http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php Copyright 2008, Joe Webb Joe Webb en-US SPHPBLOG 0.4.8 http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080903-114516 Submitted by: Amy Bingham

It's that time again. Our first home game will be this weekend and it takes a lot of effort to make it successful! For any new parents this is how it works. We ask the Cricket parents to come and help set up, cook,wrap burgers and etc. With the crickets having to be there 1 hour early that is the time for you to help.
Cricket parents: set up
Hopper parents: work the Cricket game
Cutter parents: work the Hopper game
Junior parents: work the Cutter game
And the Junior game is usually time to start clean up and a hand full of people will do. It's the first 2 games that are really important to have plenty of help. We ask that there be 6 people working from each team. So make you plans now! Most of our funds come from this, so please help out. I have had a lot of parents to tell me that they would like to help, but they don't want any part of the money. That is OK. If you feel more comfortable flipping burgers or wrapping pizza just communicate to each other! It takes a lot of work and we need a lot of help to make this year successful!!! Trust me, when you get done you will feel like you have made a difference!!! All of our hard work pays off at the end! Thanks to everyone in advance for a great start!

Also we will need volunteers for the chains. So if you can help it would be great!

Please look for your Team Mom on Thursday, they will have a sign up sheet to Volunteer!!!

One last thing...
If anyone has any contacts that would like to contribute to the concession stand please let me know. I have Buddy's donating the cups for our home games. That saves the club almost $100.00. Every dime counts when it comes to "Our Kids"!!!

Thanks again!
Amy Bingham ]]> Announcements http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080903-114516 Joe Webb Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:45:16 GMT http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080902-100217 Submitted by: Shelley Pace

Remember to order your doughnuts!! $5.00 a dozen or a gift certificate will be available. Order yours from one of the girls or boys running for Homecoming King or Queen!!]]> Announcements http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080902-100217 Joe Webb Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:02:17 GMT http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080902-082808 Submitted by: Rachel White

If your child is running for homecoming court please see Rachel at practice to have their picture taken for the homecoming program. I will start taking pictures on Tues. Sept 2. Programs will be available for sale the morning of homecoming and at the homecoming dance. Any questions please contact Rachel White or Shelley Pace ]]> Announcements http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080902-082808 Joe Webb Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:28:08 GMT http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080828-230416 Submitted by: Shelley Pace

If your child would like to run for King or Queen of their age group, please let me Shelley know at practice. The ONLY fundraiser for homecoming will be selling doughnuts. $5.00 per dozen. The boy or girl who sells the most doughnuts will be crowned King & Queen!! Money for the doughnuts MUST be turned in September 22nd @ the practice field. There will be a table in front of the concession stand for the parents to bring the forms & money to turn in. NO MONEY after this date will be accepted.
If your child wants to walk for homecoming & not sell doughnuts that is also fine. Every child walking will need an escort. The escort must be a member from LCYFO. Any questions contact Shelley or Rachel. There will also be a Homecoming Dance !! More info for the dance coming soon. ]]> Announcements http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080828-230416 Joe Webb Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:04:16 GMT http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080822-095732
Anyway, you can still post comments. Just use the contact form instead and cite the entry you wish to comment to.

Hopefully I'll get this sorted out shortly.

Joe]]> Site News http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080822-095732 Joe Webb Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:57:32 GMT http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080819-221836 Submitted by: Rachel White

Parents here is how to get to Greenback school for anyone who doesn't know. Hope to see everyone Saturday!

Remember to bring your CHEER! Support our kids and Cheer LOUD AND PROUD! If we don't Cheer for them nobody will!

GO FIGHT WIN!

Greenback School: Take HWY 321 across the Fort Loudon Dam, continue about 5 miles to HWY 95. Turn Right and follow 95 until it dead ends in Greenback. Turn Left go about 1/8 of a mile, Turn right onto OAK ST N and Turn right onto CHILHOWEE AVE. and
Smile you made it!


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We are going to produce a quality program for sale at home games this season but we need your help!

100% of Program Sales will go straight back to the LCYFO to support our youth!

