OQB;946932 wrote:At least we can watch our team play....the Bengals have blackouts every single week cause noone will go to the games

beverboy1;947015 wrote:least they win !!

chippblue;947060 wrote:I don't know anything about the smithvill norwayne incident, but when norwayne came to Chippewa I thought we were playing east Cleveland instead of a neighboring farming community. Mabey I am getting old but there is a big difference between being confident and just being cocky. As for those parents that think their child is innocent you would be surprised if not shocked by what is said on the sidelines when I run chains. I will say that hillsdale is the best coached team (on the sidelines) and yes even my beloved chipps have some of the biggest trash talkers in the league. It all comes down to leadership and discipline and setting an example on how you want your players to act. I once spoke with Chuck Kyle and he told me hat the behavior of your entire sidline, fans included, is a direct result of the head coach. Good luck to all the area teams this week!

OQB;947025 wrote:Browns are 3-3....

dontcare;947076 wrote:I could be mistaking, but I believe the Browns 3 wins are against teams with a combined 2-17 record....ouchy.....:laugh:

Whispering eye;941208 wrote:I hate to say I told you so but it happened. And after I posted this every person with bobcat in their name came out and told me how wrong I was. I am a norwayne fan and I saw this coming a mile away. Those kids have been told since 8th grade that they were a superstar team and it finally got to their heads. Norwayne asked for it and smithville gave them all they could handle and much more. Smithville came out and showed them how to play football. They outplayed outclassed and outcoached norwayne tonight. I hope the bobcats can get back on track for a W next week. ( As long as a certain player gets to stand on the sidelines for real this time).

Whispering eye;919077 wrote:I see one thing that could let Norwayne down this season. Their EGO'S have gotten very big. Yes they have been scoring 50+ a game but they havent played the toughest teams out there. Don't get me wrong they are a great team but remember pride comes before the fall.

OQB;947083 wrote: back to WCAL football

OQB;947120 wrote:Here is my predictions:

Waynedale wins a close game against the pups.
Northwestern defends the screen like everyone else and wins easily agianst the Indians
Smithville gets #250 for The Godfather.













Game of the week:
Hillsdale at Norwayne

WOW, who to pick in this game? I have seen both teams play and give the advantage to Hillsdale on the line of scrimmage, but Norwayne has far more athletes to use. This is going to be a great game and I can't wait to see the outcome.

Falcon;946965 wrote:I am originally a Smithie, and I can remember serious issues between Rittman and us. This was late 70's early 80's. Todays stuff is quite mild in comparison

bobcatmom;947121 wrote:Interesting that you assume these boys have an ego problem. You have heard what can happen when you "ass"ume, right?... My son plays on this team and is quite humble. I can tell you that the Zimmerly and Wilson boys are as nice as they come. As are MANY others. Just because they are blowing other teams out, you attribute the wins to the development of an ego? What happened to the belief that winning gets these kids "pumped up"? These boys didn't even get the opportunity to play a full game until week 9! One or two kids with an attitude do not constitute a team with an ego problem. I will agree with the posters who are calling for more discipline for poor behavior, though. Nothing worse than sitting in the stands and watching a player throw temper tantrums on the field while the coaches pat him on the back. Shame on any adults who post here and judge the character of these boys, without knowing them. These are the same kids who sit next to you in church, organize fund raisers for families in need, support eachother with the loss of a classmate, etc. To those of you who take shots at them on a personal level, grow up. You aren't in high school any more. Would your favorite team have an "ego" if they had our record? As far as #22, what he did was stupid. Do any of you remember doing anything you regret in high school? Ever talk smack about your opponents before a game? I do not condone his behavior, but i am not stupid enough to say "My kid would never do that!" None of you should, either.

oldsmithie;946831 wrote:Bobcatmom: I understand your frustration, but you are a nubie and this was your first post! In no way was the Crestucky or Crest-virginia comments aimed at all Norwayne fans. If you would go way back to some very early posts on the thread, you will see it was some good natured ribbing at some boasterous Bobcat fans. The folks on here mean no harm or disrespect. As for banners and fans behaving badly, this is nothing new! I dont condone this behavior, but I could tell you stories about the 70's that would curl your toes!! One sign in particular comes to mind, the sign hung right by the ticket booth at a certain stadium and read: Smithie Blood Makes Grass Grow! or Better Dead than Green! Ohh the good old days!lol

dontcare;947147 wrote:Pretty good post mom, a little better then your first one.......only comment to make is about # double deuce, he should be gone from this team period. Good luck to Norwayne tomorrow night, save me a seat mom...

bobcatmom;947121 wrote: Would your favorite team have an "ego" if they had our record?

bobcatmom;947148 wrote: I also take offense to the personal shots at our coaches, players, etc. To make personal assumptions about their character without even knowing them constitutes a cheap shot in my book. QUOTE]

I agree with this 100% and I will also add that my family and I are good friends with some families from Norwayne. However, if this ^^^ is a cheap shot, then Norwayne probably was the king of the cheap shot when I was in high school.

bobcatmom;947148 wrote:Point taken. I may be a "newbie" here, but I have been a mom for a loooong time. I take issue with all of the shots at #22 while people in glass houses are throwing stones. As i have said, i do not condone this boy's behavior, but do not think he should be imprisoned for life, either. Had it not been for social media, would we even be discussing this? Any of you former high school players ever talk trash? I see Smithville parents calling for his head while their children openly hurl curses and insults at our kids. The parents, too! ( In all fairness, a select few social misfits who need to get lives- not all the Smithville parents). I also tPpake offense to the personal shots at our coaches, players, etc. To make personal assumptions about their character without even knowing them constitutes a cheap shot in my book. And to make fun of the way a kid runs? Give me a break. Analyze the game, the coaches' decisions, whatever. Leave the nasty stuff out of it. Seems like when you sit at the top, people are always trying to find reasons to bring you down. On that note, i would like to wish "good luck" to both teams tomorrow night. Both teams have played a great season.