"We don't agree on alot because our schools and cities are rivals but I agree. People who truly know alot of these kids know the challenges you speak of... "
Dear Sir, We should all be aware of social problems in our community. However, to put it mildly, "Life Is UNFAIR.!"
Now, what do we do about it? In My Opinion, one thing we should NOT do is to give a LIFE TIME Appointment to an INCOMPETENT Head Coach. Instead, maybe we should teach getting and keeping a job based on MERIT!
Our Head Coach is now completing his FOURTH year. How much longer should he keep his job before he begins teaching our players basic football fundamentals?
How much longer do we accept double digit game penalties with over 100 yards marked off against us?
When does a coach stop saying: It is up to the players to police themselves?
When will the Federal League Office step in and say, again: Control your players, OR the League will penalize your school? (Please read about the firing of McK Head Coach Todd Filtz.)
How many more major colleges will refuse to recruit McK athletes because of the "baggage" they bring with them?
So, sure, let's have a discussion on Life's Problems. BUT, at the end of the day , SUCCESS IN LIFE is going to depend on MERIT and Personal Responsibility - NOT getting "breaks" due to your social circumstances.
Good luck to all, sam