RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Nov 14, 2010 8:42pm
BRF;558536 wrote:They are home modified kinda like sawed-off shot guns?!
RR1: take my route.
You got me intrigued. I just might. that 71 to 90 business is simple, but probably much more traffic. Us backwoods rednecks (failures) like scenic routes....just as long as I dont hear any banjo music.
Old Rider
Posts: 2,470
Nov 14, 2010 8:47pm
Speaking of "neutral fields". How many Rider fans remember 1994 regional final game against Wauseon?
If you dont, we played in Findlay. Go ahead and map quest the drive time/miles for both schools in that game....little biased for the Wauseon Indians I might say.
My point...the state will send you anywhere they see fit!
If you dont, we played in Findlay. Go ahead and map quest the drive time/miles for both schools in that game....little biased for the Wauseon Indians I might say.
My point...the state will send you anywhere they see fit!
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Nov 14, 2010 8:49pm
^^Since 94, Findlay has got new turf. Thought that might be a nice spot for the game....then i looked it up....wow. That's WAY out there in western Ohio. Don't remember the drive being that long.
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pburg77
Posts: 22
Nov 14, 2010 8:54pm
BRF;558536 wrote:They are home modified kinda like sawed-off shot guns?!
RR1: take my route.
The point was they are not powered by anything but the bags of hot air holding them. They are very annoying to sit next to.
Old Rider
Posts: 2,470
Nov 14, 2010 8:56pm
RR1...try riding in a school bus to and from...it was way too long, but is was a happy ride on the way home!
That has to be the largest gap between 2 schools as far as one schools drive compared to the other...it was rediculous!
That has to be the largest gap between 2 schools as far as one schools drive compared to the other...it was rediculous!
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bwcomet89
Posts: 633
Nov 14, 2010 8:59pm
Genoa brings around 2,000 as well. I remember in the 08' regional final against OG in BG there were probably just as many fans from neighboring areas as there was from either side. I think that final had about 6300 attending. It should be a packed house. The number had to do with how neutral that site was. OHSAA was lucky on that one and many SLL and WBL fans attended.
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bwcomet89
Posts: 633
Nov 14, 2010 9:03pm
Old Rider;558562 wrote:RR1...try riding in a school bus to and from...it was way too long, but is was a happy ride on the way home!
That has to be the largest gap between 2 schools as far as one schools drive compared to the other...it was rediculous!
Couple years ago Patrick Henry played Findlay Liberty Benton in Findlay's Donnell Stadium. That's practically a home game lol
Old Rider
Posts: 2,470
Nov 14, 2010 9:07pm
bwcomet...yeah that sounds just as bad! I wish there were a better way for the state to decide game locations...but lets face it, I think most high school football fans would travel as far as needed to cheer on their team!
...and there are a lot of schools that would love to be in our (Genoa/Orrville) shoes playing for a regional championship!
...and there are a lot of schools that would love to be in our (Genoa/Orrville) shoes playing for a regional championship!
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Nov 14, 2010 9:16pm
I got your point! Back in the day, little BRF and many others blew those horns so much that we had sores and scabs on our lips. They banned them.pburg77;558559 wrote:The point was they are not powered by anything but the bags of hot air holding them. They are very annoying to sit next to.
As has been said, this is going to be a great Friday night game and I am very happy to see the MUTUAL respect being shown by each team's fans.
Go Riders!
oberhaus
Posts: 868
Nov 14, 2010 9:23pm
bwcomet89;558574 wrote:Couple years ago Patrick Henry played Findlay Liberty Benton in Findlay's Donnell Stadium. That's practically a home game lol
Was just gonna type this. Even tho its 31 miles from Hamler to Findlay, LB had to drive literally 5 minutes to the stadium. Wauseon had 63 miles to Findlay. Orrville had 114. Just last night Hillsdale drove 115 miles to BGSU and PH drove 30. Game was to be at Tiffin but Hillsdale had a conflict with the time. This Saturday Hillsdale will drive 88 miles to Findlay and LCC will travel 34.
Point is be happy you are still playing...(not aimed at any fan base, just a general statement for whining about locations)
OQB
Posts: 6,679
Nov 14, 2010 10:13pm
I'm just glad the game is not at Tiffin! Haha
GO RIDERS!!
GO RIDERS!!
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theflagman61
Posts: 18
Nov 14, 2010 10:20pm
I don't care where they send us we would drive to the ends of the earth to see this one. Here's to a great, clean, hard hitting slobberknocker on Friday. GO COMETS
Crimson and Gray Hair
Posts: 384
Nov 14, 2010 10:21pm
Good Luck Riders!
