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fan wrote on Nov 4, 2009 11:33 AM:

" Thatcher Had Sophomores on varsity ONLY also. "




wdw wrote on Nov 3, 2009 12:43 PM:

" thatcher eagles are scrubs "




go to work wrote on Oct 30, 2009 3:48 PM:

" Thatcher JV was 8 - 1 not bad.
Thatcher 52
safford O "




go to work wrote on Oct 30, 2009 3:46 PM:

" S.J. is my front runner in the 2a.
what is your take? "




football wrote on Oct 30, 2009 3:07 PM:

" I agree to a certain point about JV.. But not a this level. JV really does not mean a heck of a lot. Exspecially when everyone has fresh and soph on the varsity.. And it has a lot to do with a coach! We will see what happens next year but Thatcher needs to get rid of Estrada! Good luck to you Cowboy fans.. We will be waiting to hear the results!! "




sports nut wrote on Oct 30, 2009 1:39 PM:

" I am so glad I didn't grow up here...oh that is the key I did grow up!! it is sports guys this year has nothing to do with the past. Look to the future...Thatcher JV whipped Wilcox-it all works out and the best team(in this case also the best coach) won...see ya next year when all the sophmores that play varsity for thatcher are bigger and stronger....good luck cowboys!!! Thatcher be good sports!!! "




THS Student wrote on Oct 29, 2009 9:15 PM:

" Let me explain...to be a 3A school, you have to have a certain amount of students..Thatcher doesn't have near the number needed...450 i think. We only have like 380 "




football wrote on Oct 29, 2009 9:08 PM:

" How about we all just give it a break like go to work says! Maybe we can all talk trash but let's actually do it to something we all know is the truth.. Maybe Thatcher has in the past fudged #s ..so what! Let the boys have fun.. Thatcher has always had a really good program( good for you guys) But the key words is good! They by no means dominate every year, so why does it matter.Morenci has had their time.Evan Pima when Hughs was there had their time.. It's Wilcox and Benson this year! Best of luck! "




morenci wrote on Oct 29, 2009 8:20 PM:

" yeah we have a paper, and your right when they beat thatcher they probably won't even be in the paper. which is ok. just like to read up on all schools. thought that they would have a article on the pima-morenci game. every week they had a write up on pima just wondering why not this week. also congrats to the fort and duncan. good job!!! "




Objective opinion wrote on Oct 29, 2009 6:06 PM:

" Nice job Morenci, you played a good second half, hope you bring your band and play on the field after you beat Thatcher too...LOL!!! cant believe the paper didnt even give you guys a short report on the game... just the score. There will surely be an article after the Thatcher game, unless you beat them real bad!!! Good luck Wildcats!!!! "




go to work wrote on Oct 29, 2009 4:10 PM:

" lets move on "




to morenci wrote on Oct 29, 2009 4:01 PM:

" Do you honestly think that this paper cares about Pima? Thatcher is the papers baby not Pima, besides dont you guys have a paper anymore? I hope you guys beat the tar out of thatcher, but dont be fooled, you wont even have a picture, instead it will be a small headline in the bottom corner. "




morenci-pima game wrote on Oct 29, 2009 2:57 PM:

" i didnt see any results on the morenci-pima game or maybe i didnt look good enough. is that on purpose because the courier doesnt want to put morenci in it. when morenci beats thatcher will you not put any results on that game too. GO WILDCATS!!!! "




To ths student wrote on Oct 29, 2009 12:33 PM:

" So since you have such a small enrolement this year, how exactly does that prove that thatcher has never fudged the numbers? 80 kids? I know some 2A schools who does not even have half that. Im not sure you were the best one to fight for this cause. "




THS Student wrote on Oct 28, 2009 9:26 PM:

" Thatcher definately does NOT "fudge the numbers" we have the smallest enrollment we've had in a long time. There's maybe 80 seniors. "




To Sam wrote on Oct 28, 2009 9:07 PM:

" Did you go to school in Thatcher? It sure looks that way. "




To J Beck wrote on Oct 28, 2009 7:38 PM:

" Maybe in the years that the count was 449 or 448 they fudged but so did all other school in this state don't kid yourself. I can tell you that The number are accurate and you are more than welcome to go into the school and count or look at the books and then you'll see who the real joker is "J Beck" Thatcher takes the heat because they are successful in all sports and represent their community well. I believe all our sports teams up and down this valley support their communities well. Keep it up Gila Valley Athletes. "




To Beck wrote on Oct 28, 2009 6:28 PM:

" The next thing you will say is that Thatcher flunks the boys on purpose so they will have big seniors........ "




SAM wrote on Oct 28, 2009 5:03 PM:

" " Congrats to Wilcox" Coach Hughes job well done to bad u not at THATCHER:Estrada u can blame him all u want take a good look at what he has to work with,if u know anything about sports. he doing a great JOB????? "




J. Beck wrote on Oct 28, 2009 3:49 PM:

" I think Thatcher would rather have the trophies and noteriety rather that the extra money. They would not lose money by fudging, they just would not get more, so it realy would not hurt them at all to stay 2A. If anyone here thinks that thatcher has never ever "miscalculated" by accident or on purpose, then you are blind or just not to smart. "




previously wrote on Oct 28, 2009 3:26 PM:

" I don't think Thatcher is fudging the numbers (and I'm not from Thatcher). They are easily within the 2A numbers--right now. There was a time however that there is no doubt they were fudging. When the cutoff was 450 students, they had consecutive counts of 449 and 447 students. These numbers were definitely doctored during these two counts. Thatcher was willing to forgoe the extra money to stay in 2A back then. "




To More Facts wrote on Oct 28, 2009 3:20 PM:

" If you are so confident that Thatcher fudges their numbers, go to the school and do an official count. Just think you can be the one who finally brings Thatcher out in the open. OR you'll just find that the numbers are what they say they are and you've been listening to small town gossip too much! "




THS wrote on Oct 28, 2009 12:59 PM:

" The high schools get government funds based on enrollement. Why would they fudge their numbers to fit into 2A and lose money? Common sense people. "




To More Facts wrote on Oct 28, 2009 12:44 PM:

" You are a total idiot.As "Here the facts" stated no school would sacrifice jobs to stay in a diffrent classification. It sound like something you might do, but Thatchers not you thank the lord. Thatcher does not fudge it's numbers. Thatcher takes its lumps just like everyone else. No one is making excuses or complaining. I can see why so many enjoy seeing Thatcher get drumed, it's because they are usally the one doing yhe druming. Wilcox deserved the win as they were a better team. They will do well at state and Thatcher will be cheering for them. "




More Facts wrote on Oct 28, 2009 10:43 AM:

" thatcher fudges the numbers, they get the most coverage from this paper, they should be 3A, when they lose its someone elses fault and last but not least no one cares or takes your word seriously Mr. Facts. What you need to understand is, that just because you said it, does not make it true and furthermore, just because Mr. Nelson said it, and this may be hard for thatcher to believe, but it is not gosphel either. "




Heres the Facts wrote on Oct 28, 2009 9:45 AM:

" I said here are the facts so your either stupid or you can't read. No one is adjusting the numbers. With the economy the way it is and people loseing their jobs and yes we are talking teachers loseing their jobs I am sure Thatcher will turn in a low enrollment so they can stay at 2a and teachers can lose their jobs because of the dollars lost to low student counts. You people that question this are out of touch and need to come back to reality. Go to the county superintendents office and get the facts. GROW UP! "




Funny wrote on Oct 28, 2009 9:03 AM:

" If thatcher would have blown out Wilcox, then this would be front page news with A photo as big as they could stuff on the front. Its great to see thatcher lose like this. GO MORENCI! "




To Facts wrote on Oct 27, 2009 4:18 PM:

" Are those numbers for the entire classes or just those that you chose to count this time around? "




Heres The Facts wrote on Oct 27, 2009 12:28 PM:

" Thatcher enrollment as of 12:15 October 27,2009
Freshman 87, Sophmores 122,
Juniors 99, Seniors 78, Total enrolled 386 184 Girls and 202 Boys.
No one is crying about the whoopen Wilcox put on us last week. Wilcox has the horses and the coach to represent the 2a east this year. I believe Wilcox will beat Benson simply because of coaching. Benson has a great coach as well but I believe Hughes has a leg up on him. Thatcher will hold their heads high for they know it will be their day again soon. GO! Cowboys and Bobcats. "




football wrote on Oct 27, 2009 11:20 AM:

" Hey "get a job" can you ask your manager at Taco Bell if i can get a job there! It's all fine and dandy when Thatcher wins but when someone beats Thatcher then you act like little baby's! "




Dude wrote on Oct 27, 2009 9:07 AM:

" I was told it was a close game until the players took the field, from there it was all down hill for thatcher. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA!!!! "




go to work wrote on Oct 26, 2009 6:52 PM:

" all u all need to get a job! "




football wrote on Oct 26, 2009 4:18 PM:

" actually we all know Thatcher fluffs their numbers to be in 2A. Who cares! If you had 100 or 200 students more do you really think out of those kids there would be that much of a diff! "




weight room wrote on Oct 26, 2009 4:00 PM:

" Actually Wilcox beat Thatcher 4-6 years ago at Home comming! So we will all know the exscuse there! No excuses should be made. The past is the past, we are all talking about this year this game and who cares what has happened in the past! If your young , your young if you have 10 seniors who cares! Thatcher got humiliated and that is the bottom line! As long as Hughes is in Wilcox you will see them as one of the top teams! We will see how good Wilcox really is against Benson! "




