It might be meant in jest, or friendly banter, or just plain ole "trash talking"(something I've never acquired a taste for, guess I am too old school), but disrespecting the accomplishments of a team of young men or women is just sad IMHO.
Both teams have faced a lot of adversity this season, both have exceeded expectations, and deserve respect and acknowledgement of their achievements.
Abbott seems to be playing inspired football right now, at just the right time.
Crowell is doing the same.......I was pleasantly surprised at the outcome of the game this past Saturday. They are playing with heart and determination, at just the right time.
Abbott comes across as a team with an attitude, with something to prove; Crowell appears to be realizing just how good they can be(much like the 2013 team) and they too have something to prove.
I don't know, nor have much of an opinion of the whole West is better than the East argument. I feel both teams deserve the benefit of the doubt for reaching this point, a shot at the title.
I can't tell anyone here on this board how to speak, or write, but I wish everyone would think of this: How would YOU feel if your kid's efforts, his team's ability to overcome the problems they faced, the fact that they had gone further than anyone expected was shredded by a group of (mostly) adults who sit safely in the stands and berate and second guess their accomplishments? Give these kids and their coaches credit where credit is due......they made it The Show, something only two teams in each division succeed in doing each year.
I'm a Crowell fan, and an alumni (Class of 1984), and yeah, I hope Crowell wins. If they win, I will cheer with the rest of Crowell and our alumni. If the lose, I will still congratulate them on a fine season and let them know how proud we are of what they achieved.
Let the game be played on the field, by the players. And let's cheer them on, and congratulate them whether they win or lose.
Show some class and sportsmanship, folks.