Hey Aram,

Rowland has a very good defense but is never mentioned? Why? That Norys kid is the core to their D'. Furthermore, their kicker is defintely a college prospect but never gets any props. he kicks touchback after touchback....a very strong leg. Chase is just an ok QB with a limited arm. He has to scramble just to see over the lineman, so trying to throw long is a mistake. Rowland relies too much on just "running up the gut". They need to utilize their Tight Ends and mix it up a little. It's time to pick a new Offensive Cordinator who can create some excitement. I'm tired of all the running plays, and if I were the other coach, I would be very prepared for that. Bring on some freshness!!!

Tommy T, while it's true that all fans have their opinion, do we ALL have to listen to yours? I mean, when Aram mentioned that we had a bad heckler, EVERYONE knew who it was, doesn't that tell you anything? We all get excited for the kids on the field, my throat was tired from screaming for Brandon after his big run. I think the reason that people get annoyed is most of your comments seem to lean toward the negative, and they're twice as load as the announcer. Believe me, I know, we were sitting about 10 rows in front of you, and I heard every comment. By halftime we were laughing whenever you would go on a tear, thinking about Aram's "worst heckler" comment. The Dad of the Game award though deffinately goes to the very inebriated gentleman who yelled all game nearly as load as you, and then after the game, went to a bunch of the starters, wrapped his arms around their necks, and told them he loved them. He could barely walk. Nice example for the kids. Anyway, Tommy, I'm not trying to pick a fight or anything. I yell your nephew's name out everytime he makes a big play, we love watching him. Just take it down a notch, man. Peace.

Honestly Aram as much as I love your blog and the more indepth coverage of the SGV high school sports scene those were all legit questions asked to you and you come off as petty and defensive.

And to think Coach Snyder is "new" is laugable. But since the Tribune coverage used to be "Amat, Damian, Los Altos, and everybody else" I can forgive you.

I am very serious. I have never worked with Coach Snyder before, so there's no relationship there. I call Coach Maggiore yesterday and he gives me comment about the Bulldogs' situation by confirming it. I don't begrudge Coach Snyder. He can handle his situation any way he wants. If he doesn't trust me, that's fine. I will say this, I appreciate Coach Snyder giving comment after the game.

I am Mike the Clone and you are not!

Tommy T or Tommy TTTTTTTTT or even Tiny Tim who ever the hell you are........ All I have to say is.

WHAT WAS THAT? That was Whack!!!!

Nice incoherant rant eeerrrrrrrrrrrrr lack of medication. Slow down there tough guy everything will be ok when the men in the white coats show up.

GOOD NIGHT NOW!!

You can't really be serious about the comment you made about Coach Snyder being "new". That is the most hilarious statement I have ever heard, especially from a sportswriter. He has been around coaching football, girl's softball, baseball, possibly wrestling, forever. Everyone knows Craig Snyder! Where have you been all these years?

You guys need to get off Aram's back. If some of you had just shown up at the game and find out this kid wasn't playing you would have freaked. Plus, this is a blog. This is not printed in the newspaper. A big reason Aram does this blog is because he loves high school sports in the area. I'm sure he could not do it and bring home the same paycheck every month so GET OFF HIM. Coach Snyder you're the man and the fact that you won validates your decision.

Why is that question ridiculous?

Not trying to press your buttons but I thought that was a legit question. There are some pretty senior coaches in the SGV- Farrar, Gano, Bogan, Le Duc, Pasquerrella- that could have felt secure enough in their jobs to ban you from a practice, sport or school. You don't think that's a legit question?

Also, parents are becoming more and more law suit happy and therefore maybe you could have shed some light on both those topics with the Rowland "stuff" as a back drop. And yes a reporter CAN be sued? Anyone can, it might be thrown out but Y.E.S.! reporters and coaches have been sued in the past. Again that's not a legit question?

