AggiesAreWe Posted August 29, 2010 Report Posted August 29, 2010 A little piece from Bob West's column today: I’m still shaking my head over the Beaumont Independent School District naming its sparkling new football stadium after its somewhat controversial superintendent Carroll “Butch†Thomas. Why wouldn’t you name a new football showpiece after an inspirational athlete from Beaumont who has gone on to distinguish himself and bring pride and recognition to his hometown? Somebody like ground-breaking football pioneer Jerry LeVias, a guy who overcame mind-boggling abuse to become the first black football player in the Southwest Conference as a star at SMU. LeVias, of course, went on to a solid NFL career and continues to be involved in community work in Houston. Or Bubba Smith, the only player from Southeast Texas even taken with the very first pick of the NFL draft. Smith, of course, went on to considerable recognition as Hightower in the Police Academy movies. Earlier Beaumont Stadiums were named after sports figures Babe Zaharias and Alex Durley. Why such a self-serving reversal in policy?Levias Stadium has a good ring to it.
Kville_Kats Posted August 29, 2010 Report Posted August 29, 2010 [quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="834333" timestamp="1283105330"]A little piece from Bob West's column today: I’m still shaking my head over the Beaumont Independent School District naming its sparkling new football stadium after its somewhat controversial superintendent Carroll “Butch†Thomas. Why wouldn’t you name a new football showpiece after an inspirational athlete from Beaumont who has gone on to distinguish himself and bring pride and recognition to his hometown? Somebody like ground-breaking football pioneer Jerry LeVias, a guy who overcame mind-boggling abuse to become the first black football player in the Southwest Conference as a star at SMU. LeVias, of course, went on to a solid NFL career and continues to be involved in community work in Houston. Or Bubba Smith, the only player from Southeast Texas even taken with the very first pick of the NFL draft. Smith, of course, went on to considerable recognition as Hightower in the Police Academy movies. Earlier Beaumont Stadiums were named after sports figures Babe Zaharias and Alex Durley. Why such a self-serving reversal in policy?Levias Stadium has a good ring to it.[/quote] No doubt the best post I have read since Iv'e been on this site...Good post Aggie and I'm sure it's the feeling of a lot of folks..(If they would admit it)... ;D
BMTSoulja1 Posted August 29, 2010 Report Posted August 29, 2010 Bob West.... ::) ::) why are w even still discussing this?
BearWolf Posted August 29, 2010 Report Posted August 29, 2010 [quote name="BMTSoulja1" post="834346" timestamp="1283106148"]Bob West.... ::) ::) why are w even still discussing this?[/quote]Ditto!!!!!!!!!
Bucof2010 Posted August 29, 2010 Report Posted August 29, 2010 How about "The Chad Butler memorial stadium "
Bucof2010 Posted August 29, 2010 Report Posted August 29, 2010 What's wrong with it he's one of the more famous people from this area ever and died in a very untimely manner
raideroldtimer Posted August 29, 2010 Report Posted August 29, 2010 Okay guys, I know the perfect name for this complex, I bet all of you will agree with this one, how about the:[b][size=14pt]MAN WE ARE SO FRIGGIN' GLAD THIS ATHLETIC COMPLEX IS NOT FORD PARK EVEN IF IT IS CALLED AN EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT CENTER STADIUM [/size][/b] ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
WeedBegone Posted August 29, 2010 Report Posted August 29, 2010 Remember all you outsiders---- your gonna eventually have to play here. Take interstate 10 to Beaumont and look for the sign[move][b][size=18pt]EXIT HERE FOR YOUR BUTT WHOOPIN[/size][/b][/move]
raideroldtimer Posted August 29, 2010 Report Posted August 29, 2010 [quote name="WeedBegone" post="834436" timestamp="1283115802"]Remember all you outsiders---- your gonna eventually have to play here. Take interstate 10 to Beaumont and look for the sign[move][b][size=18pt]EXIT HERE FOR YOUR BUTT WHOOPIN[/size][/b][/move][/quote]LOL
liltex Posted August 29, 2010 Report Posted August 29, 2010 Cool,what ya gonna put on the sign if the UIL moves Dayton back :D
HoopInsider_Cooper Posted August 29, 2010 Report Posted August 29, 2010 [font=Courier]Would the same be written if this project was in PA?[/font]
AggiesAreWe Posted August 29, 2010 Author Report Posted August 29, 2010 [quote name="HoopInsider_Cooper" post="834529" timestamp="1283122624"][font=Courier]Would the same be written if this project was in PA?[/font][/quote]Very good question. ;)
SgtRey Posted August 29, 2010 Report Posted August 29, 2010 It is what it is....it may change when someone else gets appointed Superintendent.....til then, jump aboard "BUTCHES"!
cbear4 Posted August 29, 2010 Report Posted August 29, 2010 How about Jerry Ball! He was a monster in WB first year and the state title. Maybe to soon..
