rrfan
Posts: 1,922
Jun 6, 2012 7:48am
Orrville has to reload. I don't know if it should be doom and gloom...
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Jun 6, 2012 3:07pm
Every year we get hit hard by graduation and the cupboard is supposedly bare, but we always cobble a good team together.
We will have to be better in the play calling & execution department. Can't rely on talent alone to overcome sloppy play.
We will have to be better in the play calling & execution department. Can't rely on talent alone to overcome sloppy play.
Mr Miyagi
Posts: 1,211
Jun 6, 2012 9:00pm
Serious question. Does turf change a team? Do you become more of a speed type team or still be a tough ground and pound type team? Is there a getting used to period of playing on turf for over 50% of the games? I'm sure opinions vary, but I would be interested in hearing them .
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Jun 6, 2012 11:15pm
We've played 1 reg. season game on turf and at least 1 playoff game on turf for a few years now, so it's not entirely new territory.
I would think that it would take some getting used to but wouldn't change a teams style of play. I think a quick team becomes a bit quicker on turf.
I would think that it would take some getting used to but wouldn't change a teams style of play. I think a quick team becomes a bit quicker on turf.
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Jun 8, 2012 1:09pm
Committed funds sit at around $450,000.....still shooting for $750,000. That will more than pay for the project plus have some leftover for future projects. If nothing else, it's a jump start on a replacement fund for the turf in 10-12 years.
Hearing excavation work begins next week!! You know I'll have pictures for ya.
Hearing excavation work begins next week!! You know I'll have pictures for ya.
Old Rider
Posts: 2,470
Jun 8, 2012 3:53pm
Im expecting you to set up a camera at the field so that we can have a live feed! Make it happen RR1RedRider1;1193205 wrote:Committed funds sit at around $450,000.....still shooting for $750,000. That will more than pay for the project plus have some leftover for future projects. If nothing else, it's a jump start on a replacement fund for the turf in 10-12 years.
Hearing excavation work begins next week!! You know I'll have pictures for ya.
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Jun 8, 2012 11:17pm
Can't get a wireless signal at the pressbox. Hoping when new HS is finished, they can put a range extender in the gym and get an Internet signal at the field.
I'll get plenty of pictures and having a link at the blog & at RedRiderTurf.com so people can watch the progress.
I'll get plenty of pictures and having a link at the blog & at RedRiderTurf.com so people can watch the progress.
Mr Miyagi
Posts: 1,211
Jun 8, 2012 11:34pm
It would be neat to have one of those time lapse videos when it is done. Would be nice to see.
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Jun 11, 2012 8:22pm
Work at the field began today. Pictures at the link.
http://www.redridersportsblog.com/2012/06/turf-update-with-pictures-work-has.html
http://www.redridersportsblog.com/2012/06/turf-update-with-pictures-work-has.html
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Troll King
Posts: 317
Jun 12, 2012 1:26pm
To bad they are going to ruin a beautiful new field with those ugly soccer goals. The old goal posts look great , orrville should get rid of soccer anyway.
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Orrvillefootball
Posts: 23
Jun 13, 2012 12:01pm
those goal post are smart. when i was working for my colleges athletic department we had to change the goal post for high school games. adding those extenders were not fun. took 6 of us. lol.
Flash
Posts: 1,035
Jun 13, 2012 1:53pm
Have you seen our Middle school record in soccer? Were going to become way better in soccer in the next couple of years. May even get to the middle of the pack in the league.
Old Rider
Posts: 2,470
Jun 13, 2012 3:25pm
Have you seen our middle school record in football? We may be in the middle of the pack or worse in the league...for a whileFlash;1198645 wrote:Have you seen our Middle school record in soccer? Were going to become way better in soccer in the next couple of years. May even get to the middle of the pack in the league.
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Jun 13, 2012 6:23pm
Old goal posts came out today.
http://www.redridersportsblog.com/2012/06/orrville-turf-project-week-1-day-3.html
http://www.redridersportsblog.com/2012/06/orrville-turf-project-week-1-day-3.html
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Troll King
Posts: 317
Jun 13, 2012 10:16pm
Middle of the pack....WOW !!!!!Flash;1198645 wrote:Have you seen our Middle school record in soccer? Were going to become way better in soccer in the next couple of years. May even get to the middle of the pack in the league.
