((HT: KING5 TV))
Late March in Washington state will always be remembered for the killer mudslides that seemed to take over the state.
The Oso mudslide made its impact on the people of the town of Darrington where the high school was this/close to having to disband the boy's basketball program because they couldn't find a coach who was interested that could combat all the travel difficulties to get to the Darrington area to coach.
Here's Chris Daniels to introduce you to the man whose "heart project" has the Loggers on the floor...
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Saturday, November 29, 2014
OSG High: Ga High School Football Playoff Ends on Last Second TD
((ht: NFHSNetwork.com))
Nothing like winning a High School Football playoff game with a walk-off TD pass.
Which is exactly what happened in the Mays (Atlanta, GA) vs. Jones County (GA) game in Atlanta Friday night. The two teams squared off in a state quarterfinal game.
Jones County leads 41-38 with :04 seconds left. But Mays has the ball on the 17 yard line.
QB Asahnia Adderhold drops back to pass, avoids a couple of pass rushers and as the clock hits :00, throws the ball into the end zone where Julius Whitehead makes the catch.
Game over, Mays wins 44-41...and moves on to the semi-finals.
Highlights from the folks at NFHSNetwork.com:
Nothing like winning a High School Football playoff game with a walk-off TD pass.
Which is exactly what happened in the Mays (Atlanta, GA) vs. Jones County (GA) game in Atlanta Friday night. The two teams squared off in a state quarterfinal game.
Jones County leads 41-38 with :04 seconds left. But Mays has the ball on the 17 yard line.
QB Asahnia Adderhold drops back to pass, avoids a couple of pass rushers and as the clock hits :00, throws the ball into the end zone where Julius Whitehead makes the catch.
Game over, Mays wins 44-41...and moves on to the semi-finals.
Highlights from the folks at NFHSNetwork.com:
Saturday, November 1, 2014
OSG High: Did A Team Go Too Far In Blocking A Special Needs Athlete...???
((HT: ABC 15 Phoenix))
It was the last game of the regular season for two teams in the Phoenix area- Mountain Ridge and North Canyon.
Mountain Ridge was up 40 early in the fourth quarter when they put in an autistic student as a defensive player. North Canyon went on the whistle and played as normal. And when Mountain Ridge's defensive players saw the student getting manhandled, all hell broke loose.
Both benches emptied and the game was called a double-forfeit since both teams had ejections that didn't leave enough players on the field to play the rest of the game.
Mountain Ridge maintains that North Canyon knew about the athlete. North Canyon says they didn't know.
Here's Nohe Graf catching up with the mom and the athlete at the center of it all...
Mountain Ridge finishes 1-9 and North Canyon 0-10 counting the double-forfeit.
It was the last game of the regular season for two teams in the Phoenix area- Mountain Ridge and North Canyon.
Mountain Ridge was up 40 early in the fourth quarter when they put in an autistic student as a defensive player. North Canyon went on the whistle and played as normal. And when Mountain Ridge's defensive players saw the student getting manhandled, all hell broke loose.
Both benches emptied and the game was called a double-forfeit since both teams had ejections that didn't leave enough players on the field to play the rest of the game.
Mountain Ridge maintains that North Canyon knew about the athlete. North Canyon says they didn't know.
Here's Nohe Graf catching up with the mom and the athlete at the center of it all...
Mountain Ridge finishes 1-9 and North Canyon 0-10 counting the double-forfeit.
Saturday, October 11, 2014
OSG High: 7 Charged In Sayreville Hazing Case
((HT: NJ.com/Stanmyre, Epstein))
Matthew Stanmyre has been all over this disturbing case since the beginning and now we have the next step where 7 Sayreville (NJ) High players have now been charged as the hazing allegations have turned into detentions for 6 while one is still being sought.
And this is messy...
From the article:
According to Prosecutor Andrew Carey, three were charged with aggravated sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, conspiracy to commit aggravated criminal sexual contact, criminal restraint, and hazing for engaging in an act of sexual penetration upon one of the juvenile victims. One of those defendants and four others were charged with various counts including aggravated assault, conspiracy, aggravated criminal sexual contact, hazing and riot by participating in the attack of some of the victims.
