quote] Crybaby...

[quote name="hottestbats" post="1092734" timestamp="1319465078"] It's all good! I got a few of the moma's feather's ruffled. [/quote] See, I told you he was just a JERK!  Who cares...he probably sits down to pee and spends Christmas alone because his Mom didn't love him...so now he's gonna pick on y'all...pathetic.  But it is an open forum.  He can keep embarrassing himself all he wants.

[quote name="queenb77630" post="1092668" timestamp="1319462079"] according to the STJFL website: 1-Lum W VS 4-Lum B @3:00 [color=blue]2-Ned W VS PNG W @ 7:00 1-WOS VS 4-Ned B @ 6:00[/color] 2-BC VS 3-LCM @ 1:00 [color=blue]One of these times is wrong.[/color] [/quote] I bet WOS and NED B is at 5pm.