Comments on: FHSAA Hands Down Punishment To Northview Chiefs For Forfeiting Game

By: A.W Thompson

A.W Thompson — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 12:53:42 +0000

Strange to say the least.I never understood playing teams way off in other states.To risk injuries like that there must be a payday for both sides.

By: shiloh

shiloh — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 13:50:14 +0000

Someone explain why the FHSAA got involved.They say they reviewed the game films and the officials were interviewed. IF, and I say IF the FHSAA did what they claim and found no wrongdoing by the alabama school and officials, they are extremely dangerous to the kids and dumb as dirt.

By: Fan

Fan — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 21:21:32 +0000

I attended the game. I hope that the refs.were reported with film.. I do believe that they would not be #1 in the state of Alabama with different refs. As the previous said this has been going on a long long time .

By: Marshall

Marshall — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 17:17:39 +0000

I have ZERO Confidence in decisions of the FHSAA. A few years back, at a Pace soccer game, Law Enforcement had to be called because of the actions of a Panama City team. They had multiple red and yellow cards against them. Even their goalie got a card. Pace coaches called for Law Enforcement to come to the game and escort them out of stadium. Same team was disqualified in the playoffs when playing Gulf Breeze. Don’t think the FHSAA did anything to them. Called and asked and was told any punishment was private and couldn’t be discussed. How can a penalty against a public school be private? Thats the FHSAA at its best!

By: Billy Gates

Billy Gates — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:56:02 +0000

My view, when it is perceived that the situation is no longer a “GAME” someone with the authority to stop the potential threat must intervene. Sounds like the correct decision was made.

By: Always bizzie

Always bizzie — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:42:28 +0000

I was not at the game but having lived in Maplesville many years ago, the right call was made by Mrs Weaver. This behavior is nothing new. It was well known back then and obviously has not gotten any better. Snickering official says it all.

By: mike

mike — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:16:01 +0000

An Alabama team with Alabama officials at a game in Alabama, I wonder who is most likely to win? Hmm….

By: jeeperman

jeeperman — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:04:11 +0000

Quite funny that FHSAA uses info mostly provided by Maplesville and the local officials hired by Maplesville.

Also quite odd that two high school teams from different states can not agree to play each other independently of a sanctioning body such as FHSAA.

Does FHSAA get $$ for every game played ?

By: Budman

Budman — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 11:01:23 +0000

There’s not a team around that is good enough to outscore their opponents by that kind of margin. Sounds to me like the officials and probably other people in high places want that team to be guaranteed their wins. I think Coach Marshman and Mrs. Weaver did the right thing by calling it quits. Our players safety is the most important thing and you can’t win a game where you won’t be allowed to win.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 10:31:40 +0000

Not having been at the game and relying solely on statements that were made, I applaud any school official that would make a call to cancel a sporting event in the interest of safety for our children and fans. Tempers can flare violently at a sporting event. I say good call in my opinion.