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  1. If only sports were played for the simple love of competition. Too many individuals place too much importance on sports and athletes. Money has ruined sport. I am afraid "it is just a game" is no longer a valid statement. However, I do agree that it is just a game. Some high school athlete's only chance to move to the next level is to have stand out high school careers. When coaches, fans, parents, and the media take the fun out of the game, the athletes are the ones who suffer. I would hate to be a high school athlete these days with all the undo pressure placed on winning. Winning is always better than losing. However, winning and not having fun while winning seems so empty and senseless.
  2. It is most unfortunate that a high school athlete has to endure all this tripe. All decisions, whether they be right or wrong have consequences... as everyone involved in this sorry situation will discover. It must have been a slow news day in Knoxville for the editor to decide that this article deserved to be in print. Furthermore, for this article to be printed on the front page is an indication that the importance of athletics in this part of the world is way out of bounds. Athletics are important, but not to the point of vulgarity.
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    seriousthly

    Thank you, Snagglepuss!
  4. rabidwildcatfan, How does a thread entitled "Oak Ridge vs. Sevier County Predictions" turn to negative rubbish? You sound like a half-way intelligent person with your response, "If you are sick of these posts, don't read them! Seems simple." Thanks for your advice! I think I will take your advice a step further and never again concern myself with Oak Ridge football. 4 years ago I was totally consumed with Oak Ridge football, but it is no longer worth the hassle.
  5. I am sickened by the same old BS on these Oak Ridge threads. No one has bad-mouthed the players. Some people like the coaches and some don't! Coacht provides a great forum for sharing opinions, but the Ridgers keep beating the same dead horse and it is getting quite old. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. You either like or dislike the Oak Ridge coaches. But please, stop posting the negative comments; stop the name calling; and stop all the petty, little arguments. Relax, enjoy the playoffs, and chill out until the season is over.
  6. How was the attendance at the Soddy game last Friday?
  7. I appreciate the fact that the CATPACK has ceased derogatory comments about the Oak Ridge Football program during the current season. Whoever the CATPACK is certainly is aware that criticizing anything concerning Oak Ridge football during the season would be counter-productive and possibly detrimental to the players. I am probably the only person who thinks the CATPACK somehow had a positive influence on the Oak Ridge football program. I do know that there is a significant difference between last season and this season. Perhaps, a certain individual who could make a difference took the off-season criticism to heart. Furthermore, I believe it is quite narrow-minded and childish of a certain Oak Ridge "fan" to keep bringing up the CATPACK. The CATPACK has kept their mouths shut and you should follow their example. This thread is about Ooltewah vs. Oak Ridge! I apologize for getting off the subject of the thread, but I was compelled to comment.
  8. OS91, I strongly advise you to use spellchecker if you are going to be involved with the writing or production of a sports newspaper.
  9. Who has the best chalk lines? Who has the best cheeseburgers? Who has the best parking lot? Who has the best bathrooms? Who has the easiest stadium to find? Who has the best game time weather? Who has the best players, coaches, cheerleaders, fans, student section, fight song, referees, goalposts, chain gang, Freshman, JV, middle school, mascot, announcers, manager staffs, etc... When will it all end? STOP THE MADNESS!!! LOL [Edited by ohreally on 10-11-02 8:28A]
  10. The Oak Ridge subject has been beaten to death. All... and I do mean ALL of the detractors are keeping a low profile. The Oak Ridge football savvy fans/detractors aren't stupid... they are going to let the season play out. The season is not over and nothing will be said by anyone that would possibly distract the team. The focus at the present time is on the remaining schedule... William Blount, Farragut, Ooltewah, and Soddy Daisy. Right now Oak Ridge is 5 and 1. Their only loss was to 3A cross-county rival Anderson County. Looking at the rest of the schedule it is possible Oak Ridge could go 5 and 5 for the season... or, they could go 9 and 1. Let's wait and see.
  11. The definition of the word fan (or fanatic): A fan is one who exhibits excessive enthusiasm and intense uncritical devotion. Notice the word uncritical!!!
  12. Thelma, Congratulations on the success of your team. Kudos to Jacob and Jonathon for their athletic ability and the possibility of their moving on to Division I. I don't know Jacob or Jonathon nor have I ever heard of them. You mentioned someone was shouting profanities. Is this what the announcer labeled as "classless"? If this is the scenario and even if this is totally out of character for your players, why is it wrong for the announcer to voice his opinion? Is it politically incorrect to point out bad behavior?
