Bearcat Bob

Once sperm meets egg that's a baby. Anything that prevents that from happening is ok in my book and I think is ok to most of America. The abortion/emergency pills are simply wrong in my book. If "The pill" and condoms are being used those others wouldn't be necessary. That's just my opinion, and I know everybody's got one.
 
I really cant understand a woman not being on the pill, just dont take that chance. If there was a readily available, inexpensive birth control pill for me(im a guy in case you all didnt know) I would be taking it.

My fundamental understanding of conception is pretty solid.  I think you may want to do a little research on the matter before making comments that are just not accurate. 
 
According to the OB/GYN National Association website:  The fastest an egg can get to a fallopian tube is about 30 minutes, meaning that the quickest conception could occur following sex is in the half-hour range if an egg is present.  So, following sex, the egg could be fertilized before you get out of bed to grab a drink of water or light up a smoke.
 
Not sure why you insist that it takes 2-5 days for the sperm to get to the egg.  Maybe your "boys" aren't Michael Phelps but...  Conception CAN occur five days or longer after sex, depending on the release of an egg.  Five days is about the max sperm can survive in the fallopian tube waiting on an egg.  BUT, my friend, if an egg is already in the tube, 30 minutes is a possibility.  I guess your definition of emergency is different than mine.
 
And those four pills can cause a fertilized egg to be aborted.  That is a fact. That is one of the reasons for this decision. 

What this decision eliminated from coverage were the four "morning after " drugs...basically abortion pills.   Other contraception is still included.  But, I still do not believe that any employer should pay for an employees contraception.  What is next...paying for other people's kids to go to college?  Or maybe bailing out failed companies?  Or  paying for other people's insurance?  Or paying for cell phones for other people?  Or...

Personal responsibility is basically a thing of the past I guess.  Why should any employer pay for anybody's contraception?  The "pill prescription" costs like $9 per month and prophylactics are about the same.  Do like my generation did...either buy your own or don't do  it.

Being active in something (sports or otherwise) is the main thing at any early age.  Personal preferences will decide what sport/activity is continued...not some old f&^% like me on a message board or some talking head on TV.   

All I can say is 750 kids playing at East River Soccer Complex this spring....16 teams in the U-8 Division alone.... must be doing something right...
 
 
I love soccer, my kids love soccer....that's all that matters to me....doesn't matter what anybody else thinks... that's what's great about this country.

Yeah, I think she is out in left field on this one. I do believe our government is more and more pushing us into a socialistic society where they take from the hardworking to give to others who they claim need it more but I think some people who feel similar to me on this go on too many witch hunts and see socialism creeping in in places where it is not.
 
As far as soccer and the world cup, I will check espn.com to see how the US is doing as long as we are still in the tournament but if and when they are eliminated I won't pay it a second thought. I give soccer players props for their athleticism and talent because you have to be in very good shape to play soccer. That being said, that is all the credit I will give them. There isn't nearly enough scoring. To use a football term, the ball isn't in the red zone that often so there isn't even the threat of scoring very often.
 
In my opinion it is just boring. I looked at a soccer stats sheet and with the exception of goalie saves the only stats you can record is offsides, fouls, corner kicks, assists, and goals. So basically if you aren't committing a penalty or scoring a goal you did nothing significant during the whole game lol. In baseball you have hits, rbi's, obp, doubles, triples etc. in addition to actually scoring. Same in basketball rebounds, assists, steals; Football passing yards, rushing yards, sacks, interceptions etc.
So in my opinion soccer isn't communist just boring lol.
69 days until Professional American Football season starts!!!!

As painful as it is for me as a Southerner to say this, General George Sherman had it right:  "War is cruelty.  There is no use trying to reform it.  The crueler it is, the sooner it will be over".  Machiavelli said, "..it is much safer to be feared than to be loved..."  And Curtis Lemay may have said it best, albeit rather crudely, when he said, "If you kill enough of them, they stop fighting". 
 
I cannot for the life of me understand why our government does not get it that appeasement does not work, will not work and has never worked.  Time to get out the Big Stick...and use it.

As painful as it is for me as a Southerner to say this, General George Sherman had it right:  "War is cruelty.  There is no use trying to reform it.  The crueler it is, the sooner it will be over".  Machiavelli said, "..it is much safer to be feared than to be loved..."  And Curtis Lemay may have said it best, albeit rather crudely, when he said, "If you kill enough of them, they stop fighting". 
 