As for the noise makers, the Dover faithful always take their's and we've never had problems getting them in cuz we hide them in our throats.
I lost mine last night - but I'll find it by Saturday!
As for the noise makers, the Dover faithful always take their's and we've never had problems getting them in cuz we hide them in our throats.
I lost mine last night - but I'll find it by Saturday!
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Nov 14, 2010 10:40pm
The play offs are a one week season. You have one week to prepare for a team you are relatively unfamiliar with other than what you can see on film.
The games are a chess match. What can we do differently and effectively from what they saw of us on film?
How relevant is the game film from last year?
Which coaching staff prepares better this week?
The games are a chess match. What can we do differently and effectively from what they saw of us on film?
How relevant is the game film from last year?
Which coaching staff prepares better this week?
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pburg77
Posts: 22
Nov 14, 2010 11:05pm
well said. I know genoa is nothing like last year. There strengths are in different areas this year.THE4RINGZ;558759 wrote:The play offs are a one week season. You have one week to prepare for a team you are relatively unfamiliar with other than what you can see on film.
The games are a chess match. What can we do differently and effectively from what they saw of us on film?
How relevant is the game film from last year?
Which coaching staff prepares better this week?[/QUOTE]
riders1
Posts: 2,275
Nov 15, 2010 12:13am
Old Rider;558562 wrote:RR1...try riding in a school bus to and from...it was way too long, but is was a happy ride on the way home!
That has to be the largest gap between 2 schools as far as one schools drive compared to the other...it was rediculous!
There were a couple SE Ohio trips that beat that since the 1st round the top teams got to host. The longest involving Orrville was 1985 when we were home and hosted Van Wert in game #1, they traveled about 160 miles to Orrville, took a 15-0 lead then we stormed back to win 35-15. Ride 160 miles after a loss
Another long one was Ironton and Orrville at Athens.
riders1
Posts: 2,275
Nov 15, 2010 12:18am
Findlay looks to be the only place with 2 games this weekend, and yes it was a long trip from here.RedRider1;558552 wrote:^^Since 94, Findlay has got new turf. Thought that might be a nice spot for the game....then i looked it up....wow. That's WAY out there in western Ohio. Don't remember the drive being that long.
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Nov 15, 2010 7:45am
Oh no....not another "candle" article.
http://www.toledoonthemove.com/news/story.aspx?id=526541
How much mileage can one team get out of a candle?
Great...your team bonds.....so does EVERY OTHER HIGH SCHOOL TEAM in the country.
http://www.toledoonthemove.com/news/story.aspx?id=526541
How much mileage can one team get out of a candle?
Great...your team bonds.....so does EVERY OTHER HIGH SCHOOL TEAM in the country.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Nov 15, 2010 8:03am
That sounds like a very special ceremony/tradition.
5knots
Posts: 1,474
Nov 15, 2010 8:23am
State Semis in '08, Regional semis in'09, Regional finals this year.....so far. Maybe we should buy some candles! I sure wouldn't change too much.
tsst_fballfan
Posts: 406
Nov 15, 2010 8:46am
Good luck Riders! Just think if you beat Genoa this year too then next year maybe their only suppose to win by 2 TDs and a field goal! LMAO
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Nov 15, 2010 8:53am
5knots;559014 wrote:State Semis in '08, Regional semis in'09, Regional finals this year.....so far. Maybe we should buy some candles! I sure wouldn't change too much.
It'd never work...we'd just talk about "swag" and how much better we are than everyone else.
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GCTD64
Posts: 40
Nov 15, 2010 9:14am
That article is a month old guy... Check the date next time! Its not like every morning when we open the paper here in Toledo there is an article about it. And from someone who was a part of that tradition when it started, very very few ppl do ANYTHING like it...
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Nov 15, 2010 9:49am
bwcomet89;558510 wrote:Either way I'm excited to go see Avon Lake's new facility. That is one thing I enjoy about the playoffs. Among some great football being played, I also get the opportunity to check out the top facilities from around Ohio.
http://www.shoremenfootball.net/html/stadium_construction_13.html
Here's a preview. Several pics from construction through the finished product.
thePITman
Posts: 3,867
Nov 15, 2010 9:58am
Something I was thinking about... Clear Fork's kickoff return team was not that good, IMO, especially the person who was fielding kicks, who would always have to take a step or two back when catching the ball and having absolutely no momentum when beginning to return the kick. If Genoa kicks deep to Turner & company every time like they did against Clear Fork (angled left, to the 5-10 yard line), I'm sure Orrville will be much better receiving kickoffs and may have more success in the return game than Clear Fork did.