In competition be a class act not a jerk !

In my short time in the hobby, I have been blessed to be exposed to Class A people. The first brawl and the time I was blessed to go to Reggieland I witnessed true competition, The coaches played hard and let anyone who refereed the games do there job, no one argued, cryed about a call or questioned the Refs decisions. When you play be a class act, remember a new or prospective coach maybe watching you, what you do may determine weather or not that person joins our ranks or says man that is too much for me and takes a walk. Be a class act.

[jeff]

[daghstrydr]

that you have to keep your cool, the games should be played with sportsmanship but what happens when the samethings keep happening over and over, from the other coach? I tell you that I almost lost all bearing and I almost reverted back to my "Outlaw" days, if it wasnt for my grandson being in the same location. Had to just step back, regroup and continue on no matter what happened.



If you really want to know what happen pm me will tell you the story

[artlax]

check your pm

Originally Posted by daghstrydr

that you have to keep your cool, the games should be played with sportsmanship but what happens when the samethings keep happening over and over, from the other coach? I tell you that I almost lost all bearing and I almost reverted back to my "Outlaw" days, if it wasnt for my grandson being in the same location. Had to just step back, regroup and continue on no matter what happened.



If you really want to know what happen pm me will tell you the story

I know exactly how you feel. I want to play electric football, not feel like I am in some sort of debate competition. Maybe I am wrong on my next point but, I am a little old school in my thinking. I TRUST A MAN AND ASSUME HE IS A GENTLEMAN UNTIL HE GIVES ME A REASON NOT TO (regardless of race, color, creed, rich, poor, short, tall, thick, thin, or location above or below the Mason Dixon Line). I refuse to go through this world thinking everyone I meet is out to cheat me. I may get caught off guard and lose a game over it but, a person's friendship and fellowship means much more to me than little plastic men. So for all of you coaches out there who care about people, God bless you. The unfortunate thing is some people put more value on winning at all cost. God help them as they find themselves sitting alone. . .by their selves. . .in a dark room. . .surrounded by little plastic men. . .with no one to play with. God bless you also.

[GrandMasterKC]

Coach I find your statements to be true, locquacious and valid. As you spend more time playing EF you will find that winning can be the ultimate measure regardless of the carnage that is left behind from that quest. I have found good friends and great mentors in this hobby. We have the basis of a true friendship before and after the games, so our disagreements are about EF not life, so we can harbor issues about the game but be sincere friends inspite of. As my Karate Instructor Master Kevin Thompson states "...when competition begins friendship ends...when friendship begins competition ends"

Originally Posted by GrandMasterKC

Coach I find your statements to be true, locquacious and valid. As you spend more time playing EF you will find that winning can be the ultimate measure regardless of the carnage that is left behind from that quest. I have found good friends and great mentors in this hobby. We have the basis of a true friendship before and after the games, so our disagreements are about EF not life, so we can harbor issues about the game but be sincere friends inspite of. As my Karate Instructor Master Kevin Thompson states "...when competition begins friendship ends...when friendship begins competition ends"

I am all about some competition. But the game should never be about how one can twist, bend, or break the rules to get an advantage. Anyone who resorts to these tactics just to win is not a very good ambassador of the game. There is nothing wrong with rivals and hard fought battles on the grid iron. I am not referring to that. I understand that competition may not always be friendly but, it should always be by the rules.