  13. Out of all the posts on this thread, not one person has indicated that they have first hand knowledge about the subject. Perhaps the most insightful post in the thread is by Indian... "I would bet those who were at the game know what prompted the comments by the announcer. For some reason they'd rather just focus on his comments instead of telling everyone what happened. I was not there, obviously, so I can't say for sure until someone with some credibility explains things on here. But maybe someone is afraid we would agree with the announcer?" One thing that is occurring in sports these days is the classless lack of sportsmanship. It all started with the professional athletes and their "look at me" attitudes. Unfortunately, the professional athletes' behavior has filtered down to every level of sports. The taunting, pointing, and dancing after a play is over has no place in sports. Call me old-fashioned, but I truly admire the athlete who makes the outstanding play and goes on as if nothing happened. The athlete does his job on the playing field without any tribal dances or any choreographed displays to draw attention away from the team aspect of the sport. I would really like to know what happened and what the announcer actually said. Bottom line... I agree with Indian's post, "...maybe someone is afraid we would agree with the announcer."
  14. David, Your reputation is above reproach. You are the most agreeable radio personality I have ever heard... except for Dewey Warren, who agrees with everyone. Dewey never met a caller who did not have a good point! Obviously, we will never know what the situation was concerning the incident that prompted this thread. It is a waste of time to discuss an event when no one knows any of the details. [Edited by ohreally on 9-24-02 10:24P]
  15. just1np, How interesting that you would mention Oak Ridge in this thread. And, how presumptuous to assume Oak Ridge has fewer fans "Because they (Oak Ridge) aren't a real good team now." According to the definition of the word fan (or fanatic): A fan is one who exhibits excessive enthusiasm and intense uncritical devotion. If one goes by the definition of the word "fan"... I don't know any true "fans". I do know several "fair weather fans" (the fans who only support their team when their team is winning.) Several threads on coacht concerning Oak Ridge football have made the claim that the Oak Ridge football program is spiraling downward because they no longer have the talent base due to decreasing population. I do not support this claim. But, if this claim is true and there are fewer people in Oak Ridge, I guess this may be the reason why fewer people follow Oak Ridge football.
  16. SirPettus, I am glad you think your composition skills are funny. I wonder if your college teachers and your potential employers will be amused, too. Your last post has to be a joke! The word is dumb, not dumn! You even misspelled the word "miss spelled." Maybe Miss Spelled was your English teacher at Oak Ridge! Forget about football, learn your language, and make yourself proud. A mind is a terrible thing to waste. [Edited by ohreally on 9-12-02 9:35P]
  17. SirPettus, I thought you might be making progress... alas, I thought wrong. Your post grabbed my soul and made me wonder about the pitfalls of our public education system. Among the weird sentences and incomplete thoughts you ended with the bold statement: "We will win are confrence." I don't know what the quotes are for, but I think you should have written: "We will win our conference."
  18. How many fans will show up Friday night for the game in Clinton? There was standing room only for an Oak Ridge/Clinton match-up just a few years ago. ANY empty seats on the Oak Ridge side should raise concern for both teams!
  19. For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun? And what is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered? Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance. -Gibran [Edited by ohreally on 9-8-02 9:46P]
  20. SirPettus, I am so proud of your post! It appears you actually put some thought into it. You deserve excellent marks for your spelling and punctuation! I am also proud of the Oak Ridge players. They fought hard and pulled out a victory. SirPettus, Do you still want to change quarterbacks?
  21. deialways, Why are you looking for Oak Ridge FANS? Weren't they (the FANS) at the game Friday night? Do you think the detractors are going to get on here and bash the coaches if they win? What would that accomplish? Leave well enough alone. However, if you persist in picking the scab, I'm sure some "detractor" will see your post and all the bashing will start up again... then you can blame yourself for stirring it all up - again!
  22. Kellraiser, Again... You completely missed my point. So, I will explain it so just about anyone can understand. The bottom line... It is irrelevant whether the action was an accident or intentional. A) The coach threw the helmet The helmet which was thrown by the coach hit a player The only people who now have control over the situation are the school administration, the student and his parents, law enforcement, and lawyers. I am sure the coach did not mean to hit anyone and it is unfortunate that someone got hit. Woody Hayes has nothing to do with it either... I threw that name in there because I knew someone from MENSA would question it. Do you get it now? By the way... You have told me volumes about your intellect when you resort to name calling because you don't like my argument. [Edited by ohreally on 9-2-02 7:49P]
  23. "Has anyone ever heard of a coach being suspended for accidentally hitting a player?" Lighten up... All I did was answer the question. I made no comparison between Hayes and Tidwell. Don't read something into what I wrote that ain't there. Jeese, I know the two situations are different. I was simply making a point that accidents can happen whether they be intentional or not.
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