Comments on: Coaches: Let the games begin in 2021 with proper protocol

By: Bronson Gambill

Bronson Gambill — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:25:08 +0000

As a father, coach and pastor I believe we need to have protocols in place first before we start any sports. I feel really bad for our seniors that are outstanding student athletes that are looking for one more opportunity to show other colleges their athletic abilities. Also there is no science that backs the fact that being out doors is more risky than being in doors .Regular testing, temperature checks masks and social distancing could be done. I know it easy to say all of this but the responsibility is not mine please keep in mind if you are part of the decision making process our young men and womens future is on the line here. My prayers are with you leaders. Mahalo Bronson Gambill

By: RL

RL — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:50:53 +0000

Donnie Sparta your a idiot if you think youth sports doesn’t matter alot of kids are playing sports to help their future by earning scholarships to go to college & it helps kids to keep their grades up & in some cases keep them out of trouble

By: Rough riders pride

Rough riders pride — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 02:47:06 +0000

If you follow the politics you will can understand what’s going on. 1st the Teachers Union understand that money was available in the the White House package in the first stimulus package but was taken out because money supposed to be fore Covid-19 related not pay increase. So the Union said the teachers dose not feel safe. 2nd stimulus package have for school so they can open and the language money can be use in any way for schools can operate, one is to increase teachers pay due to Covid-19 risk. Nancy Pelosi continue to not accept the stimulus package, she wants more money, this cause school closures. Once the stimulus package approved. School back in session.

By: ???

??? — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 14:26:51 +0000

#11
Tourist & foreigners acted like they owned the Hawaiian Islands since “1893’s OVERTHROW“ sad fact.

By: IDGAF

IDGAF — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 09:21:38 +0000

About 38 to 40 states playing high school sports now. Should’ve let our kids play before they let the tourist come in and walk around with no mask like they own the Hawaiian Islands!

By: Recruited not Rooted

Recruited not Rooted — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 07:41:33 +0000

@#7 My Thoughts…Sounds like a plausible argument but that’s not the point. No where in the government mandated Tier system plan, that took them 6 months to come up with, does it say “organized sports activities can operate if they can afford to test themselves.” It actually says organized team activities are not allowed until Tier 4. Typical politicians, do as i say because I have the POWER and you will listen to me, not as I do. The infection rate for kids that have returned to school is about 1.3/1000. Per the CDC around 100 children have died from covid this year, with most of those having underlying condition. In comparison, the seasonal flu has claimed 188 kids this year. Kids are 20 times more likely to die from homicide and 10 times more likely to die from drowning than covid. With this mentality we might as well cancel school and sports every flu season since it’s more deadly than covid for our youth smh. Better yet let’s just cancel sports forever because they might be dangerous.

By: Old School Dave

Old School Dave — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 21:30:28 +0000

Utah high school football soon to be shut down due to COVID-19 cases.

By: Robert Passas

Robert Passas — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 21:29:23 +0000

Donnie- how could you say youth sports are overrated? I care that my 9 year old nephew wins a league championship so he can feel like he is a winner. I don’t care that he isn’t that good. I just want him to feel good about himself. That’s why we had him train with his coaches even during the lockdown. Whoelse is dedicated enough to disobey mandates in order to put the work in? I don’t think my nephew is smart enough to go to college, but my other friends and family’s kids need to play so they can get a scholarship. As a matter of fact, I think college is overrated. So, I really just want kids to have fun in their teens and be the studs in high school. At least they can look back on the first part of their lives and be proud about something. Donnie, Let the kids play and enjoy their lives now. Stop worrying about their futures… it doesn’t matter because it’s so expensive over here anyway, let em have fun and live it up.

By: MyThoughts

MyThoughts — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 21:14:02 +0000

UH is allowed to practice because they have a budget to conduct regular COVID tests on their staff and players. I doubt the state will be willing to allocate money for frequent tests just to see high school sports take off.

Conducting a football game is a ton of work for AD’s…there is no doubt they rather collect the same paycheck and not have to do that part of their job. Also, the day to day job duties if sports started with COVID would create a lot more work. AD’s may not be lazy, but definitely relieved without sports.

I don’t think theres a NEED to play. I think theres a NEED for normalcy. We need to get creative to give back some components to these young adults and progress. If this virus was around for the next 5 years we will not choose to remain status quo.

By: Donnie Sparts

Donnie Sparts — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 06:13:38 +0000

What’s funny to me is how everyone is like we need to play! For what? Skill set, mental mindset, and getting better is more important than playing. If you need to play go mainland. It’s also funny how everyone says we ain’t mainland about other things but now all u saying “well mainland is playing.” Control yourself and get better. Youth sports is also overrated. Too many kids playing year round and their skill set is sub par. Do your part