While that may have been Hayfield's initial argument, the accounts from the hearing say the judge came prepared knowing the pleadings, facts and rules and the VHSL got hung out to dry because they did not follow their own rules. That is on the VHSL and their lawyers, regardless of whether Hayfield/FCPS broke rules on their own part. What's not fair is adults not doing the jobs they are paid to do and the kids suffering the consequences and that is on BOTH sides.Crazy they’re allowed to play. The argument that it’s not fair to Hayfield kids is wrong. It’s not fair to the other teams who didn’t cheat.
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What should really get people charged up is the account given in the comment section, if accurate. Appears the only one actually prepared was the judge and Hayfield's attorney was moderately better than the VHSL. While I do not necessarily like the decision, kudos to the judge who it appears came prepared and ready to rule on facts and the law. Pretty much a poor reflection on the VHSL and only slightly better on FCPS. The judge may be the only actual adult that did their job in this mess.I don't like the precedent set here.
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My response is I am surprised. I can't really say anything pro or con about the judge's decision until I find out more about what was presented and how he explained his ruling. I stand behind EVERYTHING I have said in this thread as supported by facts and historical precedent. Depending on what else happens after this it could be good or bad for high school sports and we shall see what transpires. Finally, I feel bad for the kids on all sides of this who were the casualties of adults improper actions and refusal to address things in a timely manner. This is a mess that could and should have been addressed long before getting to the doorstep of the playoffs.Yea you know it all. I can't wait to see your response on Friday.
If I had to guess they'll play the first round games on Tuesday and the second round on Friday. That's usually the protocol for rainouts in the regular seasonThey can’t have games because Hayfield slides in and everybody shifts down. I’m curious what they do as far as playing first round games now. The whole state can’t be on pause waiting on one region and one region can’t be behind the state. This ruling created an even bigger mess.
They can’t have games because Hayfield slides in and everybody shifts down. I’m curious what they do as far as playing first round games now. The whole state can’t be on pause waiting on one region and one region can’t be behind the state. This ruling created an even bigger mess....not sure how Region C even holds playoff games tonite... This really screws the prior slate of schools in prep time and as @PhoenixHS says concession revenues.
Yeah man timing is everything. Had they wrapped this up by mid season we wouldn’t be at this point.Not going to say anything one way or the other on my opinions on the situation as a whole, but this decision is dumb. Instead of screwing Hayfield, the judge effectively decided to screw 8 high schools instead, and Robinson massively so. All of these schools spent so much time prepping for these games, only to have all of them cancelled and the brackets re-drawn. Imagine being told 3 hours before a playoff game that you've been eliminated from the playoffs. I would love to hear what the judge heard in that hearing that made him reverse course on the decision. I certainly hope that none of my tax dollars are going to the lawyer.
That is a great take.Not going to say anything one way or the other on my opinions on the situation as a whole, but this decision is dumb. Instead of screwing Hayfield, the judge effectively decided to screw 8 high schools instead, and Robinson massively so. All of these schools spent so much time prepping for these games, only to have all of them cancelled and the brackets re-drawn. Imagine being told 3 hours before a playoff game that you've been eliminated from the playoffs. I would love to hear what the judge heard in that hearing that made him reverse course on the decision. I certainly hope that none of my tax dollars are going to the lawyer.