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kurty66
Posts: 170
Oct 27, 2012 4:02pm
O-Trap;1305496 wrote:Yeah, I honestly don't think it was as far down as people are suggesting. We had an extra team vying for the cellar this year (last year, it was just Rittman and Chippewa), but we also had an additional team make the playoffs this year. I think it was more polarized than normal (fewer "middle ground" teams), but all-in-all, I don't think it was down much.
Agree - plus I think the conference deserves some credit for one of it's own making a deep run. I think '02 and '11 were good/proud years for the conference just because of individual teams being in the final game - regardless of the records of the other conf. teams.
I guess it could be argued that the conference being weak a certain year could allow the better teams to be fresher and less likely to be banged up for the playoffs, but our WCAL teams making the playoffs and, especially, making a playoff run has to reflect well on the conference. It's unfortunate that it might be impossible for Northwestern and Norwayne to both make the second round this year since they are likely to play each other next week.
Paul_1
Posts: 86
Oct 27, 2012 4:32pm
"its all over"...drum drum drum drum.."its all over"......I love that chant, its been done to us, and Norwayne kids have done it to other people, its what High School kids do.......get over it ya big baby.....O-Trap;1305495 wrote:I think that was the band bus, and I was already kind of annoyed with them after the "It's all over" chant. This wasn't some close game that was sealed up. The Dalton team had a very bad night, and they were showing good sportsmanship despite it. No need for an antagonistic chant.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Oct 27, 2012 4:54pm
Um, I was a fan of the winning team ... I just prefer to see people win with class (like Smithville taking a knee on 4th and goal with 40 seconds left). And I know kids do it all the time, but I'd hardly use high school students as the plum line for what is classy or good sportsmanship. See "the video" from 2011.Paul_1;1305562 wrote:"its all over"...drum drum drum drum.."its all over"......I love that chant, its been done to us, and Norwayne kids have done it to other people, its what High School kids do.......get over it ya big baby.....
dontcare
Posts: 425
Oct 27, 2012 5:05pm
I'll bet NW is hoping Norwayne end up 1st in region as if I were them, I sure as hell wouldn't want to play them again........kurty66;1305515 wrote:Agree - plus I think the conference deserves some credit for one of it's own making a deep run. I think '02 and '11 were good/proud years for the conference just because of individual teams being in the final game - regardless of the records of the other conf. teams.
I guess it could be argued that the conference being weak a certain year could allow the better teams to be fresher and less likely to be banged up for the playoffs, but our WCAL teams making the playoffs and, especially, making a playoff run has to reflect well on the conference. It's unfortunate that it might be impossible for Northwestern and Norwayne to both make the second round this year since they are likely to play each other next week.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Oct 27, 2012 5:07pm
Eh, eventually you either play them, or you play the team that beat them.dontcare;1305581 wrote:I'll bet NW is hoping Norwayne end up 1st in region as if I were them, I sure as hell wouldn't want to play them again........
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elitesmithie05
Posts: 94
Oct 27, 2012 5:39pm
I hate seeing local teams play in Week 11, I'd rather see two "new" teams and also have the chance for both to win.
dontcare
Posts: 425
Oct 27, 2012 6:05pm
Amen to that, I feel bad for Northwestern.....elitesmithie05;1305614 wrote:I hate seeing local teams play in Week 11, I'd rather see two "new" teams and also have the chance for both to win.
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mompov
Posts: 194
Oct 27, 2012 6:16pm
I was walking to my car after waiting by the locker room, definitely the team busses. Band busses park near southwest gate. They gunned it too, sending lots of exhaust into a group of seniors waiting for the rest of the guys to come out.O-Trap;1305495 wrote:I think that was the band bus, and I was already kind of annoyed with them after the "It's all over" chant. This wasn't some close game that was sealed up. The Dalton team had a very bad night, and they were showing good sportsmanship despite it. No need for an antagonistic chant.
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mompov
Posts: 194
Oct 27, 2012 6:20pm
It was mostly a good sportsmanship game. But, as you say, O, they are kids...the drivers and coaches however should know better.mompov;1305661 wrote:I was walking to my car after waiting by the locker room, definitely the team busses. Band busses park near southwest gate. They gunned it too, sending lots of exhaust into a group of seniors waiting for the rest of the guys to come out.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Oct 27, 2012 6:34pm
I very much agree. Kids will be kids. I don't like it, but I'm sure I did it.mompov;1305664 wrote:It was mostly a good sportsmanship game. But, as you say, O, they are kids...the drivers and coaches however should know better.
I agree, though. Adults should know better. If the bus driver did that, that was 100% inappropriate.
