fuzzy
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12-07-13 08:14 AM - Post#164854
In response to Allensince1993
Game on. Stay warm and safe. Go Eagles!!!
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Allensince1993
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12-07-13 09:58 AM - Post#164855
In response to fuzzy
AISD's FB page announced the decision this AM and it was followed with over 70 comments. Soon after they made a posting stating they removed the comments because they were "inappropriate". They also removed nearly 100 from last evening. Many parents were complaining about the decision.
I don't doubt the buses can arrive safely but part of the decision must consider the fan base and auxiliary groups attending. I made a drive to the HS area this AM and the roads were horrible.
I hear the roads are clear and fine past Hillsboro. I encourage people to stay home and not risk it. You can go online and listen to the game.
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Allensince1993
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12-07-13 10:20 AM - Post#164856
In response to Allensince1993
Update: The team bus is now past Hillsboro and the roads are clear.
Go Eagles!!! Live Streaming later today: http://theoldcoach.rivals.com/
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rw
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12-07-13 10:37 AM - Post#164857
In response to Allensince1993
I know the travel concern is real, but whether or not the fans or band for that matter make it, they need to play this game today...they are ready and that is what matters.
Waiting until Monday would put them off their schedule so much they would be in a position of not being ready to play at their peak...and that applies to BOTH teams.
Let's hope and pray for the safe travels for all that are making the trip, and the rest of us can listen to the game on the internet. Go Eagles!
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Cheatham Parent
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12-07-13 12:45 PM - Post#164858
In response to rw
Allen put a good explanation out on their Facebook page about the thought process used to make the decision to travel and play the game today.
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DrivinTooFast
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12-07-13 12:49 PM - Post#164859
In response to Cheatham Parent
I don't think there was one great, clear decision. My best wishes for safe travel to those players, students, parents and fans making the trip down and back.
Let's be careful out there Eagle nation and help each other out.
There is a hot cup of cocoa for you all when you get back. And if you were the driver for the trip, you might want to add a little something to the mug.
Weather aside, the trip through the construction zone (TWICE!!) is enough for me to skip the trip.
Edited by DrivinTooFast on 12-07-13 12:52 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Allensince1993
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12-07-13 12:53 PM - Post#164860
In response to Cheatham Parent
Allen put a good explanation out on their Facebook page about the thought process used to make the decision to travel and play the game today.
Here's the truth: (and direct quote from the school, not what they posted on FB).
http://www.wfaa.com/sports/high-school/Ic y-weather...
It's very sad. You recognize the 'risk' and hold back the other participants to minimize the risk. I don't want to hear anyone tell me there was 'no risk'. Even the school recognizes the risk.
Every other DFW school made the right decision to postpone until Monday.
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chf
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12-07-13 01:00 PM - Post#164861
In response to Allensince1993
Allen put a good explanation out on their Facebook page about the thought process used to make the decision to travel and play the game today.
Here's the truth: (and direct quote from the school, not what they posted on FB).
http://www.wfaa.com/sports/high-school/Ic y-weather...
It's very sad. You recognize the 'risk' and hold back the other participants to minimize the risk. I don't want to hear anyone tell me there was 'no risk'. Even the school recognizes the risk.
Every other DFW school made the right decision to postpone until Monday.
The statement on WFAA's site is EXACTLY the same as what was posted on Facebook. You're just looking for something to complain about.
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Allensince1993
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12-07-13 01:06 PM - Post#164862
In response to chf
The other portion:
There has obviously been a lot of interest and commentary on the decision to proceed with the football game today. As mentioned in a comment earlier - here is some information that may help explain what and why.
There were many administrators, coaches and directors involved in making the decisions this morning. There were staff members on the road at 4:30 a.m. driving to check highways to Austin and others at the schools working to make the best decision under the difficult weather circumstances.
According to the charter company and the staff members who drove south on 75 and I-35 this morning, the highway is safe for travel.
Let's go!!!! It's safe.
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Allensince1993
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12-07-13 01:10 PM - Post#164863
In response to chf
It was an unnecessary risk. It also tells me where they stand with the band. It's always football, will always be about football, and nothing is even close to football. Band? Cheer? Putting 700 to 800 kids out on the field doesn't prove relevance. A decision like the one today tells me where all the other programs stand.
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Miss Allen
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12-07-13 02:02 PM - Post#164865
In response to Allensince1993
AISD's FB page announced the decision this AM and it was followed with over 70 comments. Soon after they made a posting stating they removed the comments because they were "inappropriate". They also removed nearly 100 from last evening. Many parents were complaining about the decision.
Seventy comments removed this morning, 100 removed last night. Was all of them inappropriate? If it was profanity that is understandable, but if they were just negative reactions that's suppression and censorship. Freedom of speech denied because of negative comments! This is not a good example for our students. It's bad enough that transparency is in question with some decisions of the school board, now this.
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Cheatham Parent
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12-07-13 02:30 PM - Post#164867
In response to Miss Allen
AISD's FB page announced the decision this AM and it was followed with over 70 comments. Soon after they made a posting stating they removed the comments because they were "inappropriate". They also removed nearly 100 from last evening. Many parents were complaining about the decision.
Seventy comments removed this morning, 100 removed last night. Was all of them inappropriate? If it was profanity that is understandable, but if they were just negative reactions that's suppression and censorship. Freedom of speech denied because of negative comments! This is not a good example for our students. It's bad enough that transparency is in question with some decisions of the school board, now this.
Dr. Myers I presume
Edited by Cheatham Parent on 12-07-13 02:32 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Don4
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12-07-13 02:34 PM - Post#164868
In response to Miss Allen
Oh, cry me a river.
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jogo
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12-07-13 02:37 PM - Post#164869
In response to Miss Allen
You can rant all you want to (as long as it remains within Facebook guidelines) on your private FB page. Allen ISD doesn't allow "freedom of speech" in their classroms so why should the general public get to say whatever they want on the AISD FB page? Quit trying to make a big deal of something that isn't! There is no way everyone was going to be happy with the decision.
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lostyankee
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12-07-13 02:56 PM - Post#164871
In response to jogo
We'll have forgotten about this by next Saturday when we're playing Desoto in the semi's.
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DrivinTooFast
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12-07-13 05:57 PM - Post#164879
In response to lostyankee
Final Score
48-13 Allen.
Looks like the boys won one without the band.
Next week WARMER and CLOSER!!
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shiraz
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12-07-13 06:00 PM - Post#164880
In response to DrivinTooFast
yay Eagles!
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Homer
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12-07-13 06:30 PM - Post#164881
In response to shiraz
Great moment after the game. Players came into the stands to thank the fans that made the drive to attend the game. Very special ....
Great game Eagles !!!!
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shiraz
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12-07-13 07:40 PM - Post#164882
In response to Homer
We are not good winter drivers, so we didn't make the trip. I appreciate everyone who did, though. They sounded good and loud on the radio broadcast! Excellent cowbell work!
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Homer
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12-07-13 08:24 PM - Post#164884
In response to shiraz
No worries - the spirit of ALL Allen fans was felt. Great victory for the kids. I35 pretty slick on our way back. Hope everyone makes it back safe ...
Edited by Homer on 12-07-13 08:25 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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