thetragichippy

[quote name="SmashMouth" post="1104301" timestamp="1320432045"] [quote author=sportsfan2020 link=topic=90683.msg1104299#msg1104299 date=1320431884] only thing wrong with youth sports is the adults.  Let the kids play and have fun.  People really talk trash about pee wee football.  Really. [/quote] Yes, we talk trash and poke fun and rag on each other...it's called fun.  You don't have to be a part of it if you don't like it.  Besides, my kid could whip your kid's butt!  (For all concerned, that was humor...) [/quote] You tell em......lol

[quote name="demons95" post="1103085" timestamp="1320323507"] My son has been to a couple and I don't remember anything about an MPR. [/quote] Ditto.......

[quote name="Cheermom4" post="1100773" timestamp="1320084492"] Where will these games be played and when? [/quote] its on STJFL.NET

[quote name="lu cards" post="1094819" timestamp="1319648790"] [quote author=thetragichippy link=topic=90456.msg1094806#msg1094806 date=1319647936] [quote author=SmashMouth link=topic=90456.msg1094778#msg1094778 date=1319646816] [quote author=lu cards link=topic=90456.msg1094776#msg1094776 date=1319646560] [quote author=ispeakjive link=topic=90456.msg1094759#msg1094759 date=1319645319] [quote author=ndndad link=topic=90456.msg1094753#msg1094753 date=1319645136] I knew that when I started it, but also knew that I would get some honest feedback. All opinions were appreciated and I am going to use them to turn this situation into a positive one. [/quote] If you and your son can use this situation that way and he learns to harness his aggression and competitiveness, then this can be a great teachable moment.  I'll give you this, you are pretty brave for putting this out for everyone to see and comment on.  It sounds like your son is very talented.  I hope this is just a bump in the road for him. [/quote]its great you want to make this situation a positive but its sucks for the coaches of that team that are having there judgement questioned on a public message board. [/quote] No harm done with ndndad's post, I think.  From a previous coach's perspective and from a parent's perspective, it's awesome!  Enlightenment!!! [/quote] I agree.....as a coach you should be able to take other peoples perspectives......good and bad.... It will make you grow [/quote]i agree 100% that a coach should take other perspectives but not on a messageboard where you get one side of the story.if i were coaching i would hope the parent would pull me aside and we handle with a simple conversation.to each his own. [/quote] I agree with you, this probably was not the "best" place. With that said, he seemed to tell the entire story, and accepted some of the responsibility.  Based on what I read, he seemed more at fault (at least with the way he handled it) and he accepted the feedback.  When a parent gets on here, it normally goes down hill quickly.....so, I respect him for listening and taking the advice.......

[quote name="SmashMouth" post="1094778" timestamp="1319646816"] [quote author=lu cards link=topic=90456.msg1094776#msg1094776 date=1319646560] [quote author=ispeakjive link=topic=90456.msg1094759#msg1094759 date=1319645319] [quote author=ndndad link=topic=90456.msg1094753#msg1094753 date=1319645136] I knew that when I started it, but also knew that I would get some honest feedback. All opinions were appreciated and I am going to use them to turn this situation into a positive one. [/quote] If you and your son can use this situation that way and he learns to harness his aggression and competitiveness, then this can be a great teachable moment.  I'll give you this, you are pretty brave for putting this out for everyone to see and comment on.  It sounds like your son is very talented.  I hope this is just a bump in the road for him. [/quote]its great you want to make this situation a positive but its sucks for the coaches of that team that are having there judgement questioned on a public message board. [/quote] No harm done with ndndad's post, I think.  From a previous coach's perspective and from a parent's perspective, it's awesome!  Enlightenment!!! [/quote] I agree.....as a coach you should be able to take other peoples perspectives......good and bad.... It will make you grow

[quote name="ndndad" post="1094753" timestamp="1319645136"] I knew that when I started it, but also knew that I would get some honest feedback. All opinions were appreciated and I am going to use them to turn this situation into a positive one. [/quote] Thats a GREAT attitude...... I am usually against coach bashing(unless its icewater  ;D ), but you handled this very well and appeared to be very honest in your description of the situation.........

