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Who died and made us experts that we get to tell everybody else the best ways to recruit volunteers, evangelize youth, plan events, manage time, and on and on and on? So, in the spirit of knocking us all down a peg or two, let me share with you my list of things you should never do in youth ministry. Of course, I have personally done every single one of these!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
13 Things You Should Never Do in Youth Ministry
Who died and made us experts that we get to tell everybody else the best ways to recruit volunteers, evangelize youth, plan events, manage time, and on and on and on? So, in the spirit of knocking us all down a peg or two, let me share with you my list of things you should never do in youth ministry. Of course, I have personally done every single one of these!
54 comments:
- Jay Miklovic said...
I have done a number of items on your list as well, definitely a good list.
Never encourage youth to break rules their parents have set, regardless of how foolish you feel those rules to be.
(Proper path is to deal with those rules with the parents and explain why you will be doing something different.) - 1:58 PM
- Brian said...
Amen, Jay. In fact,undermining parents is a good "never do this" thing to add to the list.
- KaGe said...
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- KaGe said...
How about never sacrifice an animal in the church...unless you have permission from the janitor?
Ooo...BIG number 7...I got a close friend right now that's getting burned real bad because of this one... - 3:36 PM
- Brian said...
Uh KaGe...I think we need to hear the details on the "sacrificing an animal" story!
- Jay Miklovic said...
I think you need to post the story of this sacrifice on your blog!! I am dying to hear it...
agreed that #7 is a good piece 'never do that' advice, but one that handcuffs us in a lot of ways. Grr... it frustrates me to no end that I cannot pick up a youth and go play racquetball or whatever. - 3:44 PM
- Kenny Hard Químio said...
I'm a youth leader, I'm from Brazil. I think that's a very good "never do this" list to youth ministry.
Overall I can say the youth ministry around the world need upright leaders.
Kenny Hard - SYOH Blogs - 11:40 AM
- Jay Miklovic said...
I would take kenny's post and actually add it to the list.
"Never bring a leader on board in your ministry order to minister to that leader."
(Know your leader's character and ability to lead before giving them access to the kids.)
Obviously this is all within reason, no leader is perfect and you can set the bar too high, but you should at least have a bar to set. Moreover we should minister to our leaders, that is our job. However we should not bring them on board simply to minister to them.
I brought a young man on board once for that reason... major backfire. - 12:57 PM
- Luke said...
I would have to say out of all of those rules, the most important is actually 13. In the past i have been easily discouraged when I hear about the numbers of other youth groups, or discouraged by the fact I get 4 kids out to an event that I thought was awesome. I am still learning how to process this but the shift from numbers based merit is hard. Remember Christ invested in 12 disciples when he got really big groups around him he often slipped away.
- wayhip said...
Great list and we always need to be reminded. One thing I would add is to be careful about giving advice to teens, especially if it involves some sort of conflict or other situation with their parents.
- T. said...
Never do anything for young people they can learn to do themselves!
- noob blogger 101 said...
great! i was considering canceling a trip coming up do to lack of commitment but that is great advice@ thanks so much for the info
noob blogger 101 - 2:01 AM
- coreyrose said...
Good stuff dude. I might add the following:
Never give a youth the keys to your car to "get something out of the back for me..."
Or in my case, the church van... I'll write about it some day!
@coreydrose on twitter - 6:11 PM
- Dana said...
I agree with number 7, too. However, we have special permission forms and a policy about speaking with parents before transporting youth, period.
- Anthony McKeown said...
After years of doing youth ministry, I now say "never minister to just the youth." Teens are part of a family but there often exists an "us against them" mindset in youth ministry because we (youth leaders) often are doing things parents aren't happy with or we're not doing enough!
In spite of this, I'm convinced that some of the most powerful youth ministry can be to the parents and not the youth. If we can help (A) empower parents to be the primary spiritual leaders in their home and (B) address the "sins of the fathers" that they're passing onto their children, that is HUGE! I've found that by doing A & B, we can help increase the chances of our youth maintaining a relationship with Christ after leaving home and graduating from our youth groups. At the end of the day, it's the parents who will continue to walk and lead their kids (good or bad) for the rest of their lives and not us! - 11:17 AM
- Anthony McKeown said...
After years of doing youth ministry, I now say "never minister to just the youth." Teens are part of a family but there often exists an "us against them" mindset in youth ministry because we (youth leaders) often are doing things parents aren't happy with or we're not doing enough!
In spite of this, I'm convinced that some of the most powerful youth ministry can be to the parents and not the youth. If we can help (A) empower parents to be the primary spiritual leaders in their home and (B) address the "sins of the fathers" that they're passing onto their children, that is HUGE! I've found that by doing A & B, we can help increase the chances of our youth maintaining a relationship with Christ after leaving home and graduating from our youth groups. At the end of the day, it's the parents who will continue to walk and lead their kids (good or bad) for the rest of their lives and not us! - 11:19 AM
- Micah said...
I just graduated Highschool and from personal experience I would say "Never confess your own sins to the youth while trying to tell them to stop sinning." (This gives the youth the impression that they will never achieve the goal you have set for them. Youth look up to the pastor as the guy who is close to God(because he should be) and telling them you sin while teaching them not to only takes away there hope of achieving their goal.)
- Blueberry said...
Never assume - don't assume your kids know how to act or your leaders know what to do or how to act either. make your expectations clear to both leaders and youth
- Blueberry said...
don't assume - don't assume anything. Set your expectations out for both leaders and youth and don't assume they know what you would expect in a situation
- jwmjr511 said...
