OK, I thought I was done commenting on this issue, but I can't be quiet. (I know that shocks some of you!)
I appreciate The Buck adding to the mix with his insightful point of view. I understand and appreciate his view on this. I think being involved in law enforcment and a father adds perspective. I know since I beacme a father my actions and perspective on things has clearly changed! There were times in the past I may have let my physical actions speak for me, but being a dad I can't afford to go to jail, pay a fine which could be $ saved for college, or create a reputation which may hurt my career. Don't get me wrong. I'm not soft. If someone wants to break into my house or threaten my daughter, he/she will have to still answer to my friends Smith & Wesson til the cops arrive.
To the point. Here is my final take on the topic.....
I have been to many wrestling matches over the years and have come to the conclusion that I don't enjoy them. There's a difference between competing athletically and just acting like an ass. For th most part, most of the parents and coaches at high school wrestling match act like plain asses!
Is the Collins kid going to carve out a living as a Greco-Roman Wrestler? NOT!
Does the world come to an end because a coach doesn't shake an opponents' hand? NOT!
Is it written in the rule book that a coach has to shake an opponent's hand? NOT!
So daddy Collins use the moment as a teaching opportunity for your kid! The only lesson you gave your kid that night was how to act like a flaming REDNECK ASSHOLE! Chances are we'll see the Collins kid 20 years from now doing the same thing at his kid's matches. Get a grip and be better dad! You didn't protect shit from shit!
Milford fans quit acting like asses too. Worry about making a living, putting food on the table for your kids, saving for retirement so we the people don't have to support your lack of planning, lazy, broke, but I showed my ass at a high school wrestling match ASSES!
Coaches: Do me a favor....quit twisting and turning an gyrating while a match is going on. You're not the one wrestling so stop acting like you/ve got an invisible person wrapped around your neck. It looks quite dumb. Realize you coach a sport, not DEATH MATCH version V! Teach your kids more about life and not about the figure 4 leg lock! I mean, when the kid is grown and working the cash register at WAWA is he going to implement a perfect takedown on the 80 year old woman who doesn't give the right $ amount for her afternoon coffee?!
Lastly, if parents, coaches, and kids can't act like adults then you leave me know choice but to propose the following:
1. Do as some school across the country have done as a result of the same issue. Schedule games/matches at 4pm right after school to take the night werewolf out of people. Yes, some people won't be able to make it because of work, but that's life. No one ever said it would be fair!
2. Don't allow outside spectators to games/matches. Only the coaches, players, faculty and staff at games. If parents can't watch and appreciate the competition in an adult manner, then they shouldn't be allowed to some. What, a wrestling match with empty bleachers? A basketball game without riff raff raoming about who don't even watch the game? Yeah.. Let the kids ask their parents why they can't act better so they can come watch!
3. Finally, install cages around the playing area and stands. Only allow people outof their seats before and after a game/match. Metal detectors at the door. Plus, an IQ test for all who want to watch. I guarantee you the Illian/Davis clan would fail.
That's my last word...........bring on the golf!
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I agree, my last comment on this issue as well. Here is the one thing you can rest assured upon. There will never be an agreement in the truths to this story, due largely in part to the fact that only 1 maybe 2 people on this blog were there that night! Now speaking for things that happen in HS sports in general... Tell me the last time this happened where we live. It doesnt happen often.
ReplyDeleteMost people can not control their verbal comments. (Case and point... this blog.) That is something that is going to happen regardless. I have been coaching for 17 years, and I have seen my share of shitty parents. Mr Collins definitely does not fall in that category. As far as asking coaches to teach their kids more about life.. I think I do more than my fair share. I DONATE a lot of my time throughout the entire year, and I don't act like a complete ass!
I also recall Fritz telling me that he was at a match a few weeks ago, and his exact words were "wow that was really exciting". Are you saying now that you didnt like it b/c it's convenient? You dont have to answer just think about it. Make sure baseball coaches stop spitting, chewing and scratching their nuts.
Funny thing is that people pack a gym to watch wrestling matches b/c it is intense, and it is mano y mano. No one to block, pick a screen, or cover up any of your mistakes. You fall on your face everyone in the gym sees it. That, in and of it self, like it or not teaches a kid to deal with adversity, and to stand up for yourself.
"I guarantee you the Illian/Davis clan would fail." As for that comment... I wish I had something clever to say. They are a good family, and I would have any one of them in my corner any day. I have spent many nights growing up at their home, as well as them at mine. I will stand up for someone if they are right, and I will gladly tell them when I think they are wrong.