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Post by moneyball on Jan 4, 2018 11:51:19 GMT -5
I was told that Broc baldrige (6' 8" and leading Willard in scoring) did not play tonight against oak harbor was benched for the game and then quit after the game? Is there any truth to this. I'm a Willard guy but didn't make the trip to oak harbor because I knew it was gonna be bad either way but obviously worse if broc didn't play Rumors. He is still with the team and is playing.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 4, 2018 10:40:19 GMT -5
Looks like this teacher/coach dodged another one and will live to do it again down the road. I hope the next kid he does this to, and he will, has parents that fight for real justice and accountability. I applaud the School Board and Administration for their efforts in this one and for holding this teacher accountable for his actions, again and again and again. Yes, that last sentence was one dusted with sarcasm.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 4, 2018 10:33:35 GMT -5
For all we know the kid could have been sick or the coach was trying to motivate kids to play harder. There is nothing wrong with changing up the lineup for motivational purposes, it is what gets kids to work harder if they know there is an opportunity to start and it could help "starters" refocus their efforts. Nothing wrong with it at all, but after the posts about losing kids to grades, kids quitting and bad attitudes, it was a question that warranted being asked. Fair enough. Who did they lose for grades and who quit? Attitudes can be adjusted with the correct mental approach with these players. Not sure that anyone quit and haven't heard anyone not playing because of grades.
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Post by moneyball on Jan 4, 2018 7:21:51 GMT -5
Does that mean the roster has changed? For all we know the kid could have been sick or the coach was trying to motivate kids to play harder. There is nothing wrong with changing up the lineup for motivational purposes, it is what gets kids to work harder if they know there is an opportunity to start and it could help "starters" refocus their efforts.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 31, 2017 0:52:09 GMT -5
Why can't a teacher warn someone they know about a bad kid coming their way? Because it is against the code of conduct. He is not permitted to volunteer and reach out to another incoming school with personal and confidential information on a student. It would be like someone opening his file and sharing the mutitude of issues or complaints that have come against him but none are documented with this entire community. This guy has violated the code of conduct in some form or fashion every time you turn around yet he never really gets disciplined. The parents of this kid should help him understand this attitude and behavior will no longer be tolerated. Saying a kid should be disciplined and this is what comes out of this stream, people need to see that this teacher is the root of this problem, not the kid.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 30, 2017 8:08:27 GMT -5
I was told that Broc baldrige (6' 8" and leading Willard in scoring) did not play tonight against oak harbor was benched for the game and then quit after the game? Is there any truth to this. I'm a Willard guy but didn't make the trip to oak harbor because I knew it was gonna be bad either way but obviously worse if broc didn't play It had to be for discipline issues, cannot see Broc not playing for any other reason. Heard that Terry Baldridge did not start either but did play. You’ll know tonight whether or not Broc is still on the team, Norwalk is up next.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 27, 2017 12:16:43 GMT -5
The teacher went to her employment and the discussion was about the student, yes! She was not aware of the email at that time. It sure sounds like this teacher has over stepped his position multiple times and in different ways. Without knowing the teacher directly I wonder if they should be in a position of mentoring kids based on some of these events. I sure hope that the school administrators take this situation serious but it is unlikely, they are known for turning a blind eye to the obvious. I'm sure he got a slap on the wrist and told to be a good boy going forward. If I had documentation in the form of an e-mail that looked to destroy my son or daughter's reputation like this parent has, that teacher would have some answering to do not only to his boss, but in a court of law.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 26, 2017 14:37:36 GMT -5
Willard is also getting better fellows...let's not forget that detail... Both can be true: 1) Willard played 3 disaster teams in a row. True. 2) Willard will get better under the leadership of Joe B & Hirsch. True. Hopefully all players are 'in good standing' per the above and we can continue to improve. Oh I'd so love a competitive Willard basketball team again. Willard has a chance to win their league. Huron, Vermilion and Edison will be tough but Willard's starting 5 are solid and they can go to their bench for some scoring. They are looking good right now.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 26, 2017 14:33:08 GMT -5
Willardfan........Be careful, I personally know this family and my facts are documented truth. Willard teacher started this entire thing! These parents were quietly moving their child and giving him a new start. The same Willard teacher came into the parents work to question her about a few issues and ended with concerns about her son and the teacher even mentioned his own reputation?? Then the email was sent. This is a good kid that of course has issues just like EVERY other kid his age...remember he was 12yrs old, not an adult! This teacher violated this kids confidentiality without his parents/administrations consent which is Conduct Unbecoming. He violated Profedional Relationship with a Student, he violated the technology usage policy, I could go on and on. This kid has played on MANY sports teams outside of Willard and has never been told he was un-coachable?? He's been in his new school for 2 1/2 months now. Not one issue of bullying or being disrespectful. This kid spoke his mind and because of this he didn't fit inside the Willard School's Box, so he was labeled a bad kid and treated with disrespect. Willard holds their students accountable for their actions, but NOT their staff, this is the real issue!! Relentless, are you saying this teacher went to the parent's place of employment about this issue?