I cannot for the life of me understand why our government does not get it that appeasement does not work, will not work and has never worked.  Time to get out the Big Stick...and use it.

And what about soldiers who were killed looking for this guy when he went AWOL?  This whole thing stinks to high heaven but it will be pooh poohed away just like the rest of the administrations scandals.

And what about soldiers who were killed looking for this guy when he went AWOL?  This whole thing stinks to high heaven but it will be pooh poohed away just like the rest of the administrations scandals.

Our president doing something
(1) illegal and
(2) against our Nation's interest?
 

 
Worthless deserter got 6 actual soldiers killed. He should've rotted in Afghanistan until Jesus deals with him.

I am hoping that Coach Crist will be the start of a long football tradition at VHS.  It will take time but a strong head coach can do wonders.   I remember when Riverheads, Richlands and Gretna (just to name a few) were not very good football programs. Look at them now. 
 
And a strong JSB team will only help VHS.  I wish both schools the best as there is a lot of talent in the area.  Just need the right leadership to get everybody pulling in the same direction. 

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/virginia-tech-s-empty-national-title-trophy-case-has-been-replaced-by-a-hokie-statue--photo-154836251.html
 
This actually concerns me. VT's new AD doesn't act like a brainwashed automaton, and seems capable of rational thought. This bodes very well for VT.
 
I can see the exchange now:
 
WB: "What the Hell is this?"
VT: "This is our national championship trophy case, sir."
WB: "But you haven't won one."
VT: "Correct, sir."
WB: "This is the stupidest thing I've ever seen in my life."
VT: "But it makes our commitment to win a title more apparent."
WB: "No. What it makes you is a f***ing laughingstock. Remove this thing NOW."
VT: "Yes, boss."

And that is sad, too.  Lots of talent down that way.  A good coach with the support of the school administration and the community could build a monster program down that way...

Yes, I'm sure the VHSL wants the region that brings the most fans and makes them the most money to get shut out of the championship.
 
The reality....they love it when schools like Gate City and Giles make it because they know they'll sell tickets. The Galax/Clintwood game a couple of years ago was probably their biggest crowd ever for a Group A final.

http://www.tricities.com/sports/article_2c3aea74-5e33-11e3-a6d8-0019bb30f31a.html
 
GREGORY: Something we can all be proud of
Posted: Thursday, December 5, 2013 11:59 pm
Allen Gregory | Bristol Herald Courier
 