Panther-grams - Send a child (or children... or coach...) encouragement via a "Panther-gram". These will be business-card size boxes in the program addressed to your own LCYFO Panther(s). The cost is $10 per ad. Please see the attached document for design options and look for me - Jennifer Scott - at one of the next 3 away games (& some practices, too!). I will have an orange "Panther-gram" sign so I'm easy to find! Dowload Panther-Grams Flyer

Patron Ads - Own a business? Know someone who does? Got a community minded employer? Let businesses know that over 100 local families will see their ad showing support for our youth. Please see the attached document for layout and prices as well as submission information! Dowload Patron Ad Flyer

Rosters - Last but not least, I want to include & spell correctly EVERY child's name in the team rosters. See me at games (or practice) to proofread your Panther spelling.]]> Announcements http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080814-094220 Joe Webb Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:42:20 GMT http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080813-093700 Submitted by: Tiffany Sprunger

Parents,If you have not already given me a copy of your childs birth certificate,I need it by THURSDAY 8/14/2008.. If it is not turned in then your child CANNOT play in the Jamboree. We would not want anyone to miss out on the Jamboree! ]]> Announcements http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080813-093700 Joe Webb Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:37:00 GMT http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080731-084753 Submitted by: Amy Bingham

Anyone wishing to still sign up can still do so at the Civitan Field Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00. The field is located in town behind the Fire Department across the railroad tracks. Please bring your a copy of your child's birth certificate.
Thanks
Amy]]> Announcements http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080731-084753 Joe Webb Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:47:53 GMT http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080725-112911 Submitted by: Amy Bingham

Don't forget about the cookout to "KICK OFF THE SEASON" tonight at the Lenoir City Park.(Next to the Volleyball Court) It will start at 6:00. Please bring drinks for your family only and a covered dish. The club will provide the hamburgers and hotdogs and all the trimmings. You may also want to bring a chair for fellowship. If you were not able to make it to the field for sign ups please still come. We would love to have you. Anyone still wishing to sign up for football or cheerleading you can do so Monday at 6:00 at the field.
Hope to see everyone at the park!!!!
If anyone has any questions please feel free to call me at 356-4941 or Stephen at 256-1481
Hope everyone has a great weekend and get those kids rested up for next week!!!!
Amy ]]> Announcements http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080725-112911 Joe Webb Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:29:11 GMT http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080709-145402 Submitted by: Amy Bingham

Sign-ups for the 2008 LCYFO Football and Cheerleading season have been announced.

Sign-ups will be the week starting July 21 22 and 24 at 6:00pm at the Civitan field in Lenoir City. Practice starts the following week.

Driving directions for newcomers.

Have a GREAT season!]]> Announcements http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080709-145402 Joe Webb Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:54:02 GMT http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080709-010536
See '2008 Schedules / Rules' on the right hand side of the site and click the links.

I don't know when LCYFO will hold sign-ups and begin practice, but as soon as I do know, it will be promptly posted here.

Enjoy ...]]> Announcements http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080709-010536 Joe Webb Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:05:36 GMT http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080616-215636 Submitted by: Rachel White

Our 2008 Spring Football and Cheerleading Camp will be held next week. June 23, 24 and 26 from 6 to 8 pm, at the Civitan Field. The cost is $10.00 per child.

Any questions Please call Rachel 865-254-7047 or Stephen 865-256-1481.

We hope to see you all there. ]]> Announcements http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080616-215636 Joe Webb Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:56:36 GMT http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080612-224343 Submitted by: Rachel White

The LCYFO Cheerleading Program is hosting a Carnival on Saturday, June 28 ,2008 at Tractor Supply Co. in Lenoir City on Hwy 321.

It will run from 5-9 pm and will feature the Fun Time Party Rentals, Rock Wall, Bungee Trampoline, Bounce House, Lots of fun games and prizes. Lots of Carnival food and music too.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO DUNK OUR PRESIDENT IN A DUNK TANK? Here is your chance. Come out and have some fun!]]> Announcements http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080612-224343 Joe Webb Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:43:43 GMT http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080513-221204
Your response to the tragic loss of Coty Bluford has been no exception.

