Green @ SW 3/5 (reg season make up)

[jeepmadness]

Shouldn't speculate why the kids did not show. Maybe the coach knew they were not showing and was ok with it. As for the game being played, at first I thought why in the world would they play this game? But then I realized you can hurt just as easy if not easier in practice. Glad they played the game. It's the whole reason why you join the team, to play the game.

[frank-n-beans]

The fact that 3 players didn't show says less about the coach than it does about the players and their parents. Once you commit to a team you are involved in all team functions , period . Leaving your team hanging speaks very heavily to the fact that you are more interested in your own personal gains than being a team player . I blame this on the parents for not making them see their commitment through .I know the coaches and promise you that effort during practice , where most playing time decisions are made , weighs heavy when they are making out the lineup on game day. All the complaining these parents did during the season over how their child was used is now rendered moot as the proof of their commitment was clear for all to see last night . Coaches can very rarely change attitude and especially so when the child is hearing from his parents that he is being mistreated . I don't mean to preach , but I feel the coaches are getting blamed for something entirely beyond their control . I for one hope the coaches return . While I don't agree with everything they are doing , I do know that they have the kids best interests at heart . Bobby Blanton will be a very good coach once he gets more experience and he is a fine person that has a lot to teach these kids that will help them in life , not just athletics . Just need to get the parents and negative community members out of the way so that we can move forward .

Good post