- 09:46 PM
- 11/21/09
yerfatma,
It is a 1st Amend. issues. I am not a lawyer, but I am a public school administrator - and I would say that does make me an expert in this area. And, given that I have had to testify in our local courts seveal times as an 'expert witness', I feel that claim is justified. Tinker v. Des Moines Board of Ed. clearly ruled that a students right to free speech does not end at the school doors. This is concidered a landmark case in the area of free speech. A school does have the right to curtail free speech in publication, such as a yearbook or student newspaper. The school also has the right to limit student expression through clothing if it is in poor taste by the standards of the community or if it interfers with the education process - both admittedly are grey areas. Personally, I see this as a teacher who went to far in an on-going joke with a student, or parents, who fail to see the humor - thus the claim the student was humiliated by his peers due to teasing at lunchtime. I still stand by my claim: in today's society, he, or the school, will be lucky if they are not sued.
posted by FonGu at 05:41 AM on September 28
This is a 1st Amend. issue. In today's society, the school and teacher will be fortunate if they are not sued.
posted by FonGu at 06:15 AM on September 27
Amazing - they have that kind of money to throw around for players, yet have the brass to seek public funding for a new stadium...
posted by FonGu at 03:11 PM on December 25
BoKnows, I'll take your credit card. How about Washington Mutual? I hear they're a stable company...
posted by FonGu at 05:06 AM on September 22
I would like to sell my portion of the shares. Any takers?
posted by FonGu at 07:02 AM on September 21
Favre said he wants to play. Now he's considering this "marketing deal" not to play valued at $20 mill. It makes him seem like a money grubbing asshole. What I can't understand is that Favre claims he asked GB about a coaching position and they turned him down. If that is true, why would GB not jump at the chance of making one of the best QBs in the modern era a QB coach? Surely he has value in passing on his knowlege to the new players.
posted by FonGu at 04:54 AM on August 02
Lefty.....overpaid? Please. Every doctor, lawyer, politician, or any other professional got to where they are with the aid of a teacher. Teachers are surrogate parents, oftentimes seeing the child more than the biological parents. Ask yourself, what attracts young families to a community? Answer: effective schools. What makes a school effective? The teachers, not the admin., and not the sports program. Schools effectivness is measured by accademic performance, not success on the grid iron.
posted by FonGu at 05:20 AM on January 16
Many sports have resulted in the death of participants. Boxing has probably had some of the most famous of these. I am fearful that, since MMA is thought by some to be a hyper-violent sport, this death could result in some lame knee-jerk reaction. Can you say mandatory head gear?
posted by FonGu at 04:32 AM on December 03
A-Rod is going to land at Pittsburgh. Oh, wait a minute...that would require they actually HAVE a checkbook to open up first...sorry, please continue the discussion.
posted by FonGu at 04:31 AM on October 29
There is a saying 'down South': "Don't air your dirty laundry in the front yard." In other words, Solo had the right to say what she did, but not in a public forum. That lacked class. If she wants to air a grievance against Ryan, do so in his office, locker room, to his bosses, etc.; not in front of the world press.
posted by FonGu at 05:15 AM on September 30
I thought the US was lucky to draw with N. Korea. Their off-ball movement was not well timed and passing was shabby. They really turned it around for game 2 against Sweden.
posted by FonGu at 04:30 AM on September 18
Prediction - Quinn will be the starter no later than week 7.
posted by FonGu at 04:19 AM on September 12
I like the suit idea. It harkens back to the days of Tom Landry, a head coach who could teach a thing or two about class.
posted by FonGu at 06:03 PM on September 09
It wasn't that many years ago that Marshall made the jump to Div. I and they're doing alright.
posted by FonGu at 06:17 AM on September 03
As an ND fan, I am sick that I had to wait 8 mnths. to watch that display. However, I will agree with jc, watching "Big Blue" go down does take the sting out of it! I wonder if ASU is now toying with the idea of a jump to Div. I. Back-to-back national titles at I-AA, plus beating the #5 Div. I team makes for a strong argument...
posted by FonGu at 05:18 AM on September 02
irunfromclones, good post. I read this story this a.m. and you beat me to post it. I think its great that this guy has kept himself in good enough shape to make the roster. But, to play the devil's advocate, could this be a publicity stunt by the university to bring media attention to a small school? Or...could the team be so bad that it has to accept 59 year old players?
