DGooden16

NFHS made inappropriate usage a point of emphasis this year: >>> Usage of Eye Black Eye black has been a staple in the sport of baseball since the 1930s. Originally, the first introduction of eye black was a grease substance made out of beeswax, paraffin and carbon to help players reduce glare from the sun. It has evolved to a less messy version as a plastic sticker placed under the eye socket that does not run when wet from perspiration or soils the uniform. The grease version of eye black is now being used as a face decoration. Images and/or sayings are being drawn on the faces of the players to try to intimidate and/or taunt an opponent. There are existing sportsmanship rules available to mitigate any use of eye black (in any version) in an inappropriate or unfavorable way. We are hopeful that coaches direct their players to use this convenient tool in a more productive way. >>> Then in a ridiculously angry elf rant at the TBCA conference this year, Gene Menees acted as though he defined only regular underlines or small crosses as appropriate in TSSAA games. Small minded as usual and ignoring the fact that other religions actually exist in TN (Star of David, etc.). Let him know how you feel - gmenees@tssaa.org