Frank - What a heartbreaking story. That young man's story should make a difference in the lives of some others.
ncaa tobacco policy?
just a bunch of fancy words on paper
I just watched an ACC game replay dugout shot of the visiting coach sticking a wad in his cheek while his assistant called a pitch - bad timing on his part with the camera
I'm guessin he's not following the spirit of the policy within his program
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just a bunch of fancy words on paper
I just watched an ACC game replay dugout shot of the visiting coach sticking a wad in his cheek while his assistant called a pitch - bad timing on his part with the camera
I'm guessin he's not following the spirit of the policy within his program
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Anyone that's been to a baseball game knows the coach is in control of the players actions. If there is a “no tobacco” policy and a player is dipping, then the coach should be held accountable. Any rules the NCAA and state athletic associations pass down are nothing but fluff unless there is someone that can be held accountable. If a coach has to forfeit because of rules violations (no matter what they pertain to) those rules will be enforced.
FrankF and lafmom :
Imagine someone that you love dearly having to go through that.
All of my children will be reading this sad and touching article.
Thank you FrankF for sharing and thank you Sean for your story...may you rest in peace...your legacy lives on and is helping others.
Imagine someone that you love dearly having to go through that.
All of my children will be reading this sad and touching article.
Thank you FrankF for sharing and thank you Sean for your story...may you rest in peace...your legacy lives on and is helping others.
GW4S - I sent the link to my son in college. One or wo of his roommates dip. He replied that I've been showing him this "stuff" since 5th grade. I plan to continue to share that kind of "stuff". Tobacco is a tough thing to battle once you start and as with Sean, can contribute to a lot of sadness in people's lives.
Was watching a SEC game last year when a player came to bat who was obviously dipping. The umpire immediately threw him out of the game. The third base coach walked up to question the umpire who never said a word, only stared a hole in the coach. After only a few seconds of those eyes burning a hole in him the coach walked hurriedly back to third base.
This is a very interesting subject. As the coach of an 18 & under team, I occasionally see new players arrive who dip. Of course, with 18yr olds, I see a lot of things that I never have to deal with on our 16 & under team.
My policy is that no player, coach or anyone who is inside the fence and associated with my teams, is allowed to use any tobacco products when we are in uniform. I've talked to every player that shows up with Copenhagen and told them how dumb I think their decision is, but if their parents are going to tolerate it then I won't over rule them since I'm not mom or dad. BUT, don't ever let me catch you with it when you have my uniform on, EVER.
The first player I ever had to confront in this situation, I just walked over to where he was sitting on the bench, reached above him to the shelf where he'd set a can of Cope, and threw it in the trash. I then told him if I ever saw it again, that he'd be suspended from playing for us and could turn his uniform in if he didn't think that was ok. I never had to say it again, and while this kid still dips when he's out of uniform and away from the team, he actually became an advocate for me with other new players and told them my policy before I ever had to deal with a situation. That kid is now playing college baseball, as are the few other kids whom I've ever had to deal with this issue, but it is one that requires constant monitoring.
Probably the most disappointing thing I saw with tobacco this summer was in Marietta, at the Perfect Game 18u tournament. The Head Coach of one of the most successful teams there shows up at home plate for the conference with so much chew in his mouth he could hardly talk. I don't know if he allowed it for his players or not, but it was interesting to see a "local" team playing on a field with signs posted everywhere about not tolerating tobacco use, and then see the head coach with half a pouch plugged in his cheek.
My policy is that no player, coach or anyone who is inside the fence and associated with my teams, is allowed to use any tobacco products when we are in uniform. I've talked to every player that shows up with Copenhagen and told them how dumb I think their decision is, but if their parents are going to tolerate it then I won't over rule them since I'm not mom or dad. BUT, don't ever let me catch you with it when you have my uniform on, EVER.
The first player I ever had to confront in this situation, I just walked over to where he was sitting on the bench, reached above him to the shelf where he'd set a can of Cope, and threw it in the trash. I then told him if I ever saw it again, that he'd be suspended from playing for us and could turn his uniform in if he didn't think that was ok. I never had to say it again, and while this kid still dips when he's out of uniform and away from the team, he actually became an advocate for me with other new players and told them my policy before I ever had to deal with a situation. That kid is now playing college baseball, as are the few other kids whom I've ever had to deal with this issue, but it is one that requires constant monitoring.
Probably the most disappointing thing I saw with tobacco this summer was in Marietta, at the Perfect Game 18u tournament. The Head Coach of one of the most successful teams there shows up at home plate for the conference with so much chew in his mouth he could hardly talk. I don't know if he allowed it for his players or not, but it was interesting to see a "local" team playing on a field with signs posted everywhere about not tolerating tobacco use, and then see the head coach with half a pouch plugged in his cheek.
soxnole
Did I read that right? Seatbelts are an unnecessary intrusion?
Did I read that right? Seatbelts are an unnecessary intrusion?
What's wrong with Dip and Chew?
I always dip my head down to the ground and chew my food.
Now I do have a problem with Poop and no Scoop. The NCAA's had better work on regulations for that! ....and no, do not say the greenskeepers are allowing this practice to continue to green up the infield!
I always dip my head down to the ground and chew my food.
Now I do have a problem with Poop and no Scoop. The NCAA's had better work on regulations for that! ....and no, do not say the greenskeepers are allowing this practice to continue to green up the infield!
Cope, I could use some of that 
In Florida, you get caught without a seat belt, you get a ticket! No PC police, just police!
In Florida, you get caught without a seat belt, you get a ticket! No PC police, just police!