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2013 Wayne County Athletic League Football

  • Rittman Pride
    Opinionator;1518073 wrote:You 29FAN do not have any idea what you are talking about! My kid does play football and has dedicated his whole life from the time he started to play at 8 years old to this sport. It is his first love. He has played hurt, tired, burned out, offense, defense, cold, wet, in the rain, sleet and sometimes snow. He has subjected himself to missing out on family vacations, birthday parties, family outings and the like to be at practices, two-a-days and on and off season lifting. So don't sit there and say that these kids are NOT pushed to be the best they can be. I have supported my son and pushed him to play. Players have been taken out of positions that were rightly "earned" over their YEARS of playing for Rittman.

    This coach waltzed into this town making promises he has not kept, to the school board, parents, boosters and mostly the players. After watching over the past 3 years Coach Dennis has showed nothing but disrespect to this whole community. Watch a game sometime and you will see the disappointment on his face when his kid doesn't make that touch down and another kid does. Or him yell at another player when his kid misses a play. Or how about him telling kids they wont play if they don't throw the ball to his kid. Tell me how that is good coaching? He has lost the respect of his players because of his lack of respect for them. He was only out for one player on that team and that is His own son. He has shown that he cares nothing for the other players and could care less about winning a game. If he cared about winning he would have left the players in that CAN play and let his son watch from the sidelines for a while. He likes to try and capitalized on his son looking good from the hard work of the other players.

    So chew on that for a while. I have no sympathy for this man. The ones I have sympathy for are the boys that have lost their high school football career under this mans horrible coaching and his sons gloating. These boys will never get that back. For many over the last 3 years they will never play again. I can only hope that next year will be better for the boys and that they bring in a new coach that will live up to his word. Ask West Holmes what he did for their program?

    This is our town, these are our boys and it is time something is done to give them a fighting chance to be all they can be.
    Opinionator - This was the most well written and factual statement I have read on this feed. Very well said.
  • Rittman Pride
    wcalfan;1518102 wrote:Read my post....IT STARTS AT HOME.

    You are right about one thing wcalfan - It should start at home by the parents having their kids step away from this program until a new coach has been hired.
  • Slick Rick
    wcalfan;1518101 wrote:Proved that I was wrong??? Are you serious? Honestly, you don't have a clue about what has been going on over here the previous 2-3 years. Listen, you are entitled to your opinion but you really need to know the facts. Did you know that this is the first time in THREE years that we have not had players suspended for disciplinary reasons??? Do you not think that plays somewhat of a role in what happens on the field??? We finally have an ENTIRE group of kids (and for the most part, parents) that have bought in to what the coaches are preaching and it is starting to show on the field. The SAME people that said our coach was an idiot and didn't know what he was doing are now praising him. Why is that? You mean to tell me that his approach this year is different than last year??? He is a better coach this year than last year? Come on....you tell me....what is different this year?


    First of all don't go bashing the parents . People and parents are very passionate in Rittman. They support whatever team 100 percent and want the kids to do well. Trust me wcalfan we know the facts alot more than you will ever know. You wanna bash the parents go ahead but we all know the answers and have been there for the last 3 years watching this program fall apart because HE doesn't know how to make this a team sport. Just wait when the cancer is gone and see for yourself how much better they will be.
  • O-Trap
    jaco;1517819 wrote:I've never believed that kids who subject themselves to two-a-days and 3 hour practices aren't "willing to do the hard work". Kids want to succeed or they wouldn't be there. It's a failure of leadership. Maybe not just the coaches, but I rarely accept that these young men are the root problem (aside from lack of athleticism).
    Eh, I've known, first-hand, kids that go through all of what you've mentioned, but aren't doing those things to the best of their abilities. They put in the time for a variety of reasons (being a football player is popular, parental pressure toward a particular sport, etc.), but it doesn't necessarily mean that wanting the team to succeed, and wanting to play their role in that, is one of them.

