Quote: @pumpf said:
Well, at least I'm not crazy. Thanks, everyone. I think I will go and get those films after all. I'm still a part of this community- and if someone else isn't going to respect the contributions of the past, I will. I've only been here 2 years... but right is right; and I think that this is the right thing to do.
Either that... or we're all crazy. :p
good decision. get something in writing, that it was ok for you to re-take possession.
btw, what are you going to do all those "action-zone" sansabelt coaching slacks?
got any in a 31 waist?
Quote: @greediron said:
@ pumpf said:
Well, at least I'm not crazy. Thanks, everyone. I think I will go and get those films after all. I'm still a part of this community- and if someone else isn't going to respect the contributions of the past, I will. I've only been here 2 years... but right is right; and I think that this is the right thing to do.
Either that... or we're all crazy. :p
Anger isn't a good reason to make a poor decision. And if you let them burn, you would likely regret it down the road.
Justice is seldom served in this world. But we still must do the right thing even when nobody notices.
Well said.
They screwed pumpf no doubt. I'm glad to hear he's going to save these.
Nobody will get justice if these fools are allowed to wipe out these players memories. They probably don't even know how close it came.
Quote: @savannahskol said:
@ pumpf said:
Well, at least I'm not crazy. Thanks, everyone. I think I will go and get those films after all. I'm still a part of this community- and if someone else isn't going to respect the contributions of the past, I will. I've only been here 2 years... but right is right; and I think that this is the right thing to do.
Either that... or we're all crazy. :p
good decision. get something in writing, that it was ok for you to re-take possession.
btw, what are you going to do all those "action-zone" sansabelt coaching slacks?
got any in a 31 waist?
The only "31" related to my pants... is in the length. My memory only goes back to high school... and- even back then- I had a 38 waist. Suffice it to say... I've "grown" a little since then.
As my college baseball coach used to say, "Pumpf (yes, that was my college nick-name), you may not be very quick... but if you fall down, you'll cover alot of ground!"
Pumpf—you know how much respect I have for you. and I agree with Greed—no good comes from a decision made in anger. So you are walking through this the right way IMHO. And making the right decisions.
It occurs to me that there is someone else who’s counsel you might seek. Our very own Pete Bercich. He’s HC for a high school football team in the twin cities. Might be Cretin/Derham Hall? And he’s just a great guy and very smart.
But damn, i feel for you. You have a lot to offer those kids beyond football knowledge.
best,
ivar
PS- when i have felt slighted, passed over, dissed or whatever. and that has happened oh, maybe 5,000 times. i remind myself of a bit of my own personal philosophy. i tell myself, “ everyone is doing the best he can.” Now, by any objective standard it may be obvious that things could have been handled better. But that’s not for me to judge. And being relieved of that temptation to judge helps me to let go of any resentment or bitterness. I’m not always successful but the trying helps. My 2 cents.
Quote: @suncoastvike said:
My advice. Keep them films safe. Screw the school and that new coach. Someone somewhere at sometime will thank you. Do it for them.
Agree with every thing stated here. Be the guardian of the past because once it is gone, it is gone.
My dad gave me a big box of all kinds of information about our family before he died. Nobody else wants it right now but there is no way I am letting this information be lost to future generations.
Crappy of them to treat you that way. I'd vote for the option to retain those films yourself in the hopes that another regime will come and treasure them.
On a related tangent, props to you for the work you did over the summer. My sophomore son is in a similar program: many losing seasons, somewhat of a fractured staff and a head coach that people talk about. But there are 5:30am workouts Mon-Thurs and several of those position coaches are right there along with the kids (I suspect some of them go just to get in their own workout. I know I would 
Those are the coaches that keep the program alive; so, good on you for walking the walk with your boys.
Don't change being you, pumpf, keep caring. So shines a good deed in a weary world.
Thank you for your generosity of time and effort given to the youth at the school.
People like you, were a great influence on me growing up, and I look back with gratitude to those coaches, teachers, and volunteers.
I grew up in Pelican Rapids, MN. a long time ago. And people like you, who cared, made it a great place for children to grow up.
Those you helped will remember and appreciate what you have done.
Thanks, everyone. Your kind words have certainly helped. I'm still hurt/angry... and a little bit bitter. But at least I'm not crazy!
Like a lot have already stated. What you have done for these kids is irreplaceable. You know and they know the time, effort and love you have shown towards something that means so much to you and them. Just know that someday these kids will remember this, and it WILL impact their decisions in life. IMHO that is all that really matters.
It is frustrating to see that all the time and effort you have given towards the program and the school has been overlooked. The way I see it, you dodged a bullet. It is hard to imagine or realize that everything has a reason. When the dust settles and the feelings float away, I'm pretty sure you will realize the outcome was for the best.
Good luck and I know you'll be coaching again at a program that truly values your knowledge and love for the game.
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