Open enrollment? Not really but..

Come on now. Whatever happened to commitment, loyaty and community? This is high school not the NBA.
http://www.pjstar.com/sports_columnists/x446777065/How-greener-is-the-grass-at-Limestone

If he plays by the rules and transfers what is wrong with it?

What do you want to do, tell kids they cant move?

I know one thing, id sure rather play for Limestone than Woodruff if im a basketball player.

x mid illini x wrote:If he plays by the rules and transfers what is wrong with it?

Nothing if it's done according to the rules.

What do you want to do, tell kids they cant move?

No not at all.

I know one thing, id sure rather play for Limestone than Woodruff if im a basketball player.

Like I said what ever happened to commitment, loyalty and community? Those kind of values would certianly improve the Woodruff area and Dist 150 overall don't you think?
Really I hope they do well, land full rides somewhere and end up in the NBA.

M.I.FAN wrote:

x mid illini x wrote:If he plays by the rules and transfers what is wrong with it?

Nothing if it's done according to the rules.

What do you want to do, tell kids they cant move?

No not at all.

I know one thing, id sure rather play for Limestone than Woodruff if im a basketball player.

Like I said what ever happened to commitment, loyalty and community? Those kind of values would certianly improve the Woodruff area and Dist 150 overall don't you think?
Really I hope they do well, land full rides somewhere and end up in the NBA.

If im in Jordans shoes im thinking, well I can either go to Woodruff for the next 3 years and be at the bottom of the MS5 and maybe have a few scouts looking at me, or I can go to Limestone and play with a top D1 player and maybe make a run at a state title. Pretty easy decision id say considering him and Stewart are very good friends.

I doubt Jordan cares much about loyalty to his community, especially with how bad Woodruffs basketball program is.



Not trying to tie this to politics at all but arent you conservatives saying "oh well no one needs government handsouts, people will get there own. People will get what they want if they want it bad enough, nobody has to give it to them" Well this kid is trying to set himself up and your telling him he should be more worried about Commitment, loyalty, and community? Kinda hypocritical on a different level if you ask me.

x mid illini x wrote:

M.I.FAN wrote:

x mid illini x wrote:If he plays by the rules and transfers what is wrong with it?

Nothing if it's done according to the rules.

What do you want to do, tell kids they cant move?

No not at all.

I know one thing, id sure rather play for Limestone than Woodruff if im a basketball player.

Like I said what ever happened to commitment, loyalty and community? Those kind of values would certianly improve the Woodruff area and Dist 150 overall don't you think?
Really I hope they do well, land full rides somewhere and end up in the NBA.

If im in Jordans shoes im thinking, well I can either go to Woodruff for the next 3 years and be at the bottom of the MS5 and maybe have a few scouts looking at me, or I can go to Limestone and play with a top D1 player and maybe make a run at a state title. Pretty easy decision id say considering him and Stewart are very good friends.

I doubt Jordan cares much about loyalty to his community, especially with how bad Woodruffs basketball program is.



Not trying to tie this to politics at all but arent you conservatives saying "oh well no one needs government handsouts, people will get there own. People will get what they want if they want it bad enough, nobody has to give it to them" Well this kid is trying to set himself up and your telling him he should be more worried about Commitment, loyalty, and community? Kinda hypocritical on a different level if you ask me.

I see what you're saying..... but Notre Dame wasn't exactly a powerhouse and scouts found Brian Randle.

salz4life wrote:

x mid illini x wrote:

M.I.FAN wrote:

x mid illini x wrote:If he plays by the rules and transfers what is wrong with it?

Nothing if it's done according to the rules.

What do you want to do, tell kids they cant move?

No not at all.

I know one thing, id sure rather play for Limestone than Woodruff if im a basketball player.

Like I said what ever happened to commitment, loyalty and community? Those kind of values would certianly improve the Woodruff area and Dist 150 overall don't you think?
Really I hope they do well, land full rides somewhere and end up in the NBA.