I'll admit, #1 suprised me a bit, seems like one of those 'goes with out saying' ones. But I am glad you said it.. someone needs to hear it. Personally I like to use icebreaker games because they help new youth feel welcome and regulars build unity and trust.
- Alisha said...
My husband and I are new to "youth ministry" Our 1st class was last Wednesday for which I had my 7 year old niece, my 11 year old niece, my 7 year old nephew and one 12 year old member of the church. We are supposed to have only the 13-18 year olds. However, I didn't want to cancel, I was afraid it would show the younger ones that they don't matter. So we had class and had a blast.
One question about this post so far,
Excuse my naivete, but why #7? Safety, accusations of inappropriate conduct, the opinions of others, preventing "crushes" from youth? or all of the above?
For both male and female youth leaders? I have so much to learn. - 11:12 PM
- Brian Kirk said...
Alisha, welcome to youth ministry and good luck with your group. I think you are exactly right to go ahead and work with the youth you have and let them know that they do matter.
As to your questions regarding, #7 - Yes to all of them. We have a rule of two in our ministry, meaning no adult is ever alone with youth -- at least two of us are always present and in sight of each other. It it doesn't just apply to opposite genders -- boys don't drive alone with male leadersa and the same for girls and adult female leaders. This is for the protection of adults and youth. - 11:20 PM
- delsey said...
I have to dissagree with never confess your sins to a student. It's harmful to present yourself as perfect because what teen thinks they can be that and how damaging when they fail. We should be wise in what we share with them but it's very powerful to be real and share your struggles and what helps you to stay on track. Keeping our lives pure is hard and we should never pretend otherwise we just have to show Jesus is worth it and it can be done even with failures. Hearing how others fight the same battles as I do helps me feel that I'm not the only one and I have a chance especially if it's a leader that I admire.
- TJ said...
Rule #7 is a good rule but one that I feel can be "broken". I would say that it depends on the teen. I would never be caught alone with a teen girl but it for ne it woukd delend on the guy. I have built relationships with teen guys before and their parents asked me to drive them to practices. I even took one of my teens for a 3 hr round trip road trip to go pick up a mattress my wife and I had bought. I will tell you that we bounded on that trip. I got hin away from his friends and we talked about things he would have never talked about. So for #7, I woukd advise this: Never EVER be alone with the opposite sex and know your teens before you are alone with the ones that are the same gender as you.
- Brian Kirk said...
TJ, thanks for your comment. My caveat to your approach is to mention what happened with Penn State. There you had an adult who was allowed to be alone with youth of the same gender and the results were devastating. So although we know ourselves and know that we are trustworthy, the trick is to be careful you are not setting a precedent which allows some other adult who may be a sexual predator to be alone with students.
- timgough said...
Considering I run one of those blogs that "tells us what to do" I was tempted to switch off - however - that said I found it a very helpful list!
Would probably add "never say you can keep a secret until you hear it. - Fatal error." and "never play a prank on the senior pastor's wife."
Cheers n' blessings
t. - 4:22 AM
- Brandon said...
Consider this post printed and posted in my office!!
I am still confused about #7 though...For example, the other week a father of a male student had two tickets to a College basketball game that he could not go to. He asked me if i wanted to go and take his son. I gladly said yes and his son and I had a great time...in fact, he got exposure to how his pastor acts in public.
I agree that leaders should never be alone with the opposite sex, but some of my best mentoring times come when i am one on one with my teen boys... - 2:32 PM
- Brian Kirk said...
Hi Brandon. Thanks for posting. The issue with #7 is boundaries for your safety and that of the youth. If you are alone with a student and something happens or is misinterpreted, it becomes your word against the student -- not a good situation for either of you. Additionally, it helps as pastors, I think,if we set the example. I would not want in of the adults in my ministry to be alone with a student. Look at the situation with the coach at Penn State. It was assumed that because he was a guy alone with boys it was no problem. The Catholic Church has run into the same problem.
My suggestion regarding the scenario of the ball game -- have the parent drop the student at the stadium and you meet up there. That way, you are only together in a public space, observable by others. After the game, have the parent pick the student up and you drive home alone. - 3:39 PM
- bloglearner said...
Never check the roll of registered riders on the bus when you leave to go somewhere and only count the teens when you get ready to leave.
I did that once when I took the youth group to a movie on summer afternoon. Those with permission slips got on and we enjoyed the movie. I counted as they on and we returned to the campground. An hour later a teen ran into my tent yelling "You left at the movie." I seemed a parent dropped off their teen and he rode back with us but nobody told me. Better to take role going and coming. - 8:37 PM
- havefaith said...
I would say #7 and also never have non ministry leaders transport kids. I've done both!!! Our pastor found out at have a fit! But, honestly, I don't think it was a huge deal. I'm a female. We had a mother, and my 19 year old brother (not a leader), as well as my twin brother, 6 of their guy friends from church, and five girls. I sent three girls with the one girls mother. I took one girl, one of my twin brothers, and three guys. And I had our other twin brother, and three guys ride with my 19 brother. So... I basically made our non screened adults were not with the opposite sex, or alone with students, and that I wasn't alone students either... especially the opposite sex. I see nothing wrong with me transporting a girl, or my brothers and there friends, as long as I'm not alone with some random studnet. I'd do it all over again that way too. I know rules are for the best, but sometimes I feel it keeps us from being relational with our students.
- John Wesley Naidoo said...
Always know where your youth are in terms Spiritual matters don't assume things or you'd loose them.
- Susan said...
As a parent I must comment: Don't use youth group as your therapy session. If you need to step away for the night find someone else to lead. Youth do not need to hear how your older brother left his wife for someone else and then watch you cry. Also, even during small group time the leaders need to be reminded this is the time for the students to talk you and you to facilitate. It is not a therapy time for the small group leader either. My daughter dislikes youth group for this reason. She states that if they need a counselor then they should go and not use us.