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Post by moneyball on Dec 26, 2017 8:19:09 GMT -5
Well first off all maybe some of you should get your story straight! He didn't just email this SC teacher out of no where. He got an email form a teacher at SC asking what he knew about the kid and such. Had a lot of positives to say about the kid because there is a lot of positives to say about him athletically. But he has a lot of maturing still to do. Now I know it's a middle school child and all middle schoolers need to mature still but this one was as bad as they come and did not jsut have problems with this one teacher! Every faculty member/coach he came in contact too he had issues with. I have seen kindergarteners respect adults and behave better than this kid.O willardfan: now just to get some things straight with you. We are just responding to what moneyball has put on here. If you would have notice a lot of us on here do not even live in Willard or get the Willard Times, which is worse than the Norwalk Rejecter or I should of said Reflector, so anyway we are stating on here by what moneyball has written about. Either way on what has happen the two teachers should not have been corresponding on e-mail about a student. If a teacher has any concerns about the child he/she should have gone to the principle's or administrator's office and have them talk with Willard's people to fine out more about this student. There are no rumors, it was read at the school board meeting by the parent. The Willard teacher made first contact with the SC teacher. willardfan1, you are the one that doesn't have your facts straight. It is on public record because the parent went to the school board and spoke, that means it is not a rumor it is fact because the parent has the e-mail stream that went to SC, started by the Willard teacher.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 26, 2017 8:15:05 GMT -5
Well first off all maybe some of you should get your story straight! He didn't just email this SC teacher out of no where. He got an email form a teacher at SC asking what he knew about the kid and such. Had a lot of positives to say about the kid because there is a lot of positives to say about him athletically. But he has a lot of maturing still to do. Now I know it's a middle school child and all middle schoolers need to mature still but this one was as bad as they come and did not jsut have problems with this one teacher! Every faculty member/coach he came in contact too he had issues with. I have seen kindergarteners respect adults and behave better than this kid.O The issue you have with this statement is that it is documented via e-mail and that cannot be considered a rumor if it is documented, and it is. The Willard teacher did in fact make first contact with the SC teacher and stated he heard the student was heading to SC. After the SC teacher received the e-mail from the Willard teacher, the SC teacher said he is getting a new student on Monday but wasn't sure of his name. The SC teacher did ask the Willard teacher what's the scouting report on him if it was in fact this student, after he received the first e-mail from the Willard teacher. That is when the Willard teacher went on a rant. So, you are the one misinformed.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 22, 2017 16:40:40 GMT -5
I'm curious to know what this teacher coaches? MS Football
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Post by moneyball on Dec 21, 2017 11:50:04 GMT -5
I heard one of the baldridge brothers will become ineligible starting next week.......any truth to that? I know there are kids in MS and HS struggling with grades and the coach does tutoring sessions to help with any kids struggling. Let's hope that is not that case with one of the Baldridge brother, that would be a huge blow to the team.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 21, 2017 10:14:48 GMT -5
Bay games tonight......... Calvert @ Edison PC @ Huron Marg @ Willard Oak Harbor @ Vermilion Willard could get their 3rd win in a row tonight. Kids are starting to play much better together and they're settling in on a good rotation.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 21, 2017 10:02:18 GMT -5
Every student has an official "file". It may be a folder, it may be notes or it may be on a computer but all schools have records and reports of student's activities. If there is a way to transfer this "file" or information to a school when a kid changes, I think it should be thru those official documents. Not some upset teacher, possibly with a grudge, sending an email. If I was the school on the receiving side of the student would you value a report from the administration office more or an email from an angry teacher talking about how little johnny is a bad teammate? This is exactly why the teacher/coach was disciplined because he broke state code. Based on what the parent said they would have never found out about this had a teacher not said the e-mail we got doesn't fit. There is an underlying issue here with this teacher/coach. If it were his first time getting out of line I would say he can learn from this, but he has a history of this and obviously the discipline he is getting isn't fixing the problem.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 21, 2017 8:10:54 GMT -5
