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2012 Wayne County Athletic League Football

  • madman11
    Bobcat;1191111 wrote:Pardon my ignorance but who is Bryce Bauman?
    Bryce Bauman is Brandon Bauman's younger brother. Kinda saw this one coming. Bryce got decent playing time as a freshman under Bescancon. Rittman has a few athletes that aren't coming out due to Dennis being the head coach. It feels like the Teague years all over again
  • O-Trap
    THE4RINGZ;1191415 wrote:Apparently no love for the football program.

    They did hire Dennis ...
    madman11;1191930 wrote:Bryce Bauman is Brandon Bauman's younger brother. Kinda saw this one coming. Bryce got decent playing time as a freshman under Bescancon. Rittman has a few athletes that aren't coming out due to Dennis being the head coach. It feels like the Teague years all over again
    Was Teague that bad?
  • CCRolly
    You could always look the McCreary's up!
  • Bobcat
    So Bauman will be a junior. What positions?
  • madman11
    Bobcat;1192232 wrote:So Bauman will be a junior. What positions?
    At Rittman he played running back and defensive back. Sad to see him go.
  • Go Falcons
    THE4RINGZ;1191018 wrote:Is Smithville the new Orrville?
    If Smithville was out recruiting, I think they would be looking for WR's.
  • Red Rum
    I don't really know anything about Bauman besides his pedigree. If he is anything near his brother talent wise, the Smithies are getting a very good deal.
  • madman11
    Red Rum;1193882 wrote:I don't really know anything about Bauman besides his pedigree. If he is anything near his brother talent wise, the Smithies are getting a very good deal.
    I don't think he has the talent his brother had but he has a real good motor. With some time in the weight room, I think he makes an impact for the Smithies
  • Jmar25
    madman11;1191930 wrote:Bryce Bauman is Brandon Bauman's younger brother. Kinda saw this one coming. Bryce got decent playing time as a freshman under Bescancon. Rittman has a few athletes that aren't coming out due to Dennis being the head coach. It feels like the Teague years all over again
    I don't know Dennis or have paid any attention to anything he has done at Rittman or W.H. but.... He is really that bad that the kids are quitting? I find this hard to believe. I think it has more to do with kids being sissies and not wanting to work hard or do something because of a lack of backbone. This "phenomenon" is becoming more prevalent than ever I think. I hear more and more excuses everyday for kids not wanting to do something. It's sickening. If these kids are quitting because of that... Then I would say good riddance anyway. They wouldn't help you when you needed them. They would probably quit when it got tough in a game.
  • Old Rider
    Jmar25;1194673 wrote:I don't know Dennis or have paid any attention to anything he has done at Rittman or W.H. but.... He is really that bad that the kids are quitting? I find this hard to believe. I think it has more to do with kids being sissies and not wanting to work hard or do something because of a lack of backbone. This "phenomenon" is becoming more prevalent than ever I think. I hear more and more excuses everyday for kids not wanting to do something. It's sickening. If these kids are quitting because of that... Then I would say good riddance anyway. They wouldn't help you when you needed them. They would probably quit when it got tough in a game.
    Very well said!
  • Buckeyefan34
    Go Falcons;1193868 wrote:If Smithville was out recruiting, I think they would be looking for WR's.
    Smithville has done no recruiting here. IMO the baumans are just getting out of a bad situation in rittman. Im not from rittman but i do not blame them for leaving.
  • 1486wd
    I think they were joking...
  • Dr. KnOiTaLL
    Jmar25;1194673 wrote:I don't know Dennis or have paid any attention to anything he has done at Rittman or W.H. but.... He is really that bad that the kids are quitting? I find this hard to believe. I think it has more to do with kids being sissies and not wanting to work hard or do something because of a lack of backbone. This "phenomenon" is becoming more prevalent than ever I think. I hear more and more excuses everyday for kids not wanting to do something. It's sickening. If these kids are quitting because of that... Then I would say good riddance anyway. They wouldn't help you when you needed them. They would probably quit when it got tough in a game.
    Obviously, this is not the case with the Bauman kid transferring to Smithville, because they WILL work him over there!
  • THE4RINGZ
    1486wd;1195535 wrote:I think they were joking...

