[PHSForever]

I have witnessed all of the Johns Creek games this season, my grandson plays 2nd string for JC and has played in these games and he is having a great time this season. I don't understand why that you would trash JC on such a win last night when last year the teams in the county were putting 50 pts at a time on JC. People say that you shouldn't do that to children but their are 15 kids that were put through that same thing last year at JC, they say that "what goes around comes around" now it's not too fun when it's on the other foot! AS FAR AS PLAYING TIME, EVERYONE OF THE KIDS AT JC ARE HAVING A WONDERFUL AND EXCITING SEASON THIS YEAR.. GOD BLESS.

I don't think it was the score so much as it was purposely TRYING to run up the score that the mother was talking about. If people put up 50 on a team and they are playing everyone, well, not a lot you can do. A 10 or 11 year old turns the corner and sees a touchdown, he isn't going to fall down to keep from scoring. But if coaches are putting top players back in just to score another TD or two late when the game is already pretty much decided (no matter who the team is), then that is uncalled for.

As for Bluesclues, yes, it is played with 11. But if they are leaving him in the whole game and not playing other kids simply because they want to keep scoring, that is wrong too. I've seen them 3 times now, outstanding young player, but no reason for him to be in a 43-20 game, for example, with 2 or 3 minutes left with other players on the sideline. Pull him out and give them a chance. The times I've seen him, he has score almost every touchdown. Please note I said "almost", there have been one or two others I've seen score, but it primarily all about him. I know if you have a star, ride him to a win, but don't ride him hard and put him up wet, as the old saying goes. Show a little class and respect to other teammates and other teams and pull him when games are decided. He is so much bigger than most kids in the 5th and 6th grades, that it is a big advantage for him.