I have recently been approached about many different questions involving sports on the local scene, but also the mainstream athletic spectrum's that are viewed on the television sports channels. I am going to express my opinions, which are my correct answers, I don’t need to poll the audience, go half and half or even phone a friend, my response is my final answer, and that is a no-doubter, Regis.
What do you think of the implementation of the new NCAA football rules, on taunting, wedge blocking and eye black messages?
First off, the taunting rules will be abused until they are enforced by each and every officiating crew. I totally agree with the taunting penalty being implemented if the actions are displayed during the scoring play or big defensive play, but in dead ball situations, the rule hasn’t really changed. Showboats will still be showboats, the look at me crowd will never die. Speaking of showboats, what started out as a religious or personal devotion on the eye black patches has become just another way to get your point across, instead of Tim Tebow’s ‘John 3:16’ or Reggie Bush’s ‘619’ offerings, but Buckeye Terrelle Pryor’s ‘Mike Vick’ was just out of left field and uncalled for. My only thought on the outlawing of wedge blocking is, when during fall two-a-days camp are they going to hand out the flags and velcro belts?
How many volunteers does it take to run a successful track and field meet?
Throughout the years of my athletic career, which hasn’t spanned nearly as long as many track and field enthusiasts that are still finding a place leaning on the fence to watch high school athletes perform to the best of their abilities. I have seen examples that have been very successful throughout the years; where townspeople, students, teachers, and/or visiting school officials are scheduled to assist in the running of the meet. The amount of workers all depends on the number of participants competing, but to run off a meet smoothly, there are always volunteers needed, that step in when help is needed with no questions asked, they just notice the need for help. A prime example would be at the recent Dawson County Track meet in Lexington a current coach and a former Activities Director, now coaching; stepping in and providing needed help without evening asking if they could help, this is just one of the reason that these individuals have been a success as a parent, coach, activities director and mentor to young athletes in the TRIBUNE-area.
Thank you to all the volunteers that allow athletic events to happen, and go off smoothly for all participants.
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