Dresden @ Lake Co

[lakecounty1968]

14 minutes ago, mamabear37 said:

Wow. Listen, I know exactly who you are & you probably know exactly who I am. I happen to know directly from Coach Puckett’s family, that you were one of the few who actually went out of your way to be kind to Puckett, who absolutely deserves to be named for thousands of reasons. Don’t you dare try to minimize what that man & his coaching staff did to change the culture of LC football, NOT to mention, but MOST importantly many young men’s lives! You know better than to get on this public forum & try to take away from all Coach Puckett gave during his tenure at LC. Did you ever take the time to have a conversation with Coach Puckett about the reasons behind his decision to leave? Of course you didn’t. The true testimony to everything Puckett did in LC does not only lie in that gold ball sitting in the trophy case, but most importantly in the young men he molded who still go above & beyond to support him & be a part of his life. I was protective of my son on the Westview thread, & if you thought for one second I wasn’t going to call you out on your stupidity with these comments, you are sadly mistaken. Coach Puckett’s name will be remembered in Lake County long after your name has been forgotten sir. Any of you that have negativity to put out there about Coach Puckett, should stop yourself & truly think about the 7 wonderful years he & his family gave to the LC community & football program. Coach Puckett has already developed a great relationship with coach Quinn, & of course Coach Quinn is starting a new era, which he deserves to be celebrated for, but under no circumstances should Coach Puckett ever be forgotten or spoke about in the manner that you chose. Instead of posting more negative comments how about you celebrate the win & the job Coach Quinn is doing with the team, I know Coach Puckett & his family were celebrating LC last night after Shelbyville’s big win at home. Words matter Reed & you should choose yours more wisely.

I know coach Puckett better than most. He did alot for LC and we are all grateful and proud of what he did here. The other poster I know very well. He did not mean it the way it sounded. There was alot of circumstances as to why coach left more than you probably know. Comments were made by coach and some people in LC kind of feel betrayed. There is two sides of the story in Coach Puckett leaving here. I am not taking either side. I know and like the Puckett family a whole lot. They are very good people. I wish the nothing but the best but you are an outsider and cannot possibly know the feeling of people in Lake County. It is right to call the poster out but you are doing so without knowing alot of the details from both sides. The poster supporter Coach Puckett and still does and it was not meant the way it sounded. Good luck to your son and good luck to coach Puckett and his family.

[Croppygenius]

9 hours ago, mrbigster said:

1st game.Both teams have work to do.I notice Hunt had a tough game with Bruceton and thought West Carrol would beat Humboldt by a larger score

Bruceton gave the Mustangs all they wanted. Tigers defense pressured us all night. We just couldn't sustain our drives. We're just not big and fast enough at running back to run this wing t type offense. To much vertical running for me. I'm ready to go back to the single wing. You don't realize how important game breaking speed is until you don't have it.

[lakecounty1968]

52 minutes ago, mamabear37 said:

Wow. Listen, I know exactly who you are & you probably know exactly who I am. I happen to know directly from Coach Puckett’s family, that you were one of the few who actually went out of your way to be kind to Puckett, who absolutely deserves to be named for thousands of reasons. Don’t you dare try to minimize what that man & his coaching staff did to change the culture of LC football, NOT to mention, but MOST importantly many young men’s lives! You know better than to get on this public forum & try to take away from all Coach Puckett gave during his tenure at LC. Did you ever take the time to have a conversation with Coach Puckett about the reasons behind his decision to leave? Of course you didn’t. The true testimony to everything Puckett did in LC does not only lie in that gold ball sitting in the trophy case, but most importantly in the young men he molded who still go above & beyond to support him & be a part of his life. I was protective of my son on the Westview thread, & if you thought for one second I wasn’t going to call you out on your stupidity with these comments, you are sadly mistaken. Coach Puckett’s name will be remembered in Lake County long after your name has been forgotten sir. Any of you that have negativity to put out there about Coach Puckett, should stop yourself & truly think about the 7 wonderful years he & his family gave to the LC community & football program. Coach Puckett has already developed a great relationship with coach Quinn, & of course Coach Quinn is starting a new era, which he deserves to be celebrated for, but under no circumstances should Coach Puckett ever be forgotten or spoke about in the manner that you chose. Instead of posting more negative comments how about you celebrate the win & the job Coach Quinn is doing with the team, I know Coach Puckett & his family were celebrating LC last night after Shelbyville’s big win at home. Words matter Reed & you should choose yours more wisely.