If im in Jordans shoes im thinking, well I can either go to Woodruff for the next 3 years and be at the bottom of the MS5 and maybe have a few scouts looking at me, or I can go to Limestone and play with a top D1 player and maybe make a run at a state title. Pretty easy decision id say considering him and Stewart are very good friends.

I doubt Jordan cares much about loyalty to his community, especially with how bad Woodruffs basketball program is.



Not trying to tie this to politics at all but arent you conservatives saying "oh well no one needs government handsouts, people will get there own. People will get what they want if they want it bad enough, nobody has to give it to them" Well this kid is trying to set himself up and your telling him he should be more worried about Commitment, loyalty, and community? Kinda hypocritical on a different level if you ask me.

I see what you're saying..... but Notre Dame wasn't exactly a powerhouse and scouts found Brian Randle.

True, but Illinois is already looking at Jordan arent they?

I KNOW Limestone did NOT recruit ANY players. They are having kids register to attend their school, period. The administration HAS AND WILL follow ALL proceedures. They know how sensitive this can be.

A kid owes his community, or any public school, nothing. I don't like the way they transfer around, but it is not an issue of loyalty. Families have the right to live where they want, and raise their children as they see fit.

[quote="x mid illini x"]

salz4life wrote:

x mid illini x wrote:

M.I.FAN wrote:

x mid illini x wrote:If he plays by the rules and transfers what is wrong with it?

Nothing if it's done according to the rules.

What do you want to do, tell kids they cant move?

No not at all.

I know one thing, id sure rather play for Limestone than Woodruff if im a basketball player.

Like I said what ever happened to commitment, loyalty and community? Those kind of values would certianly improve the Woodruff area and Dist 150 overall don't you think?
Really I hope they do well, land full rides somewhere and end up in the NBA.

If im in Jordans shoes im thinking, well I can either go to Woodruff for the next 3 years and be at the bottom of the MS5 and maybe have a few scouts looking at me, or I can go to Limestone and play with a top D1 player and maybe make a run at a state title. Pretty easy decision id say considering him and Stewart are very good friends.

I doubt Jordan cares much about loyalty to his community, especially with how bad Woodruffs basketball program is.



Not trying to tie this to politics at all but arent you conservatives saying "oh well no one needs government handsouts, people will get there own. People will get what they want if they want it bad enough, nobody has to give it to them" Well this kid is trying to set himself up and your telling him he should be more worried about Commitment, loyalty, and community? Kinda hypocritical on a different level if you ask me.

I see what you're saying..... but Notre Dame wasn't exactly a powerhouse and scouts found Brian Randle.

True, but Illinois is already looking at Jordan arent they?[/quote]

What?!! You jump my a** cause you think I'm being hypocritical, trying to keep Jordan down? (I'm not) Then you say he's already got the attention of the Illinois scouts? So the move doesn't seem to have anything to do with exposure.

BTW I never mentioned Jordan at all in my post I was commenting on a trend that is seen all over the country and Im not sure it's a good thing overall.
So keep your name calling to yourself.

[quote="M.I.FAN"]

x mid illini x wrote:

salz4life wrote:

x mid illini x wrote:

M.I.FAN wrote:

x mid illini x wrote:If he plays by the rules and transfers what is wrong with it?

Nothing if it's done according to the rules.

What do you want to do, tell kids they cant move?

No not at all.

I know one thing, id sure rather play for Limestone than Woodruff if im a basketball player.

Like I said what ever happened to commitment, loyalty and community? Those kind of values would certianly improve the Woodruff area and Dist 150 overall don't you think?
Really I hope they do well, land full rides somewhere and end up in the NBA.

If im in Jordans shoes im thinking, well I can either go to Woodruff for the next 3 years and be at the bottom of the MS5 and maybe have a few scouts looking at me, or I can go to Limestone and play with a top D1 player and maybe make a run at a state title. Pretty easy decision id say considering him and Stewart are very good friends.

