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Locke · 03-29-2015, 12:43 PM

I would think a group of guys on a hockey message board would be more in tune with stuff like this. As someone who played a lot of high level sports both in clubs and High School I loved stuff like this.

Sure, he didnt 'earn' the letter, but so what. As one of the guys typically busting my ass for the team I like to see people support the team in whatever way they can. Thats part of the definition of team sports, its inclusive and everyone has to do what they can.

Whether that means they're the guy scoring the goals, stopping the goals, making the passes or just screaming their lungs out in the stands, its all part and parcel of team sports.

I like it. It can even sometimes be a rallying point for the team.

Its funny, the people on the teams probably love it, but the parent that complained was probably one of those 'High School was the greatest time ever and the rest of life has gone downhill since' kind of people.

03-29-2015, 12:43 PM	#24
Locke Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Income Tax Central Exp:	I would think a group of guys on a hockey message board would be more in tune with stuff like this. As someone who played a lot of high level sports both in clubs and High School I loved stuff like this. Sure, he didnt 'earn' the letter, but so what. As one of the guys typically busting my ass for the team I like to see people support the team in whatever way they can. Thats part of the definition of team sports, its inclusive and everyone has to do what they can. Whether that means they're the guy scoring the goals, stopping the goals, making the passes or just screaming their lungs out in the stands, its all part and parcel of team sports. I like it. It can even sometimes be a rallying point for the team. Its funny, the people on the teams probably love it, but the parent that complained was probably one of those 'High School was the greatest time ever and the rest of life has gone downhill since' kind of people. __________________ The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves! This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness. The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.