barondawg77

I don't know about you guys, but I'm sick of hearing about whose fault it is when something goes bad. This conversation is just another example of it. The pressure that needs to be put on these kids should be focused on responsibility for their own actions. Sports are the perfect platform to teach that.
 
"Well let me ask those that do "get it". What are you doing to help this failing generation? Coaching, Big brother/sister, Sunday school teacher, Donate time for after school projects, working the Teen Center, or just complaining about how bad this generation is getting." 
 
Yes mrb...I do some of these and a few more that most aren't willing to do. BUT...there is no need to go into that because it is about the children. I won't ask anyone to speak up, because those of us that do these things for kids really don't give a crap who knows about it. The ONLY reason I responded to this is because you asked and I felt a bit offended that somebody would question it. I would hope that most of the posters on here help out in at least some capacity.

No matter what you think about this topic or what you do to personally address the issue; no one can argue that there is an issue.  Just look at our political system.  Most people used to work for a living.  Now MANY vote for a living.  Vote for the person who promises to give you the most, regardless of your need or ability to gain it yourself.  Back in the day, if you played sports, you practiced hard and HOPED to get playing time.  Now, I hear parents all the time saying that little johnny has to play because little johnny is little johnny (the I get mine and don't worry about the team mentality).
 
I recently heard a mom and dad rip into an assistant coach because little johnny wasn't playing enough.  Little johnny stood right there behind mom/dad with a smirk on his face.  Guess what, little johnny is a starter now.  If my parents would have done that, I would have been too embarrassed to show up again.
 
I am not sure there is as much pressure on kids to perform/succeed as much as there is for them to "get theirs".  Doesn't seem to matter that "getting theirs" seems to mean "give me mine regardless of the effort I put forth". 
 
I used to think reality would eventually catch some of these kids and their families...but it looks like reality is changing to match their attitudes. 

I don't know about you guys, but I'm sick of hearing about whose fault it is when something goes bad. This conversation is just another example of it. The pressure that needs to be put on these kids should be focused on responsibility for their own actions. Sports are the perfect platform to teach that.
 
"Well let me ask those that do "get it". What are you doing to help this failing generation? Coaching, Big brother/sister, Sunday school teacher, Donate time for after school projects, working the Teen Center, or just complaining about how bad this generation is getting." 
 
Yes mrb...I do some of these and a few more that most aren't willing to do. BUT...there is no need to go into that because it is about the children. I won't ask anyone to speak up, because those of us that do these things for kids really don't give a crap who knows about it. The ONLY reason I responded to this is because you asked and I felt a bit offended that somebody would question it. I would hope that most of the posters on here help out in at least some capacity.

Preach it!!! I agree

Kids are not failing, we are failing them. More pressure, I have a student that lost his brother in an accident, one that just lost his mother in a rollover and now has to raise his little brother, and a girl that has a mother that is dying of cancer and misses a lot of school to take care of her. I'm sorry but I just don't buy the more pressure idea.

Tazewell deserves a load of credit. Came out and fought hard against a rival who's just owned you for a decade.
 
I can relate.

Congrats to the blues on their win !  Very proud of you guys ! 
Great job by the Bulldogs !  They never gave up and played hard all the way.  I believe they are going in the right direction now.  Should be some good games in the future !  Tazewell is going to give a lot of teams fits from now on !

Why's that? Good group of recruits coming? LOL

Jethro, if you're going to troll, you have to first survey your environment. The "in-your-face" troll works well for a little while, but if you're going to troll in the big leagues, you need to be more subtle on websites that are a little more laid back.
 
For example, you could've rephrased your post as "Battle had its best team ever, and STILL couldn't make the state title game!" It doesn't fall into the "couldn't win anything" trap, because Battle DID make it to the state semis. But it still is grating enough to get more than a few bites in the trout pond.

Gongrats Dawgs...Great game! 
 
*tips hat

Congrats, Dogs! Nice upset tonight over a strong GW squad!

Congrats to the Dawgs as well.  This win against GW will give them some confidence.  Sounds like Allen is getting the program back to where it once was.

Tazewell played well. Had a huge fumble going in on a long pass also. Had a chance to go up 42-14. Great job tonight boys

Dogs recover onside attempt

Still 35-14 9:15 4th

When was the last time anyone on here actually had anything to do with the outcome of the game? Some of you never have. All that is left is talk. Most people are just sick of hearing about the mighty blues, so they take advantage of any opportunity to talk a little trash. You richlands guys should take it as a compliment instead of taking it personal. Us tazewell folks especially have taken it for a long time LOL! Just wait until the dogs actually beat the blues again, you think its bad now? I for one knew what was gonna happen at LB. I have family playing there and 2 good friends coaching up there.

When was the last time anyone on here actually had anything to do with the outcome of the game? Some of you never have. All that is left is talk. Most people are just sick of hearing about the mighty blues, so they take advantage of any opportunity to talk a little trash. You richlands guys should take it as a compliment instead of taking it personal. Us tazewell folks especially have taken it for a long time LOL! Just wait until the dogs actually beat the blues again, you think its bad now? I for one knew what was gonna happen at LB. I have family playing there and 2 good friends coaching up there.