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sydfl
Posts: 99
Oct 27, 2012 7:47pm
As a Husky fan, I can tell you I was impressed with Bobcat players and adult fans....kids will be kids and that is what high school is about. I was really impressed with not only the student section of the bobcats but the fans in the stands as well....they were extremely loud and had a great couple of chants.
Go Falcons
Posts: 802
Oct 27, 2012 9:54pm
Congratulations to the pick-em winners Panther22 and Jmar!
Since Red Rum and Miyagi took the prize money and spent it on ugly women and bad beer, I have come up with the following prize.
Would all those who participated in the pick-em please find a post by both the winners and give them a rep. It is the best (and cheapest) thing we can do.
Stay tuned, once the playoffs are set I will set up a playoff pick-em.
Since Red Rum and Miyagi took the prize money and spent it on ugly women and bad beer, I have come up with the following prize.
Would all those who participated in the pick-em please find a post by both the winners and give them a rep. It is the best (and cheapest) thing we can do.
Stay tuned, once the playoffs are set I will set up a playoff pick-em.
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855pride
Posts: 72
Oct 27, 2012 10:49pm
you cant do anything about bus drivers being immature and the band chanting "its all over". the guys played a good game on both sides. hated seein #4 go down with the leg injury from dalton. the players and coaches were good sports....even the fans for once. how much does the band know about respecting your oppenent really? they chanted its all over. good luck to the area teams in the post season. its a blast.mompov;1305664 wrote:It was mostly a good sportsmanship game. But, as you say, O, they are kids...the drivers and coaches however should know better.
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Sneaky Pete
Posts: 10
Oct 27, 2012 10:55pm
Hello Everyone
Been reading all season and just signed up
Congratulations to Norwayne on the WCAL Championship. Condolences to Waynedale on the winless season.
It's nice to see 3 teams in the playoffs.
Been reading all season and just signed up
Congratulations to Norwayne on the WCAL Championship. Condolences to Waynedale on the winless season.
It's nice to see 3 teams in the playoffs.
1_beast
Posts: 5,642
Oct 27, 2012 11:11pm
lol Sneaky Pete. Welcome to OC.
Paul
Posts: 309
Oct 28, 2012 3:21am
Welcome Sneaky Pete, If your trying sneak up on a Bobcat it don't happen.
Go Falcons
Posts: 802
Oct 28, 2012 11:30am
I think Hillsdale got the best first round match in Oak Hill. IMO Oak Hill is the "weakest" of the top three in R19. Anyone know much about them?
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unc4life
Posts: 55
Oct 28, 2012 1:34pm
I don't know a lot about Oak Hill but I do know they are normally a force in southern Ohio. I wouldn't take them lightly. Also a 3 plus hour drive won't help Hillsdale much.
thePITman
Posts: 3,867
Oct 28, 2012 3:42pm
Oak Hill had a tremendous performance in the state basketball tournament a few years ago. Same kid hit a deep 3 to send the game into OT, 2 OT, and won it in 3OT. They ended up winning the state championship.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Oct 28, 2012 4:36pm
Wait ... if you don't know much about them, how do you make the evaluation that they are weakest of the top three?Go Falcons;1306244 wrote:IMO Oak Hill is the "weakest" of the top three in R19. Anyone know much about them?
Not looking to argue. Just genuinely curious.
- Confused in Akron
Go Falcons
Posts: 802
Oct 28, 2012 5:05pm
I was comparing them by their schedules.O-Trap;1306675 wrote:Wait ... if you don't know much about them, how do you make the evaluation that they are weakest of the top three?
Not looking to argue. Just genuinely curious.
- Confused in Akron
Go Falcons
Posts: 802
Oct 28, 2012 5:07pm
I hope they come ready to play b-ball Saturday. :laugh:thePITman;1306608 wrote:Oak Hill had a tremendous performance in the state basketball tournament a few years ago. Same kid hit a deep 3 to send the game into OT, 2 OT, and won it in 3OT. They ended up winning the state championship.
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Jmar25
Posts: 438
Oct 28, 2012 5:56pm
You better hope for your sake they think its b-ball season. Could be a long night if they don't.Go Falcons;1306690 wrote:I hope they come ready to play b-ball Saturday. :laugh:
thePITman
Posts: 3,867
Oct 28, 2012 6:40pm
Just hope they don't put up a basketball score. 
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mompov
Posts: 194
Oct 28, 2012 9:03pm
#4 has torn meniscus, but should be ready for baseball, his next sport.855pride;1305971 wrote:you cant do anything about bus drivers being immature and the band chanting "its all over". the guys played a good game on both sides. hated seein #4 go down with the leg injury from dalton. the players and coaches were good sports....even the fans for once. how much does the band know about respecting your oppenent really? they chanted its all over. good luck to the area teams in the post season. its a blast.