There are some really great AAU programs out there and there are some really poor ones too. Lexington has a good AAU program and good coaches, best i've seen in years. If your kid is going to play AAU he/she has to have a shoot first pass second mentality, at least from what I have saw over the years. This actually helps kids become more assertive and teaches them to attack the basket. I like AAU for building a sense of scoring into kids but it has a ways to go to building a structure of teamwork in them, at least from what I have saw at all these big AAU tournaments. It is a huge money maker, lets not underestimate that fact.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 21, 2017 8:00:22 GMT -5
Just to play devil's advocate for a second. If a "problem" student in your district is moving or transferring someplace else do you have any responsibility to warn them of potential problems? I can see the point about "destroying the kid's rep" before he gets there. But what about the kids and faculty at SC? Don't they deserve a heads up? Interesting. If a kid is transferring to another school his transcripts are sent along to the incoming school. It is not a single teacher's responsibility to let the school know and add his personal opinion to the situation. The fact that he was disciplined shows that he broke the rules so there is no excusing his actions.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 20, 2017 9:48:51 GMT -5
Heard Willard Boys 7th, 8th, JV and Varsity all won last night (freshman were off). Nice work flashes!
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Post by moneyball on Dec 20, 2017 9:46:55 GMT -5
Couldn’t this thread be considered bullying? Moneyball out here doing exactly what he’s complaining about. This isn't the intent. My hope is that people see this thread and understand that a majority of the teachers are getting a bad rap in our school and it is not fair, they are great teachers. We have some great teachers in our school and it is overshadowed with garbage like this in our schools. You weed out the bad and address the issues with those specific kids and teachers. That's the message dumpp!
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Post by moneyball on Dec 20, 2017 7:43:56 GMT -5
I've never heard of a bully teacher. I've heard about 1000's of bully students. Well you have now because he was reprimanded for it. The fact is there are bully students and there are bully teachers. IMO, the intent of this teacher was to do harm to the student's reputation and whether it is true or not he had no right to send an e-mail to the other school stating some facts but also his opinion of the student, it had malicious intent. There are teachers in the school with this kind of history and it should be addressed. I'm not saying the kid did not have problems, what I'm saying is the act that the teacher took spoils it for some really good teachers in the school system because they all look bad when one teacher can't control their actions and be professional.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 19, 2017 13:30:47 GMT -5
At the last Willard school board meeting a parent got up and spoke about a Willard middle school teacher sending South Central an e-mail on a student transferring there from Willard. In the e-mail that the parent read it was obvious that the teacher was acting in a manner to destroy the child's reputation because the letter stated he was the biggest bully he has ever been around, could not get along with his teammates, been in trouble for years and he will be good for a few weeks and will turn right back into a bad kid. What does everyone think about a teacher going out of their way to send an e-mail to another school like this? In the letter the parent read it stated the kid is the best athlete in 7th grade hands down. The parents have had multiple issues with teacher's bullying this kid but this teacher turned it around on this kid and made it seem like the kid was the bully. There was a little blurb in the Willard Times this week about a parent speaking at the school board but they did not specify the details, above are the details.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 12, 2017 7:09:12 GMT -5
Willard 7th graders lost by 1 to Clyde. Willard 8th graders were rocked by 25+ by Clyde.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 10, 2017 10:40:04 GMT -5
