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Covington High School is and always has been a member of the Tipton County Schools. Until consolidation 3 years ago, there was a Covington City School system, but it was only grades K - 8. Covington High School was part of Tipton County then.

Both games I attended, a CHS administrator was present. I guess they're used to this redneck behavior in their school on a daily basis. Why else would they ignore it?

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you people at USJ always have an excuss to why you lose. the "rednecks" or the fire works did not beat you get over it.

 

Sorry Tater - if you read SallyMae's post again, you'll note she is not a USJer. But maybe you're part of the redneck crew ...

 

As for the behavior in center - there was at least one play that was affected. A covington player hit a shot to dead center that the USJ center fielder nearly caught close to the wall - despite the worst of the worst behavior from the rednecks. I for one believe the center fielder makes the catch if he isn't worried about what the rednecks are going to do. And as I recall, a run scored as a result of this play.

 

So - if you're one of the idiots out there - show some class. Covington is too good a team to have this kind of garbage going on. :ph34r:

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What does fireworks have to do with the way you play?

fireworks are not allowed during games. These rule are in place for a reason. It is not so much about distraction, as it is about the safety of the players. If a firework had mis-fired and went onto the field and hit a player, this would have been a very bad situation. The safety of the players should be our top concern.

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What does fireworks have to do with the way you play?

You need to ask Ronnie Carter and the TSSAA that question. They are the ones that made the rule.

 

I do have an opinion. I have known several people that have a serious phobia of fireworks because of there proven danger. Let's say USJ's Centerfielder or 2nd Baseman (could be any of them) were one of the individuals that has a serious phobia of fireworks. Is it possible that this could have had an impact on the game in question? I think the answer is obvious to anyone who is willing to look at the situation without their home team blinders.

 

I tell you it is a fact that one of USJ fielders had some serious firework injuries a few years ago. Not an excuse...a fact.

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What does fireworks have to do with the way you play?

 

It wasn't just the fireworks - although that was bad enough. It was the agressive behavior demonstrated toward the opposing player - whether language, beating on cars, or kicking the fence - that affected the play. Think of it this way. The catcher attempts to field a pop up back to the fence and the opposing fans cuss him out, shake the backstop, and attempt to rattle him. What would blue do? I think we know.

 

Why is this behavior tolerated just because it is behind the center field fence? :unsure:

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You need to ask Ronnie Carter and the TSSAA that question. They are the ones that made the rule.

 

I do have an opinion. I have know several people that have a serious phopia of fireworks because of there proven danger. Let's say USJ's Centerfielder or 2nd Baseman (could be any of them) were one of the individuals that has a serious phobia of fireworks. Is it possible that this could have had an impact on the game in question? I think the answer is obvious to anyone who is willing to look at the situation without their home team blinders.

 

I tell you it is a fact that one of USJ fielders had some serious firework injuries a few years ago. Not an excuse...a fact.

"phopia" wow you are not the perfect typest either.

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