    I'm not saying that's the case for any specific instance, but it's not unheard of.
    rrfan;1518232 wrote:Man you guys are making me tired with all this reading. So fire the coach...then what? Who do you want that will be better? Could anyone make this team win? You do have to have talent no matter the coach and I don't think there is much of that at Rittman right now.
    Eh, they've got SOME. Maybe not the likes of what other teams have, but enough to be competitive with at least a few of the WCAL teams, given the right coaching and team leadership.
    rrfan;1518299 wrote:Crap...I forgot that...
    Liar! Nobody in Wayne County has forgotten about that.
    Rittman Pride;1518348 wrote:You are right about one thing wcalfan - It should start at home by the parents having their kids step away from this program until a new coach has been hired.
    Ultimately, this still robs the kids the ability to play, which, given that so few will go on to play at the collegiate level, can still be devastating for the kids who genuinely desire to play and excel at doing so.
    Slick Rick;1518376 wrote:First of all don't go bashing the parents . People and parents are very passionate in Rittman. They support whatever team 100 percent and want the kids to do well. Trust me wcalfan we know the facts alot more than you will ever know. You wanna bash the parents go ahead but we all know the answers and have been there for the last 3 years watching this program fall apart because HE doesn't know how to make this a team sport. Just wait when the cancer is gone and see for yourself how much better they will be.
    That DOES beg a question: How long after Blake graduates does Coach Dennis stick around, assuming they don't can him anyway?
  • Dr. KnOiTaLL
    O-Trap;1518395 wrote:Eh, I've known, first-hand, kids that go through all of what you've mentioned, but aren't doing those things to the best of their abilities. They put in the time for a variety of reasons (being a football player is popular, parental pressure toward a particular sport, etc.), but it doesn't necessarily mean that wanting the team to succeed, and wanting to play their role in that, is one of them.

    I'm not saying that's the case for any specific instance, but it's not unheard of.



    Eh, they've got SOME. Maybe not the likes of what other teams have, but enough to be competitive with at least a few of the WCAL teams, given the right coaching and team leadership.



    Liar! Nobody in Wayne County has forgotten about that.



    Ultimately, this still robs the kids the ability to play, which, given that so few will go on to play at the collegiate level, can still be devastating for the kids who genuinely desire to play and excel at doing so.



    That DOES beg a question: How long after Blake graduates does Coach Dennis stick around, assuming they don't can him anyway?
    Someone on here had said he was going to step down today. Did he?
  • pdracer
    So the vast majority of the players and parents have bought into Coach Dennis' crap? Did someone really just say that?

    I've not heard that he stepped down and would be VERY surprised if that happens mid-season.
  • O-Trap
    Dr. KnOiTaLL;1518446 wrote:Someone on here had said he was going to step down today. Did he?
    ¿Que?
  • Dr. KnOiTaLL
    Slick Rick;1517129 wrote:Just be happy you are not in Rittman's shoes. I hear it has gotten ugly there. Also i hear that Mr Dennis will be stepping down Tuesday as head coach after he faces the booster club and then the school board. I don't know the whole situation but i hear its about money among other things. But i also hear that he is going to be the Track coach. Hopefully he doesn't ruin that program like he did the football one.
    Si
  • 1_beast
    rrfan;1518232 wrote:Man you guys are making me tired with all this reading. So fire the coach...then what? Who do you want that will be better? Could anyone make this team win? You do have to have talent no matter the coach and I don't think there is much of that at Rittman right now.
    Old Rider;1518280 wrote:You mean you haven't heard???? They have a D1 recruit going to The University of Akron to play for Terry Bowden...and his name is Blake Dennis. He has great hands and runs precise routes. I heard he also runs a 4.5 40 yrd dash and had a whopping 21 catches for 281 in all of last season. Thats talent right there!!
    rrfan;1518299 wrote:Crap...I forgot that...
    SMH.... Typical Orrville fans. Classy as always.

    Quite amuzing to read the Orvylle Ryders thread. LOL On the bandwagon/off the bandwagon.

    Edit: Orvylle: Madison is your "Superbowl".
  • rrfan
    1_beast;1518827 wrote:SMH.... Typical Orrville fans. Classy as always.

    Quite amuzing to read the Orvylle Ryders thread. LOL On the bandwagon/off the bandwagon.

    Edit: Orvylle: Madison is your "Superbowl".
    Did you forget that Rittman is Orrville. Same super and share other staff...

    How are we "typical or not Classy"? we said nothing different then everybody else on here.
  • 1_beast
    In light of fan reaction to Fridays Waynedale vs Chippewa football game, I was asked to post the following. Please accept this letter and remain respectful!

    So everyone understands how this letter came about through the current channel, I will briefly explain.
    I do not face book or use any other public forum to voice my opinion or discuss anyone else’s opinions.
    I work on a computer to pay the bills and have no interest in spending any more time on them.
    So I asked that this letter to be posted by a helpful hand.

    I want to send my deepest apologies to the coaching staff, the football team & especially the students and
    fans that sit through my tirade last Friday night.

    My actions were ridiculous, completely out of line and unnecessary.

    Our coaching staff & kids work extremely hard to win a game.

    At the end of Friday night IT IS JUST A GAME.

