If you want your kid to leave the higher achieving school district so he can play on a superior football team then youre a ratchet ass parent. No community should ever have to experience something like this, she said. So whos gonna pay back the taxpayers for the hours and hours of man power that were wasted on their hoax? 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Because we must take all allegations of racism at face value. The elder Phillips declined to respond to questions Wednesday afternoon outside the family home, where no trespassing signs have been placed. Jeffrey Thibodeau that she had to talk to [her husband] first and then she would call Thibodeau back. Goals Teach the fundamentals of football and cheerleading. The discovery of the graffiti on Nov. 15 led school officials to cancel the football teams season and stirred deep concerns in the town. Eventually, they're going to see it.". Brazier said school officials told them they have questioned some football players on the team. Get the newest Turtleboy Sports t-shirt (as seen on the Felger and Mazz show) by clicking the picture above. Heres what he said a couple months after the FBI basically said that him and his wife did it: Its unfortunate the community we live in hasnt shown its support and has shown their true colors. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Lunenburg is located 55 miles northwest of Boston. Because some people are just assholes. On Nov. 19, Brazier told investigators her 6-year-old daughter told her that she had seen someone outside her bedroom window who had blue hair, a feathered headdress, and a pink nose. Lunenburg County Public Schools operates the following schools: There are no private or independent schools in Lunenburg County, and no colleges or universities are located there. Lunenburg Has Echoes of NFL Hazing Scandal. LUNENBURG After telling police her house was spray-painted with racist graffiti, the mother of a former Lunenburg High School football player is now a strong suspect in the investigation of the incident, according to court records and police. Lunenburg crash kills 18-year-old football player By Astead W. Herndon and Nicole Fleming Globe Staff and Globe Correspondent ,August 28, 2016, 7:57 p.m. Heather Hunt, 18, of Lunenburg sat on. The police took five live rounds of ammunition, one can of Krylon Indoor/Outdoor spray paint and one can of Krylon Fusion spray paint. Lunenburg is led by senior quarterback Adam Hill, a captain who is in his third year on varsity. Any parent who puts academics first wants to keep their kid in Lunenburg and OUT of Leominster, since test scores are much higher at Lunenburg. Thoughts and prayers to the whole LBG community. Hes got a good frame. or redistributed. And here he is standing in front of the school committee, demanding that the game be cancelled: Knowing all along that him and his wife were responsible. As Brazier was leaving the police station following the questioning she told Lunenburg Police Det. Taylor soon became one of the county's leading citizens, representing Lunenburg in the Virginia House of Burgesses from 1765 until 1768. We all know thats why.. clearly the parents didnt stay in school long enough to understand the importance of education before sports. he's a phenomenal player, and he's . Part of the investigation, she says, will include finding out if Phillips was bullied prior to Friday's discovery and whether those instances were ever reported to school officials. Nalen is also excited to be associated with the Lunenburg Bengals Youth Football Program. Hes a very balanced player for sure. Globe correspondent Jennifer Fenn Lefferts contributed to this report. 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It was a national story and put some 13 year old kid and his completely innocent teammates at the center of a gigantic racialcontroversy. State Rep. Jen Benson served on the Lunenburg School Committee prior to going to the State House. This case is indicative of how school bullying can quickly escalate to a hate crime and civil rights violations, making it a community wide concern," ADL regional director Robert Trestan in the statement. The crash killed 18-year-old Austin AJ Robbins, a well-known football player and recent high school graduate whom friends described as a gregarious teen with a contagious laugh. She knew she wanted him to be a Blue Devil, but since they dont take many school choice kids she had to find a way to get him in. A lie that severely damaged the reputation of innocent people. display: none; You should go to school in the community in which you live. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. Like when he said he wanted to kick the shit out of this pizza place employee in Florida because he wore a Black Olives Matter shirt: What are the odds this guy would affiliate himself with another fraudulent organization (BLM) whose entire organization revolved around a lie called hands up dont shoot? These so-called parents should get the Jerry Springer award for parenting while in the house of correction. November 18, 2013 / 4:46 PM She said his cleats were drenched in water and thrown in the trash, and a tire on his bike had been slashed. Robbins was a beautiful person, his mother said. "Knights don't need n*****," the graffiti read, according to MyFoxBoston.com. More than anything the town, and especially the players, were forever labeled as racists. The nature of this crime has deeply impacted the team, the school and the entire community," read a statement posted on the Lunenburg Public Schools website. This isnt harmless, and allegations of racism should be taken seriously and investigated. