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Post by jgibson on May 6, 2007 6:59:12 GMT -6
I would like to contact the coach at Greensburg, Kansas High School. Do you know him or his name?
Perhaps if he is a friend, you might even have a cell phone number.
Pleas email me.
John Gibson
Warren, Oh
jgibson@neo.rr.com
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Post by wildcat on May 6, 2007 14:46:07 GMT -6
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Post by coachjimmer on May 6, 2007 14:53:29 GMT -6
You may not be able to contact anyone there for a long time. 95 percent of Greensburg is destroyed by tornandoes last Friday.
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Post by airraider on May 6, 2007 15:42:41 GMT -6
You may not be able to contact anyone there for a long time. 95 percent of Greensburg is destroyed by tornandoes last Friday. Umm, just a hunch, but I think the original post was made for this reason. |
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Post by fbdoc on May 6, 2007 15:48:06 GMT -6
Huey, Tog, and all of you moderators - how about everyone on this board pledge $15 toward Greensburg HS Football? $15 x 8000 members = $120,000. I'll give you my credit card number right now!
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Post by Yash on May 6, 2007 15:51:11 GMT -6
If you get an actual fund up for them, I'm game, $15 a person to restore football is worth it to me.
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Post by jjkuenzel on May 6, 2007 16:15:57 GMT -6
Just remember, first things first guys. There needs to be a town with people living there first before there is going to be a HS football team.
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Post by fbdoc on May 6, 2007 16:19:13 GMT -6
You're right, but maybe this kind of gift from some poor football coaches will get others to kick in what they can. Heck, sign me up for $25, I can skip my beer this week.
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Post by spreadoption on May 6, 2007 16:32:33 GMT -6
Huey, Tog, and all of you moderators - how about everyone on this board pledge $15 toward Greensburg HS Football? $15 x 8000 members = $120,000. I'll give you my credit card number right now! LOL, donate $120,000 to their football program while the city is completely destroyed?  I would refuse to donate to their HS's football team at a time like this, its more important to donate to the people of Greensburg so they can get back on their feet somewhere else. |
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Post by phantom on May 6, 2007 16:51:31 GMT -6
If we can help them get their football program back then that's something they don't have to worry about. It's easy to say that it doesn't matter. For us coaches there's always next year. The seniors at Greensburg don't have a next year.
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Post by midlineqb on May 6, 2007 17:16:16 GMT -6
This is a great, compassionate idea but I think it is very unrealistic. I live 50 miles from Greensburg and I'm sure they will rebuild. Right now they have other things on their minds: Where do we go from here? What do we do to try to rebuild our homes, businesses, schools, churches, community, relationships, industry, etc? These are all questions that they have to contemplate and decide action on before they start thinking of the football program. They are getting a steady outpouring of aid from surrounding communities, the state and now the federal government. They are also getting help from individuals from Oklahoma that are coming in with heavy equipment and man power.
I hope this doesn't make people think I'm against coaches coming to the aid of fellow coaches in a time of devastation. I'm NOT! I just think there are other priorites that need to be looked at before this occurs.
Their superintendent was interviewed on TV today stating that they were hoping to get the track, golf, and softball athletes competing before their seasons are over in order to give them some kind of normalcy.
This is just my opinion to what is going on in Greensburg. We need to pray daily for their continued strength to overcome obstacles and losses of loved ones and a place to call home.'
Sorry for the length.
Buddy
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Post by wildcat on May 6, 2007 19:28:11 GMT -6
I remember when I was a senior in high school (1992). Plainfield High School, which was only about 10-15 miles away, was completely destroyed by a tornado. Awful stuff.
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Post by coachjimmer on May 6, 2007 21:41:21 GMT -6
Guys,
I didn't realize that this thread started today. I apologize.
Jimmer
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Post by superpower on May 8, 2007 12:27:58 GMT -6
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Post by jgibson on May 8, 2007 15:10:11 GMT -6
Thank you. The email address was helpful.
gib.
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Post by fbdoc on May 8, 2007 18:05:40 GMT -6
Thanks for posting this address. I hope everyone on this board feels called upon to donate to these folks.
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Post by coacher on May 9, 2007 8:50:05 GMT -6
I wouldn't rule out helping out their football team. Times like this they also need things to look forward too. Yes we should help them with life's essentials, but being in our little "football fraternity", I think it wouldn't hurt to help get their football team back on their feet. Our football team is going to do a fundraiser for their football team. Am I wrong in doing this?
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Post by jraybern on May 9, 2007 10:41:40 GMT -6
rroe@usd422.org, sstarr@usd422.org
According to the school's website, these are the email addresses of football coaches. The second email address is also the athletic director. I sent them an email to encourage them to be strong and offered assistance wherever needed. I have not yet heard anything back, but I am sure this is because the last thing on their minds right now is answering email from a stranger. Just thought I would save you all who want to email them the time of searching the school's site.
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Post by epcoach99 on May 10, 2007 9:27:13 GMT -6
This aired on the Rachel Ray Show the other morning. www.rachaelrayshow.com/?q=videos/bringing-the-stadium-backIn the midst of devastation we sometimes forget about how much those "non-essential" things in life can be. Right now they need a place to sleep, fresh water, and food. Tomorrow they will need hope and a chance to escape all the devastation around them. Just look at what the Yankees games did for New York after 9/11. And yes I do watch The Rachel Ray Show! You gotta problem with that just come and see me  |
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Post by poweriguy on May 10, 2007 11:24:53 GMT -6
She makes tasty food. So I fully endorse Rachel Ray.
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Post by phantom on May 20, 2007 17:00:43 GMT -6
I watch Rachel Ray, too. I found this on another site:
Need your help, part deux... Old friend John Murphy of Yahho Sports tells us he has been in contact with the head coach from Greensburg High School in Greensburg, KS, which was devastated by the tornado that hit just a few weeks ago. With less than two months before they are scheduled to hit the field, the Rangers football program is left with little or no equipment, funding and also lost most of the new items they purchased by raising over $4,000 on their own this past off-season. Mr. Murphy has already guaranteed them that he will match the missing funds, plus has started a drive towards raising equipment and extra funding for both the local junior high and high school team. There are over 50 football players in need of your collective support and aid, the Rangers primary colors are blue and red, so any program that has extra gear, practice jerseys, pads and equipment or football fans that would like to donate to this cause should contact John Murphy at draftjm13@aol.com. Thanks for your support.
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