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39-7 halftime Marshall is winning!

I heard 30 day suspension, but I only heard that not sure!

I do remember that all happening, Marshall kids did hang the banner but remember the Giles kids were actually the ones responsible for the spray painted anatomy parts because they had video of the Giles kids buying spray paint at Walmart. So the kids admitted they did it, now I also remember Giles painting “Giles County gonna kick that azz” over our Tiger head on our field about 10 years ago and we didn’t find out about it til right before game so we spray painted black over it, that looked terrible! I’ve been around a long time and have seen a lot of stuff transpire between Marshall and Giles, not saying it’s all one sided at all, but as of lately it’s been downright ugly stuff and this last event on way home from Lawrence County was very dangerous.

Wanted to be sure to tell you how we handled our player, he was dismissed from the team. And the others were suspended a game, so to answer your question of how we would handle this, it’s been handled much harsher than your coaches handled your players destroying property and trying to run us off the road! Obviously I don’t condone vulgar language or hand gestures at parents or throwing trash, but on the “ balanced storytelling part you mentioned “, what our players did seems very minor compared to yours. Just wanted to be clear, so everyone can understand what really happened. I’m personally sick of putting up with Giles antics , would hate to see this rivalry end, because I loved it when I played basketball, but maybe it needs to end.

I’m not a teacher, and I don’t condone any of it but what you think about me I really could care less! I’m a grown adult that wanted to remind people our kids had left them alone until they “ started “ the trouble at Lawrence County. It’s exactly the youth of today all over I agree with that but I’m in no way affiliated with teachers, just a long time Tiger alumni and fan. I know our coaches are not happy about any of it, and it will be handled accordingly. So why don’t you worry about your team and not “start” anything else with me! I’ve dealt with you before in case you had forgotten. And no the coaches can’t be blamed from either team, you try to teach kids life lessons but unfortunately sometimes they still act out , especially when you can’t be around 24/7.

I don’t condone any of that stuff and I can assure you it will be handled accordingly. But it seems to me that doesn’t justify a parent climbing into the bus wanting to fight kids either. But look all I’m saying is we need to get it back to a respectable level rivalry, I just don’t compare kids saying vulgar words ( which is unacceptable as well) to your kids trying to run us off the road and cause multiple wrecks and vandalizing school property! I’m not going to discuss anything else with you, both teams need to play ball and leave the rest alone! So I’m sorry I don’t feel at all “ balanced” in my storytelling! 2 wrongs don’t make a right, but y’all started it at Lawrence County and now it’s escalated to this mess!

Yes apparently so.

Also I left out Giles players destroyed our visitors locker rooms last night, with fire extinguishers. Doesn’t change the outcome of our game but shows how unclassy they can be, wonder how coach will handle that. They should be made to come clean it up, instead of us having too.

Yes I agree with you, social media has totally changed the rivalry into a very ugly battle now and also along with a lack of parenting at home for some as well. See ya next year bobcat93!

Came to our game at Lawrence County, game went without incident and on our way to buses started hollering rude, vulgar language. We get on buses and leave and they proceed in 2-3 cars of them to swerve in and out of our cars hanging out window giving the bird finger, cussing and get in front of buses and hit their brakes repeatedly. 2 ladies had to take the shoulder to keep from getting hit and cops were called and they were pulled over. And 3 players were suspended because of it, funny when a parent went to GCHS to complain the AD and assistant principal knew nothing about it. I’m sorry that GCHS principal had to deal with all that during her illness, she’s a fine lady. So I’m personally just glad our game is over, wished we would have won to feel less mad about the whole situation but it is what it is. I enjoy the rivalry part as much as anyone for 49 years now, but what happened last week took it to a dangerous level. I remember in school we stole banners and had tacky language between Marshall and Giles but there was a level of respect that’s just not there anymore, it makes me sad. But social media is probably to blame for most of that!

Yes I can agree with all those points you made. Well after a long week of having to deal with the off the field incidents of last Thursday nights event caused by a few Giles players, I’m mentally worn out from dealing with that and glad our game is over and doesn’t affect our playoff chances at all. So thanks for clearing the air! Go Tigers!

I remember a third overtime win at Maplewood about 4 years ago when we utilized our kicker as well. I would just like for people to understand that our coaches put in around 30+ hours of coaching a week plus games and clinics plus teaching school. And at home they study 30 hours of film or more a week, so when people “question “ their coaching, I’d like to see those people make 45,000$ a year to coach and teach kids that are sometimes very hard to deal with and parents as well. Trust me these coaches are constantly teaching morals and life lessons to these boys. Osteen has had many offers to leave and would make more money somewhere else, he’s the best thing that’s ever happened to our football program. Just felt like you were being a little unappreciative, these coaches aren’t perfect but they certainly try to have our players best interest at heart.

Medley graduated May 2014, sorry left that out.

You are accurate with your statements on Catholic and Central! That is exactly the way both those games went. Osteen has done an awesome job with the hand we’ve been dealt from Wallace leaving and then all the injuries we had last season. At one point we had 7-9 starters all out with injuries. And not many fans know the trials and tribulations we’ve had to deal with this season with different players in different situations. Appreciate the love for our coaching staff and not posting negative comments. Thank you mc fan10 from a very loyal and longtime Tiger fan!

Osteen never had Medley, Osteen came in May 2014. Coach Pitts resigned on April 14 of 2014, trust me I know exactly how and when that happened, my son was a Senior 2014 and Pitts resigned the week I was in charge of the Senior Prom. You know who I am and I’m closer to this program than any person commenting on here. Giles #10 threw a punch and no foul for that, I wanted to add that.