    I am a passionate individual. I love Waynedale High School . Not just football but everything about our school.
    [B] [/B]
    [B]We have great student body & fantastic parents with a passion for there children that could never be tarnished.[/B]
    [B]As well as teachers & coaches at all levels that is well aware of and shares this passion.[/B]
    [B] [/B]
    [B]All of the above deserve to be represented with class.[/B]
    [B]I failed miserably.[/B]
    [B] [/B]
    [B]It is well publicized that I am one of the most animated football fans you will ever encounter.[/B]
    [B] [/B]
    [B]I wake up @ 4:30am on a Friday & my hair is on fire for the 2 hours of football I get to enjoy.[/B]
    [B] [/B]
    [B]I am truly saddened to hear the words “you ruined the football atmosphere for those around you”.[/B]
    [B] [/B]
    [B]I assure you this will never be the case again.[/B]
    [B] [/B]
    [B]Please accept this apology from the bottom of my heart.[/B]
    [B][B] [/B][/B]
    [B][B]Three weeks from now you can tell me if my actions were a reflection of my sincerity.
    [/B][/B][B][B]
    Respectfully
    [/B][/B][B][B]
    Buck King    [/B][/B]
  • Old Rider
    1_beast;1518827 wrote:SMH.... Typical Orrville fans. Classy as always.

    Quite amuzing to read the Orvylle Ryders thread. LOL On the bandwagon/off the bandwagon.

    Edit: Orvylle: Madison is your "Superbowl".
    Classy...Thank you!

    Those were nice comments from Buck. I know him personally and I am sure that he is a very animated fan and there is nothing wrong with that. Stay thirsty my friend!
  • wcalfan
    1_beast;1519025 wrote:In light of fan reaction to Fridays Waynedale vs Chippewa football game, I was asked to post the following. Please accept this letter and remain respectful!

    So everyone understands how this letter came about through the current channel, I will briefly explain.
    I do not face book or use any other public forum to voice my opinion or discuss anyone else’s opinions.
    I work on a computer to pay the bills and have no interest in spending any more time on them.
    So I asked that this letter to be posted by a helpful hand.

    I want to send my deepest apologies to the coaching staff, the football team & especially the students and
    fans that sit through my tirade last Friday night.

    My actions were ridiculous, completely out of line and unnecessary.

    Our coaching staff & kids work extremely hard to win a game.

    At the end of Friday night IT IS JUST A GAME.

    I am a passionate individual. I love Waynedale High School . Not just football but everything about our school.

    [B]We have great student body & fantastic parents with a passion for there children that could never be tarnished.[/B]
    [B]As well as teachers & coaches at all levels that is well aware of and shares this passion.[/B]

    [B]All of the above deserve to be represented with class.[/B]
    [B]I failed miserably.[/B]

    [B]It is well publicized that I am one of the most animated football fans you will ever encounter.[/B]

    [B]I wake up @ 4:30am on a Friday & my hair is on fire for the 2 hours of football I get to enjoy.[/B]

    [B]I am truly saddened to hear the words “you ruined the football atmosphere for those around you”.[/B]

    [B]I assure you this will never be the case again.[/B]

    [B]Please accept this apology from the bottom of my heart.[/B]

    [B][B]Three weeks from now you can tell me if my actions were a reflection of my sincerity.
    [/B][/B][B][B]
    Respectfully
    [/B][/B][B][B]
    Buck King    [/B][/B]

    REPS for Buck King!!!!!
  • Havin Fun
    1_beast;1519025 wrote:In light of fan reaction to Fridays Waynedale vs Chippewa football game, I was asked to post the following. Please accept this letter and remain respectful!

    So everyone understands how this letter came about through the current channel, I will briefly explain.
    I do not face book or use any other public forum to voice my opinion or discuss anyone else’s opinions.
    I work on a computer to pay the bills and have no interest in spending any more time on them.
    So I asked that this letter to be posted by a helpful hand.

    I want to send my deepest apologies to the coaching staff, the football team & especially the students and
    fans that sit through my tirade last Friday night.

    My actions were ridiculous, completely out of line and unnecessary.

    Our coaching staff & kids work extremely hard to win a game.

    At the end of Friday night IT IS JUST A GAME.

    I am a passionate individual. I love Waynedale High School . Not just football but everything about our school.