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. Robbinss mother, Carol, said the three teenagers, who had known each other for about 10 years, were visiting friends the night of the crash. Most of the leads that we have followed up throughout the investigation have led back toward the house, Luth said. This is our house, this is where we live. So one night it mustve all just clicked in her head Wait a minute, since my son is 1/4 black, and everyone else in this town is white like me, what if I spray paint racial slurs on my own house, call the police and media, blame it all on the football team, have a candlelight vigil, and get Leominster to feel bad for us and take our son into their school system?. Veteran Richie Incognito was suspended indefinitely on Nov. 4 after rookie Jonathan Martin turned in voice mails and text messages that allegedly showed Incognito using the N-word to describe Martin and threaten his family, according to ESPN. An investigation was launched. First published on November 21, 2013 / 2:39 AM. They ROLLED over Lowell, Shepherd Hill, Worcester Doherty, Nashoba, and every other team that attempted to play with them. "I want him to sit on it for a few days. Its just not fair. Isaac Phillips, former Lunenburg football player whose family claimed to have been targets of racist graffiti in 2013, indicted on armed assault with intent to murder charge Isaac Phillips was. Investigations are underway in both cases, Lunenburg Public Schools Superintendent Loxi Jo Calmes told ABC News in an email. Robbins played defense in football and was a linebacker during his senior year. The fact that none of them did shouldve been a red flag. District Attorney Joseph Early said the crash on Hollis Road in Lunenburg also injured Sean McNiff, 19, of 24 Kingman St., who was taken to a local hospital. In the wake of the news, Lunenburg High Schools football team canceled an upcoming scrimmage against Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, which Robbins had also attended and played football for, his mother said. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Lunenburg High School's remaining football games -- across all levels -- were canceled Monday after racist graffiti was painted on the home of one of its players and amid allegations of a prior . One of the best qualities of this team is that they bend, but dont break. The Lunenburg story has echoes of the rookie hazing scandal that has enveloped the NFL's Miami Dolphins. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Interestingly, Ayer-Shirley coach Jermaine McKenzie was an assistant under Nalen at Matignon. Robbins, who lived in Lunenburg, graduated this spring from the towns public high school, where he played on the schools football team. Hey how about that one in Millbury where the wife painted BLM on the cops house and faked a robbery? Incognito, in an interview with Fox's Jay Glaze, addressed the accusations of hazing and racism he has faced since his suspension. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Pro Photography. The school was forced to apologize, and the Thanksgiving Day game was cancelled. Lunenburg is led by senior quarterback Adam Hill, a captain who is in his third year on varsity. 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First published on November 18, 2013 / 4:46 PM. The Blue Knights may be the 33-year-old Nalens sixth head coaching job, but he expects to be at Lunenburg for many years to come. Charges will not be filed in the case of racist graffiti left on the Lunenburg home of a young biracial high school football player, due to lack of evidence, authorities said on Wednesday. Kapp was charged with motor-vehicle homicide by operating under the influence of alcohol, operating under the influence of alcohol, and negligent operation causing serious bodily injury, according to a press release. How bout the seniors who you robbed of a final two games? Lunenburg High School's Varsity Football Twitter. The past few months have been very difficult for my family. . One junior varsity game ended in a shoving match after a tackle, with a referee reporting that racial epithets were used. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. display: none; On Monday, Nov. 18, FBI agents observed two burnt aerosol cans in a fire pit outside the home, according to the affidavit. "This brazen attack on the home of a high school football player warrants everyone's condemnation. He knows how to utilize his leverage.. The crash killed 18-year-old Austin AJ Robbins. Its very interesting post. 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Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Nov. 22: McCauliff travels to Worcester South to apologize to students for conduct exhibited by Lunenburg football players during two separate games. Nalen took over for longtime mentor Steve Boone. Heather Hunt, 18, of Lunenburg sat on the hood of a car with her head in her hands across the street from a makeshift memorial for Austin Robbins. The fact that this was an inside job makes my head want to explode. 1.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. When Brazier arrived she started the conversation by telling police she was done with the whole incident. She said she had painted over the graffiti and she no longer wanted to participate in the police investigation, saying she could not sleep at night and the events were ripping her family apart.When police told Brazier that they had no leads and would have to re-start the investigation, Brazier said her son was thriving in his new school and repeated that she wanted the investigation to end. Im surprised she got almost three weeks out of this before caving. If its true, she didnt just put her son through a lot; she put this whole town through a lot.. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Anthony J. Phillips and his 13-year-old son, Isaac, were at the center of what many labeled a hate crime. Lunenburg High School football player Isaac Phillips, second from right, is shown during a candlelight vigil in his honor. "What's going on is something that couldn't have been a worse nightmare," franchise owner Stephen Ross said earlier this month. Their kid got to go to Leominster, and by the looks of his Facebook page, he still plays for them now. Thats it for them. McNiff, a 2015 graduate, is hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries. Robbinss friend who was driving the car, Joseph Kapp of Gardner, is expected to be in a courtroom Monday to face charges of vehicular homicide and operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, Earlys office said. "We all want answers but it's not necessarily going to happen instantly, we have to let the investigation take place," she said. It all worked out perfectly. "They've been telling us since day one that they can't believe this word would be used in our football program and now we find out it has been used.". I felt really happy for the kids, Nalen said. All this to get the kid into football scholarships & college. "No matter how bad or how vulgar it sounds, that's how we communicate, that's how our friendship was. Theyre outstanding, Nalen said of the organization. Market data provided by Factset. Lunenburg Public Schools Superintendent Loxi Jo Calmes announced Monday the high school has canceled the rest of the season and that an investigation is underway into alleged racist slurs by. On Monday, Nov. 25, police asked Brazier to come to the Lunenburg Police Station to meet with investigators. According to Dad hes a great player. When I run my forhometools.com blog then I got the site. "Today we found out there have been allegations about two football players that have used the word during two past football games," Andrea Brazier said. We have three other kids, his father coaches for another team. I love all you guys, McNiff posted, using a picture he posted for National Best Friends Day.. It has challenged, angered, and saddened us. Police Chief James Marino confirmed Saturday afternoon that there was a fatal accident in town either late Friday night or early Saturday morning. He had a whole life ahead of him.. Why would the kids at Lunenburg want to get rid of this star player? About 14.90% of families and 20.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.30% of those under age 18 and 22.80% of those age 65 or over. During the game, a coach for Worcester South reported to a referee that a Lunenburg player. I dont see why she would do such a thing and have our school disgraced, he said. William Taylor married Martha Waller, a daughter of Benjamin Waller of Williamsburg, Virginia.[6]. It wasnt a bad scheme on paper, she just forgot a couple of important rules. School personnel had met with representatives from the Anti-Defamation League, the US Justice Department, and the Center for Community Development and Civic Engagement at Fitchburg State University, she said, in attempt to find a path forward. Daniel Taylor, a Virginia native and Anglican priest educated at Trinity College, Cambridge University[5] in England, and his wife Alice (Littlepage) Taylor. Stay up-to-date with important news developments, delivered right to your inbox. Junior Brian Melendez is a two-way starter at left guard and defensive end. (MyFoxBoston.com). [8] Taylor served as County Clerk for 51 years (17631814). Its not the journey I planned, but every move Ive made has shaped me a little bit, Nalen said. In other words, lying about racism pays off, and theres no repercussions if youre caught. His speed. The community is supposed to support you after you tried to make them all look bad by spray painting your own house? Thats why hes got so many. "Knights don't need n******," the graffiti said. Nov. 16: Andrea Brazier and Anthony Phillips say their 13-year-old son, Isaac Phillips, is being targeted by members of the football team because of the color of his skin. Police Chief James Marino told The Boston Globe that investigation into the racist graffiti is ongoing with help from the FBI, state police and the district attorney's office. But why wouldnt he lie? Oh, thats right no one. Dec. 4: A police affidavit obtained by the Sentinel & Enterprise notes that Brazier is being investigated as a suspect in the graffiti and refused to cooperate with the criminal investigation, made false statements and misled police. Lunenburg Football Schedule Print OVERALL 6-5 0.55 Win % LEAGUE 3-1 3rd in League HOME4-2 AWAY2-3 NEUTRAL0-0 PF326 PA272 STREAK1L Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Nalen is expecting another productive season from junior middle linebacker Trae Bush, who had nearly 100 tackles as a sophomore. Anthony Davis, an NFL football player, currently for the New Orleans Saints (beginning 2009). Kapp was being held on $10,000 cash bail pending his arraignment Monday in Fitchburg District Court, Early said, adding that Kapp was not injured. There were so many telltale signs: Meanwhile she was sharing pictures like this on her