The Story: That's exactly what happened Monday, when St. George's (R.I.) School canceled a game on Friday against fellow Independent School League member Lawrence Academy (Mass.), citing a concern over the disparity in the size of the two schools' players
Meanwhile, the risk of losing via forfeit -- the game may or may not be recorded as a forfeit, depending on the decision of a committee of three ISL headmasters -- is not something that concerns St. George's athletic director and football coach John MacKay. He said, "People don't understand what schools like St. George's are all about. Our students are into much more than athletics. Athletic success is so secondary in a place like this.''
Three Lawrence Academy offensive lineman weigh in at 300, 335 and 350 pounds, where St. George's players come nowhere near those marks. Still, the withdrawal is a stark statement of competitive inequity in the entire league.
The Analysis: Call it what you want, life isn't fair. Maybe they should do a soft scrimmage so no one gets hurts (is that even possible). Part of me says I can't blame the school, especially, after watching college and professional football over the last few weeks. These athletes hit and they hit hard. In addition, concussions are on the rise, just ask Jay Cutler (shout out to KB). The other part of me will lean on the words of my good friend OSII and say..."it's a man's world." Get in the trenches and see what you made of.
On another note, Randy Moss heading back to the Vikings...Farve sucks this year and Randy takes every three plays off. I agree with the cornerback that called him lazy last year. It's about to get interesting for Fantasy Football owners. Brandon Tate just might be a decent pick up in fantasy leagues!
Well, this is interesting lil big bra. My baby could possibly b that big. Its not the kids fault that they are that big. Mayb the other school needs to eat more and lift weights or take out football if they are to scared to play! Hey! And as far as Farve, he shoulda stayed gone! Peace out!
ReplyDeleteThey teaching the rich kids already the rich folk motto ... if you think you're going to lose then quit because it don't matter when you look in your pocket and see BIG FACE HUNDREDS!!! I got plenty money and SO WHAT if I'm not a ball player ... I'll buy a bunch of ball players one day and write their checks!
ReplyDeleteMoss is back where he's appreciated ... BIG MISTAKE by the Pats ... smh. Moss @ this age is still a top 5 receiver in this league when he wants to be. New England ... Neck yourself!!!