- Samantha Cochran said...
Great list thanks for sharing. Sometimes we as youth leaders forget to be cautious in what we do because we are so caught up in getting these kids closer to Jesus and we get so excited when they show up. I have a newer youth group grades 6 thru 12 and we have an average of 12 students weekly...they are awesome and even if only 4 of them show up we still have group. To Alisha i wanted to say that in the county i live in we had to take a class called Safe Sanctuarys which teaches us all we need to know about working with kids who arent our own. We alway have to have 2 unrelated people with the group at all times. Never be in a room alone with a child. Always make sure you are in view of other people. Its not only for their safety its also for your safety too. If theres ever a point where you find you are going to be left alone with a member of your youth group..take out your phone and call a friend and have them come. Like the end of a trip you took and parents havent made it yet to pick them up and everyone else is already gone. Always protect them and yourself. Happy Worshipping!!!
- Bridget said...
Been in student ministry for about 15 years now and it's so sad to me that #7 exists in our world. I agree with Brian for the most part because of all the rotten things that have happened to kids because of sicko adults. I do think this can be a case by case. I'm a girl and usually take gals to coffee or yogurt; puck them up from school drop them off at their home when done. And these guys are right sometimes parents ask you to drive their kids. But I definitely try to never be alone with a boy if no one is around and to not drive boys without someone else. Or if I'm driving a boy and a girl home, I'll drop the boy off first. Just food for thought I suppose. Still sad.
- Timbo said...
This is an awesome list! I have made some of these mistakes myself and I hope others take heed! They are a bummer to have to learn the hard way. :o)
- chelseabvdm said...
Quick question: Why #7? I just recently began volunteering in ministry and have only driven 1 student so far. I used to be driven around by my youth pastor all the time.
- chelseabvdm said...
never mind, just read all of the comments. so sad and frustrating
- Brian Kirk said...
Just a word here to the idea that you can get around rule #7 if you are driving around youth of your own gender. Here's the thing. Unless you are absolutely sure of a student's sexual orientation, you may still be putting YOURSELF at risk. If that student happens to be interested in YOU, you may not find this out until you are in a car, alone, and then you've placed your self and that student in a compromising position.
- Stephanne said...
This is a great list, I would add never do a how many pickled pig's feet can you eat activity within spew range of where the choir sits on Sunday morning….. No matter how large the trash can was…. That I put right next to him, and then he turned around and…. Anyway not such a great idea.
- Rob Dennis said...
Want some one on one time with a kid? Have them meet you at Starbucks or something. You would be amazed at how much privacy you really have without being alone.
- Tyler Schlitzkus said...
In addition to rule #8: never assume their (or their relations') sexual orientations, but never shy away from plainly telling them what the Bible says.
- mikemayer67 said...
I help out with youth ministry events, but am not one of the youth leaders. I am, however, a very active boy scout leader with many feathers in my hat (including SM).
Just want to point out that this list is good for any organized group dedicated to helping youth grow into good/solid adults.
The only item I would add is to be very careful to never violate trust. We are often granted an extreme honor of being adults with whom these kids choose to open up and share facts that they don't necessarily want to discuss with their parents. We must walk a very fine line. We must let parents know when their children are in risk of harm (physical or emotional). But, we risk losing that honored position if we cross the line lightly. - 8:02 PM
- Cristina said...
Great list! I've been a "victim" of a number of these in my COLLEGE group (I need to qualify that), especially #1 and #3. I spoke up about #1 because I had a problem of conscience participating in a root beer kegger, and I was told I didn't care about evangelism enough (I care a great deal, in fact). It became a rather divisive issue because the leaders began pressuring the students to participate, encouraged them to be rowdy and vomit, and even rated the quality of the vomit! College is a different animal than youth group, I'm aware, but part of the reason I was part of a college group in the first place was to stay away from that sort of thing.
#1 and #3 tie together so well. You see, regardless of age—youth or college or beyond—trying to be "cool" discounts and alienates a lot of people. I became frustrated that I was discouraged from being mentored by older and wiser members of the church. The "cool" crowd won't help the general church with service projects because they don't think they're important enough, and over time, the "cool" crowd just becomes the "most doctrinally correct" crowd, still keeping most of the church and the uncool and the spiritually weak at bay. Jesus did not do this.
Of course, anything taken to the extreme can be destructive, so I hope that was somewhat relevant. :) - 5:34 PM
- Brian Kirk said...
Cristina, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I do think all of this applies equally to both youth groups and college ministries. Leading Christian ministries in both of these settings challenges us to always look at the programs and activities we plan through the lens of the Church's wider mission of promoting God's peace, justice and compassion. My rule with activities like those faux drinking games is to ask 1) Is this supporting the Church's mission 2) Even if you can argue that it is in some small way, might there be a better activity that would do a better job of it.
- Jason Taylor said...
Kind of surprised there are so many questions about #7. It's simple: don't be alone. Ever. Live by conviction, not 'case-by-case.' No matter how well you think you know a student, never put yourself in the situation. Ever. Do you realize that even if nothing happens, all it takes is an accusation and you're done in ministry? Done. I've seen it. Don't risk losing a lifetime of God using you in ministry because you want to be relational for a few moments. Plan ahead, have enough volunteers, etc., and use discernment. Above reproach, folks.
- Deborah Craton said...
#14 get involved with your teens' romances! In a youth group there are always going to be couples. And, those couples sometimes breakup and sometimes there are terribly hurt feelings. The youth minister should be understanding, compassionate and try to direct those feeling toward a positive outcome. They should NEVER take sides and should NEVER tell a youth they are " in the front on the bus on a one way trip to hell".
