RicoSuave88 Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Not a "basketball" problem, it's a culture that exists that affects every student at OHS past and present. Based on the places I am seeing this article posted today (other media outlets) you guys will probably will make the Today Show again. Maybe 20/20, 48 hours etc. But as long as it doesn't affect football then no worries, right? I moved here over 3 years ago. I love high school football and watched a few local games. I really enjoyed the style that Ooltewah played with. So I became a "fan" and have been to most home games since. That's my connection. If it makes you feel better to keep coming at me directly, by all means continue. Two tours in Iraq will thicken anyone's skin up. As for me, I will talk about HS football on here and that's about it. It doesn't mean I agree or disagree with anything. I just understand the forum's purpose. If you'd like to meet up and discuss things, feel free to DM me and maybe we can develop enough mutual respect to make that happen. I have read several startling things about incidents across the county and state over the last few years. Looks to me like the media has worked everything into one "evil" entity to attack. Makes it easier. Sells papers. It doesn't fix the broken society that all of our kids live in, not just those zoned for Ooltewah. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGPURPLEMACHINE Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Not a "basketball" problem, it's a culture that exists that affects every student at OHS past and present. Based on the places I am seeing this article posted today (other media outlets) you guys will probably will make the Today Show again. Maybe 20/20, 48 hours etc. But as long as it doesn't affect football then no worries, right? Bob.... aren't you from middle TN?? What do you know about the "culture" at Ooltewah other than what you've seen in the news?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassiveAggressive Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 HELLO ERRBODY..AS A LIFELONG SUPPORTER OF OOLTEWAH...PA HAD TO REFRAIN FROM MY UNFILTERED MOUTH AND TAKE A BREAK. THERE IS THE GOOD, BAAD AND THE UGLY THAT WE HAVE TO GO THRU IN THIS WORLD.... AND I UNDERSTAND THE OPINIONS OF OTHERS......AND WILL NOT DIGNIFY THE UNINFORMED, ILL-ADVISED AND INCOMPETENT ....AWARENESS BRINGS CHANGE FOR THE BETTER... WE ARE STILL STRONG AND EVEN STRONGER THAN BEFORE....AND STILL WILL BE TOPS IN THE DISTRICT...#LOP!! #GO OWLS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnoxVil Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 If folks are going to be jailed, I would probably start with parents. Jmo Hope to see the Owls battling again for the top spot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCfan Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) With all that has gone on in regards to OHS and the only thing RicoSuave can say is that they have not proven anything linked to football. I guess after the Hamilton County BOE pays out millions to settle lawsuits maybe the culture will change. As long as the "hardship" train keeps rolling it doesn't appear that anyone is that concerned. As far as I am concerned the 2 coaches, the AD, principal, asst principal, and director of schools all need to go to jail. Sickening situation!RedRebels and GBBob, no disrespect intended, but what's happening at OHS is in all the news outlets and will be for sometime but why bring details of this tragedy here where folks go to discuss the upcoming football season? This may be a "culture" issue but even if that is the case I can assure you that not every student athlete or coach at OHS is involved in these acts. I agree with what you are saying as do the majority of folks on these boards but you know there are bad apples everywhere and they have to be culled out from top to bottom. Folks like Rico (who by the way never has anything negative to say) Goosedad, Passive and others should be able to get on here and talk about the upcoming football season without having to defend OHS every time the Olws or one of their sports teams are mentioned. These guys are fans, Dads, Moms, former players etc who love and support their program and nothing will or should change that. Bad things have happened at OHS and it needs to be taken care of and EVERYBODY acknowledges that, but talking about all the negative here doesn't change or fix a thing, it just throws salt in open wounds. All I am saying is that just because a person is affiliated with or supports OHS doesn't make them guilty by association. What if this had happened at your respective schools? Edited February 16, 2016 by RCfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governm Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Passive, Are we gonna have a rubber match scrimmage this year? #LOP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherback Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 RedRebels and GBBob, no disrespect intended, but what's happening at OHS is in all the news outlets and will be for sometime but why bring details of this tragedy here where folks go to discuss the upcoming football season? This may be a "culture" issue but even if that is the case I can assure you that not every student athlete or coach at OHS is involved in these acts. I agree with what you are saying as do the majority of folks on these boards but you know there are bad apples everywhere and they have to be culled out from top to bottom. Folks like Rico (who by the way never has anything negative to say) Goosedad, Passive and others should be able to get on here and talk about the upcoming football season without having to defend OHS every time the Olws or one of their sports teams are mentioned. These guys are fans, Dads, Moms, former players etc who love and support their program and nothing will or should change that. Bad things have happened at OHS and it needs to be taken care of and EVERYBODY acknowledges that, but talking about all the negative here doesn't change or fix a thing, it just throws salt in open wounds. All I am saying is that just because a person is affiliated with or supports OHS doesn't make them guilty by association. What if this had happened at your respective schools? Oh things happen that covered up at schools very close to Ooltewah even ,maybe not as bad but still wrong. And you are exactly right the students and parents are all not to blame and should be allowed to go on. As far as it being handled people are going to trial. Discipline has been taken and I'm sure many coaches administrators teachers etc. Have taken the opportunity to address and talk to thier charges. Nothing is being swept under a rug at least not now at OHS. Looking forward to Football next season. Good luck to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rebels Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 RedRebels and GBBob, no disrespect intended, but what's happening at OHS is in all the news outlets and will be for sometime... I posted a link to the newspaper story with no commentary whatsoever. I used to live out of state and used the T to find information about the things going on back in TN. Some people aren't as adept at using the internet as folks in Rhea County. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCfan Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I posted a link to the newspaper story with no commentary whatsoever. I used to live out of state and used the T to find information about the things going on back in TN. Some people aren't as adept at using the internet as folks in Rhea County. We invented the inter web. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassiveAggressive Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 WHAT'S GOOD RCFAN!! LOOKING FORWARD TO BATTLING IT OUT ON THE GRIDIRON THIS UPCOMING SEASON. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassiveAggressive Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Passive, Are we gonna have a rubber match scrimmage this year? #LOP I DON'T KNOW GOV.91. WE MAY STRUGGLE IN SOME AREAS EARLY...BUT WE STILL GOT SOME HOMEGROWN TALENT IN THE CUPBOARD READY TO DEBUT. #LOP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governm Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I DON'T KNOW GOV.91. WE MAY STRUGGLE IN SOME AREAS EARLY...BUT WE STILL GOT SOME HOMEGROWN TALENT IN THE CUPBOARD READY TO DEBUT. #LOPThe Govs had 48 dressed out on friday nights last year and i've heard we have 90+ working out for football now. I have seen some of the players at basketball games and some of those guys are definitely putting on the muscle. Shad is working that magic in the weight room. I don't think we'll be running out of gas at halftime this year. #LOP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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