n The Green Phone was created so the fans could voice their opinions. Give us a call and let us know what’s on your mind.
Don’t Pick on Sweeney
CALLER 1: I’d like to respond back to the message left last week about Justin Sweeney being in the police blotter. First of all, why would you care? I find it very frustrating that someone would even leave a message for the Green Phone to ask such a question. He’s a kid and let me tell you that there are several kids that have done the same thing and they either didn’t get caught or they just didn’t have some jerk trying to make this a bigger issue than what it is. It was a prank that got blown out of portion.
Let’s keep the Green Phone open for positive energy! If you don’t have anything positive to say, then don’t say it. Having said that, you can rest assured that you will read about the talented Justin Sweeney in the upcoming issues of the Gilroy Dispatch once the football season starts. Go Justin!
GREEN PHONE: Yeah, often pranks get blown out of proportion that involve causing significant financial damage to property. Oh, and let’s not mention Sweeney’s history of disciplinary problems. Or the fact that he is actually NOT a kid anymore. Soon-to-be college football players – even the good ones – are no longer allowed to hide behind that excuse. We hope Sweeney turns things around at Gavilan College and does something productive with his extraordinary talent. Meanwhile, remember, “Not words, but deeds.”
All-Star’s Bad Attitude Unnecessary
CALLER 2: Hello, I was a spectator at Saturday’s Girls Majors softball All-Star game. We have one player who has a very, very negative attitude and it was embarrassing. She wore a frown throughout the entire game. She glared at the other players throughout the game. Last year’s World Series team was known for its good sportsmanship and respect for each other and the other teams. This girl is a very poor example of our Gilroy spirit and a Gilroy player. Any coach should bench anyone like that. So I would say we aren’t going to be the team we were last year as far as the goodwill and we really don’t want that kind of negative, bad attitude on our team. Thank you.
GREEN PHONE: Well, Caller 2, that is certainly unfortunate that one player with a bad attitude made such an impact. This girl needs to realize her actions reflect on the Gilroy team as a whole. Here’s hoping coaches address the issue, for the good of the individual player and the team. And, though it doesn’t’ excuse the distasteful behavior, let’s also remember that these athletes are young, and still learning what it means to be respectful competitors and how to deal with both success and failure gracefully.
Yes, We Do Have Local Flag Football Leagues!
CALLER 3: (In response to a call from last week’s Green Phone). We indeed do have a flag football league in Morgan Hill for kids from six to 14. You can find more information at www.southbayfootball.com. My kids have been playing for two years in this league now – it’s also co-ed!
GREEN PHONE: Let’s hope last week’s caller is reading…
CALLER 4: I saw someone had called into the Green Phone saying that their child had just finished up a summer football program with the city and wanted to know if there was any place around that they could participate in flag football. I just wanted to let you know that yes, there is a league and my kids have participated in it and had a lot of fun. The games are held in Morgan Hill and if anyone’s interested they can go to www.southbayfootball.com. They are already taking sign-ups for the fall 2006 season. My kids have played both in the summer season and in the winter season. You can also sign up, I believe, in Morgan Hill at Glory Days Pub on Monterey Road.
GREEN PHONE: There you have it. Visit www.southbayfootball.com or Glory Days and all your flag football needs shall be met.