SgtRey Posted August 29, 2010 Report Posted August 29, 2010 How about... [size=14pt][color=red]Bruce "The Bullet" Reyes[/color][/size][color=black][size=12pt]Educational & Athletic Support Complex Of Beaumont ISD[/size][/color] ;D ;D
82 5A State Champs Posted August 29, 2010 Report Posted August 29, 2010 [quote name="SgtRey" post="834544" timestamp="1283124031"]How about... [size=14pt][color=red]Bruce "The Bullet" Reyes[/color][/size][color=black][size=12pt]Educational & [b]Athletic Support [/b] Complex Of Beaumont ISD[/size][/color] ;D ;D[/quote]Might as well call it....Jock Strap Stadium! :D
WOSgrad Posted August 30, 2010 Report Posted August 30, 2010 With due respect to Mr. West, why bring this up now after celebrating the first events? It was no secret that the center was going to be named after Dr. Thomas.Look, I see it this way. I wasn't in love with naming the Center after Dr. Thomas, either. However, a majority of the duly elected board of trustees of the Beaumont ISD thought otherwise...and if there was an uproar at the decision amongst the voting public, it certainly has not been reported by any of the Beaumont media outlets. I won't begrudge those who continue to oppose the naming of the facility, but I will wonder at it. Until it is named otherwise by this of another set of trustees, I call it the Thomas Center as that is what, through its representatives, the voting members of the Beaumont ISD have chosen to name it.
BearWolf Posted August 30, 2010 Report Posted August 30, 2010 [quote name="WOSgrad" post="834567" timestamp="1283126434"]With due respect to Mr. West, why bring this up now after celebrating the first events? It was no secret that the center was going to be named after Dr. Thomas.Look, I see it this way. I wasn't in love with naming the Center after Dr. Thomas, either. However, a majority of the duly elected board of trustees of the Beaumont ISD thought otherwise...and if there was an uproar at the decision amongst the voting public, it certainly has not been reported by any of the Beaumont media outlets. I won't begrudge those who continue to oppose the naming of the facility, but I will wonder at it. Until it is named otherwise by this or another set of trustees, I call it the Thomas Center as that is what, through its representatives, the voting members of the Beaumont ISD have chosen to name it.[/quote]Very nice post Grad
Cody1971 Posted August 30, 2010 Report Posted August 30, 2010 I heard the man gave half his salary for the next 10 years towards the stadium ;)
Mr. Buddy Garrity Posted August 30, 2010 Report Posted August 30, 2010 [quote name="Bucof2010" post="834386" timestamp="1283109623"]How about "The Chad Butler memorial stadium "[/quote] no, and he not even from BMT. >:(
Bucof2010 Posted August 30, 2010 Report Posted August 30, 2010 Close enough lol I thought soulja would like that one maybe not
Mr. Buddy Garrity Posted August 30, 2010 Report Posted August 30, 2010 [quote name="Bucof2010" post="834658" timestamp="1283134363"]Close enough lol I thought soulja would like that one maybe not [/quote]the stadium IMO should have been named "Willie Ray Smith Memorial Stadium" but its done now. I dont have a prob with calling it "the Butch". :D
raideroldtimer Posted August 30, 2010 Report Posted August 30, 2010 [quote name="scooter!" post="834667" timestamp="1283134642"][quote author=Bucof2010 link=topic=72210.msg834658#msg834658 date=1283134363]Close enough lol I thought soulja would like that one maybe not [/quote]the stadium IMO should have been named "Willie Ray Smith Memorial Stadium" but its done now. I dont have a prob with calling it "the Butch". :D[/quote]Now I thought the consensus was to call it "Da Butch". ;)
Mr. Buddy Garrity Posted August 30, 2010 Report Posted August 30, 2010 [quote name="raideroldtimer" post="834671" timestamp="1283134749"][quote author=scooter! link=topic=72210.msg834667#msg834667 date=1283134642][quote author=Bucof2010 link=topic=72210.msg834658#msg834658 date=1283134363]Close enough lol I thought soulja would like that one maybe not [/quote]the stadium IMO should have been named "Willie Ray Smith Memorial Stadium" but its done now. I dont have a prob with calling it "the Butch". :D[/quote]Now I thought the consensus was to call it "Da Butch". ;)[/quote]probably, but imma call it the Carroll Thomas educational center just to make the Brooke fans mad :D
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