Apologize? You guys are misinterpretting me.
I recognize this day as a national tragedy day (I think Bush called it Freedom Day?). But you gotta remember, there are ton of national tragedies in American history - December 7th 1941, April 14 1865. Kennedy and MLKjr. To not respect those would be selfish as well, wouldnt it? People face even greater tragedies, such as the ones brought on by this event (i.e. families who have lost their relatives in the war int he Middle East, or deaths period). To recognize ONE event and ignore others is quite selfish. I AM IN NO WAY demissing 9/11 - I am sad for what happened that day and sypmhasize for those who lost loved ones. Why do I say it shouldnt be in a football forum? This is just not the place where a nation can pay their respects to what happened. Think of other peolples with tragedies of their own. Maybe they dont wanna think about it, dont wanna remember it - they shouldnt be reminded of it on a high school football forum. So, to summarize, I was also affected by 9/11, but coacht is no place for a topic like this, which will get buried under new topics in the coming week.
Thats my opinion. I wont apologize for it. I have not offended anyone who was personally affected by 9/11, but rather stood up for a larger group - people who deal with other tragedies. If you think that is offensive in anyway, then I am sorry you feel that way.