- Deborah Craton said...
#14 get involved with your teens' romances! In a youth group there are always going to be couples. And, those couples sometimes breakup and sometimes there are terribly hurt feelings. The youth minister should be understanding, compassionate and try to direct those feeling toward a positive outcome. They should NEVER take sides and should NEVER tell a youth they are " in the front on the bus on a one way trip to hell".
- Shevon George said...
I would think the proper path would be to respect the parents rules and encourage their children to do the same. Explaining to them that you will be doing things differently, when their child is involved, would be a good way to disrespect the parents and possibly get senior pastor involved..
- JOHNBOSCO BREMPONG said...
I am the President of Passion Bearers Worldwide, a youth ministry in Accra, Ghana.
My advise: Never model an attitude before young people if you don't want them to do same. They are quick to learning everything, even the wrong ones. - 4:43 AM
- Kathy Rohrer said...
So.... big question, how do you deal with all of the IPhones being used during youth meetings, movies , activities???? I am constantly in competition with them!
- Brian Kirk said...
Good question Kathy. I know that some youth ministry programs have teens turn in their phones into a bucket or box as they enter for the meeting. Either that or agree to respect the sacred space of your time together and turn them off. You could even make a ritual out of picking a particular time at the start of each meeting to let them send one last text and then have everybody turn them off at once. Talk about what it means to create sacred space, away from the distractions of daily life, while you are together, so that you can be more open to each other and God's Spirit. Good luck!
- Amy said...
Hello. While I would agree with #7, sometimes it just can't be helped. If a parent absolutely can't come pick them up, or a similar situation arises, I just make sure that the parent knows that I will bring the child home, but we will be alone in the car. As far as the suggested #14 (getting involved with the romances), we having a standing rule in our youth group. "No purpling". Girls are red, boys are blue....I think you get the picture.
One thing I think is important to mention. NEVER make up stories about another ministry just because you don't want your youth involved in it. I wasn't the one who made up the stories, it was my ministry that the kids wanted to get involved in, and they heard 'misinformation' that was bad enough to scare them away from the project. - 3:59 PM
- Jordan Flewelling said...
I'd also add...
Never underestimate your youth
and never tell them what they should believe. - 7:33 PM
- Angela Carson said...
I appreciate mom Susan's remarks. Bingo. I'd add, it's fine & transparent to accept a parents' request to 'sit in on the group', but ONLY after explaining that the youth group is their teen's (& other teen's) SAFE HAVEN. Don't assume they will not get onto a teen for one of the teen's comments during a devo....& make a scene talking amongst themselves...sigh...
And to Mr. Tyler's comments. I'd add, be careful how you word what the Bible says. I could have easily turned a young woman away from Christ's loving arms by reading her certain passages from our Bible. I instead followed the Holy Spirit & focused her on Jesus's unabashed love for HER, his unwarranted forgiveness & grace for us all. Now THAT is something you can tell others to do. :) - 12:04 AM


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I think we need a steel cage match between @Brendan and @a57se at halftime of the Jets Patriots game. Think we can get that in the works? Bassett has to have some connections over at Metlife to make this happen. Would definitely take some of the sting away from seeing Revis in a Pats uniform.
I would love to see the jets trade for desean Jackson. Yeah he costs a lot but for a third round pick and maybe something else, the jets could address a big need with a relatively young receiver. Also we wouldn't need to go WR with our first pick.
If Pace if so important, and pass rushers are so easy to find, why don't the Jets get more sacks?
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@Nolan Meyer On paper that is a no-brain' er. Jackson is a tremendous talent and wold be a great complement to Decker as his speed would open up the intermediate zones for Decker as well as the TE (who ever that turns out to be?)The problem is if the reports on Jackson's behavior and attitude are accurate, would we not just be bringing in Santonio Holme's 2.0 ? Hey, all you would have to do is change the name on the back of Santonio's old #10 jersey. From what i have read this is another super talented guy who think's it's all about him. With a young impressionable QB trying to find his way I'm not sure bringing a nut job like Jackson in is the way to go.That's probably why Philly is only looking for a 3rd round pick for a clear #1 receiver. Kind of reminds me of us getting Holme's for only a 4th or 5th round pick 3 or 4 years ago.And we all saw how that played out.
@ifti99 Ironically, sometimes generating constant pressure brings your sack numbers down because teams specifically gameplan to prevent sacks by getting rid of the ball faster or leaving extra blockers in.
Read more here: http://thejetsblog.com/main-page/bga-weekly-pressure-points/
@Brendan Well, there goes that. Wanna hear my conspiracy theory?
It goes like this.
1. Jets decide to bring back Sanchez.
2. Jets leak story about possibility of bringing back Sanchez.
3. Negative reaction to possibility of bringing back Sanchez.
4. Jets schedule visit with Mike Vick.
5. Even more negative reaction to the possibility of bringing in Vick.
6. Vick's visit takes place over the weekend with no intention of signing him.
7. Jets announce that they've decided not to sign Vick and instead have decided to retain Sanchez on a reduced salary.
8. Negative reaction ... but not as negative as it would have been without the Vick visit.
Stage 5 was fun...only a couple of days until stage 6!
@Brendan he would be amazing..Ravens getting smith might take them out of the running for a receiver.
@Hanknaples @levi You're insane. He's not a good football player, and he's a worse person.
@Bent @ifti99 Bent wouldn't you also agree that true pass rushers (Suggs, Ware, Matthews, Derrick Burgress) are not that easy to find, situational rush linebackers like Barnes and Sapp are.