posted by FonGu at 06:24 AM on August 23
The question is, does Goodell have the balls to enforce his own policy? I've long said that athletes get away with crap that would get an average-joe employee sacked (ie: Spreewell attacking his coach). Goodell has painted hisself into a corner with harsh penalties to second tier players. Now he's faced with a more serious incident with a superstar who pulls in tons of money for the NFL. In my opinion, he has no choice but to issue a ban to Vick.
posted by FonGu at 06:23 PM on August 20
Calling Zidane's sister a whore is pretty low. However, Zidane should have been too much of a seasoned pro to let name calling get inside is head. Trash talking is part of the game.
posted by FonGu at 02:50 PM on August 18
I wish the U.S. would be more proactive in developing a serious youth league with developmental ties to the MLS clubs.
posted by FonGu at 06:05 AM on August 04
Thanks justgary - I just saw that. SpoFi Gods, please kill this.
posted by FonGu at 05:46 PM on July 25
I really don't give a crap who is a Bush hater or a Bush lover, or who is for or against the war. This isn't posted for political rants. I put this up as a tribute to some human beings who lost their lives while celebrating a sport they, and many or us, love. It's a sensless waste of life - God speed good people.
posted by FonGu at 05:44 PM on July 25
Props to THX-1138, first to mention this. ..."In what has quickly evolved into a collaborative effort that includes input of officials from the NFL, NFL Players Association and Atlanta Falcons, embattled quarterback Michael Vick could be urged to take a voluntary leave of absence to focus his energy on the legal challenges from a federal dogfighting indictment confronting him, sources said. " The hypocracy grows. Pacman's lawyer is going to have a field day with this crap.
posted by FonGu at 04:15 PM on July 20
I know we beat this topic up a few days back. However, in light of Pac Man, et.al., doesn't this make Goodell a hypocrite? Show me the money baby!!
posted by FonGu at 06:28 AM on July 20
Chicago has the Fire of the MLS, Pittsburgh has the Riverhounds of the A League. Fire play in a soccer specific stadium, Riverhounds play on a high school football field. I coached soccer in NC for many years and now live in a soccer wasteland. Columbus Crew is my closest club, and, outside of the box scores, there is no coverage of that. I stay on top of things thrugh the FIFA site, US Soccer, and a couple of RSS feeds, but nothing one would concider a major news outlet. I just don't see the "news" sites pushing soccer like they ram the NBA down our throats. Once the newness of Beckham rubs off, no major coverage will come from his presence. Only we "oddball" followers of "that communist sport" will follow and know what is happening on the pitch.
posted by FonGu at 07:16 PM on July 14
I don't get Telefutura and I'm in the Pittsburgh market, not some backwater. In fact, none of the U-20 games were broadcast in this area, nor were they mentioned on any tv station or newspaper that I saw. I did watch Copa, but that was on GolTV, not exactly mainstream being that it is a Spanish network (the games were broadcast in English though). Rabi, I agree there is a market for soccer in the US, but mainstream media is not responding. Outside of the World Cup, when was the last time ABC/CBS/NBC did any serious soccer coverage? Even the full hiring of Bradley was buried in the backs of the newspapers, if covered at all. That wasn't the case in the hiring of the Pittsburgh Steelers new coach. I've seen several reports that sets youth soccer as the fastest growing team sport in the US. I have even read some to opine that it is already the largest team sport in the US. If this is so, where is the coverage?
posted by FonGu at 05:03 PM on July 14
This brings me to an earlier discussion on SpoFi, where we discussed if ESPN is killing hockey. I heard a talking head on ESPN say on the 7/13 airing of Rome is Burning that he would rather cover a rock, paper, scissors tournament than cover soccer. So, as a similar question, is the media, in particular ESPN, hampering the development of soccer in the USA?
posted by FonGu at 04:11 PM on July 14
For me, the NHL bagged it for the fans with the 2005 lock-out. I have watched a total of 2 periods of hockey in the past 2 seasons. I live very close to Pittsburgh and still follow the Pens, but it is an afterthought thru the net and local paper. The article does present an interesting premise of ESPN driving the sports interest of the U.S. I'm probably one of the few born and raised Southerners who don't give a damn about NASCAR, and the growth of that "sport" has been nothing short of amazing. I'm sure that growth is due, in part, to ESPN.
posted by FonGu at 05:54 PM on July 07
Typical ignorant redneck ranting! posted by acelp99 at 12:31 PM CDT on July 5 acelp99, maybe you should try to add some substance to your input instead of hurling insults at people.