[quote name="demons95" post="1094744" timestamp="1319644558"] [quote author=thetragichippy link=topic=90456.msg1094721#msg1094721 date=1319643551] [quote author=westend1 link=topic=90456.msg1094710#msg1094710 date=1319643221] [quote author=SmashMouth link=topic=90456.msg1094707#msg1094707 date=1319643050] [quote author=ndndad link=topic=90456.msg1094692#msg1094692 date=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]  Couldn't have said it better.  Good luck to you and your kid, but holding him out because you were upset is not the proper way to handle things like this.  Your son is acting like his favorite role model...YOU. [/quote] Agreed........ and him not being picked for allstars?  If you are talking about the Pro-Bowl, my understanding is it is not happening..... [/quote][quote author=thetragichippy link=topic=90456.msg1094721#msg1094721 date=1319643551] [quote author=westend1 link=topic=90456.msg1094710#msg1094710 date=1319643221] [quote author=SmashMouth link=topic=90456.msg1094707#msg1094707 date=1319643050] [quote author=ndndad link=topic=90456.msg1094692#msg1094692 date=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]  Couldn't have said it better.  Good luck to you and your kid, but holding him out because you were upset is not the proper way to handle things like this.  Your son is acting like his favorite role model...YOU. [/quote] Agreed........ and him not being picked for allstars?  If you are talking about the Pro-Bowl, my understanding is it is not happening..... [/quote] Tragic I heard they are doing it.  Lumberton is the host I thought [/quote] I was told it was voted down.....only a few cities (Lumberton being one) that was for it...... I will double check with my "source".....

[quote name="westend1" post="1094710" timestamp="1319643221"] [quote author=SmashMouth link=topic=90456.msg1094707#msg1094707 date=1319643050] [quote author=ndndad link=topic=90456.msg1094692#msg1094692 date=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]  Couldn't have said it better.  Good luck to you and your kid, but holding him out because you were upset is not the proper way to handle things like this.  Your son is acting like his favorite role model...YOU. [/quote] Agreed........ and him not being picked for allstars?  If you are talking about the Pro-Bowl, my understanding is it is not happening.....

[quote name="westend1" post="1093161" timestamp="1319489983"] Got a good scare from an 8 foot bull snake this weekend.  :o  If you have never seen one, they look almost just like a big rattler.  [/quote] Been in the woods all my life......an 8 FT ANYTHING scares the crap out of me......... Once had a LARGE chicken snake fall out of a tree right next to me......almost passed out.....lol

[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] lol.....I will take you up on that, but i will say Olexa is a very stand up guy.  He coaches his team to win but never looses focus on the kids! P.S.  And he did not pay me to say that!

[quote name="SmashMouth" post="1093012" timestamp="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

Home/studio number: 409 722-3661  or email at [email protected] This was from a post back in 2009....... I called and did not get an answer, but it appeared to be a working number. I did a reverse lookup and came up with this if you want to snail mail him.... Michael G Sheffield (409) 722-3661 1321 Herring Ave Port Neches, TX 77651-5721

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1087539" timestamp="1319031150"] Might be interesting if *yall* start a thread admitting all the silly and immature school things *yall* did when younger. Okay, I will admit to only one thing. I'm guessing the statue of limitations has passed anyway. In high school we had to attend an assembly with the band playing etc, etc, etc, bah-hh! ANYWAY! I just so happen to have a can of (hmmmmm?) Okay, the guy next to me had this can of pepper spray. ;D  *Edit* NEVAMIND!!!!!! [/quote] Pepper Spray.....you would be put UNDER the jail in todays climate....... :P

