Thank you, Alex, for your kind words. And thanks for noticing my style. For the most part, I choose to write about the guy who forced the fumble or recovered the fumble instead of the guy who fumbled. Obviously, there are times when I must describe in detail some of the negative parts of a game. But for the most part, I do try to focus on how a team won instead of how the other team lost.
I never really know if anyone catches that difference, but now I know at least one reader has. You are right, high school athletes are not professional athletes, and they should not be covered like professional athletes.
Alex, Thanks for the note. Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. The reason? I did not see this until last night. Seriously. This is somewhat of a new way to get a hold of us reporters. I still prefer e-mail. Anyway, there is no "notice" on my computer when I get a message through this system. ....
Regardless, I will make some calls on this to get you the answer. I have a good feeling I know what happened, but I want to double-check before I post anything.
I spoke with the Skyview AD last week about Kieran McDonagh. The family went through the proper procedures in an attempt to get an exemption to the transfer rule. The case went all the way to the District 4 eligibility board, and members of that board granted the exemption based on specific classes offered only at Skyview. Thanks for your earlier note.
Thank you, Alex, for your kind words. And thanks for noticing my style. For the most part, I choose to write about the guy who forced the fumble or recovered the fumble instead of the guy who fumbled. Obviously, there are times when I must describe in detail some of the negative parts of a game. But for the most part, I do try to focus on how a team won instead of how the other team lost.
I never really know if anyone catches that difference, but now I know at least one reader has. You are right, high school athletes are not professional athletes, and they should not be covered like professional athletes.
Thanks again,
Paul Valencia
Paul Valencia (Columbian Staff) — September 27, 2010 at 6:21 p.m. ( reply | permalink | suggest removal )
Alex,
Thanks for the note. Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. The reason? I did not see this until last night. Seriously. This is somewhat of a new way to get a hold of us reporters. I still prefer e-mail. Anyway, there is no "notice" on my computer when I get a message through this system. ....
Regardless, I will make some calls on this to get you the answer. I have a good feeling I know what happened, but I want to double-check before I post anything.
Thanks again, and sorry for the delay.
Paul Valencia (Columbian Staff) — October 14, 2010 at 11:01 p.m. ( reply | permalink | suggest removal )
Hello Alex,
I spoke with the Skyview AD last week about Kieran McDonagh. The family went through the proper procedures in an attempt to get an exemption to the transfer rule. The case went all the way to the District 4 eligibility board, and members of that board granted the exemption based on specific classes offered only at Skyview. Thanks for your earlier note.
— Paul V.
Paul Valencia (Columbian Staff) — October 25, 2010 at 4:03 p.m. ( reply | permalink | suggest removal )