Aram you really are thin skinned and mean spirited. Big Reg calls a blogger "a coward with a big yellow stripe down his back" for making a "crack" reference and then apologies to Reg and tells him it was a Joke- No apology from REG! And you go off because someone disagrees with you or asks a question. Remember you "welcomed ALL comments" on this situation. Like the snide "count" remark that's was junvenile. Grow up you big baby. Enjoy your blog, your Highness!

Never been banned or sued. I don't know which one is the more ridiculous question.
Coach Snyder was the first coach to tell me "no comment" when I asked about a suspension. And I doubt it was because there was a pending hearing. Every coach I've ever asked about a suspension has confirmed it or denied it, but none have ever said "no comment." I don't think any have ever told me specifically why a player was suspended on the record ... some say why off the record. I think because Coach Snyder is new and we haven't worked much together, he didn't want to say anything at all. I'm just guessing about that. It would've been easier had he just said "yes" or "no" to the suspension question. It's his perrogative to do or say whatever he wants and it's mine to go to other means to make sure the story was accurate. It's typical, everyday reporter stuff really.
I don't think a reporter can get sued for running a story that a coach confirms or running a story with a reliable source that is proven correct. I think you're just trying to push buttons and not thinking this through. I'm glad my life intrigues you and I thank you for helping the outstanding hit count this site gets. Believe me, it helps me tremendously. Keep reading!

Bucker, It's kind of difficult to understand your slang, but it sounds like you are stating that you are a cop or you sell tickets at the door or you are a security guard or you are a Concession worker or maybe, yes maybe you are a coach. That would explain the fact that you would read my Blog and think I was calling you out. WOW, and you got drive-bys out of that also. I just wanted to meet a fellow blogger. Of course we all have a passion for the game and I have a real strong passion to watch my Nephew. So he is a Senior, so next year it will be safe for all to come back into the stands. Of course don't Boo the refs and don't ever yell at the coaches because Uncle Bucker will arrest you. Or maybe he won't sell you a ticket. Or maybe he is a Security Guard at the field, in which case he will shine his flash light in your face, right after he serves the nachos at the snack bar. Or maybe Uncle Buck, your the coach calling all of the plays up the middle. Don't be so sensitive, its a sporting event with loud cheers. Figure it out now. Tommy T oooooooooooout

Aram , please don't get offended but has any coach ever banned you from campus? I was wondering if any parent has ever sued you because you reported something premature that wasn't true.

What if the student/player was being suspended as you heard but the hearing wasn't finalized when you asked the coach. Hence the "No Comment" I like the way you handled the suspension at West Covina. Confirmation. Get's me every time. Still love having your boss come in here and set the record straight! That was classic!

Don't be so thin skinned all the time. I always laugh when your retorts are all "puffed up"! Kills me ever time! Anyway,has it ever happened?

Tommy T, hahahahahahahahahah, ooooh man, I am starting to cry I'm laughing so hard, it is you, that's amazing, now your calling someone out on a high school sports blog, what's next, drive-bys at little girl birthday parties, hahahahahahahahah, oh my god, you made my night. I am sorry Tommy, but my work frowns on getting into altercations in the stands at high school football games. Hey, I hope you don't mind Tommy T, but I am gonna steal your name. If any of you fellow bloggers get arrested and start mouthing off, and the cop says, "hey Tommy T, shut up" you would be in the presence of the BUCK. Tommy, thank you for the entertainment. GO ROWLAND!

Jenny Craig,

Thanks for the compliments. We at the Trib are more than aware that we're dealing with kids. Ask the people at Damien about that after the Los Altos game. You're half right about Coach Snyder, but he can legally confirm or deny whether a kid has been suspended with out breaking any laws. It happens every week. Think back to McDonough (Covina) being suspended for this year's game against Glendora or Wallace and Hockenhull (West Covina) being suspended for the Rancho game. These coaches are well within their rights to say "suspended for disciplinary reasons." But Snyder didn't want to do that. He didn't want to say "yes" or "no" to being suspended, let alone give a reason why, which wouldn't have run anyway. And that's fine. It's his perrogative. Just like it's mine to run what sources told me. I don't always need to get something confirmed by the coach. I always try because it's my duty to go straight to the source. But any coach who thinks that I'm going to stop searching just because he says "no comment" is sorely mistaken.

