I do not generally comment on sports stories but I read the original story in the Washington Post over the weekend and just thought it was sad. The league commissioner has to realize that if his son has real talent and works hard, he will achieve success as a player on his own. Dad dictating to coaches whom to play when is not the way. At this age no one knows whether or not he will be a success in high school or college or even as a pro, but this is the time when kids learn very valuable lessons about sport and life. As the song goes, "teach your children well." I was impressed with the other player quoted in the article. The kids seem more mature than the adults.

I would like to congratulate and thank Mr Mark Meana, Chairman of FCYFL on his offer to play the South County Raptors team that was not allowed to participate in their leagues bowl game.

The actions by "Mr" Hinkle are NOT acceptable in any youth league or activity. If Hinikle wants to buy a team let him go to the NFL and play with Snider and Jones and buy and sell what he wants. Don't ruin the good learning experiences that our youth so desperately need in this day and age.

I sincerely hope that Hinkle will be severly repremanded for these stupid actions.

Thank you for what you do for the youth of our area.