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They didn't look like that because that's not what Edge is. Edge 2020 is kids that just finished 8th grade.

A few kids asked the Edge kids how 8th grade was (to see how old they were) and one kid responded "I'm a freshman" could just be the kid screwing with them, but they were large.

A match made in heaven.

I guess it is only cheating when it happens to pretzel boy and the boys/men in the blue and gold

Pot, meet kettle. With many of their 2020s being actual 2019s or greater how could they? They would most likely need to play a 2018 team to understand what the rest of us feel.

No ethics. Pretty hard to deal with for any opposing teams who may have all been the right age to have to deal with two teams of holdbacks.

What is that you feel??? A tingling where your manhood used to be?

What we did read here is that Crabs must have had a "bad game" in the playoff. Really? .You lost to a team that plays your same age game and is sure sounds like an excuse.

All we have heard is that the Edge players were all 2019 - sounds like whining and excuses.

Roughriders also beat the Championship team in the regular play so does that make them Champions too or having a bad game? Take your loss without excuses. Did Edge have more 2019s on their 2020 team then Crabs did this week?

Actually is a pretty funny comment and quite plausible too. By the way, that was the sound of silence above.

Well, they could not exactly whine or complain when they were beaten by a team also playing the age game? And excuses have been all over this board since they lost. It just shows that if the Crabs played in their correct grade, they would be a mediocre team.

I bet RM won't make that mistake twice.

Actually Crabs 2020 had zero 2019 kids this week. Edge had all 2019 kids. Didn't matter since they both lost in playoffs.

The 2019s were busy losing to Edge in that division.

So the Crabs team this weekend is the one heading to Denver.

It would appear although there was some question as to whether or not all of the regular team was eligible. Regardless of who they scrape up, expect Crush to maul them. Best part is, they won't be able to make any excuses since everyone is following the same rules.

So the Crabs players switch back and forth between 2020/2019? Is that fair? Of course it isn't - but its the Crab way....

I love to see them lose - damn dirty cheaters...

Apparently, when there isn't a rule written somewhere, anything goes. Sends a great message to the kids.

As someone once said...sports do not build character, they reveal it.

That's not the quote. You botched it.

Not all their "regular" 2020s are eligible for Denver so it will be interesting to see what they come up with. They may not have brought their kids that just graduated from 8th grade to Hershey but the team was not all age eligible for Denver to begin with.

Numerous instances of it on the web...but who cares, still very appropriate.

That is just hilarious...Two cheaters playing each other ..and the one cheater says its ok..we lose with dignity..Hilarious

What is that you feel??? A tingling where your manhood used to be?

Ewww, weirdo. Tingling? They let you around kids?

That is comical. The cheaters can continue to pat one another on the back. If it wasn't an issue poster never would have mentioned that Edge had older players, they would have just said- it was great competition for us and they were the BETTER team. Once you mention they were older, you categorize yourself with those that think there is an unfair advantage to playing kids down. I guess you think you lost because they were older, not an overall better team.

So several 2021 players left the Hawks and went to the Crabs. No big deal. I am sure each did what they felt was in best interest of their boys; shouldn't everyone do that?

Both teams have very talented players and it has come down to who played harder and wanted to win more. I am sure there will be many more tough games by both teams to come.

No one is guaranteed a spot on either team by Hogan or McClarnen. If you look at the HS rosters of both clubs, I am sure you will see several kids who have been at each club for more than a couple years were cut for new comers; re-classifiers or not. And there will be more that leave the Hawks for various programs as well as Crabs. However you cut it, each team will look drastically different by their rising sophomore year.

Keep in mind, they are still 6th graders and have many years ahead of them to get better should they choose to put in the work. Hopefully they are in the best program for their individual needs where they can continue their development and not simply for a cool bright yellow helmet or matte black winged lid.

Good post

Good post with valid points. Also. Both 2021 teams have wonderful young men!! Although I respectfully think a Crabs player has a much higher chance of losing his spot to a reclass. kid than a Hawks kid does (not whining about holdbacks, I don't stress about them like some do). I do agree with the newcomers taking spots for both teams as the years go by. Contrary to some who post here the Hawks are just as appealing to some as the Crabs for individual reasons and new talent arrives every year.