Aram, I really appreciate the attention you have brought to the valley sports scene. I think it is awesome. I believe you are trying to make this like a college atmosphere. Which is GREAT. However, there is one big difference. The kids that you are writing about are KIDS sometimes as young as 14. This is where there is a problem. You are frustrated that Coach Snyder told you "no comment". If Coach Snyder had told you anything about Rene's situation he would have been breaking the law. Teachers, coaches can't comment on any situation involving a minor! You need to remember that you are dealing with very young kids. Make sure you heard me, I love the attention being paid to high school sports(you are a big reason for this). However, don't forget they are kids!

Aram,to tell you the truth i could here so many people yelling stuff including the students i was laughing my ass off,dude to be honest with you its all part of the game and if it bothers the coaches than they should get out of the kitchen because its part of the game and yelling "come on coach" is it really that bad or throw a pass no one say anything personal i personally like coach snyder and a few others and think there doing a good job.

Tommy T,

That's you who is always yelling "Come on, coach ..." and so on??? Is that really you? It hit me during Friday's game that the yeller has to be somebody who goes to my blog. If it's you, that's amazing.

Hey Buck, If you would like to get rid of the big mouth fan, then why don't you take your hands out of your pockets and come on over. I have never once yelled at one of the boys on the Team. I have been coming to these games for the last 4 years and I have a right to an opinion as you do. So next time I offend you little Bucker, come on over and say hello, now that you know who I am. Tommy T out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

what did i say but"ONE KID DONT'T MATTER" 24-14.story over.

I guess this was very good and accurate reporting. Rowland will be much better off for this win and hopefully so will the player. Who would of thought that a 300 pound lineman would have had the run of the game, funny how things work out. The Coach earned more respect from high school football fans than he will ever know. Oh, by the way, there are several Penal and Welfare and Institution Code violations being violated by that big mouth fan, Rowland Unified PD, USE THEM!!!!

Rowland 24 South Hills 14
Yes they did win, But like Coach Snyder said, it was the kids that made the adjustments, if #64 doesn't intercept that pass, Rowland probably looses the Game. The Rowland coaches once again take a 14 point lead and then play not to loose. Where is that killer instinct. Discipline is great off the field, but what about on the field. They could have buried South Hills, but just like last year they let them stay in the game. Thanks God they didn't try an onside kick like last year. This is a strong team with alot of Talent. I hope they don't waste an opportunity. Mike the Clown, Get a Life man. Aram, C'mon man, why stir the Kettle. There was no kneel down. Bring on Wescov. Tommy T

Aram, I don't know what to tell you about the whole 'reading comprehension' problem , except I FEEL YOUR PAIN, lol. (That, and I guess the level of reading comprehension shouldn't be expected to exceed the level of spelling and grammar, but I digress....) I see nothing wrong with the way you presented your article. Seemed just like the other half dozen times you've mentioned key players from other teams riding the bench. I admit my heart sank a little when I read it, knowing the kind of team we were facing, but I'm glad I heard before the game, so I could make my peace with it, lol. I wouldn't change anything in that game. I'm glad you put the spotlight on Brandon Bolden for a minute. He's such a nice kid, and all those Rowland linemen that play both sides are the unsung heroes. I think your headline should've been "An Unlikely Hero." Not that those guys aren't heroes every friday night when they step up to that line, but who would've thought you'd ever see Brandon make a 77 yd. dash for a game-clenching touchdown? He got to live out every lineman's fantasy. It was one of the greatest things I've ever seen, and fans will be talking about it for a long time. Keep fighting the good fight, Aram!

