Cardinal Pride

In response to the top 4, the District title is not earned until the 2nd week of the playoffs. Right now, they are playing for the top seed and games at home. Granted, the top seed is certainly in a good place, but not District champs yet. It's nice to see Lincoln and Montgomery on the upswing!

Coaches can only COACH and TEACH, they cannot go on the field and do it for them. I have been around high school sports, coaches, and athletes long enough to know that. From what I hear, practices are intense and productive- it's the off-field antics that have been causing a lot of the problems (but again, most of the "problems" are gone). Do I think the coaching staff is perfect- no- but do I think they try to do what is best for the team- ABSLOUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do I understand all the calls by the coaches, again, no, but my job as a GRC fan is not to criticize but to support- the coaches and athletes- if I thought I could do it better, I'd look into how to become a Coach!:irked: The athletes that want to do what is best for the TEAM respond by stepping up, not by being negative about the coaches or teammates. GO CARDS!!!!!

The main distraction has been lack of "TEAM" and poor choices made by some players. But now that a couple of the players have been released from the team, the distractions should be almost gone- and the players can focus on their TEAM goals.

Thanks gold sunrise! It's nice to see GRC support- win or lose!!

I don't think that GRC has been outcoached as much as you think; I think it is simply an execution problem by the players. But now that some of the distractions have been removed from the team and some players are stepping up to meet the challenge, I think you will see a different team at Whitley on Friday. GO CARDS!!!!!!

GRC Coach played at GRC in the 70's, came back as assistant in mid 80's. He became Head Coach in 1998 or 1999. All but a couple of the current coaches played at GRC. There is a lot of loyalty to this program on staff.

GRC does seem to have had focus problems at times this year. It appears to be in part due to not playing as a team. It is my understanding that #15 as well as some other players have not made the best choices this season- and that #15 as well as another player were released from the team. I hope GRC now will follow the advice of a fellow Card and come together and play-- and finish the season strong in the playoffs. Several GRC players have begun to realize their potential and have stepped up their play and leadership while others have chosen not to- and then blame the coaches. And the coaches have a responsibility to grow men, not just football players.