JCC assistant football coach reinstated

Vereen W.
Jackson, MN     07/03/2009 12:12 PM

I am confused why these comments just refer to Wade Wacker. This was a mutual coaching decision. Was it the right decision? Probably not - however, this has gotten blown way out of proportion. It was a situation that should have been "researched" and handled by the local administrators and should have not gotten so public. Both coaches will be reprimanded.

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C W.
Lakeland, FL     07/03/2009 11:49 AM

The only thing Wacker and Jackson are sorry for is that they got caught doing something childish and stupid at a high school game.

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Jacob S.
Sioux Falls, SD     07/03/2009 11:14 AM

well said gizzy

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Ryan W.
Bigelow, MN     07/03/2009 10:21 AM

First thing first, the Wacker family has a strong passion for athletic competition - and individiuals should not hold that against them. The baseball incident in discussion occurs more frequently than one may expect in the game of baseball. The idea is not to hurt the batter by hitting them - no player is ever directed to throw up and in (the head); however, there is nothing wrong with a pitcher hitting a batter in the mid-to-lower region of the body. Thus, baseball has a rule for this incident - awarding the batter first base. Pitchers may hit a batter for different reasons: 1) to back the hitter off the plate (crowding the plate) or 2) to retaliate for actions deemed unsportsmanlike to the other team. Knowledgable baseball people (coaches, players, parents, and fans) know that this type of action occurs in the game of baseball. I guess the next time a defensive football coach informs his defensive to tackle the opposing running back all the way to the ground OR a basketball player committs a hard personal foul on the shooter OR a volleyball player spikes the ball at the opposing blocker too hard OR a dominate wrestler manhandles his opponent in an aggressive manner - we are going to question the coaches? I understand the message that Wade Wacker was sending to his players, I believe the players understood the message even before Wade said anything. Do I like that hitting a batter occurs, no. But, I understand its part of the game and that will occur (either on accident or intentionally).

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JD S.
Windom, MN     07/03/2009 9:57 AM

I agree with Jacob and Corey,,,,,,,,15 years ago,this was nothing.....and when it comes to baseball,you don't even have to be up by 9,I hit a homerun and a couple triples in a game......guess what happened next time I was up....high inside pitch by the ear,then behind me,and then BAM right in the elbow and ribs....guess who we were playing? WORTHINGTON!!!......I didn't take it personal,its BASEBALL....and I took my base,and at the end of the game,you shake hands and say good game.....

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Jacob S.
Sioux Falls, SD     07/03/2009 8:47 AM

take it easy t.a

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t a.
Worthington, MN     07/03/2009 8:37 AM

It’s unfortunate that gifted athleticism and coaching ability is accompanied by such a routine display of poor sportsmanship. Many of us have observed similar incidents, first hand, throughout the years during school and amateur athletic activities. Anything other than being a positive presence to high school athletes is unacceptable and shouldn’t be tolerated. This is not an isolated incident.

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E W.
07/03/2009 8:12 AM

I don't know this guy from Adam. I do know baseball however. Dropping one down in the 9th with a big lead is a good way to get your next batter some chin music. Apparently even the ump knew it was coming.

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Jacob S.
Sioux Falls, SD     07/03/2009 7:57 AM

okay people... all of you guys calling him out have no idea what the game of baseball is about.. im from worthington and if you're up by 9 in the last inning you dont need to drag bunt.. throwing at people is part of the game of baseball... i would imagine pat shaughnessy would say the same thing.. i used to pitch to.. and sometimes you just have to throw at someone to send a message.. part of the game.. The wackers are good people.. people are to soft now days..

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Chad W.
Lakeland, FL     07/03/2009 7:42 AM

The Wackers have always been a bunch of cry babies. I hope he is suspended and fired after further review.

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