St. Mary's Pigskin Football

[smilin]

See the date gap between post 98 and 99. Isn't it convenient how all the posts dealing with last year's problems are gone?

 

[RoseRed]

See the date gap between post 98 and 99. Isn't it convenient how all the posts dealing with last year's problems are gone?

Maybe you just bumped a really old thread? :shrug:

 

[smilin]

Quite a few people complained about the alleged favoritism shown by the refs last year. Even Don was overheard this year cussing about those people posting on line extensively. Now the threads are gone.

 

[RoseRed]

Quite a few people complained about the alleged favoritism shown by the refs last year. Even Don was overheard this year cussing about those people posting on line extensively. Now the threads are gone.

I haven't followed the whole thing because it was of no interest to me until a lady at work started talking about (she asked for my copy of the paper). Not sure if she is aware or not of this thread, or the forums for that matter.

If you think that there is a posting conspiracy, you should ask Vrai or David directly and get an answer from them.

 

[smilin]

I'm sure there can't possibly be a conspiracy here in Southern Maryland. Maybe NOBODY posted on an established thread ONLY for one season.
Never know might be true. Coincidence maybe, conspiracy never.

 

[Ken King]

Quite a few people complained about the alleged favoritism shown by the refs last year. Even Don was overheard this year cussing about those people posting on line extensively. Now the threads are gone.

If you search "pigskin" with the available option 30 threads come up and while all aren't directly related there is quite a bit of info on the topic. I know SOMD.com would not play the game you insinuate.

 

[youthfootball]

St. Mary's County I have listen many days now about what is going on in St. Mary's County with the Pigskin League and I just think it is wrong that this happen with the kids. I have been putting together a new league for the past 4 months and I will tell you it is not easy. I have put this new league together not to down the St. Mary's Pigskin league or anything else. I just have different ideas and views on how to run a league then the Way Pigskin is ran. I am in know way bashing or downing Don Kemp or his family. As he said today on the radio he does this for the love of the kids and that may be 100% true. That is also the reason I am doing this. I believe sports help kids in life in learning what it is like to be a team player and to be a part of something as wonderful as football. I hear a lot of people say that I am a coward because I won't reveal my name, that is very far from the truth. I am a head coach in Pigskin and also my childern are a part of pigskin I do not want to do anything until the 2005 Pigskin season is complete, it may cause a conflict of intrest. I am here to offer everyone in St. Mary's a chance to be a part of something wonderful.

Please visit us at www.southerncountyyouthfootball.com

 

[smilin]

If you search "pigskin" with the available option 30 threads come up and while all aren't directly related there is quite a bit of info on the topic. I know SOMD.com would not play the game you insinuate.

Nope.
The 2004 Football season never existed. There are a few posts asking when the season starts or cheeleading questions.

 

[RoseRed]

Nope.
The 2004 Football season never existed. There are a few posts asking when the season starts or cheeleading questions.

I am confussed then, if the 2004 season never happened, then why would threads about it be deleted?

 

[Ken King]

Nope.
The 2004 Football season never existed. There are a few posts asking when the season starts or cheeleading questions.

Maybe last year there just wasn't anyone talking about it or sometimes pulled posts do happen if they go beyond accepted decorum. Ask admin, maybe something did happen to them?

 

[RoseRed]

Ask admin, maybe something did happen to them?

That's what I said, but I guess my word isn't believeable.

 

[Ken King]

That's what I said, but I guess my word isn't believeable.

Well everyone knows that the kids that hang around you feel like they have a tornado in their pants.

 

[smilin]

That's what I said, but I guess my word isn't believeable.

I believe you, knowing how heated everything gets about this league, it wouldn't surprise me. Even the pigskin website from last year was pulled.
It's kind of hard to believe that my sons played in a league that didn't have a season.

 

[RoseRed]

Well everyone knows that the kids that hang around you feel like they have a tornado in their pants.

 

[slotted]

I hear a lot of people say that I am a coward because I won't reveal my name, that is very far from the truth. I am a head coach in Pigskin....

So, who is Bernadette Lewis?

 

[4hugger]

As for opening day, he wasn't yelling at the spectators to sit down and shut up he was yelling at the groups of 5 year olds that had been sitting out on that field fully equipped in 95+ degree weather for over an hour waiting for the rest of the teams to be announced......yes they got a little fidgety......hmmm...who woulda thunk that? Again another example for him to use his adult "mode" and say something like "hold on fellas-its almost over-lets have some respect for the teams that haven't been announced yet" instead of "sit down and shut up!!!!"

I just found this thread and would have posted sooner and what I have to say is my own opinion but I feel like I owe my son, who is 5, a voice and a chance to express this opinion.
I am also a "newbie" parent to this football league. My son is 5 and on the 1/2 div Raiders team. It has truly been a nighmare experience for the 2 of us....probably more so for him as I have not let him quit. The above quote was a HUGE sore spot for us also....it was unbearable hot and thses little guys were in full uniform and sat on that field for MORE than an hour....close to 2..and then had to wait an hour to play a full game in that heat. A couple of the kids got really close to been sick. Many of them were crying and were ignored. Why werent the little ones last? No one supported them...no one tried to help them out...they were told to "sit down and shut up". This is not a cheap league to play in and it has been the most unorganised event I have ever been involved with. I also have 3 teenagers and have been involved in every other sports league in St. Mary's...nothing has come this close to this kind of chaos. I wont even go into the nighmare of the uniform fitting day.
We have had however...very good supportive coaches who have really helped my son and the other players cope with the problems. It has been a struggle and theres been many tears but its taught my son to work as a team even under undesirable conditions and to not quit but we are both SOOO glad its almost over and even tho he enjoys football....we wont return unless theres an alternative....maybe even Calvert as I've heard good things about their league.

