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  2. OldSchoolLion

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    On 1/6/2021 at 2:32 PM, Perspective said:

     We have a common friend who undoubtedly knows this area of the law better than I do.  It might be worth reaching out to him if you happen to know any wild Turkey calls? 

    Yes I will make the Turkey call next time I speak to him which would probably be about exposing frauds in our HSFB network (more details later).

     

    I like how Perspective deflects to someone else while then putting on a dissertation that makes him seem like a tenured professor in the subject LOL.  That is why he is my "go to" guy for just about everything LOL.

  3. OldSchoolLion

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    13 hours ago, Jambun82 said:

    Yes, that is not something that should be discussed without any solid evidence. There is no need to be sued for libel. 

    I don't believe there is grounds for there to be a lawsuit against anonymous poster "Peezy28, or Jambun, or Perspective, or FloridaHSFootball."  I think perhaps they could "try" to sue Josh but that is like me trying to sue Facebook for one of its posters making an false statement about me.

    This was a scare tactic and essentially them trying to throw their weight around... IMO.

    If only there were someone that knew the law who could tell me if I were right or wrong here @Perspective :rolleyes:

  4. OldSchoolLion

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    5 hours ago, Perspective said:

    Jambun, I'll stick my neck out and take a shot at summarizing what I know (with the caveat that, as my wife often reminds me, I don't know everything):

    Leading up to the Bloomingdale/St. Thomas Aquinas game, tickets were sold online.  I do not know the details of how or when the tickets sales announcement was first made.  In any event, I believe one or more Board members purchased tickets.  At some point that week, the tickets sold out. 

    An announcement was made a few days later (and a day or two before the game) that a determination was made that STA fans had not had a fair chance to buy tickets.  As a result, some of the ticket sales that already had been made were 'reversed' and money was refunded.    Again, I don't know how the process worked.   Did the purchasing system go back and reverse the last couple hundred transactions or was it done randomly?  I don't know.   However, I believe one or two of the Board members who had purchased tickets had their transactions reversed (and their money refunded).    That created a new allotment of tickets that were then scarfed up by STA fans. 

    Those Board members who had their transactions reversed were not particularly happy about that.  They had stood in the (virtual) ticket line, and had made their purchases, only to be told that their tickets would be invalidated because STA fans didn't know where the line was and, therefore, did not have the (same?) opportunity to stand in the virtual line and buy their tickets.    I now return to my caveat and state for the record that I do not know the particulars regarding how some people knew where the virtual line was and when the virtual ticket window opened while others did not. 

    Some of the folks who had purchased tickets, only to have the purchases reversed, used this forum as a means of . . . shall we say, 'expressing their dissatisfaction' with the quality of service they were provided.   Some, rightfully or wrongfully, suggested that STA had started swinging its weight around, perhaps with the FHSAA, in order to secure ample tickets after tickets had been sold out.  As I recall, some even suggested that STA had threatened legal action. I even went so far as to pen a light-hearted, satirical checklist of all the things the STA fans had to do before making the trip across the state and that somehow, purchasing the game tickets had failed to show up on the list.  If memory serves me correct, I posted my post Wednesday or Thursday afternoon before the Friday night game.   I then left my office and went home.  

    On a personal note, I don't typically check this site from home.  By the time I got to work the next morning, all hell had apparently broken loose.  By all appearances, forum posters became a little more 'aggressive' with their posts and accusations.  I'm assuming one or more posters leveled some serious allegations against STA/STA fans, which appear to have resulted in one or more posts/DM's/faxes/certified letters/overnight deliveries/process servers, etc. from embarrassed/outraged STA personnel and/or fans threatening legal action against this site and its owner. Not wanting to go to war with the 800-pound gorilla, Josh made the business decision to take down the thread.  For reasons that are not clear to me, he also made the decision to terminate administrator rights of some or all of the site administrators.  Perhaps Josh or someone can explain that decision.  Or perhaps all that needs to be said has been said. 

    Again, as you can see, there is big gap in my timeline between what happened and what was posted after I left my office the one day of game week and the next morning when I came in and checked the site.  Perhaps someone else can fill in the missing information.   But, from what I have seen and heard, the bottom line is that a few posters (some of whom may have been members and/or administrators) suggested that STA and/or its fans acted in a heavy-handed manner to the detriment of those who already had purchased tickets to the game.  When called out, STA and/or its fans doubled down.  Not wanting to go to war with a heavily-armed and well-funded enemy, Josh made the decision to pull the whole 'discussion' off the site. 

    I hope that what I have said is both accurate and non-confrontational.   As with many of my posts, this post contains both my factual recitations and my opinions.  Hopefully, I have not stepped over any lines.  I guess we'll see.  Josh, if you believe that I've crossed the line, DM me and I'll take this post down. 

    I believe the missing part was there was an accusation from a poster about STA boosters paying players... I think is what sent STA Brass over the edge to start threatening law suits and such.

  6. OldSchoolLion

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    10 hours ago, Jambun82 said:

    What exactly is the STA situation that happened a few weeks back?  Thank you. 

    I missed it too.  But if you read the pinned thread it will give you the jist of it.

  7. OldSchoolLion

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    1 hour ago, badbird said:

    20 years later STA still causing problems on message boards.  Bunch of arrogant cheaters.  

    They tried to pull that Lawsuit BS on me a few years back I called their bluff and was ready to mess their whole day up if they were doing more than bluffing.

  9. OldSchoolLion

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    I think (and not 100% sure) that when everything went down with the St. Thomas Aquinas thing a few weeks back Old School may have been removed as a moderator and either suspended, banned or chose to leave the site on his own volition (spelling).

    Josh or Hunter would have to confirm this.

