Earl Cox Article in the Voice Tribune

[Trinity alum]

Earl Cox reported today that there is talk of public schools forfeiting to St X and Trinity if the separate playoffs are not enacted.

 

http://www.voice-tribune.com/news/voicetribune/newspaper/20051027/p1c.asp

 

This is what he said:

 

"What will happen is this," one public-school booster told me. "On Monday, public schools that are scheduled to play St. X and Trinity will call the Catholic schools and say that they are forfeiting this week's game. The $1,500 forfeit check is in the mail. And this will go on all season. Where will that leave St. X and Trinity?"

 

I would hope that nothing like this will happen. I would hope that it isn't even being considered.

[stickymitts]

Are these people that big of sore losers? Amazing. Nice message you're sending to your kids.

[Bert]

I would hope that it isn't even being considered.

 

I wouldn't put it past Sexton.

[Trinity alum]

I am not an attorney, but I am thinking that if the JCPS colluded to come up with a plan like that there would be grounds for a lawsuit. If they decide to do this I hope they include money to cover a typical Trinity gate (at least $25,000) plus some FAT punitive damages. Gosh, after a season like that we could add an additional classroom building.

[oldschoolwrestler]

Jefferson Co. School district have went out on a limb before. Years ago when discussion of re-districting wrestling they claimed if any of their teams were forced to compete in another district all their schools would drop their programs.

 

IMO This argument has gotten to the point where it is Jefferson Co. school against Private schools.

[stickymitts]

I am not an attorney, but I am thinking that if the JCPS colluded to come up with a plan like that there would be grounds for a lawsuit. If they decide to do this I hope they include money to cover a typical Trinity gate (at least $25,000) plus some FAT punitive damages. Gosh, after a season like that we could add an additional classroom building.

 

Or maybe some extra dorm rooms. :fire: j/k

 

Honestly, are these people suffering from a huge inferiority complex or what? Forfeiting should never, ever be an option. As a coach, I'd be EXTREMELY ticked off at my administration if they did that.

[rockmom]

Sometimes, even I don't have words..... :eek: :eek:

[Trinity alum]

Or maybe some extra dorm rooms. :fire: j/k

 

 

Or maybe a couple more luxury boxes!!

[All Play No Work]

Would make it kind of hard to win a district championship.

 

Plus would they continue to forfeit in the playoffs?

 

I would hope this is just a rumor.

[Trinity alum]

Would make it kind of hard to win a district championship.

 

Plus would they continue to forfeit in the playoffs?

 

I would hope this is just a rumor.

It wouldn't make much difference to them in terms of wins and losses.

[CatFanatic]

This is sad. I have kept quiet on this issue so far, but to not even give the kids a chance to compete and prove themselves is just wrong. Grow up and play the hand you are dealt.

[All Tell]

I'm at a total loss for words, and that doesn't happen often.

[dr1]

Jefferson Co. School district have went out on a limb before. Years ago when discussion of re-districting wrestling they claimed if any of their teams were forced to compete in another district all their schools would drop their programs.

 

IMO This argument has gotten to the point where it is Jefferson Co. school against Private schools.

 

:thumb: :thumb:

 

As I posted much earlier somewhere on BGP, it will turn into the Private School Division and the Whiner Division.

[Fastbreak]

Hey it worked for Jimmy Carter in boycotting the 1980 Summer Olympics...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No, wait... it didn't did it? :lol:

 

If this weren't so sad it would be funny. The more I read about all the chicken littles running some of our public athletic programs, the more I'm convinced that these administrators and certain coaches are more worried about trying to keep their jobs, and not having to explain why they lose a few games. They really don't seem genuinely concerned about teaching good lessons and life skills to the kids in their programs.

 

Sad... very sad.

[02Ram54]

Well, the teams playing X and T this week don't have much of a chance... If this had happened LAST WEEK, it'd be news.