Gerry Bertier Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 After the Tennessean ran an article on RBS, ESPN mentioned them on the Page 2 section of ESPN.com. Here is what was written A reader questioned the newspaper's decision to profile the losing streak of a high school team and ESPN responded with: "… the story made me admire the players and coaches of Red Boiling Springs. No special qualities are required to play on a stacked winning team; no fortitude needed to take the field among superior teammates, knowing victory is likely. To keep trying after 40 straight losses is extraordinary ... Players and coaches of Red Boiling Springs — ESPN salutes you!'' I say I have to agree with ESPN. Great Jobs Guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMan Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 I totally agree. Those kids just keep coming out and trying. They aren't losers, they are fighters, and I salute them for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbear75 Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 AMEN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfishing_205 Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Yep RBS keep on hanging in their u will eventually break it and u guys have to have more heart than anybody i have ever heard of for hanging on this long. Keep on hanging in their. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goo goo cluster Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 I totally agree. My hat's off to the players and the coaching staff. Go Bulldogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Idol Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 I agree, hats off to my Northwest neighbors, RBS. 40 in a row, but who is counting? The kids could easily just quit and the school could just drop the program, but they keep coming back for more butt kickings. These kids will make in life because they no what it is like to lose and lose and lose, but not give up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titanjo Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Shows that maybe their is more than just WINNING now a day seems coaches and parents think that is all that matters well its not!!!! Having fun and just playing a game that is all that matters and I bet they have as much fun as any of the other teams that win 1 or 10 games!!! Hey they wrote about RBS in ESPN how many other teams wish they had been in ESPN magazine? Way to go RBS just keep playing the game and having fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherbert Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Shows that maybe their is more than just WINNING now a day seems coaches and parents think that is all that matters well its not!!!! Having fun and just playing a game that is all that matters and I bet they have as much fun as any of the other teams that win 1 or 10 games!!! Hey they wrote about RBS in ESPN how many other teams wish they had been in ESPN magazine? Way to go RBS just keep playing the game and having fun!!! I totally agree that these kids have some serious heart and that will serve them well in life. High school is indeed about playing for the love of the game. That's really the foundation( or should be anyway) of an level of competative sport. That said, let's not go over-board. I really,really doubt anybody on any team, coaches or players, have as much fun going 1-10 as a team that goes 10-1. Still, I like the mesage. Keep at it. Eventually the right things can come together for these guys and all starts with that "never give up" attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanson71 Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 I played for RBS and had fun playing every night...There was never any pressure...just went out and had as much fun as possible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedVoice Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 I had a front-row seat to the RBS Football program in years past and I can vouch that this team DOES have heart and a love for the game. Sure, winning is the goal...but having fun and truly loving what you do--win or lose--is the key. I think that RBS will eventually be the team everyone talks about (and not for their losing streak). They have the loyalty of members of a close knit community. All they need is time to get things straight, and become a winning team. Good luck the rest of your season guys! Go Bulldogs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okra77 Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 I coach a team in mississippi and we are very middle of the road with great athletes but our guys are selfish and self centered always wanting the spot light i wish our guys would play like you guys have described from a coaches stand point i t hink it is better to coach as team with heart and guts than with selfishness and no heart i would die to coach at a place like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaction Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Good story glad they got some recognition. It takes a lot to keep coming out every year after losing for so long. It shows a lot of how the athletes are for Red Boiling Springs, they are fighters. I will be happy for them when the streak is broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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