[quote name="GunsBaseball" post="1087635" timestamp="1319039563"] You are correct Kat, but whats the point of your post? Don't I also have the right to put my opinion on here? Or are their rules about who can post things and who cant?  I dont see "moderator" by your name, so why are you spouting out rules? I'm sorry Kville_Kats, what am I allowed to say on this open forum? Please let me know soon because I have some more things I want to post.... [/quote] Here ya go..........follow those rules and you can say anything you want.......... and I don't have moderator by name either.........but I did sleep at a Holiday Inn Express last night  ??? Welcome to the Southeast Texas Sports (SETXsports) Forum We have a few rules that we will ask you to follow: 1) YOU MUST HAVE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS PRESENT IN YOUR PROFILE! If we see that you have removed your e-mail - your account will deleted with no hesitation! 2) ONE membership per person! Any caught with 2 accounts will have both of them terminated. Nor will we tolerate any member impersonating other members. If you have, for whatever reason created another account (or 2), don't panic. Just inform an administrator of the duplicates with usernames used and we'll take care of it. 3) THIS BOARD IS RATED "G"! Watch the language! Remember that there are members of all ages reading these forums. If there is any doubt in your mind whether a word may be objectionable ... find another word. Obscenity and profanity are good ways to get you banned. 4) Keep it civil! You can make your point much more attractive to others by remaining calm and intelligent. You will be banned for flaming or attacking another member!! We will not tolerate abuse upon another member. 5) We DO expect you to report any violations of these rules. This helps us keep this board a nice place to hang out. Use the pm button to send a message to any administrator or moderator to tip us off to any objectionable behavior or profanity/obscenity. We consider this to be every members' obligation as a member of SETXsports board. 6) NO SHOUTING!!- (Use of "Caps Lock") The standard practice on most message boards, forums, emails, web pages, etc. is that the use of all caps is regarded as SHOUTING!! 7) No abusive or offensive usernames. If you choose a username that is deemed to be offensive the membership will be terminated. 8 ) Do not make racial or abusive comments 9) Keep to the subject. Post to the section that is most appropriate for the topic being presented. 10) To ensure that copyright laws are observed, post only the link to any articles, photos or other material originating from other websites.  DO NOT paste the entire text of an article or photo here as such may violate the originating site's rights.  In limited cases, PORTIONS of the text of a article may be allowed, but should be avoided if possible. 11) No pornography/nudity or anything else illegal or of sexual nature. 12) Avatars are allowed in signatures. Please keep these in good taste. Failure to comply to this can result in a permanent ban from the site. 13) No spamming or flooding the forums. Use the pm feature when needed 14)NO ADVERTISING in the forums!!! 15) Please do not post unsubstantiated rumors, suspicions or slanderous comments about anyone - this includes non-members of the forums. 16) We do not allow or tolerate any references or encouragement to using drugs, or any posts that encourage the abuse of alcohol!! Those posts will be removed and you could be banned. Continued posting of this nature will result in your account being deleted. 17) The admins and moderators here are volunteers. They dedicate a portion of their time to helping us with the forums. No abuse or disrespect of any of the admins or moderators will be tolerated. 18 ) The bashing of any particular coach, player, referee, etc will not be tolerated. This includes issues involving their personal lives, coaching/playing style or performance, past experiences, etc. 19)  Posting of threads from message boards which are not partners of SETXsports.com is strictly prohibited.  Any such posting is considered spamming that site here and it will not be permitted. 20)  The private messages from one poster to another are exactly that....private!  Thus, it posting of the contents of a private message in open forum is not allowed.  If you believe that a poster has committed some sort of misconduct, please report the message to an administrator or moderator. 21)  Any threats of abuse in a private message to another member is strictly prohibited.  Any such threats will be cause for banishment without further notice.

[quote name="tigersvoice" post="1087083" timestamp="1318967547"] [quote author=Cheermom4 link=topic=89774.msg1087069#msg1087069 date=1318966974] [quote author=SmashMouth link=topic=89774.msg1086991#msg1086991 date=1318961841] [quote author=thetragichippy link=topic=89774.msg1082192#msg1082192 date=1318606662] People need to lighten up. Can I get a list of all the posters on this forum who were perfect from 7th grade to their senior year? I remember lots of things we did as pranks back in the day.  I climbed on top of TJ's gym.....I got 3 licks from a paddle, while the coach was laughing..... We drank beer during lunch in the parking lot (open campus at that time).... I ended up just fine and a respectable citizen....... ***not claiming underage drinking is ok...its NOT......just saying kids will do stupid things......it IS part of growing up [/quote] Hey - list me first on that list of "Perfection" from the 7th grade through high school graduation.  Oh, wait a minute.  You said 7th grade.  I had an incident in the 7th grade that I'd rather not talk about.  But I was perfect from the 8th grade through graduation, by golly!!! 8) [/quote] [size=10pt][b]That was my entire point....... EVERYONE did stupid stuff.......SOME people call it GROWING UP!........ I even wrecked my car once or seven times..... :o[/b][/size]