Adiluls Thomas, Bryan Thomas, Pace (Now, not when he was our Rush) Anthony Spencer are very important to the Scheme. A scheme that only the Ryans and those of their tree utilize.
@Bent I think it would be a waste of money to sign Sanchez as a backup for anything more than 2MM/yr.
If he out performs Geno, he's still terrible, and the Jets don't really benefit.
I'd rather go with Simms (who is clearly worse) and put that money towards a player than can help.
I'd even be ok with banking the cap money and rolling it towards next year.
The Jets are squeezing Sanchez, killing time while the other QB scrubs get signed as backups, and Sanchez has no options.
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@Bent I think Vick would be better as a mentor for Geno than Sanchez because Geno can be that kind of player. He can definately throw the deep ball and drive the ball like Vick, and although Smith is a passer first, he has the ability to run.
@Bent I can see it.
Stage 9: Sanchez plays better than Geno in preseason.
Stage 10: ?
Btw, was that imminent low-level signing you heard whispers about one of the deals announced recently?
@Pat d Evans is what Decker is, a Possession receiver, we have 2 of them, Decker and Nelson. Lee is not what he used to be prior to his injury, you can see it at the combine. It would be a huge risk I think. I think if Ebron is there you take him if not, I would take Cooks.
@Monty Granito I think it's a safe bet that signing a 34 year old WR will not take anyone out of the running for a young WR.
@madbacker @Pablo Bruno @Bent Drafting one of each (ILB and OLB) in this year's draft would be ideal, IMO. We don't necessarily need them right this second but we will need replacements soon and we have extra picks this year. Good timing to stock up for the future if we can hit on one or both picks.
@Pablo Bruno @Bent For pace's role sacks is a secondary motovation. Yes with AT he was able to fluidly get to the QB with both OLBs but AT also Covered, Contained the Run and Rushed the QB. That is why when AT went to the Pats, the Ravens didn't miss a beat with Johnson stepping in because he covered and contained the run well. This is also when Rex started using Barnes mores as a balance to Suggs on passing downs. I agree, I would LOVE to see a new OLB but with Barnes and Pace and Coples. I would think they would favor bringing in a new ILB to learn from and ultimately replace Harris and or Davis.
@madbacker I go to school with a lot of Ravens fans, and they aren't happy either about their team's cap and player situation.
Ngata HAD to move to NT because mount Cody was a bust and Kemoeatu wasn't re-signed. Rumors have it that they are looking to bring in competition for Canty at DE and need another DE after loosing Arthur Jones. The rest of the D is staying the same. They don't have many back ups returning and i think about 8 mil in space. Just throwing the idea out there because the know the system and the Ravens could use the space/draft picks
@Bent I keep hearing bad things about the Ravens, mostly regarding the lack of cap space. My few friends in the league have mentioned that not everyone is happy how things have turned out with the team becoming more offense oriented since Lewis left. I was focusing mostly on the $$$ situation that possible Webb could be. Smith is still young and has more upside.
@madbacker @Bent @ifti99 Those two guys are pretty solid but is there any realistic hope they'll be available?
Pretty much that's what Bart is saying.
I've certainly written before about Pace having a take-on-blocker pass rush assignment that enables someone else to generate pressure with the QB having no escape hatch.
@ Bent @Brendan Also, keeping in-line with the idea of possible trade, what do you guys think of Jimmy Smith and Lardarius Webb?
@greggreen @Bent @Brendan It could be that with a compitint OC and some WR talent, Snachez turns a corner. It isn't likely, but it could happen.
@Brendan @Bent Damn Brendan I wanted to ask about that today...I was sure it was between Decker,Verner and Vick
@Pat d What is the last great receiver that came out of USC? Do not draft Lee, he has bust written all over him.
Solomon Patton > Cooks.
Dude was ridiculously underutilized at Florida. Never got to play until his senior year, and his QBs blew chunks. Even got snubbed from a combine invite. Actually, lots of deserving seniors did this year.
I don't want to make it sound that I don't like Cooks. He is undersized WR that is shifty and hard to defend but not as fast as you would like. I believe he could be had by moving back in the 1st round.
There is no way Cooks is BPA at 18. Lee was hurt 2013. There is no reason to think he won't recover.
Evans and Lee are better than Cooks.


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To bad they don't release left 4 dead before this. I never played both games and am not sure if it will be good to play 2 before 1.
Nice to see Left 4 Dead 2 coming to Linux.
But L4D2 is a 2009 game. I hope to see some new games.
I want to see 2013 games.
Wasn't L4D2 the first game they attempted to port? I wonder why it took so long. Not that I care, I don't intend to get it.
I own 41 Linux games, but that isn't everything that's available. There are around 100 games and that number rises with every new port/release.
That's your opinion.and most are shitty games you've never heard of.
Also nothing more than your opinion. Mine is that there are some really great 2013 games.Linux have no 2013 blockbuster game.
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After a couple years of hiatus to regrow the forum, the annual awards are making a return! Old favorites and new categories are all open for voting, starting now, and ending in 3 weeks time (December 13th)! Seeing as this will be the first time we hold awards since the transition of the forum, I've decided to put a new twist on some of the old trophies! Beneath the descriptions, I will leave a sample sheet for you guys to copy, fill-out, and send in to me, via PM (OR, if you're the bold and vocal type, feel free to post your votes in this thread). While I will list possible nominations, the voting process is open to write-in votes for any member, so my nominations should be taken as examples; not the only choices in play. And, remember, my proud homies: no voting for yourself in any categories!
Without further ado, the categories!