    [B]We have great student body & fantastic parents with a passion for there children that could never be tarnished.[/B]
    [B]As well as teachers & coaches at all levels that is well aware of and shares this passion.[/B]

    [B]All of the above deserve to be represented with class.[/B]
    [B]I failed miserably.[/B]

    [B]It is well publicized that I am one of the most animated football fans you will ever encounter.[/B]

    [B]I wake up @ 4:30am on a Friday & my hair is on fire for the 2 hours of football I get to enjoy.[/B]

    [B]I am truly saddened to hear the words “you ruined the football atmosphere for those around you”.[/B]

    [B]I assure you this will never be the case again.[/B]

    [B]Please accept this apology from the bottom of my heart.[/B]

    [B][B]Three weeks from now you can tell me if my actions were a reflection of my sincerity.
    [/B][/B][B][B]
    Respectfully
    [/B][/B][B][B]
    Buck King    [/B][/B]
    Well that post made my day. Bottom line is Chippewa made fewer mistakes than the Bears last Friday and won the game. Great to see someone man up when they make a mistake and apologize. Not many people like that anymore. Most are looking to blame everyone and take zero responsibility. Good work!
  • O-Trap
    1_beast;1519025 wrote:In light of fan reaction to Fridays Waynedale vs Chippewa football game, I was asked to post the following. Please accept this letter and remain respectful!

    So everyone understands how this letter came about through the current channel, I will briefly explain.
    I do not face book or use any other public forum to voice my opinion or discuss anyone else’s opinions.
    I work on a computer to pay the bills and have no interest in spending any more time on them.
    So I asked that this letter to be posted by a helpful hand.

    I want to send my deepest apologies to the coaching staff, the football team & especially the students and
    fans that sit through my tirade last Friday night.

    My actions were ridiculous, completely out of line and unnecessary.

    Our coaching staff & kids work extremely hard to win a game.

    At the end of Friday night IT IS JUST A GAME.

    I am a passionate individual. I love Waynedale High School . Not just football but everything about our school.

    [B]We have great student body & fantastic parents with a passion for there children that could never be tarnished.[/B]
    [B]As well as teachers & coaches at all levels that is well aware of and shares this passion.[/B]

    [B]All of the above deserve to be represented with class.[/B]
    [B]I failed miserably.[/B]

    [B]It is well publicized that I am one of the most animated football fans you will ever encounter.[/B]

    [B]I wake up @ 4:30am on a Friday & my hair is on fire for the 2 hours of football I get to enjoy.[/B]

    [B]I am truly saddened to hear the words “you ruined the football atmosphere for those around you”.[/B]

    [B]I assure you this will never be the case again.[/B]

    [B]Please accept this apology from the bottom of my heart.[/B]

    [B][B]Three weeks from now you can tell me if my actions were a reflection of my sincerity.
    [/B][/B][B][B]
    Respectfully
    [/B][/B][B][B]
    Buck King    [/B][/B]
    We need more fans like Buck King. Not fewer. Passionate to the point of sometimes making a mistake, but always able to fess up for it and take responsibility.
  • iced earth
    I was lucky enough to grow up going to school with the whole King, Stanley, Lewis clan. Most unique bunch of transplanted West Virginia hillbillys you'd ever want to run across. And I mean that as a compliment. They are a tight knit group. They came from very humble backgrounds but would give you the shirt off their backs. Bucky was a intense dude in every sport he played growing up. And he's been an intense fan ever since he graduated. I'm sure his apology is sincere. I'm sure this isn't the last time he flies off the hook at a game either! lol!
  • 1_beast
    wcalfan;1516761 wrote:This has now happened THREE times this year with the one person in particular which means it isn't a one time thing...you want to guess what three games it was??? You guessed it...the three we lost. When we are winning, we don't hear a thing from him. Soooo...the "understanding" thing no longer applies here.

    It is just a sad situation.
    I hate to rehash this, BUT, I have to say that you are off base here. The guy I know is a screamer when we win...or lose, the difference is when we are winning, EVERYONE is cheering along side him, so he fits in and noise blends. When we are losing...he's still screaming, but he stands out because fans are on their seats and he is critical, sometimes saying things that#1 some people dont want to hear, #2 some people want to say but don't and #3 somethings, I guess are better left unsaid!

    Believe me...find him at a VB game, wrestling match, Baseball game or even in his living room during Buckeyes or Browns game, lol ....He's passionate, opinionated and heard.

    Aside from this previous comment I felt needed addressed. Thank you all for your supportive comments.

    Go Bears!
  • wcalfan
    1_beast;1519336 wrote:I hate to rehash this, BUT, I have to say that you are off base here. The guy I know is a screamer when we win...or lose, the difference is when we are winning, EVERYONE is cheering along side him, so he fits in and noise blends. When we are losing...he's still screaming, but he stands out because fans are on their seats and he is critical, sometimes saying things that#1 some people dont want to hear, #2 some people want to say but don't and #3 somethings, I guess are better left unsaid!