According to the complaints filed in the matter, one or more of the players held victims against their will, while others improperly touched victims in a sexual manner. In one case, one of the victims was kicked during an attack, said the prosecutor's office.
Those found guilty would have to register as sexual offenders, but none of the player's names have been released since they're all under the age of 18. Jail time could be substantial- even for juveniles in the case and no coaches or school supervisors were charged yet.
Prevailing opinion is that head coach George Najjar did not know about the alleged hazing in the locker room. Regardless, Najjar may not survive as head coach because of the huge responsibility that goes with the head coaching title.
Asked about the scandal, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said that “if these facts as alleged are true, then this is a nightmare for the parents of those young men and it tells us something about the attitude that was allowed to pervade in that program. And both of those things need to be addressed.”
Here's the latest from War Memorial High
((HT: CBS New York))
Matthew Stanmyre has been all over this disturbing case since the beginning and now we have the next step where 7 Sayreville (NJ) High players have now been charged as the hazing allegations have turned into detentions for 6 while one is still being sought.
And this is messy...
From the article:
According to Prosecutor Andrew Carey, three were charged with aggravated sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, conspiracy to commit aggravated criminal sexual contact, criminal restraint, and hazing for engaging in an act of sexual penetration upon one of the juvenile victims. One of those defendants and four others were charged with various counts including aggravated assault, conspiracy, aggravated criminal sexual contact, hazing and riot by participating in the attack of some of the victims.
According to the complaints filed in the matter, one or more of the players held victims against their will, while others improperly touched victims in a sexual manner. In one case, one of the victims was kicked during an attack, said the prosecutor's office.
Those found guilty would have to register as sexual offenders, but none of the player's names have been released since they're all under the age of 18. Jail time could be substantial- even for juveniles in the case and no coaches or school supervisors were charged yet.
Prevailing opinion is that head coach George Najjar did not know about the alleged hazing in the locker room. Regardless, Najjar may not survive as head coach because of the huge responsibility that goes with the head coaching title.
Asked about the scandal, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said that “if these facts as alleged are true, then this is a nightmare for the parents of those young men and it tells us something about the attitude that was allowed to pervade in that program. And both of those things need to be addressed.”
Here's the latest from War Memorial High
((HT: CBS New York))
Thursday, October 9, 2014
OSG High: Sayreville Parent Reveals Sexual Nature Of Hazing
((HT: NJ.com/Stanmyre))
Matthew Stanmyre has been on top of this more disturbing-by the day story about the Sayreville (NJ) High football team and the reasons behind the suspension of the remainder of the 2014 high school football season.
One parent has spoken to Stanmyre, on the condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal within the community, and the information is beyond disgusting:
"...a freshman football player would be pinned to the locker room floor, his arms and feet held down by multiple upperclassmen. Then, the victim would be lifted to his feet while a finger was forced into his rectum. Sometimes, the same finger was then shoved into the freshman player’s mouth."
And, it apparently, happened almost every day in the fall...
Police are still investigating the allegations.
At a very heated school board meeting Tuesday evening, parents spoke out on the decision and what they heard from their children about the alleged hazing incidents...
Here's Madeline Thillet, a nother of one of the players...
Matthew Stanmyre has been on top of this more disturbing-by the day story about the Sayreville (NJ) High football team and the reasons behind the suspension of the remainder of the 2014 high school football season.
One parent has spoken to Stanmyre, on the condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal within the community, and the information is beyond disgusting:
"...a freshman football player would be pinned to the locker room floor, his arms and feet held down by multiple upperclassmen. Then, the victim would be lifted to his feet while a finger was forced into his rectum. Sometimes, the same finger was then shoved into the freshman player’s mouth."
And, it apparently, happened almost every day in the fall...
Police are still investigating the allegations.
At a very heated school board meeting Tuesday evening, parents spoke out on the decision and what they heard from their children about the alleged hazing incidents...
Here's Madeline Thillet, a nother of one of the players...
Sunday, October 5, 2014
OSG High: Long Beach Poly's 90-Point Win Could Have Been Worse..???
((HT: Cam Smith/USA Today))
Cam, an FOSG, had this story in his byline and it shocked us a whole lot...