  10. ATTENTION ALL BOARD MEMBERS

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    Understand Josh,  and I agree people should not be presenting false claims without facts. However I would caution against overreacting. 

     

    STA fans and parents havr threatened to sue many a websites going all the way back to Floridakids.net ran by Larry Bluestein back in the day.  They feel they can move their weight around unchecked However none of this has ever came to fruition.... Also I have proof of what I just said.

    DO NOT let them bully and threatened you.   I agree moderation is needed for false claims but you are at no danger of legal action... I have a attorney on stand by that will eat their lunch if they even tried to censor you or your site in the name of free speech.

    Call me if you want to discuss but again I advise against overreacting.... I've been in this game 22 years and seen alot.

  15. Covid-related cancelations

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    On 9/1/2020 at 12:09 PM, HornetFan said:

    They are starting to understand this virus, how to treat it, and hopefully they will have a vaccine in the near future. An interesting announcement by CDC concerning Covid 19 deaths was on the news the past two days. Only 6% of all Covid 19 deaths were caused by the virus alone. The other 94% were result of Covid 19 and pre-existing serious health conditions, like COPD, diabetes, heart disease, etc. That's why we saw such a high percentage of deaths in senior citizens living in nursing homes. Young people get this disease and can transmit it, but the severity of the disease in young people is minimal. It seems conceivable that people at greater risk, and people living with people with greater risk, could be convinced to avoid large gatherings such as football games, making it possible for more people with less risk of death to attend games while wearing face masks. This country has to stop living in fear and allow our younger, healthy people live more normal lives.

    I work for one of the main Vaccine developers and there will be one soon.  Was originally planned for November 1 but I believe it will be by end of the year.

  18. Covid-related cancelations

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    3 hours ago, ColumbiaHighFan2017class said:

    Why couldn't this be done in the spring?

     

    I feel like the idea does make a season possible but it feels like it's another case of the state and counties going the extra mile that they wouldn't care enough to do for the other sports

     

    But that's just me

    A. they didnt have their ducks in a row and B. Spring football just wasnt as important.

  19. Covid-related cancelations

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    2 hours ago, Perspective said:

    Peezy, "postponing" suggests that the game could be re-scheduled.  Gaither and Hillsborough both have their "bye" week on 11/6 . . . the week before the playoffs start.  So, for this game, it is possible that the teams could agree to play the last week of the regular season.  That wouldn't work for Hillsborough vs. Blake.  You know enough coaches.   Ask them if they'd rather have a tackle version of a 7 on 7 scrimmage before they play their first 'real' game if there's no room on the schedule to fit the game in later in the season.   I could be wrong, but I'm guessing most of them would want the work (and the players would want the film). 

    Yeah but that is more of a pipe dream... Logistically you have to change everything and we know Hillsborough county isnt quite good at things like that.

  20. Covid-related cancelations

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    53 minutes ago, Perspective said:

    And, it has started.  Players from two Hillsborough County schools -- Hillsborough and Jefferson -- are under a quarantine that likely will run about 14 days because a player tested positive for Covid-19.  At Hillsborough, the players on the offensive and defensive lines, as well as their position coaches, must quarantine (according to Tampa Bay Times).  Not sure about Jefferson.   Hillsborough is scheduled to open next Friday (9/11) against Gaither (one of the two toughest opponents on their schedule, along with Armwood).   No decision yet as to the status of that game.  

    Hmmm, no O-Line and no D-line?  Sounds like an opportunity to play a little 7 on 7  . . . with pads.   That's what I would be asking for if I were coach for either team. 

    I would just say postpone it.. Nothing is gained and no true test of the 2 teams without the linemen involved.  Also there is a completely different rule set. 

    I hadnt seen that yet I wonder if John Kelly is one of the ones under quarantine sucks for him he has a big family at home.

  21. FHSAA Board set for biggest vote in 100-year history: A lookahead to Friday from #WeWantToPlay to political influence in the upcoming decision

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    45 minutes ago, HornetFan said:

    Is Pinellas County in the Tampa Bay area considered a hot spot right now? Sounds like Madison County will only be happy with scheduling home games against inferior 1A middle school competition.

    I think Hillsborough county is more of a hotspot than Pinellas but yes it is all the Tampa Bay ARea.

  22. FHSAA Board set for biggest vote in 100-year history: A lookahead to Friday from #WeWantToPlay to political influence in the upcoming decision

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    On 8/15/2020 at 12:36 PM, Jesse said:

    Interesting how?. Its a virus going on dude, Clearwater down south dude. Madison doesn't want that virus crap. Believe me if Clearwater could come back to Madison to take the loss again.  They would, everyone schedule different.  Leave Madison alone dude.  

    We aren't in the south (as in dade broward) and our numbers are not as high as other urban counties.  I get it though just saying perhaps their information was incorrect.  You can get the virus from any team anywhere... 

  24. Who Is This Famous Coach? Bob Hudson/East Lake

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    On 8/7/2020 at 9:34 AM, Perspective said:

    Dwyer in 2013 is the right answer.   But two years before that, East Lake suffered another heartbreaking overtime loss in a playoff game.  On a cool, foggy night in 2011, East Lake lost 28-21 in OT at home to Plant in the State Regional Finals.   Plant then went on to beat Fletcher (26-7) and Miramar (31-20) to claim the first 8A state title.  In hindsight, the two best teams in 8A that year were Plant and East Lake. 

    Nah man that hurt but the Dwyer loss was IT East Lake with 5 division 1 power 5 players would have won a state title vs Niceville just as easy as Dwyer did.  It unfortunately was horrible coaching decisions in OT IMO that cost them the game..... 

    I made some disparaging remarks regarding it that were public that I think coach has held a grudge on since. 

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