[RunItUpTheGut]

A sports message board may not be the best place for you if you are that touchy over what one small criticism. He even finished his post by saying that he felt like he could be a very good quarterback.

There were a lot of good athletes on the field last night and as far as I can tell none of them (my son included) played a perfect game nor are they ready to jump into the NFL. Your son looks like he will be a fine player, good luck to you guys this year but try to remember that these forums are about discussion about the games and what the players do--both positive and negative. If someone attacks a kid personally that is one thing, saying that someone put too much air under a pass, missed a block or failed to put the ball away on a fumble are no personal attacks.

Great post Norm.
People who read threads on this site as well as posters who post them have to realize the entire reason for a site like this revolves around a couple of things.
1. People are going to root for there teams and always believe there team is in the right in some situations even if there not. This becomes more personal when a parent becomes involved in posting. Thats why i believe its detrimental that posters not associate themselves with one player as this sets them up to recieve harsh criticism over there sons play. I know that all parents will protect there kids. That a GOOD thing, its a good thing that parents are even involved in there kids life as thats not the case in many situations.
2. This is a site where every play and player can be criticized at any time and opposing teams fans can really get at certain teams players and make it to where its hard not only to read but standby and not say something out of anger about another player and thats not good for anyone. Remember these are just kids.

I personally never try to call anyone player out for any reason. I think its very important that we praise these kids for there accomplisments on AND off the field. But at the end of the day this is a site of discussion. And that what 99% of this site is all about and the reason i love the posters and readers of this site. Kudos to QQ for starting such a great establisment and IMHO the best high school forum site not only in the state but in the entire country.