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Zizou wrote:What is the excuse of the referee that is not blind? We talk about parents, coaches, clubs, and players are guilty for the NTX reputation, but referees calling the games tighter and demanding players to reform their game away from the bullying we see happening on the field. We had the opportunity to play teams from different divisions in the past two weeks. Physical play, cheap shot tackles from behind, and out of control players are all that stood out. Referees can be the catalyst that help change the negative attitude towards NTX players.

Seven wrote:

Zizou wrote:What is the excuse of the referee that is not blind? We talk about parents, coaches, clubs, and players are guilty for the NTX reputation, but referees calling the games tighter and demanding players to reform their game away from the bullying we see happening on the field. We had the opportunity to play teams from different divisions in the past two weeks. Physical play, cheap shot tackles from behind, and out of control players are all that stood out. Referees can be the catalyst that help change the negative attitude towards NTX players.

Really? I m so tired of that word.......come on people

Seven wrote:

Seven wrote:This is not a personal attack on you...all I am trying to say is gamesmanship , physical play or even down right dirty play is a far sight different from bullying.

Seven wrote:Seriously bullying ? These girls are supposed to be select players are they not? I thought the whole idea of club or select ball was to instill a sense of strength or fortitude into our DDs? Why use this crutch? Physical or even dirty play is not a form or derivative of bullying!

fatherofoneplayer wrote:

Seven wrote:Seriously bullying ? These girls are supposed to be select players are they not? I thought the whole idea of club or select ball was to instill a sense of strength or fortitude into our DDs? Why use this crutch? Physical or even dirty play is not a form or derivative of bullying!

Here in NTX we have club ball and in no way shape or form SELECT ball. Well I guess we parents SELECT which team we want our DD's to play for and SELECT to promptly write a check!

I too think we throw out the bullying card more often than necessary and soon it will lose meaning, which is a shame. There is some of that going on but I would venture to guess not much more than what occurs off the pitch.

Zizou wrote:

fatherofoneplayer wrote:

Seven wrote:Seriously bullying ? These girls are supposed to be select players are they not? I thought the whole idea of club or select ball was to instill a sense of strength or fortitude into our DDs? Why use this crutch? Physical or even dirty play is not a form or derivative of bullying!

Here in NTX we have club ball and in no way shape or form SELECT ball. Well I guess we parents SELECT which team we want our DD's to play for and SELECT to promptly write a check!

I too think we throw out the bullying card more often than necessary and soon it will lose meaning, which is a shame. There is some of that going on but I would venture to guess not much more than what occurs off the pitch.

It is wrong no matter when, where or how it occurs.

fatherofoneplayer wrote:

Zizou wrote:

fatherofoneplayer wrote:

Seven wrote:Seriously bullying ? These girls are supposed to be select players are they not? I thought the whole idea of club or select ball was to instill a sense of strength or fortitude into our DDs? Why use this crutch? Physical or even dirty play is not a form or derivative of bullying!

Here in NTX we have club ball and in no way shape or form SELECT ball. Well I guess we parents SELECT which team we want our DD's to play for and SELECT to promptly write a check!

I too think we throw out the bullying card more often than necessary and soon it will lose meaning, which is a shame. There is some of that going on but I would venture to guess not much more than what occurs off the pitch.

It is wrong no matter when, where or how it occurs.

I agree wholeheartedly. I just think we use the bullying term out of context or when it does not apply. Not all teasing, physical dominance or name calling is bullying. Let me be clear about this; as you say/and I agree "it is wrong no matter when, where or how it occurs." It just comes down to each persons definition of bullying. This is what I found via the world wide web, which we all know has to be true cause its on the internets:

• Teasing and bullying are social behaviors causing distress for the victim.

• Teasing is harmless and more for fun than bullying, which can be harmful both physically, as well as psychologically.

• Teasing is mostly verbal or copying actions of the victim while bullying can take many forms, which can involve the use of force or threat of use of force, to invite meek submission from the victim.

• Teasing becomes bullying when the victim is upset but cannot retaliate for fear of harm to him.

I call bs on that last definition

Admin wrote:From a spoof about a blind ref to bullying, lol.  

bwgophers wrote:I've been trying to find a link to a story about someone being bullied by a blind ref to tie it all together, but alas...

4-3-3 wrote:

bwgophers wrote:I've been trying to find a link to a story about someone being bullied by a blind ref to tie it all together, but alas...

Schedule me for one of your games....I can help with that.

4-3-3 wrote:

bwgophers wrote:I've been trying to find a link to a story about someone being bullied by a blind ref to tie it all together, but alas...

Schedule me for one of your games....I can help with that.