Wow! Some of you guys need an english class! How about some paragraphs!

I hope the highschoolers are not reading this!

-D grade!

Apparently some people here don't understand that a journalist's job is to report the news. A player was suspended, the newspaper reported it, the kid sat out and the team won anyway. The coach made a decision and stood by it. There's nothing else to read into the situation. Aram took no side; he didn't make any statements that weren't true. Move on, people.

I believe the football player who robbed the ice cream man at knifepoint was the quarterback from Covina!! Wonder if he gets disciplined, other from than the police.

report cards are out!!!! who does covina bring in now? or does coach give them all special ed classes again.

Well, Rene did sit, as was reported, he didn't even dress, but was on the sidelines supporting his team. The rest of the team stepped up, making some HUGE plays in what was an incredible game. Where but high school football can you see a huge beast of a tackle make a pick, and then run it back 70-80 yds for a TD! Talk about HEART! Bodies that big aren't made to run that hard for that far, but he sure did it! He was so winded, he collapsed in the endzone, and threw up on the sideline shortly after. But after resting for a few minutes, he was right back in there doing his day job. Could he be the first 300 lb. wide reciever, lol? Watching him shrug off the attempted tackle by their QB was almost comical, but you have to give the poor guy props for what was the equivalent of trying to tackle a truck :D

look, we all know now that arams credible witness is someone related to the kid being punished. be serious now, its very obvious that a family member was upset that their kid was being punished, so they tried to blow it up, take it to a media outlet, and all it did was back fire on them. try to make the coaches look like the bad guys. the problem aram is that you took one side. you made statements that arent true. hey, i heard the national enquirer is hiring. you saw a story brewing, tried to make it terrell owens like, and it just didnt happen. since the people behind this who called you and told you about this even happening wont come forward, seems like there story is pretty shady anyway right? you didnt think for a second that hey wait a minute, maybe i should get the other side of the story because this person is just upset that they are having a case of the bad parenting syndrom. well you tried, and were denied which i would deny you also. the reason people keep asking you if you ever competed in sports is because no team wants publicity like this. nobody wants a player singled out for whatever reason. would you have made a big deal if 64 or 59 werent playing? you wouldnt have known unless someone told you. the real bad guy is whoever leaked the info to you. well, if they want to throw coach snyder under the bus for doing something credible, maybe you should do a story on why this kid didnt play his sophmore year. harsh i know but with actions come consequences. the raider family gave him another chance because they saw someone heading down the wrong path. they felt that football would keep him out of trouble. why dont you investigate that and see what type of people the raider staff are dealing with. a drunk uncle who you even said was the worst heckler in the valley, parents or friends leaking to press to get sympothy for the kid and pressure the coach into playing him. thats what coaches deal with everyday. not just rowland but everywhere. so you can see why a coach would say "we are keeping this in house." no one player is bigger then the team, and the team doesnt deserve bad publicity that is being put on them. write something about 59,4,11,6,55, and sometimes 64 never coming off the field. those are the kids on the rowland team that would cause a costly blow if lossed. i believe friday night speaks for itself. nothing against the kid, all he did was miss practice i heard. kind of a let down huh? you thought the kid robbed the ice cream man at knife point or took all his pain pills at once huh? swing and a miss on that story bud. well a rule is a rule and good for the coach for sticking by it. sorry for the essay but my teacher told me it had to be 500 words or else. and i want to play friday night so i hope i made it. ill be at the next raider game sitting in the middle chilling, listening to the buzz. some good some bad but who cares, its always an easier game to play and coach from the stands. im out

hey do you think we could be the real oakland raiders??? we almost beat glendora. thats has to mean something. haha

First don't understand why you're invoking journalistic shock that people have serious questions about the reporting of this story or your invited responses to this matter.

Again you need the comprehension lesson.

