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VICE Sports: The Case for Abolishing High School Football
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:20 pm
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:20 pm
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It's a May evening in Las Vegas, Nevada. Davis, a 44-year-old public works employee, is holding a town hall meeting, discussing his candidacy for the Clark County School Board. He'd like to expand the school lunch program, offer more college prep courses, and explore building dorms for students who need housing. It all sounds innocuous, even boring, and none of it explains why Davis has appeared on local television and USA Today's website, nor why a camera crew is setting up at the back of the room.
Oh, and it definitely doesn't explain why Davis has been called a "dork," a "pussy," a "gay," and a "nanny state liberal" who's "almost as krazy as Hillary."
No, the reason Davis has attracted attention and ire is simple: he wants to eliminate public high school football. Friday Night Lights out. No more homecoming games, sweaty August two-a-days, and afternoon-in-the-auditorium pep rallies. Adios to a beloved American tradition played by roughly 1.1 million high school students nationwide (double the participation number of the next most popular prep sport, track and field), and by approximately 3,600 students in Clark County, the country's fifth-largest school district.
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Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:21 pm to goldennugget
Damn, guess I stuffed this fairies arse into a locker one too many times.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:24 pm to goldennugget
I'm sure that would go over well in the black community.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:24 pm to goldennugget
quote:
the reason Davis has attracted attention and ire is simple: he wants to eliminate public high school football.
Well deserved ire, imho, tbqh, fwiw
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:27 pm to McCaigBro69
I don't agree with him, but I admire his courage to stand up for what he believes to be right in the face of likely ridicule and outrage.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:41 pm to SCLibertarian
quote:
I don't agree with him, but I admire his courage to stand up for what he believes to be right in the face of likely ridicule and outrage.
i agree and that's probably the nicest thing you can say about this sissified snowflake.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:49 pm to goldennugget
A lot of money is wasted on high school football programs
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:50 pm to goldennugget
For fricks sake nobody is forcing the kids to play. Most know the dangers and do it anyway because it's fun and breeds new friendships. It can also get you a free scholarship and hopefully millions.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:56 pm to goldennugget
So this dork is still mad about the girl in high school that he liked being pounded by the football star that really didn't give two shits about her? Or is this about his son not being able to get attention from the cheerleaders because he is a whimp?
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:58 pm to goldennugget
Maybe start them playing tackle at high school and just do 7 on 7s untill then.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 8:59 pm to goldennugget
What a dorkpussygaynannystateliberal who's almost as krazy as Hillary.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 9:04 pm to Caplewood
Honestly all football should be banned and it will be within 25 years.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 9:07 pm to Tiger Ryno
Unfortunately there will be professional flag football within the next 25 years
Posted on 11/29/16 at 9:26 pm to dawgfan24348
quote:I'm 100% certain plenty of parents across America force their kids to play.
For fricks sake nobody is forcing the kids to play.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 9:28 pm to shel311
I meant the school 
Posted on 11/29/16 at 9:29 pm to shel311
forcing some to actually plan for a real future, instead of believing that the NFL is their way out, might help some.
Some places, the kids believe sports is their way out, not actually planning a future, learning a trade, getting a degree, etc.
Some places, the kids believe sports is their way out, not actually planning a future, learning a trade, getting a degree, etc.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:05 pm to goldennugget
Why do we people want to destroy football? It is a great sport that millions of people love to play and/or watch. Yes, it can be dangerous, but it is a great game and a major source of enjoyment, passion, and way of life for so many people.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:11 pm to Vicks Kennel Club
quote:Not saying i agree, but that's the answer to your question.
Yes, it can be dangerous
And I'll first admit I didn't read the story, but I'd guess he only chose high school because these are kids that are, what, as young as 15 years old...it may be their choice, but the argument is that it's dangerous enough to maybe consider that a 15 year old isn't properly equipped to make that decision.
I see the argument, though not saying I agree with.
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:40 pm to ipodking
quote:"wasted" is not the right term.
A lot of money is wasted on high school football programs
Posted on 11/29/16 at 10:40 pm to goldennugget
I wonder how many additional teenage black males would be murdered every year if football was gone.
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