The video also shows a Cullman player run and tackle a Walker player. He should be identified and suspended.
....but the Cullman DC instigated the whole thing and should be fired as well.
That can't be...The video also shows a Cullman player run and tackle a Walker player. He should be identified and suspended.
“Our superintendent, Dr. (Doreen) Griffeth was at the game. I talked to her and I understand there is no need to reprimand our coaches and players, that they acted with class and dignity during the situation,” said Suzanne Harbin, president of the Cullman Board of Education.
http://www.cullmantimes.com/local/x...leave-Cullman-plans-no-reprimands-after-brawlShortly after the Bearcats rushed the field to celebrate their victory, a full-on brawl broke out.
Did you see the Cullman DC's face? He was kicked by somebody..i dunno. I didn't see an obvious kick or anything like a strike from a player. The Walker coach, though, definitely was the aggressor.
I don't think he "instigated" anything. I believe it is common courtesy to shake hands after a game am I right? When he saw the Walker coach didn't have enough class to do that and was obviously headed to the locker room he should have just left him alone however. That was his mistake. To fire a man for being attacked would be an injustice IMHO. I'm not saying that because I live in Cullman. I'm not from here originally, didn't go to the school and don't know anyone involved. My hope is the ASHAA does the right thing because the kids deserve better.Do you really believe the Cullman coach went over to "speak" to him? I'm not defending the Walker coach's actions and I believe he should be fired, but the Cullman DC instigated the whole thing and should be fired as well.
He was not going over to shake hands. If that's not obvious to you, I'm sorry.I don't think he "instigated" anything. I believe it is common courtesy to shake hands after a game am I right? When he saw the Walker coach didn't have enough class to do that and was obviously headed to the locker room he should have just left him alone however. That was his mistake. To fire a man for being attacked would be an injustice IMHO. I'm not saying that because I live in Cullman. I'm not from here originally, didn't go to the school and don't know anyone involved. My hope is the ASHAA does the right thing because the kids deserve better.
Make of it what you want. I have my opinion, you have yours and it's ok we don't agree.He was not going over to shake hands. If that's not obvious to you, I'm sorry.
Ditto....I'm from Cordova. Heathens is a lot less worse than some other things we've been called. :biggrin2:I grew up in Walker County. I'm not sure heathens applies here but I will say that the water tastes different in Walker County. Since Cullman County adjoins Walker County I would assume that some of that water flows into Cullman County.:wink:
Being from Cordova, you probably deserved it. :biggrin: :wink:Ditto....I'm from Cordova. Heathens is a lot less worse than some other things we've been called. :biggrin2:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but angrily pointing a finger at someone isn't shaking hands...both coaches should be relieved of their duties. As 230kv stated, they decided BEFORE the game started not to interact after the game. All things being said, both coaches displayed a pathetic attempt to be leaders of young men. I hope they suspend any players involved in this also. BTW, I'm from Cordova also and it wouldn't bother me if Walker never won another gameI don't think he "instigated" anything. I believe it is common courtesy to shake hands after a game am I right? When he saw the Walker coach didn't have enough class to do that and was obviously headed to the locker room he should have just left him alone however. That was his mistake. To fire a man for being attacked would be an injustice IMHO. I'm not saying that because I live in Cullman. I'm not from here originally, didn't go to the school and don't know anyone involved. My hope is the ASHAA does the right thing because the kids deserve better.
Watching the video from Texas, I have been to many, many, many high school games and have NEVER seen anything like this.If they walk away, they win. As soon as they decide to fight, they lose. This is not a war. These kids need to be banned from the game.
They may have had an agreement not to interact as you say. I had not heard that. It's hard to tell from that distance what the Cullman coach intended. He at a minimum showed poor judgement. He may have been angry and said something to provoke the Walker coach. If he did he too needs to go. I'm willing to cut any of the young men slack for their actions because they likely would not have acted if not for the idiot coaches. A game or 2 suspension might be enough for players involved.Correct me if I'm wrong, but angrily pointing a finger at someone isn't shaking hands...both coaches should be relieved of their duties. As 230kv stated, they decided BEFORE the game started not to interact after the game. All things being said, both coaches displayed a pathetic attempt to be leaders of young men. I hope they suspend any players involved in this also. BTW, I'm from Cordova also and it wouldn't bother me if Walker never won another game
If that is true it was an agreement they should have stuck to. If grown men can't control their emotions better than this they certainly should not coach.I have heard that they had an agreement in place BEFORE the game stating they would not shake hands after the game. That has not been confirmed yet but of course maybe not all the coaches knew about it??