 
    It's one of the most enduring traditions of Southwest Virginia prep football. At schools across the region, fans gather on the field long after games. They hug the players, shake hands with the head coach and listen in on the team meeting.In terms of raw emotion, nothing rivals these postgame sessions in the playoffs. After a loss, seniors are suddenly confronted with the end of a quest that dates back to midget league.After years of 7 a.m. wake-up calls, repetitive practices in the August heat, muscle-wrenching sessions in the weight room, late-night homework cramming through exhaustion and bonding on road trips and camps, the ride is suddenly over.
    Players often linger under the goalposts or in the dressing room before taking off the pads for the final time. It’s an excruciating ritual, even for a state championship squad. Many men can recite every play from their final game, and they spend years longing for the electricity of those Friday nights.
While fans and players from the other team celebrate just a few feet away, the head coach from the losing team must somehow project a positive spin while allowing his seniors to undergo their catharsis.
    Two weeks ago, first-year Virginia High head coach Michael Crist had the task of consoling his Bearcats after a crushing triple-overtime playoff loss at Richlands. VHS appeared to have the game won before Richlands scored on an 85-yard fumble return with just one minute and 39 seconds remaining.
With rain falling, the VHS players were heartbroken and bitter. But instead of lashing out at officials or the cruel hand of fate, Crist simply reminded his players of how far they had come from a 1-3 start to the season.
    Richlands coach Greg Mance employed a similar big-picture message last week after his team dropped 48-14 decision at Giles. Mance urged his players to look him in the eye while he stressed his pride in the way the Blue Tornado overcame a spate of injuries and bounced back to win their 10th straight Southwest District title.
    For the winning coach, the postgame speech is a time to rejoice and recognize standout performances.No leader in Southwest Virginia was better at the postgame sermon than Don Williams of Lee High. This guy was part evangelist, part ambassador and part war general.Williams knew how to touch on all the key points, especially regional and school pride. When Williams got on a roll, grown men were moved to tears and the community became galvanized behind the Lee Generals.
    Sadly, some coaches, players and fans forget all about humility after wins while rubbing salt into the wounds of defeated opponents. In this Twitter-ized age of five-second attention spans and on-demand video, coaches must resort to unique methods to console and motivate teens. In a simpler age, it was common for elaborate wreaths to mysteriously show up at schools on game day. Naturally, most folks assumed that the flowers and the accompanying “inspirational†cards came from the opposition. Some coaches would also use newspaper predictions and stories to fire up their players. That’s what bulletin boards were used for. Now, Internet message boards are the primary source for boasting, trash talking and motivation.
    Former Powell Valley head football coach Phil Robbins relied on a standard pre-game speech during his highly-successful 28-year coaching run.
“I think you have to be consistent,†Robbins said. “I wanted the weekly practice schedule and game-day routine to be the same.â€Robbins stayed away from the stereotypical “Win One for the Gipper†exhortations. “I never wanted my players to get too high or too low,†Robbins said. “There are ways to motivate kids now, and it might be as simple as a new pair of socks and compression shirt. But consistency is the key.†Robbins shared the themes of his pre-game routine.
“I focused on ball security on offense, getting 11 helmets to the ball on defense, and executing in the kicking game. That was it, and it worked,†said Robbins, who won seven state titles at Powell Valley.
    Win or lose this Saturday, Southwest Virginia fans can rest assured that veteran Haysi coach James Colley will deliver an appropriate post-game speech before the usual throng of red-clad Tiger supporters. After Saturday’s emotional victory over J.I. Burton, the charismatic Colley urged his players and fans to give thanks for their blessings and friends and to spread goodwill throughout the community. Football in Southwest Virginia may have lost some of its star appeal in recent years, but the postgame prayer meeting is one tradition we can all take pride in.

Congratulations to all who have received post season recognition.  VHS' Justin Brown was named Conference 40 Offensive Player of the Year. 
 
http://www.timesnews.net/article/9070554/burney-brown-head-vhsca-all-conference-40-football-lineup
 