Another thing I would like to clarify. Lake County football is bigger than any coach. Lake County has a pround football tradition. LC has been good in every decade since the 60's. David Barger is actually the coach that changed the culture of Lake County football in 2002. He came in to LC after the schools only 0 and 10 season and got LC back on track. He very well should have won the title in 2006.  I am in no way trying to diminish Coach Pucketts accomplishments. He was great here and was great for Lake County. LC has been blessed with many good coaches over the years. They all have contributed to the culture of LC. Coach Puckett will always be remembered for what he did here but don't think LC was nothing before Coach Puckett. I really enjoyed the Puckett family being here and getting to know them but it is time to move on.

[mamabear37]

23 minutes ago, lakecounty1968 said:

I know coach Puckett better than most. He did alot for LC and we are all grateful and proud of what he did here. The other poster I know very well. He did not mean it the way it sounded. There was alot of circumstances as to why coach left more than you probably know. Comments were made by coach and some people in LC kind of feel betrayed. There is two sides of the story in Coach Puckett leaving here. I am not taking either side. I know and like the Puckett family a whole lot. They are very good people. I wish the nothing but the best but you are an outsider and cannot possibly know the feeling of people in Lake County. It is right to call the poster out but you are doing so without knowing alot of the details from both sides. The poster supporter Coach Puckett and still does and it was not meant the way it sounded. Good luck to your son and good luck to coach Puckett and his family.

I said what I said, knowing all I need to know. I may be an “outsider”, which I have been reminded of on more than one occasion by some in LC, but there are people from LC that I love dearly & will always be a part of my life. They know the facts just as I do, no matter how others have tried & will continue to try to twist the narrative & make Coach Puckett look as if he betrayed a single soul. While I’m very aware of your relationship to the Puckett family, and deeply appreciate the fact that you were one of ONLY very few people to go to bat for him & try to do the right thing by him & his family, please do not underestimate what I know to be facts. You most definitely know him better than most, but rest assured I’m not in the “most” category. Congrats to the LC Falcons & Coach Quinn on their win last night & good luck this season. I will always support those kids, Coach Quinn & the special people I am blessed enough to know because of the Puckett family. 

[lakecounty1968]

4 minutes ago, mamabear37 said:

I said what I said, knowing all I need to know. I may be an “outsider”, which I have been reminded of on more than one occasion by some in LC, but there are people from LC that I love dearly & will always be a part of my life. They know the facts just as I do, no matter how others have tried & will continue to try to twist the narrative & make Coach Puckett look as if he betrayed a single soul. While I’m very aware of your relationship to the Puckett family, and deeply appreciate the fact that you were one of ONLY very few people to go to bat for him & try to do the right thing by him & his family, please do not underestimate what I know to be facts. You most definitely know him better than most, but rest assured I’m not in the “most” category. Congrats to the LC Falcons & Coach Quinn on their win last night & good luck this season. I will always support those kids, Coach Quinn & the special people I am blessed enough to know because of the Puckett family. 

Much appreciated and I am not trying to down you at all. I appreciate coach and his family. Let's let this die please.

[mamabear37]

2 minutes ago, lakecounty1968 said:

Another thing I would like to clarify. Lake County football is bigger than any coach. Lake County has a pround football tradition. LC has been good in every decade since the 60's. David Barger is actually the coach that changed the culture of Lake County football in 2002. He came in to LC after the schools only 0 and 10 season and got LC back on track. He very well should have won the title in 2006.  I am in no way trying to diminish Coach Pucketts accomplishments. He was great here and was great for Lake County. LC has been blessed with many good coaches over the years. They all have contributed to the culture of LC. Coach Puckett will always be remembered for what he did here but don't think LC was nothing before Coach Puckett. I really enjoyed the Puckett family being here and getting to know them but it is time to move on.

I would never be the kind of person that would try to take away from or minimize the successes of any other Coach. I’m very aware of the rich history within the football program at LC, & the great success Coach Barger had. I agree that Coach Barger is & will always be legendary, as he deserves to be. I personally know some of Coach Barger’s former players & let me just say that the impact he had on them & the  way they feel about him speaks volumes to what an amazing man he is. This is not a #### for tat comparison on who is/was the better coach or who did more for the culture by any stretch. I’m thankful beyond words for outstanding men like Coach Barger, Coach Puckett, Coach Quinn & all the other men on their staffs across the years who choose the profession for the reasons that truly matter. The testimony is in every young mans life, that each of these amazing coaches have made a difference in. The point I’m trying to make is that no one should be so bitter as to try & take away from what Puckett did there in his 7 years. It’s not right & he doesn’t deserve that. 

