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Standing Proud. No Knees. Colin Kaepernick should be banned from the National Football League. He is a complete disgrace. He is what “sports” is not about. Kaepernick brings race into the game of football by taking a “knee” because of what he feels, that the black-african americans are treated unfairly? The black-african americans are being mistreated? Our society is filled with plenty of disagreements. Our society today, is filled will plenty of likes and dislikes. It’s a never ending, drama-filled, life that Americans live each day. But, what does this have to do with sports? “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color,” Kaepernick said. Is he right? A Beamount Pop-Warner football team, no older than maybe, 12-years old, all took a knee and showed no respect for the National Anthem. Now, these little boys are no longer playing. The team has been disbanned since then. Why? Adults. Black-African Adults
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(volunteer coaches) thought that taking a stand would make more sense. But, with innocent children? Children do not understand what Kaepernick is doing, whether it was right or wrong? Instead, these innocent children did what they were told to do...take a knee or else. Luckily, parents removed players from this Beaumont team because they either felt that what the coaches did was wrong, or maybe, these parents heard the outcries of citizens who were weary and disturb by what these coaches made these little innocent children do without parental consent? We might not agree with the decisions that our police departments may or may not do. We might not agree with the tactics used by police departments. We might not agree with the choices that are made by our police departments in the line of fire. But, think about this...every police officer is willing to give his or her life everytime they show up for work. I commend every police officer for the hard work they perform in our communities seven-days a week, 24-hours a day. The next time you see a police officer at a football game, they are there to protect and serve. Take time to walk up to them and thank each one for the service they give each day to our communities. Stand proud. Sing the National Anthem. No knees.
A Disgrace. Pop-Warner football players are told to take a knee by team coaches. The team has been disbanned since the incident. (HSSMImages/Special)
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Former Edinburg HS Head Football Coach Richard R. Flores
(Edinburg, Texas)-It was probably the longest walk on a football field that former Edinburg High School head football coach Richard R. Flores had ever taken, but along his side, as she always has been, was his wife of 53-years, Estelle. She clinged to her husband’s hand as they waved to a crowd of more than 1,000 in attendance to witness the re-naming of Cats Stadium to Richard R. Flores Stadium on September 15th. “She’s been my rock in my coaching career and never missed a game,” said an emotional Flores. “I met my wife when I was in college and together, we are still here to share this moment.” Former Bobcat player, Steve Alaniz (played for Notre Dame) was the Master of Ceremonies and he shared plenty of memories as a player and businessman. “He is the reason I am succesful today,” said Alaniz. “Coach Flores always told me to be humble and respectful.” Former players and fans cheered from the stands “Bobcat Pride” as former play-
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ers spoke about Flores and their memories shared. On the podium, his best friend John Lerma talked about Flores being his friend and mentor. “He’s my best friend and I am honored to be here today and to share this moment with Richard,” added Lerma. Flores first received his opportunity to coach a winless team in the grain fields of Rio Hondo High School in 1969 and won back-to-back district titles in 1972 and 1973. A graduate from Edinburg High School, Flores always dreamed about coming back home and coaching the Edinburg Bobcats. He was hired as the Edinburg Bobcats head coach in 1975 and led his team to nine playoff wins, including three University Interscholastic League State Regional final appearances in the 1980’s. “Those were the days,” remembers Flores. “Back then, two football teams made the state playoffs and to represent the Rio Grande Valley was huge. I was proud and that’s how Bobcat Pride came alive.”
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Gets Stadium Named
By David A. Amador HSSM Sports Director
The “glory days” emerged in the early 1980’s when Flores led the Bobcats to three straight UIL 5A Area Championship titles from 1982, 1983, and 1984. The Bobcats lost to San Antonio Clark in 1982 followed by Converse Judson in 1983 in the regional finals and came back in 1984, with six recorded shutouts to boast about on defense, but still, the Bobcats would fall again in the third round to San Antonio Churchill 35-21. “Those years were memorable,” adds Flores. From 1981 through 1987, Flores had compiled an impressive 70-14-1 overall record with the Edinburg Bobcats. “We worked hard and I surrounded myself with individual coaches that worked just as hard. That’s how you become successful,” says Flores. The silver-hair, wrinkled face, coaching legend wiped his tears away from his face as he stood and was introduced before his peers as the renaming of Cats Stadium became the Richard R. Flores Stadium...forever.
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