formerredman wrote:TIGERS90 wrote:I love the fact that Rock Hill isn't playing a cake schedule...but they also need to be realistic...why didn't the mccollister kid come to ironton or coal grove if he was that good...sounds like he really wasted his talent...
This may be the stupidest comment I've ever heard maybe you tigers don't know anything about it since you've always got players from other schools but its called LOYALTY and PRIDE!!
I am with formerredman on this. When I first read this the other day, I wan't going to respond to this post, but then hey, why not. McCollister really doesn't need to be "somewhere else" his talent has been recognized right out there at little old Rock Hill. Besides, we know Will can hand the ball off, why does he need to demonstrate this ability at Coal Grove or Ironton (no offense to any players or coaches I just mean those schools have a big running games and that works for them). Further, indicating Will should leave is bascially an insult to the team. These boys have played together for years and grew up together, I have no doubt that they will be just fine.
I have attended every game and although we have lost, the mistakes this young team is making are correctable. I believe people are associating RH's loss with the inability to play and this isn't the case. As redemen decrease turnovers and begin to fully execute plays, I just have to say look out!!
My Thought For The Day!
Finally, and forgive me if I offend anyone this isn't my intent. Schools and communities in this area such as Ironton, Coal Grove, Wheelersburg etc. have alot of pride in what they have bulit in their programs by winning and I think this is great. Kids play when team win and kids take pride in thier school and that says alot and I extend my respect to those programs. However other schools such as RH have a more difficult time with this because of the loss of really good athletes across all sports to different schools. Here is my thought - as a parent I want my chidren (all five) to be part of something and be proud of that. I want them to know that the value in building something prideful is much more rewarding and vaulable in life than moving on to something because it seems better at the moment. Afterall, what we learn as children and teenagers will shape the adults we become.