1. How many times have I called and wanted an opinion, advice, or just to talk about the game?
2. How many times have you (Rob) and I faced off on the pitch?
3. How many times have I wondered would this be the day that I finally beat Rob and his Dogs?
And this is where I start erasing my post because it starts to sounds bitter...
But the truth of the matter is I'm not
Right or wrong, multiple coaches and teams looked at Nederland as a gauge on how their team was doing or going to do. Everyone wanted to beat Nederland, everyone loved to hate Nederland, and I know for a fact that almost everyone has been jealous of Nederland in some form or fashion. And for me, Rob Bledsoe and Nederland soccer are so intertwined that I can not separate the two…
Rob has been one of the most consistent figures in the setx high school soccer scene and always tried to improve the game on all fronts. And because of this, the game and all who are associated with the game will miss him (whether they want to admit or not).
So three cheers to you Rob on a great run at Nederland High School…those are some mighty big shoes to fill.