Beach District Games: March 15-20 (Week 1)

No thank you Redbird, just trying to make a point!

When I initially asked the question, I wanted to make sure I gave the benefit of the doubt to the Kellam boys because I didn't know exactly what they were chanting (and still don't).

It is true though that the "chanting" was only done when the Landstown pitcher began getting the signs from the catcher and lasted until the time when he threw the pitch.

It's not a huge deal in the overall scene of the game, but I also believe that sportsmanship should be stressed at this level as well.

I was not at the game but if it was anything like Cox last year then it can be nothing less than bushleague bs. I find it hard to belive that coach jones or coach sinnen would tolerate anything like this if it was in fact directed at he opposing pitcher.

Again...it was NOT directed at the opposing pitcher or the other team and it WAS NOT EVEN CLOSE to Cox last year. People are taking exception to the timing of it and the fact the kids aren't directly cheering for the hitter with verbs.

Now that this has been blown out of proportion, I look forward to next week's games.

With all the patience I can possibly muster, Redbird you can not assume or speak for the intentions of a group of 15 adolescents in the dugout. Nor can you tell me that what I heard/saw at the PA game did not happen. Others then confirmed the same behavior at the Landstown game.
Funny, you could hear a pin drop after the pitcher released the ball.
More interesting, you even recognize people "taking exception to the timing and not directly cheering for their own batter." Imagine that???? That would be called heckle-to harass and annoy with taunts.
Thanks for playing!

You're right, Lynn, as usual. The kids are heckling, harassing and calling out to the other team. They are chanting about the pitcher's mother and casting spells on their families. Is there anything else I missed? I am tired of beating this dead horse. Now, you can keep your record of never being wrong. Good luck with that.

Just got back in country and the Kellam vs Landstown game was the first game I attended, Kellam guys were just making noise. Don't know what was be chanted but the timing was during the start of the LHS pitchers receiving signs. I had the same vantage point as some folks who were standing down the first base sideline. Not saying it was right but these things happen and in the tight knit VA Beach circles things usually work themselves out (goes around comes around). Redbird I think this one is a little to close for comfort... just my observation. I belived this is going to be a real good beach district year (very competitve once the pitchers get settled).

with all the D1 talent on Kellam, PA, or any other school, nothing better then pro and D1 scouts listening to girl softball chants,luv it, Let the kids play ball and and stop the little league noise, my gosh, its got to stop, and ur right, I thought Cox brought the School band to every game, what did they do, dress out 40 kids, lol

Redbird,
It is going to be really tuff for you to be objective when you put posts of that kind on here. This is your first rodeo, try to relax and condone only those behaviors that you would want your child to be remembered for. We all learn through our mistakes.

Guess everybody just wants the games to be between the lines! Pilot 81 it the nail on the head! Scouts are everywhere and you never know who they will talk to when they are not at your field.

Thanks for playing!

Lynn,

Again, you are misinformed. This is not my first rodeo. I've been through it as a player and a coach at the collegiate level. As for being a parent, my son will be judged on his actions on and off the field. We have discussed this for years. This is not new to him. I am proud of him. He is a great kid. There is nothing he can do to change the way I feel about him. Every school that is speaking with him knows his character, integrity and ability (and has commended him on such). I am not worried at all about him. I appreciate your concern, though.

As far as the game between the lines...it is. People like you and I are not in between the lines. We are simply discussing two sides of an argument on an internet message board. I haven't been upset and a couple of your responses have actually made me laugh because I know your agenda.

Lynn, your last post insinuates my son is doing something wrong - which he isn't. I would recommend you leave him out of it. If there is something you'd like to discuss, feel free to call me.

Good luck.

Redbird,
You have a pm because nobody on here wants to listen to this ****.
Nothing was insuated about your son. It is your first rodeo as a parent! You'll figure it out soon enough!