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Post by airman on Apr 20, 2007 16:09:44 GMT -6
I was informed that I would no longer be a moderator by coach huey and the other moderators. I am fine with this. I do not like gossip so I am clearing it up no for anyone who might wonder. so in a sense, I was fired from the moderator position.
I was even offered the ability to change my name if I so chose. I choose to be airman. I am not going to change my name because I am no longer a moderator. I have a ton of respect for huey he does a great job and provides us this wonderful board.
I am to abrasive at times and blunt. I am what I am. I make no apology for that. I have no problem not being a moderator. I am not good at censoring what I say. I say it and I let the chips fall where they may. This is not always the best career move I have found in the insitution of public instruction. better to be true to myself then be some one else.
I am glad to be a contributor because then I feel I can be free to say what I feel. Being a moderator is sort of like being a school administor, you have to go along to get along. This is not me, If I do not like someone or do not think someone is doing the job, I am going to tell them and be honest.
to those of you who feel offended by me I am not sure what to say. I could say I am sorry but I am not sure what I would be sorry for. If I am clearly wrong, then some one should point it out to me and then I would apologize. I am Bobby Knight like and Gen. Geroge Patton like but I will apologize when I am clearly wrong unlike the other two. however, I recognize we are all incharge of our own feelings and no one can offend us unless we let them as well.
I can tell you this, I respect the heck out of coach clande adn his double wing. he is sold out on the double wing and he is not affraid to standup and say what needs to be said. got to respect a man like that.
anyway, looking forward to good discussions in the future, remember, it is never personal unless you want it to be.
peace, airman
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Post by saintrad on Apr 20, 2007 16:58:15 GMT -6
it takes a big man to admit that airman. Love seeing your posts beacuase they are always insightful.
thanks
Keith
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Post by tog on Apr 20, 2007 18:55:11 GMT -6
airman
Your contributions are appreciated and you deserve respect.
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Post by coachcalande on Apr 20, 2007 19:16:41 GMT -6
eh, whats the big deal, this is just a game and moderating is what it is, not an exact science. Half the time I dont agree with brophy or huey or whoever but who cares? I still respect em. they dont always agree with me or someone else...being "abrasive" through typing on the web...well, shoot, its daggone hard to really get the TONE and message thru text...no body language or facial expression to read ....personally air, no big deal to me, we sometimes bang heads but its all about the kids so no sweat man. glad you are coaching and glad you love the game. air it out if thats what floats your boat man. ps, i thought it was funny to hear that our new ms coach plans to air it out (afterall, my kids threw all of one td pass last year lol)...each to his own right? cant we all just get along?  |
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Post by fbdoc on Apr 20, 2007 21:13:34 GMT -6
Moderator? MODERATOR??? We don't need no stinkin' Moderators!  |
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Post by ajreaper on Apr 20, 2007 21:15:46 GMT -6
I just hope you'll need not change your life style taking the huge hit to your finances as I am sure you did;)
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Post by wingman on Apr 20, 2007 21:32:17 GMT -6
I went back and read your last 50 posts. You're ok in my book. I have a son in Baghdad today fighting to preserve the right to say what you want.
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Post by airman on Apr 20, 2007 22:04:18 GMT -6
we need moderators cause it would be a free for all if we did not. we know this. coaches have strong opinions on just about everything. you look in the schools coaches have a level of respect which is higher then the other teachers and staff. you all know this. we do what we believe in. it is this extreme belief which makes the offense, defenses and special teams we run work. we will ourselves to make things work. coach c. makes the double wing work to perfection. he has complete faith in it, so does knighter. I have faith in the passing game. others in the power t, others in the zone run game or the power o and counter trey, still others in the wing t or option.
it is like through scheer faith and belief we can make this thing go.
our greatest strenghts however can become our weakness as well. IN ability to change is what alot of coaches have. it has always worked we say and it will work again.
I admit, I am a pig headed, strong willed,even tempered(now), opinionated person. I hold certain truths to selfevident. Loyality, honor and honesty. It is how I can bee seen as abrasive, blunt and uncaring.
I know being a moderator is a tough job. you want to say things but you cannot because you are supposed to be incharge some what. I am not sad. I knew the day was coming and it just happened to be today. I hold no ill will towards anyone. can I be over the top at times, sure I can.
the thing I need to get better at is recognizing not all people have had the same experiences I have had. I need to get better at getting into the other persons shoes so to speak.
I should have held off on my dislike of frank beamer. it was not the right time just after the shootings to be on him for what I feel is the lack of discipline in his program.
It did sadden me that 32 people were killed but about 40 people every minute die of malnutrition in the world every day. There are about 8 gun related deaths aday in the US either killing ones self or being killed.
wingman, I want your kid to come home happy and healthy. being in that situation however changes you. it takes a young kid and makes him a old man before his days. war is not the answer but I also know as long as he is there I will be praying for him. I will add him to the list of other service members i pray for to come home healthy. at one time I was praying for 4 platoons.
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Post by brophy on Apr 20, 2007 23:31:38 GMT -6
 ..................................airman.......................................................................... that took a lot of heart to write what you wrote - keep posting, man! Calande, it's simple, man.....you can be "right" or you can disagree with me. When the times get tough think, What would Pac Man Jones Do? |
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Post by crl on Apr 21, 2007 2:19:51 GMT -6
Moderatorcide  just like Senca, except no Cesear, nice robes and sandles...just good posts, corners or digs...can´t help the puns. A-Man your stuff is always good. |
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Post by fbdoc on Apr 21, 2007 7:43:01 GMT -6
Perhaps my last post was misunderstood... Yes we do need moderators. Men of wisdom and experience, men of passion and guile. Men who are willing to sacrifice their time to help all of us.
Airman - with your time as a moderator coming to and end, let me offer up the words of John F. Kennedy ...
"I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but rather for our contribution to the human spirit."
Airman, your thoughts and words have contributed to all of us.
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Post by coachmoore42 on Apr 21, 2007 7:54:54 GMT -6
I know nothing about this particular situation, but I can relate to saying what you feel. I hate the culture that we are expected to repeat the company line for fear of being reprimanded. I understand presenting a united front and keeping the disagreements behind closed doors whenever possible, but when you can't disagree with those in charge how can things get better? My current principal doesn't like to be told that you think something could be done in a better way, regardless of how tactfully or discreetly it is done. She is right and don't tell her anything differently. I'm still around because I love the kids and the AD is the greatest you could ask for.
Bottom line...good for you for sticking to your right to be able to speak your mind, even if you had to give something up to do so.
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Post by jhanawa on Apr 22, 2007 0:00:39 GMT -6
This doesn't mean that your going Double Wing does it?  Don't sweat it Air, all is good, get the ice bucket ready for the QB's are and let it fly. Remember, not everybody is meant to be a moderator, just like everyone is definately not meant to be a cop, I know if I were a cop I'd run out of bullets, sometimes the world just isn't ready for black and white, face the facts type blunt point of views, unfortunately, blunt is about all I know, which means I've stepped on a shoe store full of toes. So, no worries, let it fly. |
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Post by coachcoyote on Apr 22, 2007 20:21:03 GMT -6
Airman, The sun's coming up tomorrow whether you're still a moderator or not. I haven't agreed with all you've said, but I was one of those who fought for your right to say it. When you have to start watching what you say as opposed to how you say it, it's time to move on. Spit it out. If someone can't take it, they don't have to respond. There's no winner or loser when there is honest disagreement, just honest disagreement. An opinion is like an a$$hole. We all have one, but it only poses a problem when you get the two confused. Hang in there.
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