Most Valuable Poster
The lifeblood of this forum, without whom the place would grow stale and boring. Loved, hated, in accords or disagreements; the MVPoster embodies the message board and carries the flag for this place on a continual basis. If you had to describe GoldenStWarriors in terms of one person, this would be the guy (or girl).
Possible nominations include: migya, Blackfoot, 8th Ave, Guybrush, PAWNO
Most Quality Poster
Not necessarily the loudest voice on the forum, but the most eloquent. A poster who speaks only when they have a thought-provoking point to bring to the discussion; the anti-spammer, if you will. This is the most grounded poster with whom conversation is always at a premium. The member who makes you think every time you read their position.
Possible nominations include: hobbes, BayAreaHoopz, GSW Hoops Fan, warriorsstepup, Knightoftheoceans, JREED
Best Thread-Starter
The architect of useful playgrounds to house the often wild discussions amongst us; this poster creates the most consistently high-quality posts on the entire forum. A muse for conversation.
Possible nominations include: krome, migya, Guybrush, Stairway Man, Blackfoot
Most Entertaining Poster
The person whose username alone intrigues you enough to click on a thread; the message board's resident clown prince of basketball. This award is a compilation of humorous posts, witty images, video or article links, and timely responses. If it entertains you, it applies to this award.
Possible nominations include: PAWNO, Josh Jamison, migya, 8th Ave, Mr Crackerz
Best Fan Award
Through thick and thin, this poster has the back of Warriors players, management, coaches, and/or anyone associated with the team in general. You don't have to always agree with this guy's position, but you never question the fandom.
Possible nominations include: Blackfoot, PAWNO, hobbes, warriorsstepup, Guybrush
Most Knowledgeable Poster
We're all fans here. But some of our members are absolute encyclopedias. And in an age where practically anything can be found with a quick Google search, instantaneous recall on basketball knowledge is an impressive trait. This is the fan that, through statistical wisdom, team history, fortune-telling prowess, and otherwise impressive means of knowledge, stands above all else in terms of basketball know-how.
Possible nominations include: GSW Hoops Fan, BayAreaHoopz, 8th Ave, Blackfoot, warriorsstepup
Best Avatar/Signature Combination
Previously, this award was split. This year, we're combining the two. It's pretty self-explanatory, but barring a massive upset by a slew of invading prudes, I think we all know whose got this trophy in the bag.
Possible nominations include: 8th Ave and...?
Best Moderator
It takes an enormous collective effort to run this place and all 4 men should be recognized for their wonderful teamwork in keeping this place spam-free, within civility, organized, inviting, and interesting. That being said, which mod stands out as the guy you believe best represents the interests of the message board?
Possible nominations include: hobbes, Mr Crackerz, Guybrush, JREED
Rookie of the Year Award
As it's name implies, this award goes to the best new poster who has been here no longer than November of 2011. Members make the forum and just like any major sport, the turnover of good rookies to keep this place afloat is extremely important. Here's to the rook's who chipped in with the finest bits of conversation!
Possible nominations include: Smitty, Ringo, Stairway Man, Warriorsallday, ShadsTheWarrior
Best Board Moment
This is a new category as well and it's simply a broadening of the old, "Post of the Year" and "Thread of the Year" categories. In terms of the team, which Warrior moment, noted and discussed on this forum, was your favorite since last year?
Possible nominations include: "Warriors Trade For Bogut", "Warriors Draft Barnes", "Monta Ellis' Deafening Return Ovation", "Warriors Announce Plans For SF Venue"
Worst Board Moment
Plainly speaking, the opposite of the Best Board Moment. The Warriors have made a habit of giving their fans headaches the past 20 years. Which moment stood out as worst for you?
Possible nominations include: "Warriors Trade Ellis/Udoh", "Tank Mode", "Lacob Boo'd On Chris Mullin Night", "Bogut's Microfracture Revelation"
As promised, here's the sample voting sheet:
Quality Poster:
Best Thread Starter:
Most Entertaining:
Best Fan:
Most Knowledgeable:
Best Sig/Avatar:
Best Moderator:
Best Board Moment:
Worst Board Moment:
Remember, voting will be opened by PM (to 32) or posts inside this thread until December 13th!
After the deadline, I'll post a new thread congratulating the winners! Good luck to everyone!
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Excellent, I've received a couple ballots via PM so far. Hopefully more are coming!
As for me, I'm more than happy to display my votes mid-thread: MVP: 8th Ave. Dude is a consistent poster, phrases his opinion well, and keeps this place running hard with interesting convo. I think 2012 is this dude's year. Quality Poster: Guybrush. Even if we disagree, he's always cordial, professional, and represents this place famously. A joy to converse with. Best Thread Starter: Krome. Easy. Most Entertaining: PAWNO gets the most genuine LOL's out of me on a regular basis. Best Fan: Again, going with PAWNO. The pilgrimage to the Bay is a display of loyalty not many here can top. Most Knowledgeable: Blackfoot. Pest's successor as the stat wizard of this place, tremendously fun to banter with. Best Sig/Avatar. 8th Ave. C'mon. Best Moderator: Guybrush. As with my MVP choice, I give lots of credit to guys who are here often. Rookie-of-the-Year: Stairway Man Best Board Moment: I'm gonna say drafting Harrison Barnes (and lurking JazzFanz.com to see all those whiners bitch about Tank Mode ) Worst Board Moment: Lacob boo'd... Just disgraceful. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS DIE HARD |
32, thanks for taking this and running with it. Much appreciated!!
No doubt; happy to do it!
Man, it's much harder to this than before...great to see so many people here now. And thanks for organizing this 32, I tip my hat to you for that, sir.