Not that Long Beach Poly won a game Friday night against Compton, but the sheer margin of it...
99-9 and that after Compton actually had a 6-0 lead.
Here's the highlights-presumably not all of them...
((HT: Long Beach Gazette))
Poly led 35-6 after the first quarter, 63-9 at halftime and then added 26 points in the second half- playing four quarterbacks and a lot of bench guys in general.
From Eric Sondheimer's piece in the LA Times, it just got...bad...
Poly Coach Antonio Pierce said he played four quarterbacks, plus lots of freshmen and pulled starters after the first quarter.
"To be honest, I was shocked," he said. "It was to the point kids wouldn't tackle."
Compton head coach Elijah Asante was realistic about it, though:
Amazingly so, really...
"I have to bring their spirits back up," Asante said. "For me, it's no big deal. We lost a football game real bad. We have to go in the weight room. We have to run and I have to somehow get to the kids and let them know, 'It's OK. It's just a loss. We have to get back up and this is where we show our character.'"
Anyone know how the HQ can get some Compton gear...???
Cam, an FOSG, had this story in his byline and it shocked us a whole lot...
Not that Long Beach Poly won a game Friday night against Compton, but the sheer margin of it...
99-9 and that after Compton actually had a 6-0 lead.
Here's the highlights-presumably not all of them...
((HT: Long Beach Gazette))
Poly led 35-6 after the first quarter, 63-9 at halftime and then added 26 points in the second half- playing four quarterbacks and a lot of bench guys in general.
From Eric Sondheimer's piece in the LA Times, it just got...bad...
Poly Coach Antonio Pierce said he played four quarterbacks, plus lots of freshmen and pulled starters after the first quarter.
"To be honest, I was shocked," he said. "It was to the point kids wouldn't tackle."
Compton head coach Elijah Asante was realistic about it, though:
Amazingly so, really...
"I have to bring their spirits back up," Asante said. "For me, it's no big deal. We lost a football game real bad. We have to go in the weight room. We have to run and I have to somehow get to the kids and let them know, 'It's OK. It's just a loss. We have to get back up and this is where we show our character.'"
Anyone know how the HQ can get some Compton gear...???
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
OSG High: A Doinked PAT That Worked
((HT: Cam Smith/Outside The Box/Big Sioux Media))
Take you to South Dakota high school football between Dell Rapids and Milbank when this happened...
Yes, you saw it right...
Off the face mask and through...
Dell Rapids won 51-0
Take you to South Dakota high school football between Dell Rapids and Milbank when this happened...
Yes, you saw it right...
Off the face mask and through...
Dell Rapids won 51-0
Sunday, September 21, 2014
OSG High: Kevin Turner's HS FB Team Honored On Anniversary
((HT: WSFA-TV))
It's the 30th anniversary season of the Prattville (AL) High football state championship and they were honored Friday night in front of their home crowd.
One of the stars of that squad was Kevin Turner- whose life the HQ has chronicled with his diagnosis of ALS and his battles over recognition of the disease by his former employer.
Full disclosure- the HQ donates to the Kevin Turner Foundation regularly as we do for other ALS charitable organizations.
Turner and his team were celebrated- as they should...
Here's the tribute of the special team with an equally special man in attendance
WSFA.com Montgomery Alabama news.
Others who graduated with Turner and the Prattville High Student Government Association raised more than $4,000 for his foundation and presented him the check at the game.
Here's the ceremony in full from Stacy Mills Facebook page
It's the 30th anniversary season of the Prattville (AL) High football state championship and they were honored Friday night in front of their home crowd.
One of the stars of that squad was Kevin Turner- whose life the HQ has chronicled with his diagnosis of ALS and his battles over recognition of the disease by his former employer.
Full disclosure- the HQ donates to the Kevin Turner Foundation regularly as we do for other ALS charitable organizations.
Turner and his team were celebrated- as they should...
Here's the tribute of the special team with an equally special man in attendance
WSFA.com Montgomery Alabama news.
Others who graduated with Turner and the Prattville High Student Government Association raised more than $4,000 for his foundation and presented him the check at the game.
Here's the ceremony in full from Stacy Mills Facebook page
Post by Stacy Mills.
