Why would this paper choose to print a commentary like this one? Richard [Engstrom] may be a fan, but he knows little about basketball. Richard is the type of person that will badmouth a team instead of saying, "Good luck next time." I know he only put Coach Rops down, but how does that help the team? Isn’t Luverne boys basketball off to the best start in 8-10 years? Didn’t Luverne beat Pipestone for the first time in about the same time frame? I encourage Richard to stay home if he feels it is too hard to watch the coach "badger" his players. Here is another idea: Why doesn’t Richard ask the kids why they lost the RWV game. Obviously they were doing something right to be ahead by 17 at one point. I am fully disappointed by this paper as well as by Richard. He obviously does not understand the amount of time and dedication it takes to build a winning program.Good luck, Cardinals! I know you will need it with fans like Richard! This paper is only adding to the credibility of a person that calls himself a fan.Steve RopsPipestone
