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The second half started with a score of 59-0. Seeing that we would win by too wide of a margin, running down the clock was the only logical course of action left. Contrary to the articles, there were only a total of four 3-point baskets made; three in the first quarter, and only one in the third quarter. I continued to sub in bench players, play zone defense, and run the clock for the rest of the game. We played fair and honorably within the rules and in the presence of the parents, coaches, and athletic directors for both Covenant School and Dallas Academy.

Leaving aside the fact that this is a guy who's in self-defense mode, and whose comments would be expected to be self-serving -- and possibly vetted by his attorney -- I notice that his team somehow managed to score 41 points in the second half, although they allegedly "ran the clock." How to explain?

"Dallas Academy coach Jeremy Civello told the Dallas Morning News that the game turned into a 'layup drill,' with the opposing team's guards waiting to steal the ball and drive to the basket. Covenant scored 12 points in the fourth quarter and 'finally eased up when they got to 100 with about four minutes left,' he said."

According to one article, "A parent who attended the game said Covenant continued to make three-pointers - even in the fourth quarter. "

Grimes states that they only "made" one three in the second half ... but how many did they take? More, if we are to believe the witness.

And then there's this little nugget, which Mr. Grimes fails to address at all (I wonder why?): "... spectators and an assistant coach were cheering wildly as their team edged closer to 100 points."

Sorry, but I think it's pretty clear that Mr. Grimes is being somewhat less than honest here.