OSG High: It Was 11v11 Until Someone Else Showed Up...
((HT: Deb Carson and KRIS-TV))
This was a few nights ago when Kingsville was taking on Robstown (Texas). Looked like one side was about to score...
And think about just how important and focused you have to be on both sides of the ball...
The concentration...
Then, it's broken by someone else who just wanted to play...
This was a few nights ago when Kingsville was taking on Robstown (Texas). Looked like one side was about to score...
And think about just how important and focused you have to be on both sides of the ball...
The concentration...
Then, it's broken by someone else who just wanted to play...
Monday, September 15, 2014
OSG High: Here's How To End A Game
((HT: Maxpreps))
Souderton had two-plus minutes to get the win in a 14-14 tie against Wissahickon
They had 6 seconds left to do one play and figure out how to try and get the win...
Here's what they did...
Souderton had two-plus minutes to get the win in a 14-14 tie against Wissahickon
They had 6 seconds left to do one play and figure out how to try and get the win...
Here's what they did...
Sunday, September 14, 2014
OSG High: 4 Kansas HS FB Players Accused Of Kidnapping, Sex Crimes
((HT: KWCH-TV))
Goddard High in Kansas had a high school football game Friday night, but the talk wasn't a whole lot about the game on the field.
It appears that four players on the Goddard football team are suspected in the alleged kidnapping and associated sex crimes of a teenage girl earlier this summer. They were arrested and booked into a local Juvenile Detention Facility later last week on two felony counts of sexual exploitation of a child and aggravated indecent liberties with a child, plus one misdemeanor count of criminal restraint.
Goddard was missing some starters in their game this week with Clearwater, and fans and parents were connecting their dots.
Here's the lead story out of Wichita
The four suspects have not been formally charged. Those will, probably, be presented to the district attorney's office Monday.
Goddard High in Kansas had a high school football game Friday night, but the talk wasn't a whole lot about the game on the field.
It appears that four players on the Goddard football team are suspected in the alleged kidnapping and associated sex crimes of a teenage girl earlier this summer. They were arrested and booked into a local Juvenile Detention Facility later last week on two felony counts of sexual exploitation of a child and aggravated indecent liberties with a child, plus one misdemeanor count of criminal restraint.
Goddard was missing some starters in their game this week with Clearwater, and fans and parents were connecting their dots.
Here's the lead story out of Wichita
The four suspects have not been formally charged. Those will, probably, be presented to the district attorney's office Monday.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
OSG High: Disabled Kids Taken Off DC High School Roster
((HT: WUSA-TV))
There are always rules and regulations when it comes to eligbility for high school students playing athletics.
Two developmentally-disabled students who attend a private school in DC, it appears, were traditionally steered to play football at another school. But that idea has gotten the public school in some hot water and the kids on the sidelines.
Here's the story out of DC
The hook in all of this seems to be that, if the two were attending the public school in the first place, their eligibility wouldn't be in question. There are other states that allow home-schooled athletes to pair themselves with schools in their district.
But the comeback would be that those two may not have had that option to continue their schooling with their disabilities in the public school that may not have been properly prepared for their schooling.
The HQ doesn't see this as "over" for a while...
There are always rules and regulations when it comes to eligbility for high school students playing athletics.
Two developmentally-disabled students who attend a private school in DC, it appears, were traditionally steered to play football at another school. But that idea has gotten the public school in some hot water and the kids on the sidelines.
Here's the story out of DC
The hook in all of this seems to be that, if the two were attending the public school in the first place, their eligibility wouldn't be in question. There are other states that allow home-schooled athletes to pair themselves with schools in their district.
But the comeback would be that those two may not have had that option to continue their schooling with their disabilities in the public school that may not have been properly prepared for their schooling.
The HQ doesn't see this as "over" for a while...
Sunday, August 31, 2014
OSG High: Ohio HS FB Game Called Because Of Fight
((HT: Fox 8/WEWS-TV))
A high school football game between Garfield Heights and Collinwood (OH) was called because of a fight that started either in one of two places: after a cheap shot on the field and escalated on the field, or something that started in the stands and ended on the field with that outburst...
