Friday, August 28, 2009

Official Apology from Unofficial Site

I was literally shaken this morning when it was brought to my attention that the JibJab videos posted with an attempt at light-hearted humor had not been taken that way. The most recent one found to be the most offensive tied to an open thank you to the coaches.

If one perceives it as offensive to them, then in reality and in a public forum such as this, it must be deemed offensive. I have to accept responsibility for this situation. The JibJab videos have been removed from this site and there will be no further JibJab videos posted to the site in the future.

It was also noted that not only was it considered offensive, by the coaches, staff, administration, and others, but it was in no way age appropriate or becoming of the example that the coaches try to set for our young athletes.

For all of this I apologize. I apologize to the players, the staff, the administration, the fans and most of all to the coaches and their families that give a lot to make Jay Football what it is today.

Additionally I apologize to the many photographers that I have stood alongside on the sidelines over the years, if my actions in anyway would hamper their enjoyment, access and pursuit of sports photography. Hopefully the bad judgment of one will not affect the many.

In the future, if anyone believes content on the site to be offensive please use the link titled "Report Offensive Material" under Helpful Links to bring it to my attention or call using the Call Me button below (It will have you put in your name and phone number and the system will call you and then connect you with me if I am available). It is not my intent to offend anyone.

Once again my sincerest apologies to all.

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