MVP: 32, easily. This place would look as it has as twice less members if this guy stopped coming. Always has an opinion, and it is really nice to chat with him, on any subject. Quality Poster: Migya. Hard one. I'm gonna go with Migs, but there are quite a few people here as well, that are close second. Best Thread Starter: Krome! I don't know why this is still here...he should just be awarded with this for life. Most Entertaining: Pawno...man, if there was any doubt, that hooker thing was a clear reminder of who is the Joker here. Best Fan: Hobbes. Taking care of this place, giving away tickets to friend and fans here despite his many responsibilities...just well done, mate. Most Knowledgeable: Blackfoot. I was surprised by how much this man know about our Warriors. There are a lot of people here who know damn much, but, he really surprised me this year. Best Sig/Avatar: 8th ave...the same as for the best thread starter. Hopefully someone else will start putting in their sig and profile pic some nice titties and butts. Best Moderator: JREED. Even though he is not here as much lately, he always brings in some fresh ideas to the topics, and he is doing his job when it come to moderating. And he is the most rigorous of the four. Rookie-of-the-Year: Ringo. Many new faces here. Stairway Man, Smitty, Warriorsallday, Ringo...it's a really tough one, but I'm gonna give my voice to Ringo. Best Board Moment: Drafting Harrison Barnes. It was a toss up between that and the new arena...but, since we still didn't get the arena, I'm gonna vote for Barnes. I wanna see the arena first, and see the changes that I expect them to make at that point. Worst Board Moment: Booing. That's just embarrassing. And I would like to add "The most fiery fan" award...you guys should go to a game day thread and read a few posts from Martin before you start watching the game, it's like we are being gang banged, and then you turn on the game, and see that we lead by 5. I admire that, he really likes the team, just needs to be a bit more calm. There you go...good luck to everyone. And sorry if I forgot somebody, it's hard now, with so many members, you people need to be here often and post regularly. |
Oh, and 32, it's not like we don't agree on any subject, at least we are agreeing on Bogut trade...lol
Guybrush I think your best fan vote for me needs to be rescinded after last night's game.
Hey, it happens to the best of us. You think I managded to watch every minute since I got a baby girl? There are some things you need to take care of, doesn't make you any less of a fan. |
I definitely think 32 or Migya knows more than me.
MVP: 32, he's active and commits long, thorough, intelligent posts. I would like to add that he'd get my vote for the most improved poster and/or comeback poster - the comeback is obvious, but 32 has had some polarizing periods on this board (none for me personally - I've always enjoyed his posts), but you would have no idea by the way he has become one of the most important posters on here.
Quality Poster: Guy. Obvious nominees are guys like migs and 32, but Guy makes some compelling arguments, particularly in the 49er thread in support of Alex Smith. Arguing/debating with him sometimes makes me question myself, until I remember that i'm always right . Additionally, how he is able to do all of this in a language that I assume is not his first, is impressive. Best Thread Starter: Krome - nuff said! Most Entertaining: Pawno - The one and only Pawnograffiti... Best Fan: 8th ave - One of the more consistent posters on here and it's clear how much he loves this team. Most Knowledgeable: migs - Another category with good candidates, but migs stays up all the NBA to a level that is only rivaled by 32. migya could have easily taken 3+ more awards, but I do want to mention that this guy has been a big person on several occasions and likely the most loyal member here. Best Sig/Avatar: 8th ave - yup/yup! Best Moderator: Guy - The most active mod and contributes the most to the discussion out of us. Guy picks up our slack. Rookie-of-the-Year: Blackfoot - honestly I can't think of a whole lot of nominees for this one, not that Blackfoot doesn't deserve this award, but some of his shenanigans are borderline jinxes (calling easy games, betting on opposing teams, etc.) I may have to revise this if my superstitious side targets him as a bad luck charm... Best Board Moment: Pawno's Encounter with a Pro - This one made it just under the gun, but this was clearly the highlight of the past year. Worst Board Moment: Pawno's Encounter with a Pro - At the same time, Pawndawg may have brought this place to a new all-time low... Only time will tell if we recover from this incident... |
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MVP: 32 : Always insightfull with just about every topic
Quality Poster: Guybrush : Points are always valid, and well thoughtout Best Thread Starter: Stairway: alot of nice topics started Most Entertaining: Martin: Always entertaining in the game thread, has an interesting way of analyzing basketball the positive and negative Best Fan: 8th, passionate about the team, you can clearly tell. Most Knowledgeable: Blackout: Overall like how he can relate basketball stats to what goes on the court. Best Sig/Avatar: 8th duh !!! Best Moderator: I think overall you guys all do a great job running the forum. Rookie-of-the-Year: Blackout has been real consistent Best Board Moment: I remember a particular moment when Martin was a pestimistic earlier in the season, all in one game thread Worst Board Moment: Pawno losing his V-card in vegas. lol |
Well done making this thread 32.