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Troll King
Posts: 317
Jun 13, 2012 10:20pm
Obviously your college classes did not include writing.Orrvillefootball;1198438 wrote:those goal post are smart. when i was working for my colleges athletic department we had to change the goal post for high school games. adding those extenders were not fun. took 6 of us. lol.
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Jun 15, 2012 7:18am
Field is all dirt...and our scoreboard got an upgrade too.
http://www.redridersportsblog.com/2012/06/orrville-turf-project-week-1-day-4.html
http://www.redridersportsblog.com/2012/06/orrville-turf-project-week-1-day-4.html
1_beast
Posts: 5,642
Jun 16, 2012 12:04am
Looks like Norwayne's field last yearRedRider1;1200959 wrote:Field is all dirt...and our scoreboard got an upgrade too.
http://www.redridersportsblog.com/2012/06/orrville-turf-project-week-1-day-4.html
Nice to see things moving along!
rrfan
Posts: 1,922
Jun 18, 2012 11:35am
I actually agree soccer should be done in Orrville and I won't like to see the soccer lines or goals on the field. However, the soccer people in Orrville all 2 of them did push for the field and are working to raise money so we are kind of stuck there.
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Troll King
Posts: 317
Jun 19, 2012 1:32pm
Any chance they might cover the scoreboard during winter , spring , and summer to keep sun from fading the finish. Old one was really faded , just a thought. Also any truth to the rumor of a wrap for the bleachers like wooster and northwest have. That would make stadium truly fantastic except for soccer lines and goals.
5knots
Posts: 1,474
Jun 19, 2012 4:54pm
[LEFT]video Hi lites from Big33
At the 2;24 mark Monheim #5 interception and return[/LEFT]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCT2Yz...eature=youtu.be
[LEFT]video highlights, Monheim #5 around the 1:10 mark watch the kickoff and notice the forced fumble near the 3 yard line. listen close and you can hear this one crunch[/LEFT]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWaUKz...eature=youtu.be
[LEFT]you can access more of the highlights along the menu at right on either of these pages.[/LEFT]
At the 2;24 mark Monheim #5 interception and return[/LEFT]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCT2Yz...eature=youtu.be
[LEFT]video highlights, Monheim #5 around the 1:10 mark watch the kickoff and notice the forced fumble near the 3 yard line. listen close and you can hear this one crunch[/LEFT]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWaUKz...eature=youtu.be
[LEFT]you can access more of the highlights along the menu at right on either of these pages.[/LEFT]
Red Rum
Posts: 1,006
Jun 19, 2012 7:55pm
As sad as it is, soccer has become a fact of life for almost every school system. The only bright side for hardcore football fans of having a soccer program is it's a fertile breeding ground for future kicking talent.rrfan;1203228 wrote:I actually agree soccer should be done in Orrville and I won't like to see the soccer lines or goals on the field. However, the soccer people in Orrville all 2 of them did push for the field and are working to raise money so we are kind of stuck there.
Old Rider
Posts: 2,470
Jun 20, 2012 7:50am
I know that we have had some good kickers because of the soccer program:thumbup:Red Rum;1205064 wrote:As sad as it is, soccer has become a fact of life for almost every school system. The only bright side for hardcore football fans of having a soccer program is it's a fertile breeding ground for future kicking talent.
rrfan
Posts: 1,922
Jun 20, 2012 8:25am
5knots-thank you for the clips. I have really enjoyed watching your boys play ball over the years. They have made Orrville proud both on and off the field. I look forward to following Mason at Illinois.
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Jun 20, 2012 1:58pm
Old one was red...red fades more than black. Covering it isn't a bad idea....but that would be the first I've heard of covering a scoreboard.Troll King;1204640 wrote:Any chance they might cover the scoreboard during winter , spring , and summer to keep sun from fading the finish. Old one was really faded , just a thought. Also any truth to the rumor of a wrap for the bleachers like wooster and northwest have. That would make stadium truly fantastic except for soccer lines and goals.
I've heard the bleacher wrap rumor also...pretty sure there's been some discussion on doing something. Perhaps some graphics & a tribute to former coaches under the "Tradition" angle.