I am so glad to have found this thread. The things which are posted here are downright shameful. I do have a vested interest in the Manvel program, but I also have a vocation which advocates fairness amongst all participants in HS sports. The views expressed by some of the players from Manvel however inappropriate at times was certainly provoked. Why are HS players in 2010 still using the N and "coon" words. Someone near and dear to the situation said this occurred most of the game and is still shocked and appalled. As a former US Marine, Mason/Shriner, father, etc amongst other things I could not believe this. I fought for everyone-black, white, Asian, Hispanic, all Americans. My childen and others around me do not and are not condonned to use those words towards anyone. And yes I am very much black and from the "hood". However we learn to leave ignorant situations grow up and go on to obtain various academic degrees, etc and be better individuals and give back to our communities and teach others the same. Not only to mention being a Christian. What are you teaching your children about the future? Athletes should show pride in their programs, HS memories, etc, but racism and name-calling is totally inappropriate! Manvel's penalties were mainly a result of "second-hand responses". Luckily the players were able to avert an all-out brawl. I respect those coaches and others who had cooler heads. Good luck to Manvel next week against LaMarque and to PNG next year and beyond. My prayers are with those who think HS sports have become grounds for racial intolerances. Luckily Manvel although not perfect has embraced the true meaning of our "children's futures-which some of us so called adults have left stuck in the past.
