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Wow. That's harsh. Do you even know how much work they put in daily? They start practicing weeks before the football team even shows up. They have so many trophies and awards, they just pile them in a corner of the band hall, seriously. The BC band is well respected in this area as they are just that good. You call yourself "CardinalBacker." I guess you limit which Cardinals you "back," because calling a group of hard working, talented, amazing musicians "Nerd Herd" isn't exactly supportive. What a shame.
Our band has grown exponentially over the past few years. That has presented a problem during 3rd quarter because they're too big and way too loud. Last year it was agreed they would only play while we were on defense. Last year's head drum majors were very in tune with the game and controlled the band accordingly. The game is close, we're on defense, they knew what to have them play and play loud. They knew when to hush them. It worked well.
I don't know what happened this year other than they had almost 150 kids on the track, they were too loud, and were playing at the wrong time. Rather than have a discussion with band leadership and come to a compromise, they were told to shut down 3rd quarter. The band has had a change in leadership this year, new drum majors and different band director. I don't know what has happened, but I have heard from several people that they're too quiet during the game and that's a shame as they do play a crucial part to the vibe of the game. I've only been to one game this season so I can't form an opinion on that. But what I did notice is that even the fans have a different attitude, not as lively as they were last year. What changed?
Anywho....that's my 2 cents worth of rambling. Next time stick around at halftime and enjoy their show. They would appreciate the support.

BC is a class school with class football program and coach, please to not let one person cause rot to begin on what has been a great series and a great game for all involved. Praying for safe travel and good sportsmanship on both sides.

Um the radar right now doesn't look so bright and sunny. 

Dorion pitched a heckuva game! Hated to watch him limp off the field. We need to dig deep and clinch this. 

And you probably believe that the hands are part of the bat!!! Go find your fight somewhere else Malakoff. Never say this is how it has been since the beginning of time because that is how the myths get started and everyone that sits in the stands or the dugout is a rules guru. Good Day

Only subbing was 3 pinch hitters in the last inning. Bats were hot, guess he wanted to keep the momentum going. 
In a lightening delay . Radar not looking good. Could be a long wait. 

Thought you wasn't going to post in this forum anymore??   JK!!
 
Come on people grow up!!  We all have said things that might be offensive to someone else.  There are several thousand personalities and different views on this site. I don't know the details of what happened but I highly doubt an apology was necessary to start with.  Do not let the view of a few people define how much the rest of us appreciate what you do for the site.  If anyone is allowed to have an off opinion or a off day then its this guy!   (and Grad of course)!!

Our District now has 3 teams in the top 25:
BC #13
Silsbee #23
WOS #T25
Let's finish up strong and represent guys!!!!
 
 
 
 

BC wins in 8. 3-2

Going in to the 8th tied up 2-2. Pitchers for BC: McDowell and Bergeron.

How did we go from fifty to fifty thousand?
Here is one man's opinion on how and why the problem might have developed.  In 1990, only the elite player from this area played true select baseball.  The John Pattersons and the Brian Sanchezes of the area.  The rest of the kids played HS ball, a few summer ball games with their HS teammates, and those not in football played a few fall ball games with their HS teammates. 
At this time in history it cost the local kid $50 bucks a year to play the game we love. 
Then some folks saw people in Houston and Dallas making big money from showcase teams.  It spread to this area and several who were self proclaimed baseball instructors in our area began to do the same here in the summers.  All you had to be was a successful former player or someone who coached (or raised) a successful former player, and you could line em up and churn out the lessons.  Some would do it on the side, some decided to make a run at doing it for a living.  Those in the second group had to expand so they could better capitalize financially on the popularity of our sport.  To do this they had to have their guys paying them in the fall as well.  So they went that route.  Some even encouraged many kids not to play other sports so they could keep the flow of that kids parents money into their pockets and they not only coached the kid's teams couple days a week, but for an extra fee, would even coach them more if they would show up a couple more days a week for supplemental lessons on specific parts of the game.  As we currently stand some of these people have figured out how to make quite a living off this great sport.  All they have to do is control the environment. You might could use some of these tactics to sustain profitability 1)  say whatever you have to say to recruit the best kids so you can win ex. tell them its all about the kids 2) it might help to bad mouth anybody else and any other sport that is a threat to taking any kid away from you for any amount of time which would result in a decrease your annual income. 3)  when you finally have the hook set on the kid and their parents go to work on them that you are the only person they need to succeed.  Tell them their high school coach wont help them play at the next level. Tell them that in all actuality they need not even play high school baseball because you are their ticket. The day enough moms and dads believe that, is the day that baseball in our area has been ruined by greed.
Remember that $50 it used to cost to play? Over the course of 10 or 12 years, many families are spending 30? 40? 50,000? dollars doing all of this (more if have injuries from overuse).  FYI guys.  You could pay your own way to college for that.
Ask any college or pro player (that is not in this business, and those that have not drank the koolaid provided by the aforementioned), what were his greatest days in this sport? and the vast majority will tell you, it was putting on their high school uniform and representing their community with the classmates they went to school with since kindergarten.  It was the fight for bragging rights between towns and the right to talk trash with our co-workers the next day at work.  Some in this business must not have played in that environment and loathe their HS experience but they are short changing any kid or kids that they convince those months out of the year should be four more spent in their gym so that the funds keep flowing.
With that said, there are some great people in the area that profit from the great game of baseball, that don't bad mouth others, and participate in America's past time for the right reasons which are the kids and the world's greatest game.  Thank you to those guys.  If this is you, you will not be offended by what I have written here today. 
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Silsbee capitalized when it counted. Impressed with a few sportscenter worthy catches by the Tigers too. This district definitely knows how to keep things interesting! Can't wait to see how things shake out. 

Silsbee capitalized when it counted. Impressed with a few sportscenter worthy catches by the Tigers too. This district definitely knows how to keep things interesting! Can't wait to see how things shake out. 

Silsbee capitalized when it counted. Impressed with a few sportscenter worthy catches by the Tigers too. This district definitely knows how to keep things interesting! Can't wait to see how things shake out. 

Silsbee capitalized when it counted. Impressed with a few sportscenter worthy catches by the Tigers too. This district definitely knows how to keep things interesting! Can't wait to see how things shake out. 

Gotta give props to Silsbee and there coaching staff. Also Mike did a great job broadcasting..... To bad I couldn't watch had to listen at the ER. KJ told me too tell everyone thanks for all the prayers and that he'll be back stronger then ever. Got some great news a the BBJ office today. He could only be out 3 to 4 weeks at the most. Again thanks to all my Setx Family for the prayers and support.

Why did the WOS coach score it with 2 hits on maxpreps?

It's 4 games into district, and some people are acting like they have already won the dc on different threads. Gotta long way to go. 

Final 
BC 2
Jasper 1 
P Jasper MCMillion. 13k 1 hit
P BC Doiron 12 k  3 hit 
B6 sac fly scores one 
T7. Pass ball , error scores runs 

I wasn't there yesterday, but heard it was pretty awful! And the term "rabbit ears" was what I heard as well. You can't be a successful umpire and be that sensitive. But I did hear he was much more contained the last game. Hoping he won't be back this weekend...wouldn't that be nice?

I think there have been enough communities trashed here.
Party's over....everybody go home.

Smh....let's let it go. In the playoffs everyone starts 0-0. Let's stop the trash talking, move onward and upward. Once the posts start losing class (on BOTH sides), this discussion becomes pointless.

lock this circus down.  no more to be said.