It would appear although there was some question as to whether or not all of the regular team was eligible. Regardless of who they scrape up, expect Crush to maul them. Best part is, they won't be able to make any excuses since everyone is following the same rules.[/quote]

Oddly enough, Crush is conspicuously absent from the "Champions" page for Beach Lax a couple weeks ago, only name there for 2020s is Crabs. You should Google the definition of "maul"...

Oddly enough, Crush is conspicuously absent from the "Champions" page for Beach Lax a couple weeks ago, only name there for 2020s is Crabs. You should Google the definition of "maul"... [/quote]

That page should read Champions*.

Pretty sure that the definition of maul is not a one point win in OT.

Still boasting about your tainted win, unbelievable.

That page should read Champions*.

Pretty sure that the definition of maul is not a one point win in OT.

Still boasting about your tainted win, unbelievable.[/quote]

Exactly why nobody has respect for Crabs. An OT win by 1 point (which by the way, Crabs had several 1 point wins that weekend) when you are using players a year to two older brought down for the sole reason to win a Championship, is not one you should brag about - much less use the word "maul". You guys get funnier by the minute.

That page should read Champions*.

Pretty sure that the definition of maul is not a one point win in OT.

Still boasting about your tainted win, unbelievable.[/quote]

Actually, I wasn't calling that win a mauling, or boasting at all, I was simply trying to point out how idiotic you sound. That was a very close game between two very talented teams, but it seems a bit ridiculous to say Crush will "maul" a team they just lost a Championship to 2 weeks ago, doesn't it? I'm trying to help you think logically here, that's all...

Actually, I wasn't calling that win a mauling, or boasting at all, I was simply trying to point out how idiotic you sound. That was a very close game between two very talented teams, but it seems a bit ridiculous to say Crush will "maul" a team they just lost a Championship to 2 weeks ago, doesn't it? I'm trying to help you think logically here, that's all... [/quote]

In case you are just tuning in...many of the Crabs kids who were at the beach are not eligible for Denver - it's only for genuine rising 8th graders. They are going to have a hard time competing with Crush without half a dozen 14-15 year olds.

In case you are just tuning in...many of the Crabs kids who were at the beach are not eligible for Denver - it's only for genuine rising 8th graders. They are going to have a hard time competing with Crush without half a dozen 14-15 year olds.[/quote]

I suppose we'll all just have to see, won't we? ;-)

Nothing is better to read at the desk during lunch than the rantings of dads arguing over the Internet about youth sports.

Actually, I wasn't calling that win a mauling, or boasting at all, I was simply trying to point out how idiotic you sound. That was a very close game between two very talented teams, but it seems a bit ridiculous to say Crush will "maul" a team they just lost a Championship to 2 weeks ago, doesn't it? I'm trying to help you think logically here, that's all...[/quote]

It is logical that Crush will win by a significant margin since Crabs can not bring the same team to Denver that played in Beach Lax because they are too old to qualify for the Denver age restriction.

I suppose we'll all just have to see, won't we? ;-)[/quote]

If they use their regular 2020 roster with the kids that earned a spot on the team in the fall and do not supplement with 1) older ineligible players or 2)bring in special players from other locations that may meet age requirements but who are not members of the team , then they will lose which is what they knew going into Beach Lax and why they felt the need to bring in 8th grade graduates and other players.

Exactly why nobody has respect for Crabs. An OT win by 1 point (which by the way, Crabs had several 1 point wins that weekend) when you are using players a year to two older brought down for the sole reason to win a Championship, is not one you should brag about - much less use the word "maul". You guys get funnier by the minute. [/quote]

Can you even read? The word maul was used by the OP saying that Crush would maul Crabs in Denver. No one ever said that Crabs mauled Crush. Yeesh

It is logical that Crush will win by a significant margin since Crabs can not bring the same team to Denver that played in Beach Lax because they are too old to qualify for the Denver age restriction. [/quote]

So we agree that Crabs cannot win without their holdbacks, finally. I think we're done here.

So we agree that Crabs cannot win without their holdbacks, finally. I think we're done here. [/quote]

we're not done here until Ryan says we're done here, of course when Ryan says we're done here, you never hear from him again