Canton cancels season opener against Gilmer

[lostaussie]

CANTON-GILMER GAME, OFFICIALLY CANCELLED



Canton athletic director and head football coach Lance Angel called me this morning to confirm the previously scheduled August 31st Canton-Gilmer game has been cancelled.

Canton Superintendent Dr. Jerome Stewart sent Gilmer I.S.D. an official letter of release from the game on Monday afternoon.

Canton AD and head football coach Lance Angel told me, "It's in the best interest of Canton I.S.D. for us to move into a different direction with our schedule".

Canton defeated Gilmer in the second-round of the Class 3-A Division II state playoffs a year ago, 61-58. It was the third-highest combined total of points in a Texas high school football playoff game.

One week ago today, Canton's two-time all-state quarterback, G.J. Kinne enrolled at Gilmer High School, a day after withdrawing from Canton High School.

Kinne, a junior, was at Southern Cal's "Junior Day" over the weekend, and is among the most highly-recruited athletes in Texas.

Gilmer AD and head football coach Jeff Traylor reacted to the cancellation by saying, "Obviously, we're extremely disappointed because our kids we're looking forward to a rematch. Canton has their reasons for doing what's best for their school district, and now I'll try and find another game, although it's very late in the process to get that done."

The Gilmer-Canton game was supposed to be the opening game of the 3rd-Annual East Texas Kickoff Classic at Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium in Tyler.

There has been speculation Canton will replace Gilmer on their schedule with Tyler T.K. Gorman during the Brook Hill Kickoff Classic in late-August.

Smoaky

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by lostaussie
CANTON-GILMER GAME, OFFICIALLY CANCELLED



Canton athletic director and head football coach Lance Angel called me this morning to confirm the previously scheduled August 31st Canton-Gilmer game has been cancelled.

Canton Superintendent Dr. Jerome Stewart sent Gilmer I.S.D. an official letter of release from the game on Monday afternoon.

Canton AD and head football coach Lance Angel told me, "It's in the best interest of Canton I.S.D. for us to move into a different direction with our schedule".

Canton defeated Gilmer in the second-round of the Class 3-A Division II state playoffs a year ago, 61-58. It was the third-highest combined total of points in a Texas high school football playoff game.

One week ago today, Canton's two-time all-state quarterback, G.J. Kinne enrolled at Gilmer High School, a day after withdrawing from Canton High School.

Kinne, a junior, was at Southern Cal's "Junior Day" over the weekend, and is among the most highly-recruited athletes in Texas.

Gilmer AD and head football coach Jeff Traylor reacted to the cancellation by saying, "Obviously, we're extremely disappointed because our kids we're looking forward to a rematch. Canton has their reasons for doing what's best for their school district, and now I'll try and find another game, although it's very late in the process to get that done."

The Gilmer-Canton game was supposed to be the opening game of the 3rd-Annual East Texas Kickoff Classic at Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium in Tyler.

There has been speculation Canton will replace Gilmer on their schedule with Tyler T.K. Gorman during the Brook Hill Kickoff Classic in late-August.

Smoaky How very sad.

[Whsdogs]

Originally posted by DaHop72
How very sad.

indeed..

[Gobbla2001]

Would suck to have to play a game against such a great player your team once played along side of... could be a good move...

[RMAC]

That sucks, but who's to say that these 2 teams won't be meeting again this year.

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by RMAC
That sucks, but who's to say that these 2 teams won't be meeting again this year. Yeah I would rather see them face off in the playoffs...Its fun to see too great teams face off early in the playoffs.

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by RMAC
That sucks, but who's to say that these 2 teams won't be meeting again this year. And that's the middle brother talking.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :clap: :clap:

[Aesculus gilmus]

Originally posted by RMAC
That sucks, but who's to say that these 2 teams won't be meeting again this year.

I'll say it because I don't imagine there's any way Canton will be a "big school" even if it does make the playoffs. It has the second-lowest enrollment number in its district.

Gilmer has the highest enrollment number in its new district.

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by Aesculus gilmus
I'll say it because I don't imagine there's any way Canton will be a "big school" even if it does make the playoffs. It has the second-lowest enrollment number in its district.

