I was not going to comment on this matter, but I feel it is necessary to defend the character of my players. Mink, obviously you are a BE supporter and so of course your story is going to be one sided. I understand that is human nature. It does not bother me that you do not know all of the facts, or care to tell the entire story of the game. Fact- 3 BE players were red carded to Barnwells 1. BE received more yellow cards than Barnwell did as well. That is all I am going to say about that aspect of the game.
I find it laughable how you are quoting my players here online. It would be funny (you quoting them) if it wasn't such a shame what happened. You are attacking the intergrity of my players and I will not just let you say whatever you want. At NO POINT have I, or any of my players, said anything negative about BE, their coaches, or players. Unfortunetely the same can not be said about the BE program. Coach Khouri was quoted in the paper talking about my players, while I refused to talk about his. I only discussed MY team!! My players did not, and would not, say anything like you are claiming. They are a good group of kids! I feel, as I'm sure everyone does, that what happened yesterday has no part in the game of soccer. I respect the game too much to want to see that happen. I am not telling you to talk about the game or incident, obviously you already have and wil probably continue to do so. I am asking that you do not talk about my players or question their character. If Coach Khouri or BE's AD has a problem with my program, they know the proper way to get in touch with us. Thank you.
Dave Anastasia
Barnwell High School