MVP: Tough one. I'll go with Guy, because he has taken to being in this forum ever since he became moderator. He stays up to watch games and contributes well to most threads. Others who are up there are basically everyone here, but notable mentions are, among others, 8th, warriorstepup, hobbes and 32, who has come back with are much more mature attitude and has become a real key member here, taking part in most conversation very well, huge credit. Quality Poster: Again, so many that could be chosen. I'll go with 32. He has given many well thought out posts that have much fact to them. Really has analysed games well. I've been able to get a hold of five games of the team this season and he has broken things down quite well from those games. Added some energy to the forum and really a big contributor to this forum being active quite a bit lately. Best Thread Starter: Krome. I have to say him, his tirelesswork with getting the game threads up has been so valuable and he's done it for years and I hope will do so for many years more. Most Entertaining: Pawno. For years Pawno has been funny as it gets and he is always in a seemingly good mood. Hope you're having a great time in the U.S. buddy. Best Fan: Quite a few to chose from here as well, but I'll go with GSW Hoops Fan. Has always had some passion for topics about the team. Seems quite young and knowledgeable considering that. Most Knowledgeable: Again, many to chose from, but i'll go with JREED. He doesn't say a whole lot or participate in many threads, but he seems to be right, at least to me, on pretty much everything to do with the team. Good to get insight on the team from him as I have agreed with quite alot. Best Sig/Avatar: 8th ave, without doubt and has been for a few years now. I may be married for ten years, but man, I like some lady flesh and 8th reminds me with his sigs. Best Moderator: Hobbes. This man is the reason this forum exists, has the proper temperment and personality to be the administrator. Participates in a few conversations and is knowledgeable about the team and the nba. Great to be here another year, as I have for some seven years now and thanks again for keeping this place as good as it is. Rookie-of-the-Year: Blackfoot. This guy has become a key member of the forum. He is very knowledgeable and starts good conversations. Really like hearing his thoughts on the team and the nba. Best Board Moment: The Drafting Harrison Barnes. I personally was real happy when the team kept the pick and then managed to get Barnes, who to me was the perfect fit to what the team needed. I think Barnes could be a future allstar type player and important member of the team. Worst Board Moment: Pawno losing his virgin status to a harlot, if that's what happened. Pawno, have more self respect motherf'ker. Start working out a bit, get in shape, believe you'll get those Brisbane girls and take care of yourself. migya make the ring fall on ya |
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I rarely do this, I rarely do much of anything on this board, except for games threads (sorry, folks, I'm a king of that land ), but I'll pass some of my votes (I have never voted in politics as all anarchists should do, so I'm a voting virgin, but i'll try here):
MVP: 32, and not because he is right on subjects, but because he makes others around him better. Quality Poster: guybrush he keeps it tight/neat and balanced. Best Thread Starter: krome without game threads I have somewhere like 100 posts and no way I'm an All-Star Most Entertaining: warriorstepup for discusions in game thread, blackfoot comes close, but he'll get his award anyway. Best Fan: everyone Most Knowledgeable: bob fitzgerald Best Sig/Avatar: man, this is tuff as nails...needless to say I can't recount how many times I compared those lady bottoms in 8th ave signature. i would be ashamed if I had a girlfriend these days. Best Moderator: pass Rookie-of-the-Year: Blackfoot Best Board Moment: change of board picture Worst Board Moment: still having tim kawakami on twitter feeds "i wish i was a little bit taller" skee lo
Quality Poster: Guy Best Thread Starter: The Krome award Most Entertaining: Pawno Best Fan: Migs. Been here for years, man. Most Knowledgeable: 32. Best Sig/Avatar: I like Best Moderator: Guybrush Rookie-of-the-Year: Blackfoot Best Board Moment:Bogut trade Worst Board Moment: Booing of Joe Lacob. WHERE ARE YOU NOW!? For future references, I thnk it'll be a REALLY good idea to take out some categories. It'll make the selection process a lot easier, not that it's hard now, but I feel like some of them are really interchangeable. I feel like best fan, most knowledgable, and MVP should be clumped up into the 1. From "we believe", to "we belong", to "we gon beatcho ass!"
I feel you, 8th. I think it's just an opportunity to spread the love and while there's no gaping differences in those 3 categories, they're definitely not the same thing. Being here constantly and posting a lot is more MVP... you don't necessarily have to be the most knowledgeable on the team/sport. But I hear you on Best Fan, that one's kinda tough to define...
I've updated the running tally and while there are a couple spots still in question, it's gonna take an otherworldly upset to unseat a few of the guys running away with their annual awards (*cough* Krome, 8th, PAWNO, etc *cough*). The closest category still in play for multiple board members is Most Knowledgeable, so Migs and Blackfoot better do some quick campaigning to secure that trophy by the 13th. 4 more days, gentlemen! Let's get those votes in, if you haven't already! (Lookin at you, hobbes, GSW Hoops Fan, BayAreaHoopz! ) GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS DIE HARD |
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Milk production in the top 23 states has been extremely consistent the past three months when comparing this time frame to last year's data. Looking at last October, total production was down slightly at -.1 percent this October.
On the upside, October saw a one-pound increase per cow over September 2012 production levels. The net result was an overall increase in milk production over last month. However, October production was the third lowest month for the entire year, following September's basement location.
The third piece of dairy data released by the USDA yesterday was milk cow numbers. Dairy cow numbers in the top 23 states sit at 8.47 million head, a loss of 8,000 milking females from last month. October is the lowest month for cow numbers in 2012.
States that are up in production as compared to last year:
Colorado up 5.9 percent; Idaho up 0.9 percent; Illinois up 0.6 percent; Indiana up 1.7 percent; Iowa up 1.4 percent; Kansas up 5.1 percent; Michigan up 2.7 percent; Minnesota up 2.9 percent; New York up 2.7 percent; Ohio up 2.6 percent; Utah up 1.3 percent; Vermont up 1.4 percent; and Wisconsin up 4.7 percent.
Oregon was unchanged.
States that are down in production as compared to last year:
Arizona down 4.5 percent; California down 3.5 percent; Florida down 0.6 percent; Missouri down 1.8 percent; New Mexico down 5.9 percent; Pennsylvania down 0.3 percent; Texas down 5.0 percent; Virginia down 0.7 percent and Washington down 2.1 percent.
So, what is this telling us? The advice of industry expects to cull nonprofitable or marginally profitable cows is taking root. Those cows are leaving the milking herds, and feed is then allocated to remaining herd members who are better able to convert feed to milk or kept for future use.
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