"turns out he was right" is the flip side of "turns out he was wrong" Is it not? What would have happened if the player played? "Turns out he was wrong" wouldn't have been so easy to say would it?

That was my point! As I said about the security guard. I have no problems reporting news, I did have a problem with the word "supposedly". That was MY point. Remember? Not the report of events or his thought process/journalist methodology but more to his second response to bloggers.

He (Aram and Boss)should have taken a page from the coach and the journalists in the Bonds case and simple say, "I stand by my story!" Simple , clean and professional.

So less with the "ruffled feathers" routine. You come off as ordinary and indignant when professional will do. And I don't appreciate the admonishments, especially when you're inviting comments and some of those comments may sting.

Sorry for the hurt feelings. You still run the best blog, warts, knuckleheads, loudmouths, know-it-alls,conspiralists, apologists, myopists, and me (a little bit of all the above). Peace!

The writer posting under the name "Aram's integrity still suspect" has his facts wrong. Aram's story said Small was "reportedly" suspended. That term was used because the coach wouldn't confirm it, but a credible source did. Turns out that source was right. So you tell me, what's suspect about that?

Aram did the responsible thing by reporting news that affects the high school community. Why should it have been kept in-house? Because it's embarrassing?

It also amazes me how you people think Aram made Coach Snyder look bad. If anything, this story shows the integrity of a coach who stood up to his players.

Let me explain something to you: I did go fact checking, but when the coach tells you "no comment" the only thing that will make it fact is showing up to the game and seeing whether the kid is or isn't playing. So, in that case, I have to determine the validity of the sources and decide from there. I felt they were credible sources and they were ... he did not play. To sit here and suggest that I would run something that wasn't checked out is totally ridiculous. My editor would never allow it, too. There are times where a journalist cannot get verification from the source, so he has to use alternate methods. Barry Bonds' situation is a classic example. My integrity is all good, and don't you ever forget it.

Aram integrity still suspect!-

You said it yourself Aram, "it's big news when a player is SUPPOSEDLY suspended before a big game" You see that word "SUPPOSEDLY" that's called a "lead" , maybe even a Big "lead". That's maybe where we differ. Your job is to make sure that "lead" is really a story with substance. As in "check out THAT lead, and see if there's anything to it." In PR work it doesn't matter if it's true it only matter if it sells. As in "there's no such thing as bad publicity- only publicity!"

I don't know what happened nor am I surprised that players "took a knee" as a sign of solidarity, hey that's what players do all the time at all levels. At _________ one year a coach said something that offended the black players on the team. The players asked the coach to apologize and he wouldn't. The next day the players after stretching took off their helmets in unison and walked off the field again in unison. Later on the Head Coach called the assistant into his office, called the team captains into his office, got the facts, changes were made, players and coaches came to an understanding and peace was restored. That team went on to win the City Championship that year! Less than 6 years ago. Know the name of that team/school? Exactly! It was dealt with "in house"! before reputations were ruined and the story spiraled out of control.

Just so we understand each other Aram. I'm not questioning your integrity because you reported a story that should have been kept in house , I'm questioning your salacious innuendos and less than concrete fact gathering before you came forward with a supposed suspension. You know it could have been a big misunderstanding and nothing more.

If you had said this is what happened and why it happened. And reported it as fact I would have no problem with reporting the story, all players are public figures even at this level. Instead you oversold a "supposed suspension" story.

Remember that security guard at the Atlanta Olympics who was accused and convicted of the bombing in the media and turned up being wrongly accused. I "know " I knew his name when he was "guilty", somehow I can't remember his name now, isn't that something?

That's a "D" for reckless.

No Aram, this is what you said:
According to an unamed source, the move was allegedly met with resistence by Small's teammates, who urged coaches to wait a week. When coaches refused, the players reportedly took a knee in a practice this week as a sign of protest.
First-year Rowland coach Craig Snyder declined comment on the matter, saying only that the issue was an "in-house thing."
Leave it at that! Snyder said "in-house" but just like any reporter YOU blew it out of context. Don't run now BIG boy!

look rene's freshman year he got benched and we did'nt miss him he's one kid ,one kid don't make a team unless its mine JK the raiders well move on with or with out and coach synder if your listening or reading and i know you are i believe in what your doing and keep up the good work sometimes a kid needs to be put in there place.

