GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Did any of you all see this floating around on social media?? https://www.facebook.com/SWVASportscom-254444619060/ Gridiron60 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 They broke Ike Johnson's ankle when they played Bluefield. They took our Chance Harris from Tazewell when they played. They take pride in this. A team is a reflection of their coach and a school is a reflection of their principal. The school system is a reflection of its superintendent, Dr. Deborah Akers. There is a major issue!!! Deleted Account and Real Sasquatch 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Football 1,532 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 14 minutes ago, GMan said: They broke Ike Johnson's ankle when they played Bluefield. They took our Chance Harris from Tazewell when they played. They take pride in this. A team is a reflection of their coach and a school is a reflection of their principal. The school system is a reflection of its superintendent, Dr. Deborah Akers. There is a major issue!!! If anyone wants to read something interesting DM me... I couldn't get the links to open. If it's the pics I have seen on social media, I agree 100% with you on this. There has been stuff going around on social media for a few weeks regarding one of Graham's players and what Princeton is going to do to him. Simply put this is out of control. If my son or daughter posted something like this and/or took part in making signs of this nature, all I can say is whoa be unto their ass when I found out. I hope Graham can stay focused Friday and leave Princeton without any injuries. GMan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 36 minutes ago, Mountain Football said: I couldn't get the links to open. https://www.facebook.com/SWVASportscom-254444619060/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Football 1,532 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 There's also a Twitter account for Princeton's Pep Club that has a rather classless post on it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityofRaven 2,444 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Does Princeton know that they aren't good enough to be saying anything? swva_havok_fan and Mountain Football 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 14 minutes ago, Mountain Football said: There's also a Twitter account for Princeton's Pep Club that has a rather classless post on it as well. What is the name of that account? @PSHSpep has been deleted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron60 2,555 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 The Twitter account has been deleted. The coach has issued a statement & the principal got on the PA this morning about being disrespectful and fighting on social media. I’m hoping for a fair clean game on both sides with no injuries. I’d hate to see Graham players or Princeton players getting drawn into the social media drama. Do your talking on the field, boys! Edited: This afternoon Princeton Senior High School issued a statement as well. Mountain Football 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Football 1,532 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 11 minutes ago, GMan said: What is the name of that account? @PSHSpep has been deleted. That was it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, Gridiron60 said: The Twitter account has been deleted. The coach has issued a statement & the principal got on the PA this morning about being disrespectful and fighting on social media. I’m hoping for a fair clean game on both sides with no injuries. I’d hate to see Graham players or Princeton players getting drawn into the social media drama. Do your talking on the field, boys! I'm hoping for Graham to set a VHSL scoring record. stu_bean, barondawg77, Gridiron60 and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityofRaven 2,444 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, UVAObserver said: I'm hoping for Graham to set a VHSL scoring record. Have I mentioned lately that I hate when I agree with you? Bulldog05, Deleted Account, Gridiron60 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THS6805 124 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 I'm all for graham taking princeton to the woodshed. stu_bean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 I'm plain spoken, sometimes to my detriment, but any player that intentionally sets out to hurt another "just because" isn't worth the dirt they're made from. Good luck GMen and stay safe! Gridiron60 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_bean 1,058 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 2 hours ago, GMan said: They broke Ike Johnson's ankle when they played Bluefield. They took our Chance Harris from Tazewell when they played. They take pride in this. A team is a reflection of their coach and a school is a reflection of their principal. The school system is a reflection of its superintendent, Dr. Deborah Akers. There is a major issue!!! Add Mike Jones to that list as well with his torn ACL. As I said before I know the ethics of the coach's father (or lack thereof) so it doesn't surprise me on the rest of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_bean 1,058 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Little deeper research: Chris Pedigo 7 hrs · A few things that need to be addressed. 1) After last weeks game a couple of my players were disrespectful. We do not condone their behavior and they have since been reprimanded. 2) Social media content directed towards players for this weeks opponent and previous opponent did not come from any of my players. An investigation was done and the other school involved was notified. 3) I just became aware this morning of a sign that was made on 9/14. I have never seen this sign before this morning. Again this was not from my players and I 100% am against any of this negativity. The sign was classless and distasteful and that’s not what I want representing our program. 