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Message: [QUOTE="PeteCalvin, post: 56367, member: 439"] If anyone listened to 97.7 just before 6pm, the parent of one of the so-called "recruits" called the show and told them exactly how the "investigators" came to his apartment and not once asked the question "did coach Green or anyone affiliated with the Skaneateles program recruit you to come and play?". He said that he had just bought a brand new flat screen and had his son's XBox hooked up to the TV. That was what the investigator seemed to make a big deal about, as he referenced it over and over again. So he believes that is where the "apartment with toys" reference came from. He also stated that teachers at the school said things to his son about "oh, you must be here to play football" and "what's your 40 time?". He believes these comments were made, in part, because he his son is black and Skaneateles is a predominantly white school. (not sure I agree with that, but just relating what he said). I think he was trying to explain how his son stood out and it was automatically assumed by everyone that he was there for football. His view of this investigation is that it was driven by bias, racial and otherwise, and politics within the district. He made the situation sound more like a witch hunt than a real, honest investigation. The fact that they would not disclose names makes everything suspicious. People want Green out. Some never wanted him in. According to the facts discussed on the radio show, not one of the kids who are playing on the varsity squad are ineligible. That in and of itself should have been enough for the School and Section officials to rule in favor of the team. If there is a rogue coach, then go after him...but do it AFTER the season. Don't penalize the kids. If this ultimately boils down to school district politics or finger pointing from other districts, shame on them. If the allegations are true and there is a rogue coach, then boot him. Don't punish the kids. [/QUOTE]

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