Coach_J

Looks like someone's dorky uncle who gets picked last for the family softball game.

Toadies and cleaners and sweepers out in full force.  Responsible comment:  "The kid looks like he could be competing on the senior level, a real beast.  Some coaches are even mumbling about Anthony's age, but no one's provided any facts to back up the grumbling.  Kind of a shame, but the cracks at his integrity can't overshadow what an incredible performance he's given."  Irresponsible:  repeating grandstand rumors and locker room innuendos that arouse suspicion without a gram of evidence to support them or making a professional attempt to verify their credibility.  You know, we may find out the kid is 35, but get the damn facts and verify them before you smear someone's name and freaking apologize when you do.

If Flap is right about this lineup, all of the haters (of which there are many) should be forced to publicly apologize and have their homes reshingled.  And I'm talking about the good stuff, the slate tiles. None of that low-class asphalt jazz. 

Looks like someone's dorky uncle who gets picked last for the family softball game.

I'm sure some of you have seen this and apologies if someone has posted before, but worth a look to lighten things up around here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=947004722169195

Don't think he'd take you up on that--one ass whupping is enough!

"I never said he was ineligible, I just repeated that a lot of coaches were saying that without verifying whether or not there was any basis for such a claim."

Hey Coach, I might be giving up 40 or 50 lbs to this guy but now I want a shot to beat him in a wrestling match. He can pick the style.  :D

Try this:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqB3jVybc9s
Dude describes trying to wrestle a "real wrestler" who is quite a bit smaller and younger than he is.  He learns a lesson.

Glad to see justice finally catching up.  Never to late to make things right.  Glad for Tervel, one of the genuinely good guys in the game.

Haha, that guy is hilarious! It sounds like he really did wrestle a folkstyle match. The part when he's on bottom and learns what a crossface is - omg. :DDD

Try this:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqB3jVybc9s
Dude describes trying to wrestle a "real wrestler" who is quite a bit smaller and younger than he is.  He learns a lesson.

Try this:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqB3jVybc9s
Dude describes trying to wrestle a "real wrestler" who is quite a bit smaller and younger than he is.  He learns a lesson.

I'm sure some of you have seen this and apologies if someone has posted before, but worth a look to lighten things up around here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=947004722169195

If you repeat a rumor or innuendo without verifying its accuracy, just man up and say, "Yeah, I shouldn't have done that, wasn't fair to the kid to repeat that without looking into it."  Done.  Finished.  All forgiven and we move on.  To dig in, though, just not cool.  And the kid's performance grew his fanbase, not a baseless (as of now) accusation that calls into question his ethics and integrity.

That's pretty much what I took from Willie's apology, which was delivered directly to Echemendia and his coach.
He probably shouldn't have brought it up initially, but we all make mistakes, and he seems to have done his best to fix his.

Toadies and cleaners and sweepers out in full force.  Responsible comment:  "The kid looks like he could be competing on the senior level, a real beast.  Some coaches are even mumbling about Anthony's age, but no one's provided any facts to back up the grumbling.  Kind of a shame, but the cracks at his integrity can't overshadow what an incredible performance he's given."  Irresponsible:  repeating grandstand rumors and locker room innuendos that arouse suspicion without a gram of evidence to support them or making a professional attempt to verify their credibility.  You know, we may find out the kid is 35, but get the damn facts and verify them before you smear someone's name and freaking apologize when you do.

EDIT: Removed to focus on other things.
 

Not sure what all moisturizes, toners, anti aging creams, etc... you use. But the upkeep on that thin-skin must be quite the undertaking.  
How hard is it to vaguely apology and appease the masses? Could gain some fans/respect
 
"I apologize if it came across as insensitive and speculative on my behalf, that wasn't my intention. I always try hard to bring my best to the table, for the sport that has given me so much and I'll continue to work to be better. Thank you for the feedback everyone. "
 
 

Toadies and cleaners and sweepers out in full force.  Responsible comment:  "The kid looks like he could be competing on the senior level, a real beast.  Some coaches are even mumbling about Anthony's age, but no one's provided any facts to back up the grumbling.  Kind of a shame, but the cracks at his integrity can't overshadow what an incredible performance he's given."  Irresponsible:  repeating grandstand rumors and locker room innuendos that arouse suspicion without a gram of evidence to support them or making a professional attempt to verify their credibility.  You know, we may find out the kid is 35, but get the damn facts and verify them before you smear someone's name and freaking apologize when you do.

If you repeat a rumor or innuendo without verifying its accuracy, just man up and say, "Yeah, I shouldn't have done that, wasn't fair to the kid to repeat that without looking into it."  Done.  Finished.  All forgiven and we move on.  To dig in, though, just not cool.  And the kid's performance grew his fanbase, not a baseless (as of now) accusation that calls into question his ethics and integrity.

Toadies and cleaners and sweepers out in full force.  Responsible comment:  "The kid looks like he could be competing on the senior level, a real beast.  Some coaches are even mumbling about Anthony's age, but no one's provided any facts to back up the grumbling.  Kind of a shame, but the cracks at his integrity can't overshadow what an incredible performance he's given."  Irresponsible:  repeating grandstand rumors and locker room innuendos that arouse suspicion without a gram of evidence to support them or making a professional attempt to verify their credibility.  You know, we may find out the kid is 35, but get the damn facts and verify them before you smear someone's name and freaking apologize when you do.

For those interested in his actual story, check out this Twitter thread he posted yesterday explaining how he made his way from Guatemala to El Paso. Really incredible story considering this all happened in the past year. Super impressive young man. 
The link might take you to the bottom of the thread, in which case just scroll up:
https://mobile.twitter.com/AnthonyEchemen1/status/1152994735092453376

Toadies and cleaners and sweepers out in full force.  Responsible comment:  "The kid looks like he could be competing on the senior level, a real beast.  Some coaches are even mumbling about Anthony's age, but no one's provided any facts to back up the grumbling.  Kind of a shame, but the cracks at his integrity can't overshadow what an incredible performance he's given."  Irresponsible:  repeating grandstand rumors and locker room innuendos that arouse suspicion without a gram of evidence to support them or making a professional attempt to verify their credibility.  You know, we may find out the kid is 35, but get the damn facts and verify them before you smear someone's name and freaking apologize when you do.

Toadies and cleaners and sweepers out in full force.  Responsible comment:  "The kid looks like he could be competing on the senior level, a real beast.  Some coaches are even mumbling about Anthony's age, but no one's provided any facts to back up the grumbling.  Kind of a shame, but the cracks at his integrity can't overshadow what an incredible performance he's given."  Irresponsible:  repeating grandstand rumors and locker room innuendos that arouse suspicion without a gram of evidence to support them or making a professional attempt to verify their credibility.  You know, we may find out the kid is 35, but get the damn facts and verify them before you smear someone's name and freaking apologize when you do.