I have not spoken to the Bluford family - prefering to grant them the privacy that I would want under the circumstances, but I know that they are grateful and deeply moved by the outpouring of love and support.

You're just the best ...

Joe]]> General http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080513-221204 Joe Webb Wed, 14 May 2008 02:12:04 GMT http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080507-170651
That is all the information that I have right now but as more information comes available, it will be posted here.

For now, we express our love for Coty and the Bluford family and urge everyone to keep this family in your prayers.

I have great difficulty posting this unhappy news because the dept and scope of this tragedy is simply unfathomable.

Update: Services Scheduled Reported at WATE

Coty's family will have visitation on Saturday at First Baptist Church in Lenoir City from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The funeral will follow at 7:00 p.m.

There will be a graveside service on Sunday at Lakeview Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.

The school is planning a memorial service, but those plans aren't complete yet.

Update: Memorial Fund Reported at WBIR\

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Coty Bluford Memorial Schoparship Fund through the Lenoir City Schools central office or Vaughn's Chapel Baptist Church.]]> Announcements http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080507-170651 Joe Webb Wed, 07 May 2008 21:06:51 GMT http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080430-235144 Injured WOU player helped around bases after hitting homer

MATT MONAGHAN, Stateman Journal

April 30, 2008

Last weekend's softball series between Western Oregon and Central Washington was supposed to be a battle between two teams trying to win a conference championship.

But as the Wolves boarded their bus back home to Monmouth from Ellensburg, Wash., Saturday, no one cared much about the outcome.

That's because a rare act of sportsmanship — a gesture that left nary a dry eye among those who witnessed it first hand — during the second game of a doubleheader overshadowed who won and who lost.

With the first-place Wolves two games ahead of the Wildcats in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference standings, Saturday's late-season doubleheader figured to be a hard-nosed affair.

And after WOU won the first game 8-1, Central Washington was determined to salvage a split.

In the second inning of a scoreless game two, 5-foot-2 WOU senior reserve Sara Tucholsky, batting just .088 (3 for 34) on the season, stepped to the plate.

The Forest Grove-native had never hit a home run in her four-year career, so when she hit the second offering she saw from Wildcats pitcher Katriina Reime over the center field fence, Tucholsky and her teammates and coaches went nuts.

"Finally, I was thinking, after all that hard work I finally hit one. It was my goal all year," said Tucholsky.

"The ball was a shot," WOU head coach Pam Knox said. "Our dugout erupted, and I'm jumping around like a little kid."

Knox, the Wolves' third base coach, was high-fiving the other two players as they jogged home, but Tucholsky wasn't following behind.

"I thought, 'Where's Sara?,' " Knox said.

Tucholsky, running to first base and caught up in her own exuberance, watched the ball sail over the fence and missed the bag "by five feet," she said.

Recognizing her error, she quickly turned back to touch the base and then ... then there was nothing but pain.

It was her right knee. It had given out.

One moment Tucholsky was on top of the world after hitting a three-run homer in a crucial game. The next, she lay in a crumpled heap, in tears, in the dirt off first — her only home run seemingly destined to be erased by a cruel twist of fate.

"The pain was pretty overwhelming. I don't remember much else," Tucholsky said. "It didn't go through my head (about losing the home run) right away."

Despite the ball going over the fence, a home run only counts if the player runs around the bases. Assistance from a teammate or trainer isn't allowed.

Knox's first reaction was that Tucholsky's injury was nothing more than her problematic ankles acting up again and that she'd be able to recover enough to hobble around the bases.

"I was waiting for her to sit up; I figured she just needed a minute to calm down and assess the situation, but it wasn't happening," Knox said.

Having never experienced anything like this in her 20-plus years of coaching, Knox didn't know what to do.

She conferred with the umpires, who explained that Tucholsky could remain at first base, but that her home run would officially be scored as nothing more than a long single.

Assuming no other option, Knox started back toward the WOU dugout to call for a pinch runner.

Then came a voice.