[quote name="BLUEDOVE3" post="1082401" timestamp="1318623170"] [quote author=86hawk link=topic=89774.msg1082247#msg1082247 date=1318611316] Why not call the cops?  It would give the Sour Lake PD something to do.  Unlike Beaumont, they don't have to investigate murders, rapes, robberies...They can use their fine detective skills to find the perps.  Besides, at least someone in Sour Lake did something on the field, it doesn't appear the Hawks are..It pains me to say that, but it proves the truth hurts.. [/quote]I thought the Sour Lake Bank was robbed a few years ago. At least thats what I heard from the HJ community. I mean isn't there only one major crossway there?  There must be a doughnut shop in HJ ;) [/quote] They got away with 3 rolls of quarters........

[quote name="blinky" post="1082346" timestamp="1318620398"] He looks like Tarzan, but plays like Jane. [/quote] ;D ;D

[quote name="True Blue" post="1082295" timestamp="1318615640"] 1980  TJs Todd Dodge to Brett Duhoun was in the paper ever Sat. morring [/quote] Thats exactly what I was thinking.... That was a fun duo to watch!!!....till that last game :-(

People need to lighten up. Can I get a list of all the posters on this forum who were perfect from 7th grade to their senior year? I remember lots of things we did as pranks back in the day.  I climbed on top of TJ's gym.....I got 3 licks from a paddle, while the coach was laughing..... We drank beer during lunch in the parking lot (open campus at that time).... I ended up just fine and a respectable citizen....... ***not claiming underage drinking is ok...its NOT......just saying kids will do stupid things......it IS part of growing up

[quote name="SmashMouth" post="1080059" timestamp="1318365115"] [quote author=raidernaytion link=topic=89558.msg1079912#msg1079912 date=1318354262] [quote author=thetragichippy link=topic=89558.msg1079766#msg1079766 date=1318341456] [quote author=BORAM link=topic=89558.msg1078585#msg1078585 date=1318210708] this thread shouldnt have even been started.... [/quote] agreed [/quote] Come on guys , the Raiders have a slim chance if they play a great game but I have to admit that I hate our offense and so do the Raiders . [/quote] Nothing wrong with the offense...same offense that got them 2 playoff berths and district titles.  Just don't have the players they had during the better times.  Need some better players and more depth...that's all. [/quote] I was not downing the Raiders by any stretch of the imagination. I would put Jordan G. on my team anyday......great all around player on both sides of the ball.  They just need more play makers and more time........ The boys have heart, can't take that away.....

[quote name="BORAM" post="1078585" timestamp="1318210708"] this thread shouldnt have even been started.... [/quote] agreed

PUBLIC forum discussing a public issue...... I see no reason to lock it...... I just read the 15 pages....the arguments between the posters was more interesting and kind of masked the topic of the thread anyway..........

It will be a close game..... I'm not sure the outcome......a Lumberton victory would be nice...... but to say it will be a blowout is just a gamble with not a lot of merit.....

[quote name="ABSENT!" post="1068380" timestamp="1317235305"] It has been stated that most can adjust there income enough through tax cuts to only pay roughly 15%, right?  When Regan cut taxes they fell from 70% to 28%.  I think they are recieving a fair shke right now in comparison, you? [/quote] Here is what we did.  We identified the problems.  We proposed specific means to fix them.  We educated the public on the dire consequences of inaction.  And we compromised, on a bi-partisan basis, to get results.  We took action. How so you ask?  Leadership and compromise. Leadership and compromise is the only way you can[b] balance two budgets with over $13 billion in deficits without raising taxes while protecting core services.[/b] Leadership and compromise is the only way you reform New Jersey’s pension and health benefits system that was collectively $121 billion underfunded. Chris Christie!

[quote name="SmashMouth" post="1067315" timestamp="1317097911"] [quote author=thetragichippy link=topic=88799.msg1066843#msg1066843 date=1317068278] Lumberton by 7...... IF they can control the ball.......and I think they will this game! [/quote] Gutsy call, but I think I agree. [/quote] Sometime you got to go with your gut(so we will see smashmouth)......They played a STRONG game agianst LCM.......and the thing I was most impressed with was they never gave up......Like us or hate us......but you have to respect that quality.....