Aram, As a Rowland Raider Alum, I am well aware of what Coach Snyder brings to a coaching staff. If I wanted a coach who was dedicated to his job and can imply the concept of teamwork and discipline, Craig Snyder would be on the top of my list. The man is intense, with high energy and has great passion for teaching and coaching. At every level in sports, teams have rules that players must abide by. One player,not even if it was Walter Sweetness" Payton playing for the Bears,is not bigger than the Team. Knowing some of the excellent attributes that Coach Snyder has, I'm sure his decision to sit one of his star players was justified. Last time I checked there is not a letter "I" in the word TEAM. My props go out to Coach Snyder for taking disciplinary action and showing the true concept of TEAMWORK. Good job coach, and Good Luck with the rest of the Season.

ALL OF YOU NEED TO READ THIS:

I want to set the record straight for those of you struggling with reading comprehension - I haven't said anything, good or bad, about Coach Snyder's REPORTED decisions. In fact, I haven't said anything at all about Coach Snyder. Some of you are implying that I have, so let me suggest you go back and carefully read everything that's been said.

I'm well aware this is a very sensitive situation at Rowland, but it is news when one of the top running backs in the area on one of the top teams in the area has SUPPOSEDLY been suspended for arguably the biggest game of the year.

I welcome all of your comments on this particular situation, but I want to make sure that all of you are understanding the situation correctly and know exactly where I stand, which is nowhere because I haven't voiced my opinion at all on this matter.

Coach Snyder's a stand up guy, he has helped my son tremendously on and off the field. Until the game tonight, this is all just hear say. If Coach did bench Rene, he had a darn good reason. If it were my son being benched, I'd stand on the coach's side. Without discipline, what kind of example do you set as a coach? As for the rumor of the boys taking a knee...it's one for all as far as they are concerned..that's what makes a good team. Rene would be missed, but there is still Joey Chase and Brian Ellison to contend with, not to mention Phillip Chase himself. It will be an exciting game as always..all this talk about the running backs, let's hear it for the line that plows the field... Go Raiders..

you know that is probably bs i bet that kid playes in tonights game

Aram, Im not sure, but have you ever played competitive sports before? Every level-whether it be pony,H.S.,college,pros,etc.; All players must abide by team rules. PERIOD! I don't care if Rowland had Walter "Sweetness" Payton running in the backfield, if a player violates a team rule he must pay a price. Last time I checked there is no letter "I"in the word Team.
Before you make any judgement or assumptions on Coach Snyder's decisions, you might want to gather up some "facts of the matter",before you post up.
As a Rowland Raider Alum,I know firsthand that Coach Snyder is well respected and carrys w/him many positive attributes to a teaching/coaching staff. He has many years of experience working with kids @ the High School level. As I look back at my H.S.days, I've never seen a coach with so much energy and passion for what he believes in and teaches. I believe every kid, especially during their High School years can really benefit from a coach,such as Craig Snyder. He provides leadership skills and discipline that can help any student beyond their high school experience. Furthermore, I have no doubt the disciplinary actions that were made by Coach Snyder are completely justified. Good Job coach!

Is this the coach Snyder that used to be at WC back in the day? If so, he has always been a stand up guy. I am sure he is totally justified with his discipline of this student athlete. It not only shows the backbone of coach Snyder but should have a positive affect on all involed.

