Bobcat;1191111 wrote:Pardon my ignorance but who is Bryce Bauman?

THE4RINGZ;1191415 wrote:Apparently no love for the football program.

madman11;1191930 wrote:Bryce Bauman is Brandon Bauman's younger brother. Kinda saw this one coming. Bryce got decent playing time as a freshman under Bescancon. Rittman has a few athletes that aren't coming out due to Dennis being the head coach. It feels like the Teague years all over again

Bobcat;1192232 wrote:So Bauman will be a junior. What positions?

THE4RINGZ;1191018 wrote:Is Smithville the new Orrville?

Red Rum;1193882 wrote:I don't really know anything about Bauman besides his pedigree. If he is anything near his brother talent wise, the Smithies are getting a very good deal.

madman11;1191930 wrote:Bryce Bauman is Brandon Bauman's younger brother. Kinda saw this one coming. Bryce got decent playing time as a freshman under Bescancon. Rittman has a few athletes that aren't coming out due to Dennis being the head coach. It feels like the Teague years all over again

Jmar25;1194673 wrote:I don't know Dennis or have paid any attention to anything he has done at Rittman or W.H. but.... He is really that bad that the kids are quitting? I find this hard to believe. I think it has more to do with kids being sissies and not wanting to work hard or do something because of a lack of backbone. This "phenomenon" is becoming more prevalent than ever I think. I hear more and more excuses everyday for kids not wanting to do something. It's sickening. If these kids are quitting because of that... Then I would say good riddance anyway. They wouldn't help you when you needed them. They would probably quit when it got tough in a game.

Go Falcons;1193868 wrote:If Smithville was out recruiting, I think they would be looking for WR's.

Jmar25;1194673 wrote:I don't know Dennis or have paid any attention to anything he has done at Rittman or W.H. but.... He is really that bad that the kids are quitting? I find this hard to believe. I think it has more to do with kids being sissies and not wanting to work hard or do something because of a lack of backbone. This "phenomenon" is becoming more prevalent than ever I think. I hear more and more excuses everyday for kids not wanting to do something. It's sickening. If these kids are quitting because of that... Then I would say good riddance anyway. They wouldn't help you when you needed them. They would probably quit when it got tough in a game.

1486wd;1195535 wrote:I think they were joking...

THE4RINGZ;1195696 wrote:I was.

Dr. KnOiTaLL;1195692 wrote:Obviously, this is not the case with the Bauman kid transferring to Smithville, because they WILL work him over there!

Jmar25;1195729 wrote:Ya. I directed that more at the statement that kids weren't coming out because of Dennis. I'm sure he works them hard there too. I would hope he is at the least. Kids want to be front runners or not play at all. Kids don't understand that success isn't instant like lots of other things are becoming. I think it is more of a mindset at schools like Rittman than anything else. I think we know why coach B got his knife sharpened up and headed back to Smithville... I bet you he saw the culture of that place and ran.

Ritt What;1190926 wrote:Unless you live in Rittman, I don't think it is a big deal. We are very sad to see one of our own go, but at the same time you have to do what you want, when you have the chance. The scary thing is, I dont think Bryce will be one of Smithville's top 4 SKILLED players. It will be interesting to see what happens to him. I definitely can see him contributing on defense, whether at Smithville, Rittman, or any other team in the league. If he carries the ball on offense, it will be taking carries away from much better runners IMO. I am sure Besancon has a plan.

Ritt What;1190926 wrote:Unless you live in Rittman, I don't think it is a big deal. We are very sad to see one of our own go, but at the same time you have to do what you want, when you have the chance. The scary thing is, I dont think Bryce will be one of Smithville's top 4 SKILLED players. It will be interesting to see what happens to him. I definitely can see him contributing on defense, whether at Smithville, Rittman, or any other team in the league. If he carries the ball on offense, it will be taking carries away from much better runners IMO. I am sure Besancon has a plan.