Coaches shouldn't have to clean up stadium

It saddened me to see that among those picking up trash after the Calvary game with Lakeside were most of the Calvary football coaches, their wives and a few others who work their tails off during the week trying to put on the best show on Friday nights. Something about that just ain't right.

Sure there were a few parents and students helping, but the coaches probably have a lot more important things to do, including getting home to spend some quality time with their wives and children.

The good news is that many of the fans on the Calvary side did take care of their own area prior to leaving the stadium and the trash containers were filled to capacity at the bottom of the steps.

Last week, after the game with Rayville, I even noticed one of the pastors from the church bending over picking up the smashed cups and debris. I had the opportunity to thank him one afternoon during the week and express my gratitude for the sacrifice of time he put in.

Before I left the press box with The Times' sportswriter I began picking up the cups and bottles left behind in that area only to turn around and discover that someone had beaten me to the garbage bag in that room.

I gotta confess, I felt guilty watching the coaches, their wives, some athletic office ladies and others stay so late and clean up the mess.

Calvary is a great place to be due to the sacrifice of so many who never get the pats on the back they deserve. To everyone who bent over to pick up even one piece of trash after the game, I offer that pat on the back to you and say thanks.