I had an honor to play with Rene Small, Mark Burgos The seui Brothers And all the rest of the infamous Rowland Raiders Last year under both coach Martin And Coach Snyder, Those guys showed me the meaning of team work and gave me the best senior year I can ever ask for, and as for that comment about rene and mark burgos, there both no ramoan burgos. Remember him, Mark burgos older unstopable Brother, Probably the best runningback Rowland has ever seen. Mark is good but Rene is better, last year we had both so we were cool either way now all we have is rene and with him gone its going to be a big blow, more than what you guys think but it will still be a good close game... I Bleed Blue and Gold And us Raiders have heart C.I.F Here we come, watch out Miramonte League, San Antonio is in the game now..........Kings of The SGV

You can think what you like about Coach Snyder. He has sat kids for punishment, he has kicked off D-1 prospects. They all come back years later and thank him for teaching them be be men. He's been at Rowland since you've been in diapers Aram. He has coached numerous professional athletes and none of them have one bad thing to say about him. If you let this kid play after breaking a rule, you do nothing but open the doors for more problems. That is how riots like Miami and FIU start, no discipline. Snyder always sticks to his guns.

I'll take a kid with heart any day over a kid with average skills! He can be replaced!

cheers to that MIKE THE CLONE. i can think of about seven players right now that rowland was missing one of them, they would be in a worse position then they are now. they are fine. the kid plays one way. thats it. that offense features 3 running backs. you must stop the quarterback first, then it branches from there. he will me missed but not as bad as its being made out to be. its not like hes mark burgos, then that would be a big blow.

Thanks Aimee,

It's an honor to have you here. I don't doubt any of what you said about Coach Snyder. I believe what you said about him is true of most other coaches, too. Nobody here was questioning any of that and if anything, he's seemingly built more street cred among area fans because of his reported stance. Because of the sensitivity of this situation, I'm aware that Coach Snyder is probably hot at me, but that goes along with the job. We'll see what happens tonight. Thanks again for posting here and hopefully you continue to be a part of this blog.

Hey Aram,
I thought I would give you an inside look at Coach Snyder. He is not only a great man but the most hard working dedicated coach you will ever find. You won't find Coach Snyder taking time off in season, he dedicates his heart and time into this sport and his kids. This is not something you may know as a reporter, but it's important for all to know!!!
This is Aimee from school Aram, Coach Snyder is my father-in -law and you won't find a better coach out there!!! Just thought I would let it be known!!! I'm proud of him and admire his ability to touch the kids life in some way or another.
Thanks for your time.

A.T.,

Yeah I hear you!

Sounded like I was getting soft didn't it!

As long as I have my stories correct I don't mind being the bad guy whatsoever at all either. As far as I'm concerned let em'whine.

What's that line in that movie..."You want the truth?...You want the truth?...well counselor..You can't handle the truth"

So TC Ram since your a "horn wearer" do you honestly think Coach Hitchcock would have allowed a cancer on any of his teams. Can you imagine a Temple City team taking a knee on Coach "Hitch". Can you say Chernobyl? I bet you would have never had seen anything like that at Temple City back in those days or you would have seen a full blown radiation therapy ordered. Oh but I'm talking back in those days. Nowadays we just don't want to upset anybody now do we.

Out!

Mike the Clone

Great job coach Snyder. If you fall into the pressure you will never be able to look back.

Players,

If the coach is disciplining someone he has not only done something to let the coaches down but he has let you down and he has to earn your respect back also.

Congrats to Damien's #42 Jason Reyes!

This kid is just the kind of "throwback" player that inspires defense coordinators. Great instincts, great feel for the game and runs the ball down! Played like a man amongst boys. Outstanding leader on and off the field.

As we used to say back in the day:

"To play football you have to be Agile, Mobile and Hostile!"

If ever a player needed to start practicing with the Varsity and suit up on Fridays it's this kid. Even if it's just to see the game from the sidelines and get the feel for Varsity competition and preparation.