Newsnet5 in Cleveland found this video
((HT:andygarhts5455))
Initially, five people were arrested but two were released after the first hours in the investigation.
Here's (believe it or not) chopper video of the moment the fight happened...
And the update
Garfield Heights (OH) City Schools released this statement: “Because the safety and security of every person who attends co-curricular activities at the Garfield Heights City Schools is of the utmost importance, district officials, game officials and security personnel made the decision to cancel the game instantaneously. Local officials took appropriate action, and the community can rest assured knowing that those students of the Garfield Heights City Schools who were involved will be swiftly and appropriately dealt with by the district.”
A high school football game between Garfield Heights and Collinwood (OH) was called because of a fight that started either in one of two places: after a cheap shot on the field and escalated on the field, or something that started in the stands and ended on the field with that outburst...
Newsnet5 in Cleveland found this video
((HT:andygarhts5455))
Initially, five people were arrested but two were released after the first hours in the investigation.
Here's (believe it or not) chopper video of the moment the fight happened...
And the update
Garfield Heights (OH) City Schools released this statement: “Because the safety and security of every person who attends co-curricular activities at the Garfield Heights City Schools is of the utmost importance, district officials, game officials and security personnel made the decision to cancel the game instantaneously. Local officials took appropriate action, and the community can rest assured knowing that those students of the Garfield Heights City Schools who were involved will be swiftly and appropriately dealt with by the district.”
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
OSG High: Prime Prep Opens For School Year Despite Murky Future
((HT: WFAA-TV))
You recall all of the problems that the Deion Sanders-created Prime Prep Academy is having to face at present...
Possible decertification, charter revocation, and an unfit building for starters...
Well, we're at the beginning of the school year and PPA is still in business- for now...
Now word on how long the place may be open, may stay open, or might fold in general...
You recall all of the problems that the Deion Sanders-created Prime Prep Academy is having to face at present...
Possible decertification, charter revocation, and an unfit building for starters...
Well, we're at the beginning of the school year and PPA is still in business- for now...
Now word on how long the place may be open, may stay open, or might fold in general...
Saturday, August 9, 2014
OSG High: Prime Prep Academy Problems Continue
((HT: WFAA-TV))
It has been a long two years for the Deion Sanders-started Prime Prep Academy in Dallas.
The school has had to challenge the revocation of its charter by the Texas Education Agency because of low test scores in that time frame and the feds investigating the misuse of federal funds over their plan of free and discounted lunches. The administrators also had to admit publicly that the school is six figures-worth of being in the hole.
Remember the incident where Deion got into a fight with the Academy's fellow owners and operators that included their banning Sanders from campus...???
Yep... it was over this place...
Brett Shipp details the next round of issues
Sanders maintains that the kids are the victims in this- despite the allegations of unpaid rent and a curriculum that may not satisfy NCAA rules and regulations for athletes that would be graduates- and he thinks that the impossible will happen in a reversal of the decision by the TEA so the school can keep its charter.
It has been a long two years for the Deion Sanders-started Prime Prep Academy in Dallas.
The school has had to challenge the revocation of its charter by the Texas Education Agency because of low test scores in that time frame and the feds investigating the misuse of federal funds over their plan of free and discounted lunches. The administrators also had to admit publicly that the school is six figures-worth of being in the hole.
Remember the incident where Deion got into a fight with the Academy's fellow owners and operators that included their banning Sanders from campus...???
Yep... it was over this place...
Brett Shipp details the next round of issues
Sanders maintains that the kids are the victims in this- despite the allegations of unpaid rent and a curriculum that may not satisfy NCAA rules and regulations for athletes that would be graduates- and he thinks that the impossible will happen in a reversal of the decision by the TEA so the school can keep its charter.
Sunday, August 3, 2014
OSG High: Larry Campbell Honored In Lincolnton
((HT: WJBF-TV))
The HQ will admit that it will be a little more than odd not covering Larry Campbell when high school football season comes around in the state of Georgia.
After being a co-head coach for one season, Campbell took over for his mentor, Thomas Bunch, and piloted one of the most successful programs in the country.
He retired after last season was completed, and with a month before the new season begins in Lincolnton, his time was recognized in the town he helped put on the map.
