Letting A Player Get Points To Achieve A Milestone

[Clyde]

I should have started a new thread about this subject rather than ask the question in the prior thread.

 

 

So......

 

At what point is it just out of the question to "let" a player who has been injured get to the 1,000 point milestone?

 

If you were the player's parent would you let the school put the plan in place?

 

What's wrong with not letting the kid get the free points?

[Voice of Reason]

How many points does/did the player need to get 1,000? Why is it so important to get 1,000?

[gold sunrise]

How many points does/did the player need to get 1,000? Why is it so important to get 1,000?

 

Read this thread,and article.Tthis is where the question is coming from.

 

Great story line in the Carroll County @ Trimble County contest tonight!

http://http://madisoncourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=18&SubSectionID=289&ArticleID=7 4680&TM=55258.66

 

 

 

http://bluegrasspreps.com/ky-boys-basketball/great-story-line-249298.html

[PurplePride92]

Ehhhh.......

 

 

What VOR said. How many points are we talking about and how serious of an injury are we talking?

[Plato]

If the other coach was the Kid's coach in middle school and offers this random act of kindness, I see nothing but good...

If the kid or his family or his coach would have asked for the favor or even come up with the idea themselves, nope.

[Clyde]

Ehhhh.......

 

 

What VOR said. How many points are we talking about and how serious of an injury are we talking?

 

I am asking you what seems like the max number of points, if any, that you think is acceptable.

[PurplePride92]

Too many sensitive folks around for me to say how I really. Classy move. Kudos to the opposing team who lets this happen. Better man than me.

 

(Exits thread to never return)

[Clyde]

If the other coach was the Kid's coach in middle school and offers this random act of kindness, I see nothing but good...

 

Regardless of the number of points needed?

[Plato]

Regardless of the number of points needed?

 

In my opinion, that is a decision that only that opposing coach could make for his team and for that situation.

[Bengal Maniac]

It might be a fair question, but in the whole scheme of things, who did it hurt? Sometimes people do the right thing rather than do things right. In this case I believe they did the right thing. So if you go against the written or unwritten rules in this case who cares, some might, but not me, no damage done and a lot of compassion. Showing some compassion and assistance in this case is something I frankly admire. It appears the kid didn't ask for it nor did his coach. A good will gesture that puts life in a better perspective for the kid and kids. Most of them when someone needs help, they will be more willing to understand and help others when tough times or unfortunate things happen. So is it a fair question, yes, but who cares

[Clyde]

In my opinion, that is a decision that only that opposing coach could make for his team and for that situation.

 

Come on, Plato. I am asking YOU.

[Clyde]

It might be a fair question, but in the whole scheme of things, who did it hurt? Sometimes people do the right thing rather than do things right. In this case I believe they did the right thing. So if you go against the written or unwritten rules in this case who cares, some might, but not me, no damage done and a lot of compassion. Showing some compassion and assistance in this case is something I frankly admire. It appears the kid didn't ask for it nor did his coach. A good will gesture that puts life in a better perspective for the kid and kids. Most of them when someone needs help, they will be more willing to understand and help others when tough times or unfortunate things happen. So is it a fair question, yes, but who cares

 

 

Folks, I've asked a question that no one seems to want to answer. I am cool with the "gesture" aspect of it. However, 13 is highly unusual.

 

So, again, how many is too many?

[Voice of Reason]

OK, I read the other thread. I applaud the intentions but it is a little silly. I ask again, what is the big deal about scoring 987 points versus 1,000? The only thought that comes to mind is if the school has a 1,000 point club and puts up a plaque or some recognition, then I can see it. Other wise, a little too much IMO.

[Bengal Maniac]

I also would let my kid accept this if he wanted. Then I would sit down with him and remind him that he will have many oppotunities to help others and hope that's the lesson he learned.

[Clyde]

OK, I read the other thread. I applaud the intentions but it is a little silly. I ask again, what is the big deal about scoring 987 points versus 1,000? The only thought that comes to mind is if the school has a 1,000 point club and puts up a plaque or some recognition, then I can see it. Other wise, a little too much IMO.

 

Right. It's not like we're now going to discount his ability to play when we look back on his career.

 

I have a feeling some of the people who are taking me to task are the same who say "why does everyone need a trophy?"