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Monday, October 13, 2008
Extra Point: Tough economy spells tough times for high school sports
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Reason No. 834 Why You Shouldn’t Look Past Our Metro Section: All politics is local.
This story about likely state budget cuts got us doing a double-take when we read this:
“[Georgia lawmakers have] put a hold on doling out politically popular community grants for things like high school football uniforms…”
Not exactly thrilling news for some schools, we’re guessing.
Put in your two cents (if you can spare it): How’s your school handling the current economic climate. Cutting back? Managing to hang in there, thanks to private funds from a booster club, bake sales and the like? And what about you? Are you spending as much on high school sports as you have been? Will you likely cut back on your own prep sports-related expenses? Any ideas on how teams and fans can save cash at the games? Share your thoughts.
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Extra Point: Is losing 91-0 worse than losing 91-90 in football?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
After reading the story of how Florida’s Naples High beat area rival Estero 91-0 this past Friday, we’re left wondering if a 91-0 football game is even a real “game” after a certain point (or 91 certain points, in this case). Then again, we’re thinking that a one-point loss hurts just as much as a 91-point shutout romp. What if the score had been 91-90? Is a loss just a loss, no matter the point difference?
Make YOUR point: Which is worse, in your opinion - a loss of mind-bending proportions or a one-point heartbreaker?
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