Comments on: The Niagara Power and the Glory http://thesportsroadtrip.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/07/11/the-niagara-power-and-the-glory/ Hitting on Buffalo sports teams, sports travel, and being an active part of the sports media Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:05:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Virginia http://thesportsroadtrip.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/07/11/the-niagara-power-and-the-glory/#comment-4853 Virginia Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:47:03 +0000 http://thesportsroadtrip.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/07/11/the-niagara-power-and-the-glory/#comment-4853 I think maybe you missed the whole point of this organization (and shame on Doug Smith for not telling you beforehand.) It's FAMILY oriented. It's not supposed to be anything to knock your socks off or put you in a beer and hot dog sports frenzy. These are KIDS playing. The handout I got had many indications that it was a faith-based organization. Deal with it- or better yet don't go again. No one was forcing you onto the feild for an alter call. If hearing about youth groups and seeing people pray outside of a church makes you that uncomfortable then maybe you need to sit back and examine why. I've sat through plenty of things I find objectionable and I never felt the need to make fun of the participants in a public forum. I'm a very liberal Christian (voting for Obama, don't think it's a sin to drink or dance, think gay rights are long overdue) so I'm not coming at this from a narrow viewpoint. I think you made yourselves sound like very small people for making fun of these kids because they happen to have strong beliefs and are not afraid to share them. We need more people who will let others know exactly where they stand. Shame on you for your narrowmindedness. I think maybe you missed the whole point of this organization (and shame on Doug Smith for not telling you beforehand.) It’s FAMILY oriented. It’s not supposed to be anything to knock your socks off or put you in a beer and hot dog sports frenzy. These are KIDS playing. The handout I got had many indications that it was a faith-based organization. Deal with it- or better yet don’t go again. No one was forcing you onto the feild for an alter call. If hearing about youth groups and seeing people pray outside of a church makes you that uncomfortable then maybe you need to sit back and examine why. I’ve sat through plenty of things I find objectionable and I never felt the need to make fun of the participants in a public forum. I’m a very liberal Christian (voting for Obama, don’t think it’s a sin to drink or dance, think gay rights are long overdue) so I’m not coming at this from a narrow viewpoint. I think you made yourselves sound like very small people for making fun of these kids because they happen to have strong beliefs and are not afraid to share them. We need more people who will let others know exactly where they stand. Shame on you for your narrowmindedness.

]]> By: Juanita Holinghead http://thesportsroadtrip.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/07/11/the-niagara-power-and-the-glory/#comment-196 Juanita Holinghead Mon, 23 Jul 2007 03:54:57 +0000 http://thesportsroadtrip.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/07/11/the-niagara-power-and-the-glory/#comment-196 Choices are something we all make. Choosing to give God the glory on and off the ballfield is something my son, Niagara Power #44, chose to do for his summer break. He could have played on other teams in other states, but chose the Power. We also made a trip from Mississippi to Niagara Falls to visit him. We're sorry we missed meeting you at the game you attended. We were there supporting a very positive program. I'm sorry you were disapointed with the atmosphere, but a Higher Power than you was very pleased that night. Young gentlemen willing to step away from the norm of the diamond and winning a greater prize than any scoreboard could record. It is all about choices, and I am so proud my son chose to spread the name of Jesus around Niagara Falls, even if it was just for one person, maybe you or maybe the young boy that met with the team after the game for autographs. Have you heard of bringing something positive for the youth in your community? Give credit where it is due. Sal Maglie Field would most likely have been empty this summer if it wasn't for the dedication of the volunteers who brought Niagara Power baseball to Niagara Falls. Thanks to all of them from the Power's South Mississippi Fans. Choices are something we all make. Choosing to give God the glory on and off the ballfield is something my son, Niagara Power #44, chose to do for his summer break. He could have played on other teams in other states, but chose the Power. We also made a trip from Mississippi to Niagara Falls to visit him. We’re sorry we missed meeting you at the game you attended. We were there supporting a very positive program. I’m sorry you were disapointed with the atmosphere, but a Higher Power than you was very pleased that night. Young gentlemen willing to step away from the norm of the diamond and winning a greater prize than any scoreboard could record. It is all about choices, and I am so proud my son chose to spread the name of Jesus around Niagara Falls, even if it was just for one person, maybe you or maybe the young boy that met with the team after the game for autographs. Have you heard of bringing something positive for the youth in your community? Give credit where it is due. Sal Maglie Field would most likely have been empty this summer if it wasn’t for the dedication of the volunteers who brought Niagara Power baseball to Niagara Falls.
Thanks to all of them from the Power’s South Mississippi Fans.

]]> By: Jon Splett http://thesportsroadtrip.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/07/11/the-niagara-power-and-the-glory/#comment-134 Jon Splett Thu, 12 Jul 2007 03:05:56 +0000 http://thesportsroadtrip.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/07/11/the-niagara-power-and-the-glory/#comment-134 Note to self: Remove 'knuckleball pitcher for the Niagara Power' from future career list. With all these faith groups popping up all around baseball lately, I'm waiting for a minor league team to hold a 'faithless' night for fans who thinks things were just fine at baseball games without Jebus. St. Paul Saints I'm looking at you. Become the St. Paul 'Sinners' for a day, I'd totally buy a jersey. Note to self: Remove ‘knuckleball pitcher for the Niagara Power’ from future career list.

With all these faith groups popping up all around baseball lately, I’m waiting for a minor league team to hold a ‘faithless’ night for fans who thinks things were just fine at baseball games without Jebus.

St. Paul Saints I’m looking at you.
Become the St. Paul ‘Sinners’ for a day, I’d totally buy a jersey.

]]> By: Nick Isby http://thesportsroadtrip.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/07/11/the-niagara-power-and-the-glory/#comment-133 Nick Isby Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:51:52 +0000 http://thesportsroadtrip.wnymedia.net/blogs/2007/07/11/the-niagara-power-and-the-glory/#comment-133 I have been to two Power game this year, last night (I was sitting with the Bisons K-man last night) and a game againts Geneva earlier in the season. Last night was faith night, so it was much more over the top with the religion. There was no pregame prayer the first game, and nobody passing out Kindom Bound papers the first game I went to. Yeah Doug did some commericals, but that was it. Also last night the Bovilar A's are also owned by reglious group, so that was why some extra papers were floating around out there. While I can't say I have been in a church other then a wedding or funeral for years now, I totally understand the Power using all of this. I am sure Fellowship of Christian Athletes plays for a lot of stuff, and seeing this is low budget baseball, the Power and the rest of the NYCBL need all the money they can get. I still enjoyed the game and will be back this year. Heck I might even make a quick road trip to check out other places around the league if I can work it in around the Bisons schedule. I have been to two Power game this year, last night (I was sitting with the Bisons K-man last night) and a game againts Geneva earlier in the season. Last night was faith night, so it was much more over the top with the religion. There was no pregame prayer the first game, and nobody passing out Kindom Bound papers the first game I went to. Yeah Doug did some commericals, but that was it. Also last night the Bovilar A’s are also owned by reglious group, so that was why some extra papers were floating around out there. While I can’t say I have been in a church other then a wedding or funeral for years now, I totally understand the Power using all of this. I am sure Fellowship of Christian Athletes plays for a lot of stuff, and seeing this is low budget baseball, the Power and the rest of the NYCBL need all the money they can get. I still enjoyed the game and will be back this year. Heck I might even make a quick road trip to check out other places around the league if I can work it in around the Bisons schedule.

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