Political correctness out of control. Why just breast cancer? How many of these boys are going to get breast cancer (yes, I know there are cases of it in men). Why not something that makes more sense ? Why not prostate cancer ? How about something that affects both genders on a larger scale ? Colon/Rectal cancer ? Lung cancer ? Why even cancer ? Why not diabetes ?

I've spotted high school coaches and players wearing pink for the last three weeks to mark the breast cancer awareness drive. One boy said to me, "Almost everybody on the team knows somebody affected by breast cancer." That hit home. Wear pink, be proud.

It is sad that this is even an issue.

tmarc75: Agreed. It's not like coaches and players here are somehow tainting their jerseys. The pink I've seen has been wore in a tasteful manner. And, if it helps raise awareness, then it's a good thing.

To "Pretty in Pink" - I feel so much better knowing I lost half of my breast, and am going to endure hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and bone pain for the next five years while on medication, due to a "trendy and popular" disease. What an ignorant comment.

A commenter in the article made a point about having a disease that is "less trendy or popular" and I get that. Here's the thing, breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women. One in eight. Think about that for a minute. If you're a guy, how many women in your life mean something to you; your mom, wife, sisters, daughters. Do you like those odds? If you're a woman, that's you and seven others. Sadly, there is a good chance that breast cancer will, in some way, affect most, if not all of us.

The point of Breast Cancer Awareness is not just about finding a cure, but it also serves as a reminder to get a mammogram and self examine because early detection is so critical.

The wearing of pink does another thing, too. It lets all those who are affected by this terrible disease know that they are not alone and that so many people are thinking of them. And that's more important than you might think.

I think that Breast Cancer Awareness is certainly important but "pretty in pink" does have a point! Does anyone know that October is also Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, I doubt it. Sometimes, I think it would be nice if other causes & diseases were given some attention too!!

It's an organizational decision by the AD. He is acknowledging the cause yet is keeping it in perspective. There are plenty of other illnesses that should receive equal acknowledgement but don't. If the parents choose to load the spectator stands dressed in pink so be it,,do it. He makes the calls for the organization,,not the parents. My perspective, if you dislike his decision that much, pull your son from the program and enroll him in another. Quit whining!

Instead of doing saber-rattling BS like the NFL (which is generating a boatload of money selling pink merchandise and only a fraction is actually being donated to charity), how about having a fundraiser and donating the money?

Wearing pink is good as long as you mean it, there are people who wear pink only to be "cool" and would like it if certain people would get the disease and die

Upscale? Really? More like classless lowlife if you ask me. I have a few people in my life who are dealing with this horrible disease and they are struggling everyday. I hope that this does not touch your life as it has mine but if and when it does I hope you remember the ignorant comment you posted. So stupid!!

Pink power rules, and so do the people fighting for a cure to a horrible disease like breast cancer and all other cancers !!

I have a question. What is wearing pink going to do?

Personally, I do not own a single item of pink (except my kickboxing gloves and it's only because pink is all they sell for women). I do not like to color pink. Pink really is not my color. I do own a bracelet that I purchased from Brighton with proceeds going to breast cancer research. However, since I don't wear jewelry at all, it usually collects dust outside of once or twice a year.
So if I choose to not wear pink does that mean I am pro breast cancer? No. It means, I'd rather give $15 to breast cancer research than to purchase something so a stranger will know where I stand on cancer.

Considering each cancer (and you can look them all up) have their own color ribbon, I guess if we aren't wearing every color of every cancer then we must not care about people who have or had or lost the battle to these cancers?

This is getting to be silly. The coach did allow a pink sticker on the helmets. He made a decision to keep his team focused on the game and not who will be wearing more pink on the field.
In my short time on this planet, I have known numerous people of both genders who currently have, or had or have lost the battle to cancer. Is wearing pink going to do anything to them? Or is it better my money and energy be spent on finding a cure?

The question : what is wearing pink going to do? Well, first of all it shows support to a cause close to many people. Second, it's about education... What a better place to start educating and talking to our youth about a disease that will eventually hit home for many of them. No one is saying they don't support other diseases, October is breast cancer awareness month... Why not be able to show support even if it is wearing some pink ? Since children don't generally donate to causes or have the money or resources to do so ,this could have been a great opportunity for them to become aware and help them understand that youth sports is not the end all be all.

You have to remember that these are kids and they tend to carry things to extremes sometimes. They were still given a chance to express their support by wearing the pink stickers. They were never told they couldn't support Breast Cancer Awareness month. They are just being asked to keep it under control.

It's unfortunate that a bottom of the barrel writer(?) like this clown Robaugh chose to attack this man by sensationalizing this story.

Robaugh wears lots of pink every day. The top of his fat head.

They weren't asked anything.. They were told if you wear pink you will not play. I'm sure the adult coaches could have made sure that there were limits set. So, they were not given a chance to express their support . If you saw the pink sticker you were probably one of the only people because they are not even noticeable to the naked eye. Bottom line... One person squashed a good opportunity.

October is also: Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Eye Injury Prevention Month, Health Literacy Month, Home Eye Safety Month, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Bullying Prevention Month, National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, National Physical Therapy Month,
National Medical Librarians Month,Stop America's Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Today, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month.

I would not wish illness, cancer, death or any of the above on anyone. If wearing a splash of pink on the uniforms will remind one woman that she needs to have exams, I don't see a problem with it. However, it is a "uniform" and it is Fave's call. I can see not wanting all the boys wearing different shades of pink and articles of clothing. Maybe the parents and coaches can come to an agreement on something for next year.

http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/news/15792721-418/pink-clad-youth-football-teams-get-it-when-it-comes-to-breast-cancer-awareness.html

Who doesn't want to wear the ribbon?!!