Gilmer has the highest enrollment number in its new district. That a way to be the bearer of bad news:clap: :clap:

[lostaussie]

Originally posted by Aesculus gilmus
I'll say it because I don't imagine there's any way Canton will be a "big school" even if it does make the playoffs. It has the second-lowest enrollment number in its district.

Gilmer has the highest enrollment number in its new district. he's right. can't happen this year for sure.

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by lostaussie
he's right. can't happen this year for sure. Was Gilmer ever a 4A school?

[Aesculus gilmus]

Yep. In 1996-97. Before that when the classes ended at 4A, we were 3A for more than a decade, from the late 1960s until around 1980.

Our enrollment is only 668, so there's no chance we'll go back up barring some sort of Mount Pleasant-style inundation of poultry industry workers with lots of niños and niñas.

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by Aesculus gilmus
Yep. In 1996-97. Before that when the classes ended at 4A, we were 3A for more than a decade, from the late 1960s until around 1980.

Our enrollment is only 688, IIRC, so there's no chance we'll go back up barring some sort of Mount Pleasant-style inundation of poultry industry workers with lots of niños and niñas. :confused: poultry???:confused:

[JasperDog94]

This is probably for the best.

[lostaussie]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
:confused: poultry???:confused: it's an east texas thing:D

[JasperDog94]

Originally posted by lostaussie
it's an east texas thing:D Yep. Pilgrim's Pride right?

[NateDawg39]

Ahhh ok..Us up here in the North have...oil??? I guess that and the best football programs in the State...:inlove:

[Aesculus gilmus]

You know, there's one other nightmare scenario. And that's if the Legislature ever starts consolidating schools. We have a number of small school districts bordering Gilmer that might not survive the cut.

[scrappy05]

Originally posted by Aesculus gilmus
Yep. In 1996-97. Before that when the classes ended at 4A, we were 3A for more than a decade, from the late 1960s until around 1980.

Our enrollment is only 688, IIRC, so there's no chance we'll go back up barring some sort of Mount Pleasant-style inundation of poultry industry workers with lots of niños and niñas.

you would know exactly what he is talking bout if you have been to mt pleasant in the last 10 years. for people that have to visit mt pleasant or live in that area they can thank pilgrim's pride for the abundance of non-english speaking people in the area.

[lostaussie]

Originally posted by scrappy05
you would know exactly what he is talking bout if you have been to mt pleasant in the last 10 years. for people that have to visit mt pleasant or live in that area they can thank pilgrim's pride for the abundance of non-english speaking people in the area. yep, i think thats a politically correct way of putting it.

[JasperDog94]

I think all job application in the US should have an English proficiency exam attached. If you can't speak English, go take a class and come back when you can.

(stepping off soap box)

Whew! I feel better now.

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by lostaussie
yep, i think thats a politically correct way of putting it. Somebody had to say it....

[SWMustang]

Originally posted by scrappy05
you would know exactly what he is talking bout if you have been to mt pleasant in the last 10 years. for people that have to visit mt pleasant or live in that area they can thank pilgrim's pride for the abundance of non-english speaking people in the area.

You see a problem with that... I see an opportunity. Mt Pleasant soccer should be rocking pretty soon.

[JasperDog94]

Originally posted by SWMustang
You see a problem with that... I see an opportunity. Mt Pleasant soccer should be rocking pretty soon. whoopie...we're good in a communist sport...

[lostaussie]

say what you will, but mt. pleasant used to be a force in all sports. i saw on another site that the soccer program is doing well these days.

[SWMustang]

Originally posted by lostaussie
say what you will, but mt. pleasant used to be a force in all sports. i saw on another site that the soccer program is doing well these days.

told ya!

[lostaussie]

Originally posted by SWMustang
told ya! i think i was replying when you posted that. i started laughing when i read it.:)

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by JasperDog94
I think all job application in the US should have an English proficiency exam attached. If you can't speak English, go take a class and come back when you can.

(stepping off soap box)

Whew! I feel better now.

I agree 100%

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by JasperDog94
I think all job application in the US should have an English proficiency exam attached. If you can't speak English, go take a class and come back when you can.