Rural School Fan wrote on Oct 26, 2009 3:59 PM:

" Congrats to Wilcox, I hope they and Benson go far in the playoffs this year and keep the rural schools atop the 2A division. The metro schools have not won in Football for a few years with Thatcher & St Johns winning, so hopefully, the rural schools will take it to the metro schools. Not sure what the big deal is with the size of school comments, isn't Wilcox, Bisbee & Benson all have bigger enrollment than Thatcher? Safford is twice the enrollment of Thatcher and they play every year. Thatcher also plays Show Low,Snowflake,BlueRidge "




Get It Straight wrote on Oct 26, 2009 3:41 PM:

" 1.) Thats the first time in 10 years that Wilcox has beat Thatcher. 2.) Thatcher has beat many quality 2a teams. If it were not for Thatcher the 2a east would not have a state championship team in over 15 years. 3.) Hughes is a great coach and deserves the credit for making Wilcox believein themselves. 4.) With 10 seniors on their defense Wilcox sfould be tough. Thatcher is very young and will be back next year with a much stronger team. 5.) To awesome and Jerk I mean Dirk Thatcher is a legit 2a so get over it. "




weight room wrote on Oct 26, 2009 3:07 PM:

" The big ? Who is going to win this week, Wilcox of Benson??? "




Cowboys Fan wrote on Oct 26, 2009 2:48 PM:

" Compliments to coach Hughes! He has really brought out the best in these boys this season! Keep your heads high cowboys and focus on the games to come! TAKE STATE BOYS! "




Uncle Rico wrote on Oct 26, 2009 2:40 PM:

" Coach Hughes took Pima to state in 2A the couple of years he was there. He is a quality coach. In my opinion Conrad is a great coach as well, but I love to see Thatcher get killed like this, humble pie sure tastes good!! "




COWBOY FAN wrote on Oct 26, 2009 2:01 PM:

" GREAT JOB COWBOYS! HATS OFF TO COACH HUGHES! THE COWBOYS HAD TALENT LAST YEAR JUST NOT A COACH THAT COULD OR WOULD TAP INTO IT. GO ALL THE WAY COWBOYS! "




Dirk Diggler wrote on Oct 26, 2009 12:18 PM:

" Its always nice to see thatcher get beat. All the premadonas that play thought that they would walk away with a easy win im sure. Just goes to show you that no matter what you do, you still cant even beat a good 2A team, I can see why you dont want to move up now. "




fan wrote on Oct 26, 2009 11:55 AM:

" Bottom line is that Wilxox's line manhandled Thatcher's line. That is where it all starts. Someone needs to get in Bejaranos face and teach him how to play. No one should be able to throw him around. It also does no help when Thatcher's guards weigh less than their recievers and tailback. "




Yeah wrote on Oct 26, 2009 11:55 AM:

" Nice Job Cowboys! And haha thatcher! lol "




weight room wrote on Oct 26, 2009 11:25 AM:

" What does the looks of any coach have to do with the game! The bottom line is that Wilcox hit the weight room and Thatcher was playing on tradition, and that is always on top! Not this year Thatcher! "




Pop Warner wrote on Oct 26, 2009 9:31 AM:

" Laxt week Conrad said they were pop warner team well he is the coach so it starts at the top. They got outcoached 10 to 1 at wilcox. the second half wasnt so bad but this one goes to coach hughes he took a nobody team and made them into something with wilcox. Thatcher will beat Morenci if Estrada can figure out what a blitz or a stunt is. What a horrible defensive coach. anyways good luck Thatcher we will still be rootin for ya. "




Jenkin wrote on Oct 26, 2009 9:12 AM:

" Great win Willcox even if the coaches look like oompah loompahs "




AWSOME wrote on Oct 26, 2009 8:53 AM:

" Way to go thatcher! This is what happens when you play a 2A school your size. You get SMOKED! I listened why some players were talking some smack and now look at you, how does that CROW taste! I guess this is why you are scared to move to 3A where you belong, you cant even hang with a good 2A team. Awsome job Wilcox I love to see the eagles get HOUSED! "




Joker wrote on Oct 25, 2009 10:52 PM:

" If Thatcher still had that coaching of Hughes they would probably be 8-1 also. Shows what a quality coach Hughes is to turn that team around from their previous season! "




objective opinion wrote on Oct 25, 2009 11:41 AM:

" Nice...Eagles must of had another week of homecoming blues? "




Footballfan wrote on Oct 25, 2009 10:45 AM:

" Thatcher was counting out wilcox and it showed congratulations wilcox great win! "