posted by FonGu at 01:41 PM on July 05
It seems to me that the rationale of bringing Keller with such a young team is to put a voice of reason and experience in the leadership position. Keller has vast experience at many different levels and, in theory, should be able to direct the backfield and provide insight that only experience can bring. I also agree that Howard is a better keeper at this point in time. However, the question remains, would he be able to hold together a solid line (made up mainly of inexperienced players) during a route? I think a stablizing force during this meaningless tourney would do more for player development. Howard will learn to communicate with the youngsters as the slowly work their way into the first line.
posted by FonGu at 01:38 PM on July 05
This is a tourney that doesn't count, so why not give the younger players a shot at getting a cap and some experience? A tourney atmosphere will generate more pressure on the youngsters than a simple international friendly. The only thing truely embarrassing has been their inability to finish. At times, they have done a nice job of maintianing possesion, switching, and building the attack out of the opposing third. Bradley did the important job two weeks ago - he got the boys to win the Gold Cup and qualify for the Confederations Cup.
posted by FonGu at 11:01 AM on July 05
ESPN followed the hot dog contest with coverage of the spelling bee. Neither are sports.
posted by FonGu at 01:07 PM on July 04
I have a hard time seeing this as a "sport". I don't know why ESPN covers eating contests, or poker tourneys for that matter.
posted by FonGu at 07:31 AM on June 04
Wow, I predicted Donovan would flame in 2-4 years and go back to college. Nobody thought he would flame in 2-4 days! It would be justice for UF to tell him to stick it in his ear.
posted by FonGu at 05:05 AM on June 04
That was an intense mullet. It was so bad, the second i saw him, i couldn't help but laught out loud for a bit. Looking at the guy's features, I believe he is Native American and the hair might be a cultural thing. As to Donovan, I predict he will take the road of most college coaches who make the jump to pros and flame in 2-4 years.
posted by FonGu at 06:54 AM on June 02
Link title is uninformative...however, interesting article.
posted by FonGu at 04:48 AM on April 23
hexagram:: letch Aardhart: hostile environment
posted by FonGu at 06:04 AM on April 15
This is a situation that has been going on for some time now. When the charges were first filed, Mia Hamm, Christine Lily, and other notable UNC alum all spoke in favor of Dorance and said the allegations were untrue. In addition, I have attended several clinics held by Dorance and spoken with him one-on-one. I did not get the impression that he was some sort of letch. If any of you were to read his book, you can tell that an intense atmosphere of compition is always in place. Maybe the accusors did not flourish in this and percieved it as a hostile environ. I have coached women's teams for many years. I can say from my own personal experience that, once the girls feel comfortable around you, they speak to you (and around you) about very personal things. In other words, they treat you like "one of the girls". I can also say that their 'locker room mentality' is much more bawdy than the men's teams I've coached.
posted by FonGu at 06:01 PM on April 13
Sharpton and Jackson are hypocrites. Does anyone recall Jackson using the racial term HymieTown in reference to NYC while he last ran for President of the U.S.? Hymie is a racial slur for people of Jewish decent. I don't recall anyone picketing his campaign or calling for him to withdraw from the election race, or him being blasted in the media, etc. What Imus said was terrible, however, racism is a two-way street in this country.
posted by FonGu at 04:55 AM on April 12
Why is there a need for ANYONE to discuss their sexuality in a public formum? Is there some media circus if a person were to announce on tv that they are straight? Who cares...I'm not some sort of prude, nor am I going to opin on what may or may not be moralistic. Simply said, whatever consenting adults choose to do is their business-not mine, not yours, not the governments, and not the media. It should only become someone else's business when that person's actions affect your ability to earn a living or could possibly harm your family. Someone's homosexual lifestyle does not affect anyones finances nor their family's safety - so why broadcast it...there are much more important things occuring in our world; and in the sportsworld.
posted by FonGu at 06:05 AM on April 08
The only announcer I find more sickening than Theisman is Boomer "I'm never wrong" Esiason. I was shocked when ESPN named Joe to the booth for MNF. He was a big step down from Madden and Michaels.
posted by FonGu at 01:29 PM on March 26
I grew up a Cowboy's fan and can remember this guy patroling the sidelines and stands. Even after I stopped following the 'Boys due to that slug of an owner, I would still catch the occational game and Ray would always get his face on TV. It was always refreshing to see someone so dedicated to a team without being a trouble to those around him.
posted by FonGu at 06:18 AM on March 18
Of course, this is not the only time such things have happened. Look here and here and here for proof.