[lakecounty1968]

19 minutes ago, mamabear37 said:

I would never be the kind of person that would try to take away from or minimize the successes of any other Coach. I’m very aware of the rich history within the football program at LC, & the great success Coach Barger had. I agree that Coach Barger is & will always be legendary, as he deserves to be. I personally know some of Coach Barger’s former players & let me just say that the impact he had on them & the  way they feel about him speaks volumes to what an amazing man he is. This is not a #### for tat comparison on who is/was the better coach or who did more for the culture by any stretch. I’m thankful beyond words for outstanding men like Coach Barger, Coach Puckett, Coach Quinn & all the other men on their staffs across the years who choose the profession for the reasons that truly matter. The testimony is in every young mans life, that each of these amazing coaches have made a difference in. The point I’m trying to make is that no one should be so bitter as to try & take away from what Puckett did there in his 7 years. It’s not right & he doesn’t deserve that. 

I agree that nobody should try and diminish what Coach Puckett did in LC during his tenure here. I think  a poor use of words were used and he didn't mean it the way it sounded anyway it's needs be dropped.

[shockernation]

3 hours ago, mamabear37 said:

Wow. Listen, I know exactly who you are & you probably know exactly who I am. I happen to know directly from Coach Puckett’s family, that you were one of the few who actually went out of your way to be kind to Puckett, who absolutely deserves to be named for thousands of reasons. Don’t you dare try to minimize what that man & his coaching staff did to change the culture of LC football, NOT to mention, but MOST importantly many young men’s lives! You know better than to get on this public forum & try to take away from all Coach Puckett gave during his tenure at LC. Did you ever take the time to have a conversation with Coach Puckett about the reasons behind his decision to leave? Of course you didn’t. The true testimony to everything Puckett did in LC does not only lie in that gold ball sitting in the trophy case, but most importantly in the young men he molded who still go above & beyond to support him & be a part of his life. I was protective of my son on the Westview thread, & if you thought for one second I wasn’t going to call you out on your stupidity with these comments, you are sadly mistaken. My children are not the only ones I’m fiercely protective of. Coach Puckett’s name will be remembered in Lake County long after your name has been forgotten sir. Any of you that have negativity to put out there about Coach Puckett, should stop yourself & truly think about the 7 wonderful years he & his family gave to the LC community & football program. Coach Puckett has already developed a great relationship with coach Quinn, & of course Coach Quinn is starting a new era, which he deserves to be celebrated for, but under no circumstances should Coach Puckett ever be forgotten or spoke about in the manner that you chose. Instead of posting more negative comments how about you celebrate the win & the job Coach Quinn is doing with the team, I know Coach Puckett & his family were celebrating LC last night after Shelbyville’s big win at home. Words matter Reed & you should choose yours more wisely.

Lol you took that all wrong!

[Jobres76]

8 hours ago, Guidance1812 said:

Smh

Heard Moore county won tonight also lol smh

True story

[mamabear37]

59 minutes ago, shockernation said:

Lol you took that all wrong!

No sir. You typed it, even if it was meant to come off as funny in your mind, it was disrespectful, so I simply brought some truths to your attention. I get trash talk, but some things cross the line. I hope you can understand where I’m coming from & maybe in the future choose your words a bit more wisely. You weren’t the only one throwing some shade, & I hope the others also consider the things I have said. 

[mrbigster]

12 hours ago, Jobres76 said:

Puckett won his first game at Shelbyville if anyone interested.

Who?

[tradertwo]

2 hours ago, lakecounty1968 said:

I agree that nobody should try and diminish what Coach Puckett did in LC during his tenure here. I think  a poor use of words were used and he didn't mean it the way it sounded anyway it's needs be dropped.

Blessed are the peacemakers. I appreciate a man who can be honest and represent the program, the fans, the outgoing staff, and the current coaches at the same time without being two faced... it's sometimes hard to do. Not trying to put my nose where it doesn't belong, but we've been there. People need to realize that a coach doing what's best for his family doesn't equate to betrayal, and that a fan putting that in the past and showing support for the current staff instead of comparing them to a state champion is exactly what is needed for the program. Coach Stroup took us from nothing to a state contender in four years, then left for USJ. We were not a stepping stone for him, but the opportunity came for him to allow his wife to be near her family, earn a better paycheck, and have a constant flow of talent from a large city at his disposal. He left us far better than he found us, and I know how hard it was for him to leave the people who he loved here, and loved him in return.

  To mamabear, I applaud your defense of a good man and coach... I've done the same a couple of times when folks don't understand that choosing to move on is as hard for the coach as it is for the program that he built up and considers his own.