 

[Dougstermd]

I just found this thread and would have posted sooner and what I have to say is my own opinion but I feel like I owe my son, who is 5, a voice and a chance to express this opinion.
I am also a "newbie" parent to this football league. My son is 5 and on the 1/2 div Raiders team. It has truly been a nighmare experience for the 2 of us....probably more so for him as I have not let him quit. The above quote was a HUGE sore spot for us also....it was unbearable hot and thses little guys were in full uniform and sat on that field for MORE than an hour....close to 2..and then had to wait an hour to play a full game in that heat. A couple of the kids got really close to been sick. Many of them were crying and were ignored. Why werent the little ones last? No one supported them...no one tried to help them out...they were told to "sit down and shut up". This is not a cheap league to play in and it has been the most unorganised event I have ever been involved with. I also have 3 teenagers and have been involved in every other sports league in St. Mary's...nothing has come this close to this kind of chaos. I wont even go into the nighmare of the uniform fitting day.
We have had however...very good supportive coaches who have really helped my son and the other players cope with the problems. It has been a struggle and theres been many tears but its taught my son to work as a team even under undesirable conditions and to not quit but we are both SOOO glad its almost over and even tho he enjoys football....we wont return unless theres an alternative....maybe even Calvert as I've heard good things about their league.

This is our second year and I agree with the Chaos part. I think that Don just takes on too much for himself and does not delegate tasks well. The uniform fitting is something he takes great care in to insure the safety of the kids. If he would allow some others to fit helments etc that would speed that process. I believe with the addition of the pigskin website that things are becoming more organized. We like the game so much that I am willing to overlook Dons antics so as not to excite myself. I have seen Don in both of his mpd's like on opening day when he acted like an ass during the ceremonies and when he gives good caring advice to coaches. Just ignore his antics and you will enjoy the rest of the season and the memories you have made for your children.

 

[youthfootball]

I just found this thread and would have posted sooner and what I have to say is my own opinion but I feel like I owe my son, who is 5, a voice and a chance to express this opinion.
I am also a "newbie" parent to this football league. My son is 5 and on the 1/2 div Raiders team. It has truly been a nighmare experience for the 2 of us....probably more so for him as I have not let him quit. The above quote was a HUGE sore spot for us also....it was unbearable hot and thses little guys were in full uniform and sat on that field for MORE than an hour....close to 2..and then had to wait an hour to play a full game in that heat. A couple of the kids got really close to been sick. Many of them were crying and were ignored. Why werent the little ones last? No one supported them...no one tried to help them out...they were told to "sit down and shut up". This is not a cheap league to play in and it has been the most unorganised event I have ever been involved with. I also have 3 teenagers and have been involved in every other sports league in St. Mary's...nothing has come this close to this kind of chaos. I wont even go into the nighmare of the uniform fitting day.
We have had however...very good supportive coaches who have really helped my son and the other players cope with the problems. It has been a struggle and theres been many tears but its taught my son to work as a team even under undesirable conditions and to not quit but we are both SOOO glad its almost over and even tho he enjoys football....we wont return unless theres an alternative....maybe even Calvert as I've heard good things about their league.

I would like to make you aware of a New League forming.

Please feel free to visit us @ www.southerncountyyouthfootball.com

 

[nomoney]

I just found this thread and would have posted sooner and what I have to say is my own opinion but I feel like I owe my son, who is 5, a voice and a chance to express this opinion.
I am also a "newbie" parent to this football league. My son is 5 and on the 1/2 div Raiders team. It has truly been a nighmare experience for the 2 of us....probably more so for him as I have not let him quit. The above quote was a HUGE sore spot for us also....it was unbearable hot and thses little guys were in full uniform and sat on that field for MORE than an hour....close to 2..and then had to wait an hour to play a full game in that heat. A couple of the kids got really close to been sick. Many of them were crying and were ignored. Why werent the little ones last? No one supported them...no one tried to help them out...they were told to "sit down and shut up". This is not a cheap league to play in and it has been the most unorganised event I have ever been involved with. I also have 3 teenagers and have been involved in every other sports league in St. Mary's...nothing has come this close to this kind of chaos. I wont even go into the nighmare of the uniform fitting day.
We have had however...very good supportive coaches who have really helped my son and the other players cope with the problems. It has been a struggle and theres been many tears but its taught my son to work as a team even under undesirable conditions and to not quit but we are both SOOO glad its almost over and even tho he enjoys football....we wont return unless theres an alternative....maybe even Calvert as I've heard good things about their league.

the 1/2 raiders are so cute. You guys really seem to be better organized then some other teams out there. With the banners and the 30+ kids you still actually have on the team

 

[4hugger]

the 1/2 raiders are so cute. You guys really seem to be better organized then some other teams out there. With the banners and the 30+ kids you still actually have on the team

Yes they are very cute...thanks so much for the nice words. A few of us had noticed that in our last couple of games...we actually still had a complete offense AND defensive team, which works well for us because the boys get a needed break every so often. Our coaches are REALLY there for the parents AND the players. They support us as well as the kids so in that respect its been a good experience.

As for the uniform fitting....Don did NOT do our uniform fitting...we were told to be at the location on a Sat afternoon and waited an hour before someone (not Don...not really sure who) showed up.....my sons helmet fit so badly that he had severe headaches for a week and then earaches....took him to Dr. thinking it was an infection....turned out the helmet was so tight it was pushing his jaw forward...no one would help me so I had it professionally altered in Waldorf and had custom made pads put in.