It was Mallory Holtman, Central Washington's senior first baseman and career leader in home runs and a host of other offensive school records.

Without prompting, the four-year starter asked if she and a teammate could carry Tucholsky around the bases, ensuring Tucholsky got her home run.

"I was in shock," Knox said. "I never even thought of it."

Holtman and shortstop Liz Wallace each grabbed one of Tucholsky's legs and carried her firefighter-style to each base, gently letting her down to tap each with her uninjured left foot.

The poignancy of the moment wasn't lost on anyone, especially Tucholsky.

"I just said, 'Thank you guys so much,' " Tucholsky said.

The three fell into giggles as they slowly made their way, briefly lightening the moment, but everyone else was in tears.

"I was bawling like a baby," Knox said. "Fans were crying, players. We were so moved."

Holtman recalled her act in an interview with ESPN.com.

"Honestly, it's one of those things that I hope anyone would do it for me," she said. "She hit the ball over the fence. She's a senior; it's her last year. ... It's the right thing to do. She was obviously in agony."

Western Oregon went on to win the game 4-2, not that anyone really cared.

As soon as the players boarded the bus they each got on their cell phones, telling family and friends about the unique turn of events. State Sen. Peter Courtney, a Western Oregon administrator, called the Statesman Journal to make sure a report would be published in Sunday's edition.

And soon the story caught fire.

Western Oregon's sports information director, Russ Blunck, was bombarded with media requests, including one from the New York Times.

"I was really surprised, because we're a small, D-II school, and it's women's athletics," Knox said.

Tucholsky said she doesn't know quite how to react to all the attention.

"I'm wondering why everyone wants to talk to me, they (Holtman and Wallace) were the ones who did it," she said.

"But if this story can bring some good, then it's worth it."

The injury to Tucholsky's knee won't be diagnosed until after the swelling has gone down, but her season is definitely over, she said.

That's too bad, considering the Wolves are in a good position to make an appearance at the NCAA D-II regionals for the first time in school history.

Knox already has assured Tucholsky that she'll travel with the team if they qualify.

But no matter how WOU's season plays out, it won't be remembered for wins and losses.

"It was a huge lesson in teaching us that although we're always trying to work hard and be the best, it's moments like that that you respect that it's just a game," Knox said. "I hope it's a lesson my players will never forget. I certainly won't."

mmonaghan@StatesmanJournal.com or (503) 399-6700]]> General http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080430-235144 Joe Webb Thu, 01 May 2008 03:51:44 GMT http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080413-202713 Submitted by: Stephen Smith

I have been unable to talk with Jerry about the tees and hoodies, so we will be refunding the money to everyone that paid for them. Please contact me at 256-1481 to make arrangements, and once again, I apologize for the delay and inconvenience.

I would like to thank everyone who attended the members meeting, I believe it was a good meeting. I will be sure to keep everyone informed when we will meet with Coach Zellers and Coach Wampler about the middle school program.

Stephen Smith]]> Announcements http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080413-202713 Joe Webb Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:27:13 GMT http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080321-104538 Submitted by: Stephen Smith

I talked to Jerry, and the Hopper hoodies and t-shirts will be here Wednesday, March 26. Sorry for the delay. Please contact me at 256-1481 to make arrangements to pick them up. I also have Cutter Jackets for Matt Davis and Abe Marquez, but have been unable to reach them at the phone numbers I have. If anyone knows how to reach them, please contact me.

We had another great year in 2007, and I hope we continue to grow in 2008.

I would like to encourage All members that can to attend the members meeting, we want everyones input on the new challenges we face this year. We will be discusssing the middle school program, electing officers, and opening the floor for members to express their views on how to make our program better, so please try to attend.

Thanks,

Stephen Smith ]]> Announcements http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080321-104538 Joe Webb Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:45:38 GMT http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080320-102016
NOTE: I got this information through a brief phone conversation with Stephen Smith. If I got anything wrong, someone please correct it. UPDATED: Thanks for the corrections Rachel.
]]> Announcements http://www.lcfootball.org/index.php?entry=entry080320-102016 Joe Webb Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:20:16 GMT