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[rebelj]

I will congratulate Brentwood on their 3-0 victory over Antioch on yesterday. Was closely contested until Antioch ran out of gas in the second half. My gripe against Brentwood was the lack of class displayed by fans and players. In these times, I believe it was unwarranted for a parent/supporter of Brentwood to tell some of the Antioch fans to "Go back to Mexico." This was a harsh and racist comment, and the fact that he said to an individual from Bosnia just added to the fire. After this situation was calmed down, the Brentwood soccer decided to do a rounding rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner." While their coaches had nothing to say about them doing this.

The student population does consist of many nationalities, and yes as an educator at Antioch, we learn to deal with lots of different cultures. I was very offended at the actions of the so-called "upper class," to allow such words and comments to even pass their lips shows where our country is. Nowhere. We have not moved forward in any instance, the focus has just shifted from one group of minorities to another. How can we allow our children to perpetuate the cycle that so many of our adults have tried to break. Brentwood played with a lot of class on the field, but off of it, their actions should have not been allowed, and were disgusting.

Don't stereotype the Brentwood fans by what a few Brentwood fans did and act like that is the view of the entire Brentwood fanbase.

[goal!!]

I will congratulate Brentwood on their 3-0 victory over Antioch on yesterday. Was closely contested until Antioch ran out of gas in the second half. My gripe against Brentwood was the lack of class displayed by fans and players. In these times, I believe it was unwarranted for a parent/supporter of Brentwood to tell some of the Antioch fans to "Go back to Mexico." This was a harsh and racist comment, and the fact that he said to an individual from Bosnia just added to the fire. After this situation was calmed down, the Brentwood soccer decided to do a rounding rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner." While their coaches had nothing to say about them doing this.

The student population does consist of many nationalities, and yes as an educator at Antioch, we learn to deal with lots of different cultures. I was very offended at the actions of the so-called "upper class," to allow such words and comments to even pass their lips shows where our country is. Nowhere. We have not moved forward in any instance, the focus has just shifted from one group of minorities to another. How can we allow our children to perpetuate the cycle that so many of our adults have tried to break. Brentwood played with a lot of class on the field, but off of it, their actions should have not been allowed, and were disgusting.

 

 

 

 

First off brentwood would like to apologize for any misunderstanding after the game last night. It has been a BHS tradition for 5 years to sing the star spangled banner along with many other songs on the bus ride home after a big win. It was never ment to be racist, but i can understand how it could be perceived as being so. Antioch was one of the best teams brentwood has faced all year and brentwood was excited after the game. As for the fan if that happened, it in no way refelcts on the feelings of the BHS program

[walsh634]

Yes id like to reiterate what goal!! said that is not a representation of the program in the least bit. Also there shouldn't be anything wrong with singing the national anthem it has been tradition for years so it in no way was intending to be offensive to anyone. But Antioch was a good team and showed class on the field which is hard to find nowadays

[YellowCardFever]

Yes id like to reiterate what goal!! said that is not a representation of the program in the least bit. Also there shouldn't be anything wrong with singing the national anthem it has been tradition for years so it in no way was intending to be offensive to anyone. But Antioch was a good team and showed class on the field which is hard to find nowadays

 

 

We played Brentwood last year in the regional finals as well and our team is very similar to Antiochs. We have about 7 countries represented on our team. I will not paint the whole program with a broad brush but they were having senior night last year and during the game about 100 kids came out and lined the fence. They shouted all kinds of racial things at our team. "Go home wetbacks" was common and one student was even yelling about killing one of our players. The game administrator finally had to remove the whole group of students. By the way our fans at the Cliff can say some bad things too so I wont act like were so much better. I'd just ask all spectators to cheer for your team and leave the comments about the other teams alone. Yelling at the refs is always good though

YCF

[goal!!]

Only in America can you get blasted for singing the National Anthem.

Interestingly enough neither Antioch not Glencliff choose to play the National Anthem before games or display the American flag.

You folks need to get over it.