    Believe me...find him at a VB game, wrestling match, Baseball game or even in his living room during Buckeyes or Browns game, lol ....He's passionate, opinionated and heard.

    Aside from this previous comment I felt needed addressed. Thank you all for your supportive comments.

    Go Bears!
    I would say option #3.....Some things ARE better left unsaid. Just be a supportive fan.....
  • Old Rider
    Stay passionate and animated Buck! There is a reason his son plays the way he does on the field. We (all schools) could use more Dads pushing their kids and wanting the best for their schools program!
  • Hunter86
    Old Rider;1519557 wrote:Stay passionate and animated Buck! There is a reason his son plays the way he does on the field. We (all schools) could use more Dads pushing their kids and wanting the best for their schools program!
    This^^ X2

    Buck always expects to win whenever his teams are involved.
  • Opinionator
    Old Rider;1519557 wrote:Stay passionate and animated Buck! There is a reason his son plays the way he does on the field. We (all schools) could use more Dads pushing their kids and wanting the best for their schools program!
    Some have labeled those passionate supportive fans/parents "bad fans". I disagree. We are being supportive of those kids that work hard and deserve to play! And to be encouraging to those players who actually make things happen.
  • wcalfan
    I think we need to all make sure we are promoting the right thing here. PASSION is great but many of you have also included the word SUPPORTIVE. Verbally berating a coach (with profanity) loud enough so the players on the sideline hear it and loud enough to make a lot of people sitting close to him uncomfortable is NOT SUPPORTIVE.
  • Old Rider
    Hunter86;1519600 wrote:This^^ X2

    Buck always expects to win whenever his teams are involved.
    ...I totally agree. Nothing bugs me more than to sit through a flag football game or a pee-wee game and then hear a parent say..."Well, even though they did not win they still had fun." To me, you play the game to WIN...PERIOD! Fun ONLY comes with winning. Ask Chippewa, Waynedale, Smithville, Rittman, and Orrville if they had "fun" last football season?? NO, its not fun getting beat. Ask Chippewa, Orrville, and Waynedale this season if they are having "fun" after they have turned things around with some wins...YES, winning=FUN
  • wcalfan
    O-Trap;1519152 wrote:We need more fans like Buck King. Not fewer. Passionate to the point of sometimes making a mistake, but always able to fess up for it and take responsibility.
    These are not fans we need more of...because then that leads to MANY hurt feelings and even people having to draft their own Manifesto. He even said that "[B]All of the above deserve to be represented with class. [B]I failed miserably."[/B][/B]
    Hunter86;1519600 wrote:This^^ X2

    Buck always expects to win whenever his teams are involved.
    I think we ALL expect to win but again...."[B]All of the above deserve to be represented with class. [B]I failed miserably."[/B][/B]

    Old Rider;1519557 wrote:Stay passionate and animated Buck! There is a reason his son plays the way he does on the field. We (all schools) could use more Dads pushing their kids and wanting the best for their schools program!
    Opinionator;1519627 wrote:Some have labeled those passionate supportive fans/parents "bad fans". I disagree. We are being supportive of those kids that work hard and deserve to play! And to be encouraging to those players who actually make things happen.

    I think we need to be careful on what we are promoting here. PASSIONATE and SUPPORTIVE are good but again...the key word here is SUPPORTIVE. Some of you are treating him like the Messiah on here but that definitely is not the case.

    Verbally berating a coach (with profanity) loud enough to make people sitting around you VERY uncomfortable and loud enough that the players/coaches on the sideline can hear you is NOT SUPPORTIVE.

    [B]I assure you this will never be the case again.

    [B]Please accept this apology from the bottom of my heart.

    [B][B]Three weeks from now you can tell me if my actions were a reflection of my sincerity.
    [/B][/B][/B][/B]
    Only time will tell...
  • Hunter86
    I don't condone the use of profanity at any public sporting event.

    I understand a fan/parents frustration when things don't go good for their team.

    They know the team is capable of doing well, but a bad (judgement) call by a referee, or maybe an improper choice of play calling keeps the team from realizing their potential in a given situation.

    It's part of the game & a good team puts themselves in a position to win where one bad call won't decide the outcome of the game.

    I do support every fans right to cheer on "their" team, as loud and passionate as they wish.

    (Ever see a major pro or college game lately with the message boards urging the fans louder ? Only every game.)

    If it's too loud in the stands for some people, they don't have to stay there.

    Now on to Northwestern tonite to rough up the huskies.

    Go Bears !