Myles Pinksten is an up and coming freshman on the varsity team to watch in Willard, you heard it here first. He can be a player to build a program around and he can become a game changer.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 8, 2017 12:45:09 GMT -5
Willard 7th fell to Shelby by a dozen or so. Willard 8th fell to Shelby by 13.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 7, 2017 12:55:16 GMT -5
No, I did not state it was the coach's fault but it is the coach's responsibility to make adjustments at halftime and it appears either their adjustments did not work or the kids did not listen to what the coach told them to do (both scenarios are possible). What I've saw over the last few years is they had a coach in the middle school that was really good at making adjustments, I think he has since moved to freshman or jv? The current 7th/8th graders were blown out in their first game and I don't remember that happening to them at all last year. As I stated, I hope they continue to improve. I'll try and catch a couple games over the next few weeks since I'm on vacation and I'll report back what I see. You are either related to him or a friend of his. I'm darth vadar and he is my son.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 7, 2017 10:35:54 GMT -5
The current 8th grade team has some players. I hope they continue to improve. I heard Norwalk made some halftime adjustments and Willard did not, that was the difference in the 8th grade game. In other words, it was the coach’s fault. Maybe Norwalk is just better? If Norwalk was leading at half like buckeyekid said, what kind of adjustments would they have had to make? No, I did not state it was the coach's fault but it is the coach's responsibility to make adjustments at halftime and it appears either their adjustments did not work or the kids did not listen to what the coach told them to do (both scenarios are possible). What I've saw over the last few years is they had a coach in the middle school that was really good at making adjustments, I think he has since moved to freshman or jv? The current 7th/8th graders were blown out in their first game and I don't remember that happening to them at all last year. As I stated, I hope they continue to improve. I'll try and catch a couple games over the next few weeks since I'm on vacation and I'll report back what I see.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 6, 2017 9:47:23 GMT -5
Willard's 8th grade team of last season might be the team you had heard good things about. They only lost 1 or 2 games all season. I was at the games yesterday. Norwalk had the better 7th grade team. Willard 7th grade team has a ways to go to be decent. Need to work on fundamentals. 8th grade the teams were more evenly matched, although I left at halftime and Norwalk was up by 6-7 points. Willard has some raw athletes on the court for sure,,more so than their 7th grade team... First game so I'm sure they'll improve. The current 8th grade team has some players. I hope they continue to improve. I heard Norwalk made some halftime adjustments and Willard did not, that was the difference in the 8th grade game.
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Post by moneyball on Dec 6, 2017 5:56:19 GMT -5
Norwalk 7 and 8 easily handled Willard according to someone that went to the game. It was at Willard if I'm not mistaken, too? Thought that 8th grade group was pretty good. Anyone know why the easy win for Norwalk? Were there any kids out for this game for some reason for Willard?
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Post by moneyball on Dec 1, 2017 12:54:51 GMT -5
Post junior high scores here. Anyone know how they are doing the leagues/schedules at this level? Do they just follow the same divisions as the high schools or is there a different setup based on geography? (and if there is a difference, which system do the freshmen teams use?) For the SBC the Willard freshman are playing same night as JV and Varsity when the opposing team has a freshman team. There are a few gaps in the Willard schedule where the freshman don't play because the schools we are playing don't have a freshman team, very few though. The 7-8 grade teams are not on the same school cycle as the high school, they bounce all over.
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Post by moneyball on Nov 30, 2017 11:00:10 GMT -5
How did the Willard varsity girls do against upper? I try and follow them but could not get them on the radio last night and didn't hear how they did. Got thumped. Willard could count on the gals over the last several years to make up for the total vacuum the boys programs become, but maybe that runs ended too. Odd, they seemed like they had all the pieces of the puzzle to be a pretty good team this year. I'm sure their outside shooting is a weak spot but their inside game should be relatively good.
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