Well said, DefensiveChaos. How can we expect our athletes to succeed on and off the field if no one is ever held accountable, and fingers are constantly being pointed across the board - at coaches and players alike? It's amazing to me how the same people who come on this board and hype up a player, often their son, or team, often their son's, are the first one's to create a different account and begin trash talking a coach and an entire program. Furthermore, three games into the season and you are already mentioning transferring. Can we stop putting our kids on a pedastool as if they are the next LeBron James or Kobe Bryant? Let's get serious guys. Negativity is contagious, especially amongst 16-18 year old athletes who have to constantly hear it from their parents and community members. If you want the best for your local high school or son's program, preach positivity and allow the coaches to do their job.
At the end of the day, there is a reason why you are sitting in the stands watching. It's very easy to be the Monday morning QB. Teach your kids to be reponsible, receptive young men who work hard on a daily basis, not when they feel like it, and are receptive to instruction from their coaches, not fathers in the stands. The fact of the matter is that a college scout would pack his bags and leave a game before the end of the first eight minutes thanks to the learned and encouraged mannerisms revealed on the court that are encouraged from the stands.
As for Woodbridge on the court, their problems will resolve themselves. They have a lot of learning and growing up to do with the loss of Carroll, Emory, and Rayford. The fact of the matter is that they will need some time to gel together as a cohesive unit. In watching the game last night, the elder Corbin didn't do himself much good, committing several offensive fouls - often times playing the game out of control and trying to do far too much, ending up in foul trouble early and often. What impact can you really expect him to have on a game when such is the case? The younger brother looked shell-shocked and at times scared. He is going to suffer some growing pains, welcome to Varsity basketball as a freshman. This team will be fine, I just find it so sad that a community could lack the presence of mind to realize the power behind their negative comments. It is December 18th. In the words of Aaron Rodgers, "R-E-L-A-X...RELAX!"