Middletown Forum : new coach http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : Other School Issues : new coach Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:17:51 +0000 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:23:07 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3651 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ new coach : As an aside, it would be nice... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=25360&title=new-coach#25360 Author: Chief Whatdahey
Subject: 3651
Posted: Feb 07 2011 at 9:23pm

As an aside, it would be nice if the district and families in it (no matter the color or neighborhood) would focus more on education and the ability to do basic math, speak basic english, and know basic history and economics, rather than the focus on "games".... after all, that's why we have school, or am I delusional??

]]> Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:23:07 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=25360&title=new-coach#25360 new coach : Hire the most qualified person... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=25356&title=new-coach#25356 Author: Chief Whatdahey
Subject: 3651
Posted: Feb 07 2011 at 7:58pm

Hire the most qualified person for the job. Regardless of color, age, race, religion or anything else,and based on that individuals ability to outshine and outperform the other candidates through interview, experience, proven ability, natural or learned talent. The "content of character" as stated above. Now that would be progressive and motivational to the lesser candidates to improve for the future and would certainly be an "affirmative action!" That is fairest way to do things across the board. Even in this modern age, racism is still an issue, but motivated, focused, smart, talented people of any background rise to the top and can compete with anyone from anywhere. Expect greatness-get greatness! ]]> Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:58:05 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=25356&title=new-coach#25356 new coach : I am continually amazed by the... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=25343&title=new-coach#25343 Author: TonyB
Subject: 3651
Posted: Feb 07 2011 at 9:37am

I am continually amazed by the cry of 'racism". Does it exist? Undoubtably. Will it continue to exist in the future? So long as we continue to identify and categorize people by race, we will continue to suffer from the same problem. Whatever happened to "content of character, not color of skin"? Get the best person for the job, stress character and achievement and live up to the ideals of our national character; not continually put up a "scorecard" that can never be balanced. ]]> Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:37:06 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=25343&title=new-coach#25343 new coach : I had a long, well thought out... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=25337&title=new-coach#25337 Author: Bill
Subject: 3651
Posted: Feb 06 2011 at 4:02pm

I had a long, well thought out reply to this topic and decided to erase it, due to the nature of the topic.  Kind of unfortunate. 
 
I'll just say that I don't mind if they seek out a minority candidate or two for an interview but hope they hire the best candidate in the end.  Nuf said.
]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 16:02:13 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=25337&title=new-coach#25337 new coach : Here we go again any one else... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=25336&title=new-coach#25336 Author: Bocephus
Subject: 3651
Posted: Feb 06 2011 at 4:02pm

Here we go again any one else getting tired of being called a racist when in fact the ones accusing others of it are actualy the racists ?]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 16:02:03 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=25336&title=new-coach#25336 new coach : For Mr Pringle to state anything... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=25334&title=new-coach#25334 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 3651
Posted: Feb 06 2011 at 2:11pm

For Mr Pringle to state anything like that just shows how stupid people can be.  The Middies were successful last year with a white coach.  But it had nothing to do with his color - it had to do with the coach and the team building a relationship, dedication and drive to success.  Hiring a black coach will not make them more successful because he is black.  These players deserve the best - regardless of the color.  It is time to focus on the kids, not on a color. 
]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 14:11:30 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=25334&title=new-coach#25334 new coach : And just where does it end for... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=25332&title=new-coach#25332 Author: VietVet
Subject: 3651
Posted: Feb 06 2011 at 11:24am

And just where does it end for Bishop Pringle and people who have the same opinion? Fact: The majority of players on the Middies are black. The majority of the players in college/NBA are black. There is an increasing number of players in the NFL who are black. Black coaches in the NBA/NFL are on the increase. Black TV sports commentators (and all career paths) are starting to ramp up in number. Yet, if we are to take the overall population of this country, the black population represents, what, 15 to 20%? We have a greater percentage of that now in the player and coaching ranks don't we? What percentage of black participation in both player and coaching would satisfy the Bishop? The major sports are already dominated by blacks, aren't they? (football and basketball more than baseball for now) Is it close to 100% domination that the Bishop and others are shooting for?

I know it is not politically correct to say this, but.......

The minorities (all segments), are using their situation (smaller percentage of the population) to extract a guilty feeling from the majority, that they are entitled to extra-special treatment, simply because they are in the minority. Somehow, sheer lack of numbers have provided leverage for them to be considered "at a disadvantage" by the majority and we have actually bought into it. Society now says it is not acceptable to say anything that may cause "undue inferiority feelings" to those who are considered "minorities". In the meantime, the majority has been placed in an awkward situation of "giving in" at all times so as not to seem callous and insensitive. Does this seem right to any of you? A delicate subject because society has made it so. JMO]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 11:24:44 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=25332&title=new-coach#25332 new coach : Rev. Pringle says it's time... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=25331&title=new-coach#25331 Author: tomahawk35
Subject: 3651
Posted: Feb 06 2011 at 10:19am

Rev. Pringle says it's time to have a black coach. I don't have a problem with that but the way the article reads, it give the impression that regardless who has the best qualifications,a black coach should be hired so if that's the path he wants to travel then why not a female coach.Shocked]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 10:19:15 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=25331&title=new-coach#25331