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By charles

May 14, 2008 8:51 PM | Link to this

and so my comment gets deleted? Is that more polictal correctness?

By RedGaucho

May 12, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

From the sound of it, the situation is not about football, it is about race and it was created by a minority. Things have definitely changed in regards to race, but it will always exist because the so called activists need it in order for them to have a job,power and influence. Racism has decreased dramatically since the 1960’s, but some will never let it go because it will always provide an excuse. This new Century Politcal Correctness is nothing more that reverse racism in diguise.

By VietVet

May 12, 2008 7:21 AM | Link to this

Comment for 1988 Middie Alumnus-4:37AM post-Actually,what I’ve noticed,particularly in sports,is the increasing opportunities for blacks to attain coaching spots.Watched Willie Randolph and his assist coach for the Mets.Dusty Baker-Reds,Art Shell-twice-for the Raiders-Serena/Venus Williams-tennis-Tiger Woods-golf-many black high school football coaches around.Not enough room here to list them all.Point is-seems to be many opportunities for blacks to prosper/propor.to population.How many is enuf?

By 1988 Middie Alumnus

May 12, 2008 4:45 AM | Link to this

No… we will not move on! Right is right and wrong is wrong! The process is wrong, the selection is wrong, the parents are wrong, ITS ALL WRONG! The “VietVet” was correct in his quote that the board has not done anything worth being trustworthy so why trust them now when they cant take proper care of their teachers and have a idiot superintendent. Face the truth and deal with it. Middletown has had a racism problem for many years. Its not open but rather subtle and sneaky.

By 1988 Middie Alumnus

May 12, 2008 4:37 AM | Link to this

Most of you fail to understand the point Bishop Pringle was trying to make. After more than 20 years of being shunned and pushed to the side, African-Americans are sick and tired of not being given the opportunities we are more than qualified for. We have to prove success rates double that of others. WHY? You see, it is in our nature to confront things when we have been wronged. Caucasians just take it and keep going on. Now you want us to “Move On”? No… we will not!

By ncb

May 12, 2008 1:30 AM | Link to this

Mr Krause must have something great going for him or he would never have coaching a Monroe in the first place. Good luck in your new school, they have a great bunch of students looking for a good coach.

By antinomus34

May 11, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this

The sad part is the only reason we are talking about this has nothing to do with his coaching skill, or the “process,” but the color of his skin—namely, it is not to the liking of those racists who only want someone of their skin tone (and anything less is unworthy of their support). In the old days, we called this racism. Today, we call it “civil rights.” Pathetic. It’s time for people to grow up and start acting like adults (and that includes the race baiters at the Middletown Journal).

By Middletown 86

May 11, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this

Bad comments about Krause, Howard and Burress. All good coaches and good guys. As a Middie fan I am happy about Krause. Would love to see him bring about Howard or Burress as coordinators. My son played for Coach Howard and learned a lot about the game. Let’s back our new coach and forget all of this other junk.

By PREACHER,FRANKLIN,OHIO

May 11, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

GET OVER IT MOVE ON GETER DONE FOR JESUS GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

By VietVet

May 11, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

No problem with Krause.Give him a chance to turn it around.Problem with trusting Price,Lebo,Newell.They represent the school system,which,in the past,has demonstrated that they can’t be trusted. The article suggests that there could be questions surrounding the choice.As for Pringle-the Middletown community has 17% black content.Since when does a 17% minority wield such an influence in a community?If Pringle’s argument is about minorities being selected,increse your numbers to gain more influenc

By James Sr.

May 11, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

Middie4Life: I think we agree on somethings. But, you are going after Burress & Howard. They didn’t attack Krause. Both are on record as supporting him and the Middie kids. You don’t hear either of those guys complaining. Get past the smokescreen. It’s way bigger than who is the football coach. That just happened to be good timing for those wanting to complain.

By Middie forever

May 11, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

and I am a Middie forever, thats why I support the hiring. Just because I live in Monroe now dont mean I’m still not a Middie. Krause is a great coach and he totally turned around a bad Monroe program. you guys need to quit living in the past - thats Middletowns biggest problem! Dont listen to these idiots Jason. Just stay strong and the real Middies support you.