Facebook page: Oh, and how bout the fact that this lady basically made her son think the Klan was after him?Hes just going about his business and then wakes up one day and the N word is spray painted all over his house. We are trying to get to a place of healing and unity.. Students and teachers were wearing red to school on Monday, to show their support for Phillips. The school committee in Lunenburg is standing by its decision to cancel the high school's popular thanksgiving football game after racist graffiti was sprayed on the house of an 8th grade player. Follow your favorite high school teams and players. Now the pair are reunited as Nalen is the Blue Knights' new football coach, while Bunnell is currently in his third year as Lunenburgs athletic director, the same position he held for the one school year (2017-18) he was employed at Saugus while Nalen spearheaded the football program. Like for one thing, dont burn the evidence in the front yards makeshift fire pit. School officials said those incidents had been confirmed. Being able to overcome adversity is something these guys definitely have.. Brazier said she went outside the night of Nov. 14 to show her daughter that no one was out there, the affidavit said. Photo Galleries. Our hope is to assist students with balancing the conflicting emotions they may be experiencing as they deal with this tragic event while preparing to begin a new school year.. Its not fair, Tsacogianis said during a short phone interview. Dec. 4: Calmes says the town acted correctly and thoughtfully in decisions made after racially charged graffiti was found on the Phillips home. The graffiti, which included a racist slur, was first reported Nov. 15, by Brazier, who is white. Dad is clearly missing them as well. Cant figure that one out. Nov. 18: Superintendent of Schools Loxi Jo Calmes announces the football team will forfeit the teams remaining football games, including its annual Thanksgiving Eve game against rival school St. Bernards Central Catholic High School, scheduled to be played at Lunenburg High School. Although the dead giveaway was his outfit: Youre a grown ass man wearing an Echo Unlimited hoodie. The county is named for the former Duchy of Brunswick-Lnenburg[3] in Germany, because one of the titles also carried by Britain's Hanoverian kings was Duke of Brunswick-Lnenburg. Fuck out of here. Later on Sunday, McNiff took to social media to share a photo of his best friends, which included Kapp and Robbins. Coordinates: 3657N 7814W / 36.95N 78.24W / 36.95; -78.24. The 6-foot-3, 165-pound Hill shined in the opener against the Blue Devils, rushing for 129 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries. Everything is so close in this small town.. Nov. 21: Superintendent Calmes issues a statement that although the school had investigated two incidents related to the boy since the beginning of the school year, the school was unaware Isaac Phillips was allegedly being bullied until after the incident at his home was reported. We have a lot of ties here.". 177 people like this. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. Robbins has two brothers, Derek (entering ninth grade), and Tyler (entering seventh grade). Lunenburg resident Joyce Buteau Weingold posted on the Lunenburg Blue Knights Football Facebook group that Robbins was taken much too soon and the Blue Knight families and friends thoughts, prayers, love, and support go out to the Robbins family during this very difficult time.. Thinking these two losers should have been in ratchet madness. A football scrimmage scheduled for Saturday between Lunenburg High School and Monty Tech was canceled. Contact Steve Farley at sports@telegram.com. In his mind he just wants to leave," Brazier said. Other members of the Lunenburg community also expressed their sympathies for Robbins and his family on social media. The word was allegedly used against Worcester South players in two recent games. LUNENBURG School Superintendent Loxi Jo Calmes announced Monday evening that all remaining games for the Lunenburg High School football team, including the popular Thanksgiving game Nov. 27. We will continue to review any new evidence that is brought to our attention to determine if there are sufficient grounds to file criminal charges, Early said. LUNENBURG A 2016 Lunenburg High School graduate and former football player died early Saturday morning in a car crash that injured a former schoolmate and led to motor-vehicle homicide and . 185 people follow this. It wasnt easy. Robbins was a Sentinel & Enterprise all-star football player. The FBI wasted its time looking into this. Anthony Williams, the victim's dad, said the cancellation has turned some people in Lunenburg against his family, even those who once supported them. Anthony Phillips gave authorities three different accounts of where the cans had come from, according to investigators. The 6-foot-3, 165-pound Hill shined in the opener against the Blue Devils, rushing for 129 yards. He had very good technique. The Anti-Defamation League has said it was a hate crime and commended police for making the case a top priority, the station reported. Nov. 21: St. Bernards Central Catholic High School Athletic Director announces it would host Cathedral High School of Boston Nov. 23 to replace the canceled Lunenburg game. "Make the team suffer, maybe the coward will step forward," he said. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.91. But why Leominster? But this is what happens when you do that. 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