My Thought for Today

[oldhattrick3]

Many of wise people (much wiser than me) have stated that whenever a "but", or "however" is used everything prior to that word is negated, let's take a look at some examples:

oldhattrick3, ok not too shabby, but you had some help from your prognosticator friend here along the way who made you a believer. - mydove4
Translation:
"Without me, oldhattrick3 you may have blundered" (ah mydove4, that hurt lol, true, but it hurts lol)


sometimes it works and YOU are brilliant, but sometimes it goes against you. you all may not believe this but sometimes the decision you make is the right one , but in the end it is up to the players to perform and carry out the plan to perfection. - div1coach222
Translation:
"As coach you are more times wrong than brilliant" "Doesn't make a difference what decision you make it is up to the players to make it happen"

I am trying to do better but what gets most parents (even those who while not experts on the game are trying to walk the line between passionate supporters of our child and team and raging idiots) is inconsistency - laffysoccermom
Translation:
"There is no way to do better with these terribly inconsistent refs calling these games"

The premier talent that the clubs feed these schools can easily get these teams to deep in the playoffs but that is where the players talent becomes equal and other factors are needed to excel further. - dogfan
Translation:
"Premier talent only gets you so far and if your coach sucks you won't go any further"

Aliceshoe1- I agree about officials having no agenda, but I have seen on MANY occasions where a ref, did influence the out come of a game. - div1coach222
Translation:
"Aliceshoe1 you are wrong, refs do determine the outcome of games" lol

Point well taken. However, it is so much more enjoyable to me to watch a game that is well reffed vs one poorly reffed, whether I have skin in the game, or not. - inthebox
Translation:
"Way to make a wrong point, I know what is required for a good game"

I do not know why, but I find that to be the case. quite frankly I do not know if I have ever had a game where I could say I have had a badly called game when these refs. have been female.Just a thought." [/i]- div1coach222
Translation:
"Girl Refs rule"

This one is going to be real good, but I have to stick with the Doves in this one. - oldhattrick3
Translation:
"I'm sympathetic to the opponent because the Doves are going to crush you"

There may be some reason for this but it is difficult for parents, players, and sometimes coaches to understand - laffysoccermom
Translation:
"OMG there is no way for all of us to understand this stupidity"

Aliceshoe1. I don't always agree with everything you say, but you always bring something thought provoking to the discussion table and make us think. - lcpsoccermom
Translation:
"You are typically always wrong and yet you still make me think"

I think EA can be ranked either in front or behind Byrd.But I believe EA is a strong team heading into playoffs and should be in the top 7-8 area. - calcio
Translation:
"EA is better than Byrd and should be seeded higher"

Just my opinion, but again all four could end up anywhere. - Nutmeg
Translation:
"Listen, I'm talking here"

I know of teams that spent some tournament games giving playing time to players that made the trip to the tournament. And, there is nothing wrong with that. But, it does not give a true representation of how that team would look if the coach was "playing to win" and had the starters in for most of the game. - Steven Gerrard
Translation:
"What a bunch of idiot coaches not playing to win, geez"


I love you Terrebonne but I'm just trying to make it point. - gerome
Translation:
"With all do respect, Terrebonne your not a good team"

Time on my clock When the goal scored was 41:43. Dom deserved the win but this game should have been sent to OT. - SJA Dad
Translation:
"Dom cheated, Dom cheated, ref cheated, ref cheated"


I'm sure there is more out there that you can add to this string...............Have Fun !

[div1coach222]

I would rather be quoted as saying a referee COULD and has influence the outcome of the game. If you think that is not so then you are naive...

[barnacle13]

This is a very interesting thread, BUT I'm not sure how accurate it is, BUT, I'm willing to read and respond anyway, BUT you already knew that, BUT you'll probably strike through my text and realize I really had nothing to say anyway!

[laffysoccermom]

You totally misinterpreted my comments. Maybe I wasn't clear or maybe you have agenda not sure...

[oldhattrick3]

all, this is all meant in good comedy. Take it easy, just poking a little fun, if you look I have one of mine in there too. HOWEVER, easy it really ! LOL.

barnacle13, I see you picked up well on the humor !

div1coach222, sorry I guess I picked a couple of yours, no harm intended, just trying to give a little lite humor before the arguments start on the all district / parish / state teams

[barnacle13]

Hard to miss, however, I'll certainly use this little trick to edit out the statements I don't agree with in the future. It's always easy once you strike out half of a comment to make up your own meaning, but, it doesn't make it any less fun!

[laffysoccermom]

K- I sometimes miss sarcasm and humor in writing..

Guess today is one of those days...

I am honored that I was quotable...

[div1coach222]

no harm, no foul just playing along with the game!

[workhard]

I know Steven Gerrard and he's not all there, BUT you were spot on with the meaning behind his post..

[cardsinhand]

This was a really good read, however it was kind of long.

[playonman]

thank you, div1coach222, for saying it like it is......

I would rather be quoted as saying a referee COULD and has influence the outcome of the game. If you think that is not so then you are naive...
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