First Team Offense
C — Sam Martin, Sr., John Battle
OL — Austin Reed, Sr., Central
OL — Austin Falin, Jr., Union
OL — Jordan Lambert, Sr., Virginia High
OL — Nick Mann, Jr., Gate City
TE — Zack Barker, Sr., Union
WR —Michael Collier, Sr., Gate City
WR —Josh Matney, Sr., John Battle
WR —Austin Miles, Sr., Virginia High
RB — Justin Brown, Sr., Virginia High
RB — Ray Avery, Sr., Lee High
RB — Carter Harlow, Sr,, John Battle
RB — Jake McCray, Sr., Union
RB — Mekyah Davis, Sr., Union
QB — Houston Sage, Jr., Lee High
PK — Trevor Owens, Sr., Lebanon
UT — Logan Collins, Sr., Central
First Team Defense
DE — Carter Harlow, Sr., John Battle
DE — Zack Barker, Sr., Union
DL — Ryan Osborne, Sr., Central
DL — Michael Obuekwe, Sr., Virginia High
DL — Corey Bledsoe, Sr., Lee High
LB — Justus Blaylock, Sr., John Battle
LB — Jake McCray, Sr., Union
LB  â€” Robert Fonseca, Sr., Union
LB — Logan Rasnic, Fr., Gate City
DB — Josh Matney, Sr., John Battle
DB — Dez Burney, Sr., Union
DB — Brandon Baskette, Sr., Gate City
DB — Will Stamper, So., Lebanon
DB  â€” Aaron Fee, Sr., Lee High
PU — Gray Mumpower, Sr., Virginia High
KR — Caleb Herron, Jr., Gate City
Second Team Offense
C — Ethan Sampson, Sr., Union
C — Chase Cluesman, Jr., Lee High
OL — Dalton Cress, Jr., Central
OL — Chase Hileman, Sr., John Battle
OL — Avery Rhoton, Sr., Gate City
OL — Corey Bledsoe, Sr., Lee High
OL — Patrick Allen, So., Lee High
TE — Evan Helton, Sr., Lebanon
WR — Levi Cox, Sr., John Battle
WR — Jay Gavin, So., Union
WR — Dez Burney, Sr., Union
WR — Justin Gilliam, Jr., Lee High
WR — Chandler Davis, Sr., Virginia High
RB — Evan Baker, Jr., Gate City
RB — Brandon Hubbard, Sr., Union
RB — Brent Rasnake, Jr., Lebanon
QB — Tanner Hall, Jr., Union
PK  â€” Brandon Simon, Sr., Union
UT — Cody Haynes, Jr., Lee High
Second Team Defense
DE — Cole Dickenson, Sr., Central
DE — Brandon Minton, Jr., Gate City
DL — Josh McCall, Sr., Lee High
DL — Rusty Vaughn, Sr., Gate City
DL — Tyler Cantrell, Sr., Central
DL — Mark Weisbarth, Sr., Lebanon
LB — Justin Stoots, Sr., John Battle
LB — Brandon Hubbard, Sr., Union
LB — Cameron Johnson, Sr., Union
LB — Nathan Aistrop, Jr., Lee High
LB — Chris Fleenor, Jr., Lee High
LB — Logan Quillen, Sr., Gate City
DB — Levi Cox, Sr., John Battle
DB — Austin Jessee, Jr., Union
DB — Matthew Hess, Jr., Lee High
DB — Ben Sexton, Jr., Lebanon
PU — Trevor Owens, Sr., Lebanon
KR — Dez Burney, Sr., Union
Honorable Mention
Central — Logan Collins, Tyler Cantrell, Jacob Jessee, Roman Williams, Damon Kilgore, Tyler Robinson, Christian Masters. John Battle — Logan Honaker, Wesley Blaylock,, Garrett Burke, Matthew Chapman, Michael Musser. Gate City — Keener Burke, Hunter Collier, Lex Reed, Wesley Byrd, Robbie Hicks, Tanner McMurray, Neth Gardner, Weston Lane, Trevor Lunsford, Hunter Jones, Michael Livesay, Hunter Grizzle, James Jenkins, Dustin White, Austin Hensley. Lebanon — Ben Sexton, Brent Rasnake, Charlie Fields, Nick Agri, Matt Hurd, Peyton Watson, Austin White, Tyler Belcher. Lee High — Jordan Hoskins, Ray Avery, Brandon Dillman, Matt Moore, Payton Robinette, Aaron Rowe, D.J. Lawson, Josh Calton. Union — Malic Thompson, Ethan McFarland, Noah Davis, Casey Marcum, Tray Etienne, Raashaun Noaks, Nick Horton. Virginia High — Michael Obuekwe, Gray Mumpower, Kobe Clisby, Jeremiah Foster, Derrick Lee, Nathan Jordan, Chandler Daniels, Austin Daniels, Jordan Lambert, Austin Kiser, Chris Stine, Sam Dennis.

I enjoyed watching Stanford and Oregon. Old school football against high powered offense and speed everywhere

My further two cents....   I think Mike Scharnus is attempting to be very smart in a very insidious way. 
 
By filing the appeal, he's basically offering a potential distraction in terms of Haysi's preparation for the actual game.  And if the appeal actually receives favorable attention, Scharnus gets to shorten his trip and play on a facility that probably plays better to the physical strength of his team. 
 
As a native of God's Country, I'm personally offended by yet another example of the disregard that the rest of the Commonwealth has for Southwest Virginia.  But in trying to apply some objectivity to the situation, what Altavista is doing isn't a surprise -- if anything, it's blatantly transparent.

I am doing a study on how long I can keep you knotheads posting on here.  So far, it has been easy...which is usually the case when dealing with insecure personalities.  But it is getting stale in that you are not very original.  Whatcha' got now?
 
Bueller? Bueller?

Wood shed is probably an understatement. Lumber yard is more like it. They just whipped us in every way. I don't see where any of us has cried about it. We were a average team at best this year. One of Mances better jobs and we still made it farther than most thought.
 
We will try again next year. The boys start Monday evening in the weight room. Best of luck to Giles and Hay I. They both have a very good shot at the Title's!

V-Cats and I were at the game,cheering for RHS by the way, and we simply thought that VHS would possibly have matched up better against Giles speed wise.

Jerry Jerry Jerry lol

I see you can spell Preparation H.  Just sayin...