I doubt Jordan cares much about loyalty to his community, especially with how bad Woodruffs basketball program is.



Not trying to tie this to politics at all but arent you conservatives saying "oh well no one needs government handsouts, people will get there own. People will get what they want if they want it bad enough, nobody has to give it to them" Well this kid is trying to set himself up and your telling him he should be more worried about Commitment, loyalty, and community? Kinda hypocritical on a different level if you ask me.

I see what you're saying..... but Notre Dame wasn't exactly a powerhouse and scouts found Brian Randle.

True, but Illinois is already looking at Jordan arent they?[/quote]

What?!! You jump my a** cause you think I'm being hypocritical, trying to keep Jordan down? (I'm not) Then you say he's already got the attention of the Illinois scouts? So the move doesn't seem to have anything to do with exposure.

BTW I never mentioned Jordan at all in my post I was commenting on a trend that is seen all over the country and Im not sure it's a good thing overall.
So keep your name calling to yourself.

I am sorry I jumped your case, and the political thing wasnt aimed at you but I think its ridiculous to sit back and say what ever happened to commitment, loyalty, and community? Where does it say that since you were born and raised in a school district that means you must play basketball for that district. That kid doesnt owe Woodruff or the surrounding area anything, he has every right to move to Limestones district, and next year if he is tired of playing basketball for Limestone then he has every right to move and play for Central, and his senior year he has every right to move and play for Washington.

x mid illini x wrote:
I am sorry I jumped your case, and the political thing wasnt aimed at you but I think its ridiculous to sit back and say what ever happened to commitment, loyalty, and community? Where does it say that since you were born and raised in a school district that means you must play basketball for that district. That kid doesnt owe Woodruff or the surrounding area anything, he has every right to move to Limestones district, and next year if he is tired of playing basketball for Limestone then he has every right to move and play for Central, and his senior year he has every right to move and play for Washington.

And so he did.
And I have every right to wonder what happened to commitment, loyalty, and community without being called a ridiculous hypocrite.

MJG24 wrote:Families have the right to live where they want, and raise their children as they see fit.

I think the underlying question is, did the FAMILY actually move, or did they just ship their kid to a different address down-river? There was talk of "assigning" guardianship to a relative, etc. That's wrong, no matter how you slice it.

Hey, there's talk that a Woody football kid has moved into Meta's district. That's great, IF HIS FAMILY ACTUALLY MOVED. I love it here, the place is nice, the school is great. If a family can escape Peoria, more power to 'em. But if a kid just assumes an address (pretty tough to do in suburban communities), then that's wrong... even at Metamora.

x mid illini x wrote:and next year if he is tired of playing basketball for Limestone then he has every right to move and play for Central, and his senior year he has every right to move and play for Washington.

Right, but not PND or Peoria Christian. Too big of an advantage for the privates.

MJG24 wrote:I KNOW Limestone did NOT recruit ANY players. They are having kids register to attend their school, period. The administration HAS AND WILL follow ALL proceedures. They know how sensitive this can be.

A kid owes his community, or any public school, nothing. I don't like the way they transfer around, but it is not an issue of loyalty. Families have the right to live where they want, and raise their children as they see fit.

Great post MJG24!

Sounds like to me all this is is sour grapes by Woodruff.

BirdWatcher wrote:

MJG24 wrote:Families have the right to live where they want, and raise their children as they see fit.

I think the underlying question is, did the FAMILY actually move, or did they just ship their kid to a different address down-river? There was talk of "assigning" guardianship to a relative, etc. That's wrong, no matter how you slice it.

Parents also have the right to assign different guardians to their children. That is the right thing to do in many family/domestic situations. Many kids get shipped into better situations for them.

I'm not saying this kid had a terrible situation. I have no idea. I don't know their motivation to change his situation. But there are plenty of ligitimate reasons, and moving is not the only acceptable/logistical answer.

You should know how expensive relocation is.

BW which kid transferred from the football team? I was at weights last night and everyone of importance was accounted for.