WJBF-TV ABC 6 Augusta-Aiken
We'll catch up with him and "Miss Connie" soon...
If we can catch him in retirement...
The HQ will admit that it will be a little more than odd not covering Larry Campbell when high school football season comes around in the state of Georgia.
After being a co-head coach for one season, Campbell took over for his mentor, Thomas Bunch, and piloted one of the most successful programs in the country.
He retired after last season was completed, and with a month before the new season begins in Lincolnton, his time was recognized in the town he helped put on the map.
WJBF-TV ABC 6 Augusta-Aiken
We'll catch up with him and "Miss Connie" soon...
If we can catch him in retirement...
Sunday, June 29, 2014
BREAKING: Auburn's Lutzenkirchen, UGA Baseball's Davis Die In Car Accident (CONFIRMED w/Updates)
((HT: Auburn Undercover))
This is straight from them and there aren't may details at the moment"
Philip Lutzenkirchen, a member of the 2010 Auburn national championship team and one of the most popular players in recent Tigers history, died in an automobile accident early Sunday morning, AUC has learned.
He was 23.
At this time, no other details are known.
Lutzenkirchen was a graduate of Lassiter high School in suburban Atlanta and had Hutson Mason as his quarterback with the Trojans. He went to Auburn where he ws one of the most accomplished tight ends in recent decades.
His first flash with fame came in high school with this amazing play
And he was one of the most relied-upon receivers for Cam Newton in his time on the Plains
((HT: SEC on CBS))
More when we know more, but the HQ's thoughts and prayers to the families at Lassiter and Auburn...
UPDATE: The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer's Ryan Black can confirm the passing- having spoken with a state trooper who worked the scene.
The accident happened shortly after 3AM and Black caught up with Master Trooper B.N. Talley...
From Black's piece:
"It happened at the intersection of Upper Big Springs Road and Lower Big Springs Road," Talley said. "The vehicle was a 2006 Chevy Tahoe and the driver missed a stop sign at the intersection of those two roads, which is more or less a 'T-intersection.' They traveled through the intersection off into a churchyard. They were out out of control for about 450 feet."
At that point, Talley said, the vehicle overturned, ejecting all four passengers.
"Philip was one of them," Talley said," and he was killed at the scene."
Bulldawg Illustrated is also reporting that UGA baseball player, Ian Davis, has also passed away in the accident.
Black is also reporting in an update that Lutzenkirchen was not wearing a seat belt.
This is straight from them and there aren't may details at the moment"
Philip Lutzenkirchen, a member of the 2010 Auburn national championship team and one of the most popular players in recent Tigers history, died in an automobile accident early Sunday morning, AUC has learned.
He was 23.
At this time, no other details are known.
Lutzenkirchen was a graduate of Lassiter high School in suburban Atlanta and had Hutson Mason as his quarterback with the Trojans. He went to Auburn where he ws one of the most accomplished tight ends in recent decades.
His first flash with fame came in high school with this amazing play
And he was one of the most relied-upon receivers for Cam Newton in his time on the Plains
((HT: SEC on CBS))
More when we know more, but the HQ's thoughts and prayers to the families at Lassiter and Auburn...
UPDATE: The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer's Ryan Black can confirm the passing- having spoken with a state trooper who worked the scene.
The accident happened shortly after 3AM and Black caught up with Master Trooper B.N. Talley...
From Black's piece:
"It happened at the intersection of Upper Big Springs Road and Lower Big Springs Road," Talley said. "The vehicle was a 2006 Chevy Tahoe and the driver missed a stop sign at the intersection of those two roads, which is more or less a 'T-intersection.' They traveled through the intersection off into a churchyard. They were out out of control for about 450 feet."
At that point, Talley said, the vehicle overturned, ejecting all four passengers.
"Philip was one of them," Talley said," and he was killed at the scene."
Bulldawg Illustrated is also reporting that UGA baseball player, Ian Davis, has also passed away in the accident.
Black is also reporting in an update that Lutzenkirchen was not wearing a seat belt.
Monday, June 23, 2014
OSG High: Rays Take BP Against Knuckleballer
((HT: MLB.com))
The HQ knows what you're thinking...
So effing what...
