volleyballfan

It does not matter what county a team is from. As I stated earlier, PNG is not alone in this district, they are not the "Chosen Team". The local stations need to give recognition to all area teams, not just PNG. Seems to me you need to take up your complaint of this "media conspiracy against all other southeast Texas schools" with the local media and not fans on a high school football message board. You are sounding very whiney. And you are sounding like a typical PNG fan that can not see beyond the bounds of your city limit signs. For pete's sake, there was even a "Mid County Kindness Day" and there were people on the news making the statement that "I can't wear that shirt, I have to wear my purple shirt". Open your eyes, people, the world does not revolve around you or your school district. Were all of you created from the same mold? We can only hope that a newer version has been created, one that doesn't bleed purple, but bleeds red like the rest of the people in this area.

It does not matter what county a team is from. As I stated earlier, PNG is not alone in this district, they are not the "Chosen Team". The local stations need to give recognition to all area teams, not just PNG.

Have you ever gone to a game in Vidor? The whole town turns out, there is no where to park. People start lining the streets at 8:00 a.m. to get ready for the homecoming parade so they can get a good spot. The whole town basically shuts down. So, no, I don't believe it has to do with the number of advertisements sold in the Port Arthur News. We are talking about local stations, as in KFDM, which is located in Beaumont, but rarely reports on the Beaumont and other surrounding teams.

You know what FootballFan82, people from PN-G have to listen to people like you all the time complaining on how the media is biased towards us, how we think we are better than everybody else and how arrogant we all are..... We take it all in stride. It all comes full circle when we show up to an away game and shine our pearly white smiles real big for everyone to see knowing we are surrounded by twice as many fans (even during a losing season) as you have at your home games. So, apparently it isn't just me since you hear it from people all of the time. And I guess things did come full circle, since your team choked this year and your true colors have emerged...............black and blue. Guess I hit a nerve, huh?

Football Fan, you are on a roll. I work with some of the most pompous football fans in the area, and the majority reside in MC. thank you, just trying to say what a lot of people won't.

at least we agree on something lol

Sorry there is a difference between being prideful and being conceited. You, yourself, have said you have heard them brag and boast.............this, to me, does not define pride.

Sorry, TheBoysMom, but it is not necessary to to STALK PNG fans anywhere, since they usually tend to try to make their presence known by just being obnoxious...........

I agree totally with what your saying but I also know for a fact that it is not the media that promotes the PNG article its the represenatives of PNG. The article is posted in the paper each week with the information that is provided by PNG and it a joint effort between the two probably iniated by PNG. This goes back to what i posted earlier, PNG has the reputation they do because they have earned it. If your program wants to have their information provided to the public someone needs to step up and take that same initative and get with the media and I bet they would be happy to help you out, they love that kinda stuff. I believe that is what is wrong with alot of kids these day they want everything handed to them and they expect to get equal treatment in everything without the initative. You want it go get it yourself and quit blaming everyone else!! Excuse me..........but FYI........I know for a fact that our coaches have contacted the media regarding some of our teams achievements, but guess what.........once again PNG took over the sports cast and our teams win was not mentioned, except for the fact that you could check out the tv stations internet site to review other scores. So.......don't try to pass it off as anything other than it is...........bias towards PNG. And, also, I do not have a mental problem as was stated, apparently you can't handle the truth!

Thank you, exactly the point I was trying to make, you said it much more eloquenlty. The colors of purple and white do receive more attention than any other team in the district

Sorry..................PNG NDN

I believe PRIDE is listed as the worst of the seven deadly sins............so don't go overboard PN-G. And don't try to say I suffer from ENVY, because I don't, just biased reporting. For all you know I may be a former PN-Ger who has gotten away and seen what is really going on in the media.

you don't even know which high school i may be supporting lol just pointing out that the media coverage tends to lean towards PN-G, always has. HAHAHA don't know what dream world you are living in, but PN-G has never been down to earth.

That's why your bubble was burst this year.............maybe you need to start taking the time to pay attention to those kinds of displays...........

Never said I had a problem with your fans.............I have a problem with the way the media for some reason favors your team more than any other in the district!! If I were a visitor to this area I would think from the coverage your team/teams obtain that your school is the only one in the district. Apparently, you are one of those that were put into a purple diaper from birth and think that is the only color worth mentioning. Admit it, some of your fans are some of the most disrepectful out there, whether it be at a game or in a public location!! Just go to one of the local malls and watch the body language of the people wearing PN-G shirts, they have a better than thou attitude. Welcome back down to earth with the rest of us................HOW DOES IT FEEL

To all PN-G fans.........this did not turn out to be the season you had hoped for. Maybe now you can better see how the rest of the area teams felt when your team (teams) were/are consistently in the headlines or on the front page of the sports edition. Although you may bleed purple, there are other teams in the area that bleed maroon, blue, etc., but were/are not given the recognition they so very much deserve. I am sorry, but PN-G is not the only team in the district. You may have a million dollar field, but sometimes it takes more than that. Better luck next year, and to all the teams that made playoffs, good luck and make us proud!

To all Lumberton Raiders................ I recall a time in years past when Raider Pride did not exist. None of the school uniforms matched, each sport appeared in different colors at their designated events. I wasn't sure at times if your school realized what your school colors were. Needless to say, I am so happy to see that Lumberton has finally returned to the colors of Columbia blue, red and silver. Also, to see the original mascot returned brings great pride. In years past the mascot in no way resembled a Raider. Always remember, you have to have pride in your school and support from your community. It is such a wonderful feeling to look over at the stands and see your school colors displayed. What a difference a couple of years make! Keep up the good work, Lumberton, and good luck in the playoffs. The Class of 2008 started this tradition, lets keep the L-Train and school pride on the tracks for many, many years to come

Lumberton does have a good team. I think maybe they need to alternate players as far as finding a consistent setter. Nothing against the current setter, but I did see too many balls set too close to the net, too far from the net, or set to the other team when I have had the opportunity to watch them play. Good luck...........

What has happened to the Vidor volleyball team?! If I remember correctly they started out the season with a first place win at the tournament held at their school. They have yet to win a game in district. How can a team come out in first place against all the other teams in a tournament, but not be able to win a game since? Makes you go hmmm!

I have to agree that Lumberton has a good team. I have seen these girls play. When they all move around the court they play very well, it's only when the players get in position and don't move their feet that they tend to loose it. They also have very good hitters. I don't know the name of #7 on the team, but when she gets a good set she can hit the ball so hard it knocks the player on the other team off of their feet, I witnessed this myself during the Vidor game. Although the setter is good, I think that if the coach worked on getting the sets more in line with where they need to be in order for the hitters to kill the ball, this team could definitely make it into the playoffs. Good Luck, girls!!