    I was.
  • Mr Miyagi
    THE4RINGZ;1195696 wrote:I was.
    kinda
  • Jmar25
    Dr. KnOiTaLL;1195692 wrote:Obviously, this is not the case with the Bauman kid transferring to Smithville, because they WILL work him over there!
    Ya. I directed that more at the statement that kids weren't coming out because of Dennis. I'm sure he works them hard there too. I would hope he is at the least. Kids want to be front runners or not play at all. Kids don't understand that success isn't instant like lots of other things are becoming. I think it is more of a mindset at schools like Rittman than anything else. I think we know why coach B got his knife sharpened up and headed back to Smithville... I bet you he saw the culture of that place and ran.
  • madman11
    Jmar25;1195729 wrote:Ya. I directed that more at the statement that kids weren't coming out because of Dennis. I'm sure he works them hard there too. I would hope he is at the least. Kids want to be front runners or not play at all. Kids don't understand that success isn't instant like lots of other things are becoming. I think it is more of a mindset at schools like Rittman than anything else. I think we know why coach B got his knife sharpened up and headed back to Smithville... I bet you he saw the culture of that place and ran.
    Honestly though, I have no respect for Coach B. He told every kid at Rittman he was there for the long haul and didn't care about Smithville. Don't get me wrong he is a good motivator and good defensive coach but I can't respect anyone who tells everyone he's there for the long haul only to skip out. I recall him holding a roster while talking to the seniors after his last season and asking "why would I come back?".
  • madman11
    And I don't blame the Baumans for leaving one bit. Its a shame when you have great talents and they no longer want to be around because the coach wants to showcase his kid. Best of luck to the Baumans
  • thedemoralizer7
    Ritt What;1190926 wrote:Unless you live in Rittman, I don't think it is a big deal. We are very sad to see one of our own go, but at the same time you have to do what you want, when you have the chance. The scary thing is, I dont think Bryce will be one of Smithville's top 4 SKILLED players. It will be interesting to see what happens to him. I definitely can see him contributing on defense, whether at Smithville, Rittman, or any other team in the league. If he carries the ball on offense, it will be taking carries away from much better runners IMO. I am sure Besancon has a plan.
    Who knows how much he will get the ball if any with buss, bates, and shane all seniors. I think the baumans are more worried about letting him get a fair chance whether it means he gets the ball or not. Ive seen bryce, and have heard hes been working his butt off and that he has gained 30 pounds since last season.
  • madman11
    Ritt What;1190926 wrote:Unless you live in Rittman, I don't think it is a big deal. We are very sad to see one of our own go, but at the same time you have to do what you want, when you have the chance. The scary thing is, I dont think Bryce will be one of Smithville's top 4 SKILLED players. It will be interesting to see what happens to him. I definitely can see him contributing on defense, whether at Smithville, Rittman, or any other team in the league. If he carries the ball on offense, it will be taking carries away from much better runners IMO. I am sure Besancon has a plan.
    Congrats on your first post lol. But in all honesty, Bryce may not be one of the top 4 skilled players at Smithville but he was for sure at Rittman. Hopefully Dennis has a plan because we can't afford to keep losing our athletes to other WCAL schools. IMO the next time Rittman hires a coach, it should be someone with ties to the school.
  • Red Rum
    As you all know....we had no pool last year.
    I'm thinking about running one this season. I'm playing with several ideas....

    1. WCAL only pool (straight up....10wks, 52 total games)
    2. WCAL only pool (handicapped after week 3.....10wks, 52 total games)
    3. WCAL+ pool (WCAL teams + Tri, Orr & Woo) (straight up.......10wks, 88 total games)

    Winner gets bragging rights & all other prognosticators must rep him at the conclusion.
    contest ends after week 10...no playoffs

    First of all....Is anyone interested?

    second......which option do you like best?

    third....any other ideas?
  • THE4RINGZ
    I'll get in an all Wayne County area pick 'em.
  • 1486wd
    Me too
  • Dr. KnOiTaLL
    I will as well!
  • madman11
    Count me in!