Well, the knuckleballer is a 17-year-old high schooler from Plant City, Florida- Chelsea Baker...
Here's her day
Baker throws for her baseball team at Durant High. Rumor has it that Rays manager Joe Maddon was impressed with the movement of Baker's pitches- as is the HQ.
The HQ knows what you're thinking...
So effing what...
Well, the knuckleballer is a 17-year-old high schooler from Plant City, Florida- Chelsea Baker...
Here's her day
Baker throws for her baseball team at Durant High. Rumor has it that Rays manager Joe Maddon was impressed with the movement of Baker's pitches- as is the HQ.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
OSG High: Ed Thomas- Five Years Later
((HT: Des Moines Register))
It's hard to fathom that five years have passed since the senseless shooting of Aplington-Parkersburg (IA) High head football coach Ed Thomas. Thomas took two towns worth of high school football players and turned them into champions more often than not in Iowa football.
He had kids graduate and, eventually, make their way to the National Football League. But one of Thomas' most-recalled tenets is that "if all I did was teach you how to block and tackle, then I have failed as a coach." He was just as proud of all those who left A-P with a diploma and went on to their chosen lives off the football field. But, by all indications, everyone flocked back to him at A-P to seek counsel, guidance, reassurance, and above all to remain a part of the Falcons community.
A former player Mark Becker, diagnosed with mental illness, went into the A-P weight room five years ago early in the morning and shot Thomas multiple times. Becker is serving a life sentence while his mental illness is being treated and has since shown remorse for shooting and killing "his friend." Becker's parents are now public speakers on mental illness and have made sure that Iowa law now alerts communities when patients are released into society.
The Register staff went back to A-P to see how the community is doing and John Naughton's article is the start of a must-read section on it all...
It's hard to fathom that five years have passed since the senseless shooting of Aplington-Parkersburg (IA) High head football coach Ed Thomas. Thomas took two towns worth of high school football players and turned them into champions more often than not in Iowa football.
He had kids graduate and, eventually, make their way to the National Football League. But one of Thomas' most-recalled tenets is that "if all I did was teach you how to block and tackle, then I have failed as a coach." He was just as proud of all those who left A-P with a diploma and went on to their chosen lives off the football field. But, by all indications, everyone flocked back to him at A-P to seek counsel, guidance, reassurance, and above all to remain a part of the Falcons community.
A former player Mark Becker, diagnosed with mental illness, went into the A-P weight room five years ago early in the morning and shot Thomas multiple times. Becker is serving a life sentence while his mental illness is being treated and has since shown remorse for shooting and killing "his friend." Becker's parents are now public speakers on mental illness and have made sure that Iowa law now alerts communities when patients are released into society.
The Register staff went back to A-P to see how the community is doing and John Naughton's article is the start of a must-read section on it all...
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
OSG High: So, About That Broken $60-Million Stadium...
((HT: WFAA-TV))
The Allen Independent School District (ISD) met last night in a closed-door meeting to figure out how in the blue hell they're going to get their three-year-old, mega-stadium figured out and fixed in time for the 2015 high school athletics season.
Two engineering firms are assisting the ISD in the analysis, but the construction company that was involved in making Eagle Stadium was not around for the meeting last night.
The stadium has been closed because of structural flaws and the inability for the stadium to support proper weight distributions of fans and the stadium itself.
Allen ISD is less than pleased that, it looks like, someone cut corners to get the barn up in time. And the ISD are waiting for the appraisal of the damage before giving the construction company their marching orders from this moment forward.
Jobin Panicker is outside the building
The Allen Independent School District (ISD) met last night in a closed-door meeting to figure out how in the blue hell they're going to get their three-year-old, mega-stadium figured out and fixed in time for the 2015 high school athletics season.
Two engineering firms are assisting the ISD in the analysis, but the construction company that was involved in making Eagle Stadium was not around for the meeting last night.
The stadium has been closed because of structural flaws and the inability for the stadium to support proper weight distributions of fans and the stadium itself.
Allen ISD is less than pleased that, it looks like, someone cut corners to get the barn up in time. And the ISD are waiting for the appraisal of the damage before giving the construction company their marching orders from this moment forward.
Jobin Panicker is outside the building
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