What do you think about Wise and Pound ...

[StateChamps92]

...combining youth football? With the possible consolidation approaching, this may not be a bad idea. We could combine and have 4 teams in each of the three age groups. This would give a ton of playing time to more kids and they can get to know each other before they go to high school with each other. I grew up playing in that format in Hopewell, VA in the 1980's. I believe it would be very beneficial to each town and, most importantly, the kids. We can play in Pound one week and the next in Wise so each school can get their fair share of the concessions. I hear Phil Robbins has approached Roger Austin about doing this in Appy and BSG. It's only a thought and I'd like to hear your thoughts, opinions, or comments.

[imported_Greeny]

If you want to get involved with a bunch of irrational crazy people then I say go for it. I think you guys already have a great thing going on in Wise. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Don't get me wrong I'm for consolidation and I get your point, but until you've worked with those people you just don't understand.

[StateChamps92]

Thanks. We had some issues last season but they were fixed by this season. I think everyone could get along. Especially when everybody sees that there kids will be getting a TON of PT.

[imported_Greeny]

Well, I think Mike Robinson is their president and Mike is a stand up guy so I hope he did get some of their issues fixed. I'd be real particular who I'd let coach from there.

[StateChamps92]

If it would happen, we would set up a committee and ensure that each town has people coaching to make the kids more comfortable during the transition. Mike is a good man. Chris Johnson took over after last season. Both try to do the right thing. I think we could make it work.

[shwalker32]

there are some programs now not going to mention which ones where kids do not get a lot of P.T. with a small amount of kids so is it in the best interest of combining programs and making it even harder?

[Unchained]

I see where you are coming from amigo,but be prepared for a trainwreck if you do it. Little Timmy's mom and pop will be livid if he doesn't start,and what you'll hear is "The coach is from Wise,so he's playing kids from Wise". If the coach is from Pound,then little Johnny's mom and dear 'ol dad who live in Wise will be screaming the same thing if he isn't the star of the show so to speak. I see the benefits,but I know the headache as well. Good luck with that regardless. I have to say that I am glad that we are done with youth league football with the eldest going to 8th grade ball (unless the youngest has a change of heart). You and some others have done some awesome things with it,and there are plenty of good memories,but there are some bad as well (thanks to a bunch of "adults" who forgot that they are supposed to set good examples for their kids,and chose instead to whine,[censored],complain,lie,and accuse). I'll still catch you guys on weekends off,and help do what needs done,but it will be nice to not have the headaches that you have.