loaded round said:
Selena, not to worry, I've always been a big fan of the Winamac Warriors. Great game!
Not really my point. If football guys paid even half the attention to the local high school teams as they do college and professional it would make for stronger communities. You can pay 5 or 10 dollars for the seat in the stands at the high school and see just as good if not better game than the 250 you pay for a pro team. With the added benefit you have the chance of actually knowing the people sitting next to you. Granted, what the HS kids lack in polish they more than make up for in enthusiasm.
Who knows, it might even have the trickle down effect of admin knowing with community involvement in one segment of the school they might worry their "zero tolerance" policies may have consequences they don't want.
Notre Dame has a fine sports department that has made a mark in our culture, if only for "win one for the Gipper" but our culture is based on your street, your town and your little high school. That's where your loyalty should be.
My name in Selena and I am a ranter.