(stepping off soap box)

Whew! I feel better now. Watch it!!! Someone might protest over what you just said!!!:(

[JasperDog94]

Let em protest.:rolleyes::)

[BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END]

Canton probably withdrew from the game so that some of their players won't hurt G.J. out of bitterness towards his abandoning of them.

[JasperDog94]

Originally posted by BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END
Canton probably withdrew from the game so that some of their players won't hurt G.J. out of bitterness towards his abandoning of them. I think you've said what most of us are thinking.

[icu812]

Originally posted by RMAC
That sucks, but who's to say that these 2 teams won't be meeting again this year.

Gilmer will go big school in their new district. Canton cannot go big school in their district. Personally, I wouldnt be surprised if Canton didnt make the playoffs this year.

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by icu812
Personally, I wouldnt be surprised if Canton didnt make the playoffs this year.

I hope they win it all.:)

[SWMustang]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
I hope they win it all.:)

I don't. The whole town has been so non chalant about Jr's safety.

[FootballChik98]

Originally posted by SWMustang
I don't. The whole town has been so non chalant about Jr's safety.
What makes you think that?

[SWMustang]

Originally posted by FootballChik98
What makes you think that?

That's what I drew from Mom's letter that has been posted. Shame on the Canton people..

[AggieJohn]

Originally posted by lostaussie
CANTON-GILMER GAME, OFFICIALLY CANCELLED


Canton defeated Gilmer in the second-round of the Class 3-A Division II state playoffs a year ago, 61-58. It was the third-highest combined total of points in a Texas high school football playoff game.

Smoaky

Liberty v. Stafford takes the number 2 spot, back in 99 i think

[JasperDog94]

Originally posted by SWMustang
That's what I drew from Mom's letter that has been posted. Shame on the Canton people.. Remember, there are two sides to every story.

[SWMustang]

Originally posted by JasperDog94
Remember, there are two sides to every story.

I'd love to hear that other side...

[44INAROW]

DANGIT I was going to keep quiet....

[JasperDog94]

Originally posted by 44INAROW
oh I wanna make some comments...... I am trying to stay out of this.......... but WHY is it the town folks responsibility? maybe keeping his NAME AND ADDRESS OFF THE INTERNET WEBSITE would be a start - but that is a family decision.

DANGIT I was going to keep quiet.... I just don't trust the mom. She says one thing and then tried to change what she meant by the statement. This has never been about safety. That's just an excuse. (IMHO)

[SWMustang]

Originally posted by 44INAROW
DANGIT I was going to keep quiet....

I agree with you. I thought maybe I could bait the Canton folks to defend their honor, but that didn't happen.

[mrescape43]

Originally posted by JasperDog94
I just don't trust the mom. She says one thing and then tried to change what she meant by the statement. This has never been about safety. That's just an excuse. (IMHO)

You are right. Everyone knows it is about athletics. Her statement was straight and to the point. She is trying to do some damage control with her later statements

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by mrescape43
You are right. Everyone knows it is about athletics. Her statement was straight and to the point. She is trying to do some damage control with her later statements


It's called CYA....she certainly is an effective letter writer though...;)

[mrescape43]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
It's called CYA....she certainly is an effective letter writer though...;)
With all at stake in this I wouldn't be surprised if she had consulted with an attorney about contents of her letter.

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by mrescape43
With all at stake in this I wouldn't be surprised if she had consulted with an attorney about contents of her letter.

You're probably right.

I had a whole bunch of sarcastic stuff in this post I just edited out...

You know how the "poor" family is so tired of the attention? I think I am tired of giving them any of mine.:D

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by JasperDog94
I just don't trust the mom. She says one thing and then tried to change what she meant by the statement. This has never been about safety. That's just an excuse. (IMHO)

oh just to clarify something.. I meant HIS Website, not this one...

and I honestly believe the safety issue is a very convenient excuse - if I was in fear for my child's life, I'd of left LONG time ago and FAR FAR away........

[JasperDog94]

Originally posted by 44INAROW
oh just to clarify something.. I meant HIS Website, not this one... I gotcha.:)

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by 44INAROW
I honestly believe the safety issue is a very convenient excuse - if I was in fear for my child's life, I'd of left LONG time ago and FAR FAR away........

DITTO....DITTO....and DITTO!!!!:devil: