Maryville didn't warn OR to wear helmets in press box

[Ole Dad]

This is a copy of an article in today's Oak Ridger by Tank on the incident at the WB/OR game.

 

Ole Dad

 

 

By: Tank Johnson | The Oak Ridger

 

 

The battle between the Wildcats and Governors wasn’t the only altercation that took place at William Blount Friday night.

 

During halftime, the word started spreading down to the sidelines about a little scuffle that involved the Oak Ridge radio broadcast team and the team videographer for William Blount.

 

While stories, as they often do, seemed to vary, the basics were that Wildcat color man Scott Monger and the film man had a dispute that involved the police and the William Blount official being escorted from the stadium.

 

 

 

The voice of the Wildcats, David Clary, has seen a lot of things during his storied broadcast career, but this was one that was odd even by his standards. After speaking with him, I got the official word on the incident.

 

According to Clary, from their point of view an Oak Ridge receiver was held and interfered with, which Monger said on the air. The man, who has been identified as the father of William Blount head coach Scott Meadows, disagreed with Monger and said “it was just a good football play.”

 

Monger and Clary continued talking about the play a little on the air, when Monger was instructed to “shut up” by the gentleman. Monger told him he had every right to express his opinion, but was instructed by the William Blount man that he did not have that right in the Governor press box.

 

After another exchange, in a mature manner by Monger, the William Blount man struck Monger in the side of the head, causing bleeding from Monger’s ear.

 

Keeping his composure, Monger told the gentleman that he would not be hit again like that.

 

Another threat … and another classy move by Monger by keeping his calm and everything seemed to halt. Word got out to Oak Ridge officials, as well as William Blount officials and things went from there, including police officers from both sides being involved.

 

The William Blount film man was removed from the stadium after it was learned that this was not his first “encounter.” He had reportedly been involved in a similar situation during the Maryville game, but it didn’t escalate into violence.

 

The William Blount Athletic Director and a member of the school board then apologized to Monger at the conclusion of the game.

Edited October 9, 2006 by Ole Dad

[feartheveer]

gotta love those Billy Blount Die Hards

[TG24]

I can't believe I haven't heard of this by now?

[ImaOWL]

Ouch!

[FBEmeritus]

Wow, that's some story. Wonder what the Maryville thing was? I did notice a greater presence of officers during the WB-MHS game. It makes me think if the law knew something had gone on. But I did think there were more officers there than at the Alcoa game even though the Alcoa vs. Maryville had a bigger attendance. Anything like this is unfortunate and people forget they are just kids and not professional officials.

 

I thought GovMan hang out in the press box at WB? If so what gives?

[lovehsfootball]

No you don't gotta love them. Something needs to be done like I have been saying. Ever since the Ooltewah and WB game I have been on here going on about it.

gotta love those Billy Blount Die Hards

[TG24]

I have been on here going on about it.

 

What else is new?

[Ole Dad]

No you don't gotta love them. Something needs to be done like I have been saying. Ever since the Ooltewah and WB game I have been on here going on about it.

 

 

For one thing, if this is all accurate, then Scott Meadows father should be banned from any TSSAA event and any school property in Blount County, besides criminal charges being filed.

 

Ole Dad

[TG24]

For one thing, if this is all accurate, then Scott Meadows father should be banned from any TSSAA event and any school property in Blount County, besides criminal charges being filed.

 

Ole Dad

 

Actions should be taken, I TOTALLY agree. This was unacceptable, and I certainly hope he has learned a valuable lesson. But come on, banned from any TSSAA event and any school property in Blount County? Let's get real. He didn't whip out a knife and cut him up. He let his temper get the best of him, and he hit someone. That is definately NOT a good thing to do, and he needs to suffer consequences for it. If you're going to ban him from any TSSAA event and any school property in Blount County, would you do that same thing for everyone who got into a fight at a football game. He should be treated no differently because he is the father of a coach, and this is publicized like this. If you're going to do that, then I know alot of fans that wouldn't be seeing many more football games.

[Ole Dad]

He was in the press box representing the school. There is a big difference, ask Woody Hayes.

 

Ole Dad

 

Actions should be taken, I TOTALLY agree. This was unacceptable, and I certainly hope he has learned a valuable lesson. But come on, banned from any TSSAA event and any school property in Blount County? Let's get real. He didn't whip out a knife and cut him up. He let his temper get the best of him, and he hit someone. That is definately NOT a good thing to do, and he needs to suffer consequences for it. If you're going to ban him from any TSSAA event and any school property in Blount County, would you do that same thing for everyone who got into a fight at a football game. He should be treated no differently because he is the father of a coach, and this is publicized like this. If you're going to do that, then I know alot of fans that wouldn't be seeing many more football games.

[TG24]

He was in the press box representing the school. There is a big difference, ask Woody Hayes.

 

Ole Dad

 

 

I see where you're coming from, and I would have to agree that stronger actions should be taken, but, shouldn't we cut the man some slack?

[TankTalk]

I don't personally don't know Mr. Meadows but I do know I hated making the decision to write this little story. I thought about it and thought about it, but in the end, did publish it.

 

 

I don't know if a ban that severe is warranted, but he does sound very emotionally-involved and something should be done. I just hope it all goes OK and everyone learns and grows from it.

 

 

I want to add, I was treated like a real champ over at William Blount and enjoyed myself, except of course for the outcome for the Wildcats. Everyone was classy and the administrators seemed to do a very good job. And as for those Blount County officials I had heard so many bad things about, perhaps they had a good night ... but I thought the game was called very well.