Plano ISD cancels game with Eastwood

[JagFan]

WTH? Bad look Plano



Per Matt Stepp:
]BREAKING: 3 weeks before Plano was scheduled to host El Paso Eastwood; Plano ISD had cancelled their Week 2 game @dctf




Plano ISD said it is for safety reasons. Plano PD says no credible threat. Not sure what they are afraid of.

[LoboFan07]

Horrible look for Plano. Hopefully Eastwood can find a replacement.

[slorch]

Plano NOT handling it like a trooper...

[DPaul]

Glad someone posted this. I'm torn between this decision but I am leading to just play the game. I hear the kids want to play on both sides. I'm trying to understand the safety issues unless it is the thought of a few yelling from the stands that could spark something? You know how kids can be..... I don't know.

[JagFan]

Glad someone posted this. I'm torn between this decision but I am leading to just play the game. I hear the kids want to play on both sides. I'm trying to understand the safety issues unless it is the thought of a few yelling from the stands that could spark something? You know how kids can be..... I don't know.

Why shouldn't it be played?

The Plano Football team had decals printed saying El Paso strong. Both booster clubs were working on a joint fund raiser for the victims. Alumni from El Paso Eastwood that live in the metroplex were getting together for the game. A mini reunion.

[JagFan]

Plano NOT handling it like a trooper...

Well played.

[Von G]

If anything, they should not play Allen. That's were the killer is from. Not El Paso.

[Eagle2]

Heard reports that El Paso was never consulted or had conversation with Plano officials. El Paso wants to play. Also heard in exchange for cancelling, Plano(team) started a go fund account and would take(drive)proceeds to them.

[JagFan]

Heard reports that El Paso was never consulted or had conversation with Plano officials. El Paso wants to play. Also heard in exchange for cancelling, Plano(team) started a go fund account and would take(drive)proceeds to them.

Heard the same thing. Hopefully Eastwood can find a game. I think Plano had already started the page and was going to present at the game. IMO adults should follow the kids example more.

[AusMOJO]

To me this is a poor decision, based on the fact that you're letting the shooter get what they want. They want to cause a divide, cause a rift between people and communities. Create chaos, if you will. This would be a great way to show unity and bringing two communities together after such a tragedy. Instead it feels like they took the easy way out.

There are certainly many factors that go into a decision like this, but imo, i think it was a poor one. Let the kids play and bring everyone together through the love of football.

[AusMOJO]

Heard reports that El Paso was never consulted or had conversation with Plano officials. El Paso wants to play. Also heard in exchange for cancelling, Plano(team) started a go fund account and would take(drive)proceeds to them.

I heard similar things from Matt Stepp on twitter from what he was saying and retweeting.

[EASTHOUSTONFOOTBALL]

To me this is a poor decision, based on the fact that you're letting the shooter get what they want. They want to cause a divide, cause a rift between people and communities. Create chaos, if you will. This would be a great way to show unity and bringing two communities together after such a tragedy. Instead it feels like they took the easy way out.

There are certainly many factors that go into a decision like this, but imo, i think it was a poor one. Let the kids play and bring everyone together through the love of football.

Well spoken...

[jbell73986]

To me this is a poor decision, based on the fact that you're letting the shooter get what they want. They want to cause a divide, cause a rift between people and communities. Create chaos, if you will. This would be a great way to show unity and bringing two communities together after such a tragedy. Instead it feels like they took the easy way out.

There are certainly many factors that go into a decision like this, but imo, i think it was a poor one. Let the kids play and bring everyone together through the love of football.

Spot on!

[Supreme Commander]

Weak response by Plano ISD IMO. No credible threat, but let's recognize these sociopaths for their actions? How about, play the game despite their actions?

[Eagle2]

To me this is a poor decision, based on the fact that you're letting the shooter get what they want. They want to cause a divide, cause a rift between people and communities. Create chaos, if you will. This would be a great way to show unity and bringing two communities together after such a tragedy. Instead it feels like they took the easy way out.

There are certainly many factors that go into a decision like this, but imo, i think it was a poor one. Let the kids play and bring everyone together through the love of football.

Also if there was that serious of a concern then both parties meet and discuss along with law authorities to gauge situation and plan accordingly to see if a cancellation is warranted. If no immediate threat of safety for all parties then the game is on especially if El Paso is in favor of playing. If anything if Plano felt unsafe then as a courtesy travel to El Paso or a neutral place and play. In this situation(by cancelling)fear and the shooter wins by division and separation rather than two communities coming together(unifying)and sharing a bond of love and kindness for the families and city of El Paso.