By Middie forever

May 11, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this

james, nobodys hating on anyone. Someone posted and called Krause a scrub compared to howard and burress. Im always going to defend krause on crap like that because he has been a proven winner here at monroe. krause is a proven varsity winning coach, burres and howard are not. simple as that. the national championships you talk about howard winning are a joke. each tournament had 4 teams in them. his teams didnt even finish in the top 3 in their leauge here in cincinnati! so get off that topic.

By Jack

May 11, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

Krause will do his job and do it well……The question is: WILL THE TEAM DO THEIR JOBS, WILL THEY WORK THEIR BUTTS OFF? Maybe yes and maybe no but Krause WILL do his part….

By tired of it all

May 11, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this

Maybe Dedrick Howard and Ken Burress should go apply for the coaching job at Monroe??????????

By James Sr.

May 11, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

For Middie Forever: Actually, Howard has as much high school coaching experience as some of the coaches interviewed. He just won two national championships (youth level) and was recently interviewed and he stated that there were better candidates than him for the Middie job. Stop hating. It’s not about him or you. You can’t be a “Middie Forever” and support some of the decisions made recently in Middletown. Stop hating. Find a way to support the Middie program and stop hiding behind fake names.

By Carl from Middletown, Ohio

May 11, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

Monroe was not smart enough to keep him and Middletown will be the stupid *sses to run him off. What a shame from both schools.

By Middie of 69

May 11, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

Hold your head up Jason. Don’t pay any attention to what anyone says. They need to worry more about the condition of the city than your job. It’s a disgrace when a young man tries to become a football coach for Middletown Middies and the public acts like this. All you have to do is have a winning season and everyone will shout your praises. I’m sick of hearing about race in everything that doesn’t go someones way. It’s times everyone stops playing the race factor.

By Recent Middie Alum

May 11, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

There are two things about this that bother me. Race is not one of them. The first one is the face that the coach is only licensed to each through middle school. So, how is he going to teach high school? It takes time and classes to get another license.

Secondly, and more importantly, I have experience with how much they actually make the football coach teach. From my view, hardly ever.

By rt

May 11, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

The Journal has done it again! Let’s see how much we can perpetuate racism and discontent in Middletown. Bottom line — there are people who were not going to like the coach selection, no matter who it was. The Board members who voted “no” should be required to give reasons, as they approved the hiring process in the first place. Krause is a known name with a record worth noting. Let’s move on and get back to teaching the students — we’re setting a pretty poor example of handling conflict.

By Middie forever

May 11, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

Dedrick Howard? He cant even win at the pee wee level with a stacked team! why would he get a shot at that job with no real high school head coaching experience? that shows what an idiot you are!!!!

By MJ

May 11, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

Phil man you must have graduated from Middletown HS also, such an education they receive in this town, as it is not about the Football team.

By Phil Man

May 11, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this

Come on people, we’re talking about High School football. Everyone acts like we appointed someone to a major position of power and influence. The program has been in shambles for a decade, but yet somehow, life still goes on in Middletown. Oh no, the football team is doing poorly. It affects us all!

By MJ

May 11, 2008 7:48 AM | Link to this

1988 Middie Alumnus, listen to the crap you spew. Being a Middie Alumnus after reading your post is not something I would brag about.

Rather than spew his racist ideas and views maybe Pringle should get over to the High School and try to quell some of the Violence that the Journal is reporting about today.

This kind of racism and violence and test scores is exactly why my child does not attend Middletown Schools.

By 1988 Middie Alumnus

May 11, 2008 12:45 AM | Link to this

I don’t care what Gary Lebo, Trainer….. Oh, I mean A.D. says. He is a liar and the board is a bunch of spineless jellyfish who only want to keep their seat.

There is no possible way you can pick a “scrub” like Krause over middie alums like Dedrick Howard and Ken Burress, a former NFL player.

Interventionist…. Interventionist? What is that crap? Another fictionally created job to cover up more mess! You guys really suck at your jobs!

By kate

May 11, 2008 12:42 AM | Link to this

So, since he’s not a minority he shouldn’t be hired. “Pringle stated his displeasure with the school district for not hiring a minority coach.” -from his letter…. SO, since the new coach is not a minority he’s not right for the job?!? How racist can one person be and it still be ok with our society because he himself is a minority. You should be ashamed. It’s a sad day to be a Middie alum with these type of racist people having such an influence on our children today.