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The issue here isnt the WHL, although Alec missing 1 practice to VISIT Vancouver initiated the discussion here. He was told "there may be consequences with his continuing rekationship with the team" brought on the following punishment and intended or unintended results: 1. Unable to play l...

.interesting quote narks from Stick Save Dont know his source but he:'s not the first to share those words - also word for word as Ive hear Does it take the coach to verify it? I think he's more interested in the stonewall process which has served him well so far. He's on the path for another title ...

It's those d**n Canadian vultures that Pauly and probably many other coaches have such a passioate feeling about. I ask why they fear them. Is it about the US player's welfare ? I doubt it. I'm glad to see a number of new posters here who have somehow gotten wind of this injustice. From their tone, ...

Still waiting to hear what rule was broken. Clue: there isn't any.

A lot of posters here somehow think that this was a problem caused by stupid, selfish, power-driven player and parents. If that's you, you're showing your lack ofbknowledge of the situation.

Went the "hardship" route? What does that mean? Kinda comes down to what rule was disobeyed. Reminds me of "double secret probation" as it was used in "Animal House" Even if someone can produce a rule, the punishment was well beyond the crime. I think the message that t...

I am not privy to all the facts here - only his parents and BSM are, but I do know that I'm a closer to the facts than most anyone here. I find it interesting that since this story hit, nearly all post save 1 or 2 have been from folks that seem to have a vested interest in the coach'actions. Almost ...

I havent seen anything that suggests that he was cut for missing practice - and as far as I've seen over the years, that usually costs the player a game on the bench.

A couple comments b4 bedtime: Someone here suggested that somehow Baer violated the "rules". Just what rules are that? I have no knowledge of any MSHSL rules or Benilde rules on the subject. Perhaps the Coach has his own. I went and read the MSHSL page on eligibility. The only mention they...

A few additional comments regarding posts that have appeared here Alec Baer did not "leave" his team and was in fact very happy at Benilde, with both his scholastic and athletic participation. Coach Pauley overstepped his position by dealing a severe decision over a young man's life whose ...

Whether Baer should ultimately play in the WHL is not the issue here. He contacted his coach on Thur to say he would miss Fri practice. I believe he also told him that he was visiting Vancouver to watch a Giants game. The coach then told him that going could affect his continuing relationship with t...