4) Even though to my knowledge my players have not had anything to do with the above occurrences if any of my players choose to do something out of line they will be dealt with accordingly. As far as Princeton Tiger football is concerned we are committed to holding young men accountable for their actions, building strong character and morals as we continue to build this program. I expect a good, clean football game Friday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgfan 855 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 This is upsetting to see kids with this kind of callousness. I can't comprehend this, really can't. Kids with a device, but no advice from reputable adults. Sad indeed.. Empty lives filled with stuff, but no fullness of life's meaning. Union_Fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog05 69 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 54 minutes ago, UVAObserver said: I'm hoping for Graham to set a VHSL scoring record. I’m hoping the same thing. 100+ to 0 would be fine with me in all honesty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 40 minutes ago, stu_bean said: Add Mike Jones to that list as well with his torn ACL. As I said before I know the ethics of the coach's father (or lack thereof) so it doesn't surprise me on the rest of it Jones’s injury appeared to be in routine game action, and did not appear to be the result of foul play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBHoops_18 206 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 And they probably wonder why Edwards transferred. Hard nosed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Football 1,532 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 I haven't seen any film on Ike's injury. When you watch the film on Chance's injury it appears the Princeton player offered a few words after the play. I have also heard that he did in fact talk some trash afterwards. Which to me makes the intent appear to be on purpose. "Horse collar" tackles happen every Friday night and thankfully they happen without injury. There is a reason they aren't allowed and Chance is a perfect example as to why. With that said, when a student or group of students make statements on social media like Princeton has that takes this to a whole different level. The Graham transfer portal comment is actually pretty funny. The sign, the comment, and the picture is totally uncalled for. Gridiron60 and Deleted Account 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Princeton Senior High School 3 hrs · In light of the social media frenzy, I feel it is time to make a statement. PSHS administration has been investigating the poster from SnapChat about ‘crushing dreams & ankles’ and here is what the investigation has shown: This poster was made at PSHS in a classroom, the pep club sponsor saw the poster when reviewing them prior to the week 3 game, and the poster was never present at any athletic event. I did not know of a picture of this poster until Sunday night when a parent of a Graham football player emailed it to me. I have addressed my student body about appropriate sportsmanship and instructed them if they could not use appropriate cheering for our team, then they will be banned from extra curricular activities and face disciplinary consequences at school. I also am meeting with the football team after school about respecting their opponents, the game, and playing for the right reasons. As far comments made about a play that happened last Friday, which unfortunately resulted in a serious injury to a young man, I say this: In my 4 years of high school football and 4 years of college football, I know not ONE player who purposefully injured another player. Our player made a play outside of the rules of the game and was flagged for that play. By no means was his intent to harm the other student athlete. I spoke with the principal of the other school Monday, and he too made the same sentiment about him not purposefully harming the young man. With that all being said, at 1:35 today, I spoke with the administration at Graham High School about the game Friday night. I told them about what I have done to ensure that the students and athletes will present themselves in a manner I deem fit for the football contest tomorrow night, and if they cannot then as stated before there will be consequences. They thanked me for all I had done and told me they too would address appropriate sportsmanship with their students, athletes, and coaches. Thank you and we hope to see you tomorrow night for good wholesome Southern WV fun under those Friday night lights! Sincerely, Tom Adkins Principal Princeton Senior High School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 I guess my email exchange with Mr. Adkins this morning/afternoon had a bit of an affect...either that or the fact that I also copied the Mercer Co. School Superintendent helped. I'm sure his phone blew up late this morning... His last exchange with me was at 1:33 PM...he contacts Graham High School at 1:35 PM.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 He even used part of my email in his statement: Quote The lack of discipline and respect for the opponents, sportsmanship, and the game is sickening. Mountain Football and Real Sasquatch 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeSWVAFan 36 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 3 hours ago, cityofRaven said: Does Princeton know that they aren't good enough to be saying anything? This type of dialect will not further peaceful relations. Clearly, children have been hurt, why further hateful relationships. A peace offering should be made to forge a relationship that brings forth enduring peace and harmony! GMan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_bean 1,058 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 3 hours ago, UVAObserver said: Jones’s injury appeared to be in routine game action, and did not appear to be the result of foul play. Maybe on that. They were all piled together when he went down so I'm not accusing but easily could have been an extra twist in there. Also love how the family of the chain gang is calling out tazewell players for being dirty after the fact: Maybe not, but a message was sent from the parents of the injured boy from the hospital that #6 better hurry up and get on the bus!!! Tazwell came out on the first play with intentions of hurting our boys! Our kids were punched, pinched, kneed after they was down, the coaches repeatedly said things to our kids, but we are the dirtiest team they ever played according to the parents. My family has run the chains for 40 years so I know what is said and done on the visitor sidelines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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