posted by FonGu at 06:22 PM on March 05
After wathcing the video several times, it does appear to me that Henderson's arm follows the Heel player's head as he goes down. That would make it an intentional and driven blow. However, it the interest of being fair, I can not claim to have an unbiased opinion on this one (UNC Alum).
posted by FonGu at 06:07 PM on March 05
It's a shame that Ullrich and others feel they must cheat in order to be successful. Hopefully his role as advisor will not include how to cheat on drug tests.
posted by FonGu at 02:06 PM on February 26
The article says some NFL execs are upset by this process. Why? Herock is providing a pre- service just as the NFL provides a post- service. Look at all the athletes who speak like their mouths are full of marbles when interviewed at the college level then speak with very proper diction after a few years in the league. Does anyone remember Randy Moss getting braces? The NFL is all about image and Herock is helping these young men to become wealthy representives of that organization - kudos to him if he can make a living doing it.
posted by FonGu at 04:08 PM on February 23
I coached youth sports for 25 seasons. It has always been my belief that the parents who yell the most know the least about the given sport. Part of this moron's sentence should include mandatory rules clinic attendance!
posted by FonGu at 05:52 AM on February 18
I was pulling for Peyton to get his ring and make the nay-sayers shut up. Good job Colts! I was kind of shocked at the number of turn-overs, prarticularly bact-to-back turn overs that occured. I know the weather was crappy, but one would expect crisper play in the final game. Now on to warmer weather and the Boys of Summer! I hope my Pirates can continue the momentum they were building after the All Star break!
posted by FonGu at 06:07 AM on February 05
yay-yo, your spot on here. I witnessed that in my playing career in all sports. That is why my coaches always harped about not putting the game in a position where some "home cooking" could allow you to post a "L".
posted by FonGu at 06:26 PM on January 27
I think the general consensus is Duke seems to get an unsual number of breaks in key situations. I don't think it could be factually proven in this forum if that result is due to Coach K's abilities, athletic prowess, human error, corrupt officials, or even alignment of the planets. It is, however, fun to speculate...
posted by FonGu at 09:56 AM on January 27
Unlike weathermen, game officials are paid to be perfect, or as close to perfect as possible. That is why people talk about it when they fail to do their jobs correctly.
posted by FonGu at 09:25 AM on January 27
This is all the evidence I need not to send my child to North Carolina for an education. :) Ouch! Nice jab danjel. I just hope to God you are not sending your kid to Duke or THE Ohio State!
posted by FonGu at 07:52 AM on January 27
And here is a link to show that hatred for the Dookies is not limited to UNC alum. No, this is not my site and I'm not plugging anything for profit.
posted by FonGu at 06:08 AM on January 27
tommytrump, Dook is a traditional mispelling done on purpose by UNC alum to show our disdain for the little school up the road. If you were to visit Chapel Hill, you would find many comedic tshirts that make puns of this spelling. And as an UNC alum, I must side with the conspriacy theory in that Coack K is always given breaks. I have personally witnessed many games where DooK [sic] players have taken cheap shots, thrown obvious elbows and walked a country mile while driving the lane - all with no call.
posted by FonGu at 05:38 AM on January 27
instead of a dozen doses of Jason, one perky-breasted co-ed gets offed twelve times. Friday the 13th meets Groundhog Day? I saw a graphic that had Schottenheimer listed as the active coach with the most post-season losses. Too bad they can't bring in a reliever to close out the season! I like The Hoser's picks this week. It would be nice to see the Cinderella story of the Saint's continue, and I would like to see Peyton and Dungy finally get their rings.
posted by FonGu at 06:05 AM on January 21
I once saw a 3 foot tall bong that was shaped like a dragon. It had a fish bowl sized water container in the stomach and two pipes coming out of the nostrils. Considering how loco the TSA has been about taking any liquids on planes, I think he would have had more luck with the 'dragon pipe' ballanced on his head while singing Kumbaya. Cheers, Rocco Eritrea aka Miguel Vanuatu
posted by FonGu at 05:31 PM on January 18
I'm pulling for Russ Grimm. He was a mean SOB as a player and has the hard-nose attitude people in the 'Burgh have come to expect from their team.
posted by FonGu at 05:02 AM on January 16
Brady Quinn's House Up For Sale
Hard to see any QB being successful on a team with second rate wideouts, a poor line, a banged up #1 tailback, and a banged up kicker....I'll bet Quinn lands in Miami.