Let's see: he scored a touchdown on defense, harrassed the Ayala QB all day, hurried the QB into throwing an interception, chased the QB out of the pocket, blitzed with a viciousness that makes you take notice , punished the ball carriers and backs they "held in" to try and slow him down, and generally harrassed the Ayala offense the whole game sideline to sideline! When Ayala finally decided to run away from him he ran down the RB from behind! What an outstanding performance.

It's going to be something to see this player develop. Remember the name, Jason Reyes.

QB at the end of game looked very poised. Joined the team late but has great mechanics, timing and leadership. Made a tough 20 yard "needle" throw for a big 1st down when two other receivers were open but would have been short of the first down. That was big. More reps are on the way for sure. Remember the first job of a QB is to lead, and this kid just seemed to give the team a needed lift.

buck- heres the kicker, the big mouth fan is the players uncle. go figure. i believe aram awhile ago asked joe who the worst heckler in the valley was from rowland. well there is your answer ARAM. my cousin is on the team at rowland and apparently, not everyone player was in agreement with the running back and whoever spoke to coach snyder. the guys are actually kind of tired of it. its sad that there is a cancer on the team leaking info to you, and then you posting it. have you ever played a sport in your life. if you have, you should know that stuff like that is a team issue that coaches resolve. kudos to the man who said the inmates dont run the asylum. these are the rowland raiders, not the oakland raiders. im glad to see there motto isnt "just win baby." oh aram, thats what al davis says all the time. he is the owner of the oakland raiders. just helping you out. it is a sad day when breaking news is hyped up because a coach benches a kid to teach him a lesson. the news should be if the coach gives in and lets him play just like 98% of the coaches out there do and have done. hey tc ram, you arent talking about laing stevens are you. if you are, i know what your talking about, another cousin of mine played for him at nogales back in the day. ok, im dating myself. glad to see a coach will stick to his guns and what he believes. students and gentlemen first, athletes second. wish i could have played for him. im out.

Doing my job is now considered "popping off." That's pretty funny.

Mike the Clone - At one point or another, on this job, I'm going to be the bad guy. That just goes with the territory. I don't mind whatsoever.

Before you go popping off you better get the story straight. Ask the players, not the kids mother. These type of things happen all the time in prep sports and they go unnoticed. 1 coach, with a backbone stands up and it's breaking news. Just ask Lang S. he let things go all the time! Careful Aram. Temple City!

Great for Covina Football - I believe their quarterback has been suspended before also. I think much more of Coach Snyder for doing the right thing and trying to teach this kid something, regardless of whether it hurts their chances of winning or not. I can't say that many other coaches have that kind of integrity. Win at all costs - I guess that's all that's important. Pretty pathetic. Oh, and I thought "taking a knee" was something they did in football all the time - not something they did in protest of something. Maybe someone doesn't really know what they're talking about.

did u guys know that covina high school is ranked 1st in the state of california in sacks? and 6th in the nation? thanks to maxpreps for the info!!!how about those colts!!!

Damn! Thats unfortunate I was really hoping to see how the Huskies would stop him.

I give the coach a lot of credit, what kind of lesson would you teach young people if you delay punishment for a wrong doing. It is a privledge to play high school sports, not a right. No one to blame but the player. Hey, get rid of that big mouth fan and you might have something really special at Rowland football.

Aram see what happens your the bad guy!

Too funny but I warned ya!

Just showing some love big guy!

Mike the Clone

Obviously not from you, Joe.

breaking news lol come on you think one guy going to make a difference he plays only one way rb, no defense and besides we have other good runningbacks ,aram you made more out of this then it is and also the players agreed with the coaching staff for the suspension one man don't make a team once again a over hyped story.
hey aram were you get the story from.

wow. he should of thought before he did what he did. good job coach way to show a good example..

Aram,

I'd be careful with breaking news and unnamed sources hell that starts firestorms around these parts.

Hell if some kids took a knee on me, that would be it pull the plug on the rest of the season. Forfeit it! The inmates don't run the asylum.

Good job Coach Snyder you’re a stand up guy.

Mike the Clone!