As for displays of unsporting behavior, it happens, it isn't the norm, but it happens. Talk a little bit more about the positive things that go on.

For all of our "guests" in this country, please be thankful you have the ability to express yourselves without worry about negative repercussions or punishment.

It was a tough hard fought game between two good soccer teams, lets leave it at that.

[rebelj]

Only in America can you get blasted for singing the National Anthem.

Interestingly enough neither Antioch not Glencliff choose to play the National Anthem before games or display the American flag.

You folks need to get over it.

As for displays of unsporting behavior, it happens, it isn't the norm, but it happens. Talk a little bit more about the positive things that go on.

For all of our "guests" in this country, please be thankful you have the ability to express yourselves without worry about negative repercussions or punishment.

It was a tough hard fought game between two good soccer teams, lets leave it at that.

Agree 100% with goal!

[YellowCardFever]

Only in America can you get blasted for singing the National Anthem.

Interestingly enough neither Antioch not Glencliff choose to play the National Anthem before games or display the American flag.

You folks need to get over it.

As for displays of unsporting behavior, it happens, it isn't the norm, but it happens. Talk a little bit more about the positive things that go on.

For all of our "guests" in this country, please be thankful you have the ability to express yourselves without worry about negative repercussions or punishment.

It was a tough hard fought game between two good soccer teams, lets leave it at that.

 

 

Soccer is a whole different thing in Metro. We dont have the support at our schools to even get gate workers half the time, much less enough people to do the National anthem. The band plays it for football games, but obviously they are not there for soccer. We dont have announcers for the pregame or anything like that. I would love it but the parent involvement is just not there. Just like we would like to have a soccer field and not a football field converted to soccer. We do the best we can. There is no offense by the anthem though as its not ever played because of lack of man power. I know our coach does almost everything for the team. Handles all fundraisers, marks the field, gets officials checks, doesnt even have a game administrator most of the time. Maybe one day soccer will get the respect in Metro schools it deserves. It was a good game from what I hear and I hope both teams do well in the sectionals.

YCF

[nununu]

Coming back, now that I understand some of the situation, I will be leniant. Yet, my view of singing the Star Spangled Banner after playing against players of other nationalities was offensive. If you wanted to sing, why not do it down the road, not right outside of the stadium. I will not characterize all Brentwood fans for the actions of a few, but if you were in my situation, would you have not thought the same? Oh, I forgot, you Brentwood people have never been in my situation.

Edited May 19, 2006 by nununu

[goal!!]

Nununu you don't have a clue about Brentwood. If you don't care for the singing of the National Anthem that is your problem, whatever the context. Seems like you have a serious socioeconomic inferiority complex based on perceptions that are not in touch with reality.

[rebelj]

Coming back, now that I understand some of the situation, I will be leniant. Yet, my view of singing the Star Spangled Banner after playing against players of other nationalities was offensive. If you wanted to sing, why not do it down the road, not right outside of the stadium. I will not characterize all Brentwood fans for the actions of a few, but if you were in my situation, would you have not thought the same? Oh, I forgot, you Brentwood people have never been in my situation.

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Our national anthem is for all people of all backgrounds living in this country.

[k zone]

Coming back, now that I understand some of the situation, I will be leniant. Yet, my view of singing the Star Spangled Banner after playing against players of other nationalities was offensive. If you wanted to sing, why not do it down the road, not right outside of the stadium. I will not characterize all Brentwood fans for the actions of a few, but if you were in my situation, would you have not thought the same? Oh, I forgot, you Brentwood people have never been in my situation.

 

what do you mean situation... ya if you drive by brentwood you will see Hummers, Landrovers, and some BMW's i wont deny that, but if you think everyone at brentwood are rich white kids thats were you are mistaken

[rebelj]

what do you mean situation... ya if you drive by brentwood you will see Hummers, Landrovers, and some BMW's i wont deny that, but if you think everyone at brentwood are rich white kids thats were you are mistaken

Stereotyping Brentwood fans is just as bad as what a few were accused of doing.