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You misread the post. But first, let me set the context a little. Towards the end of the game, Mount Vernon was obviously frustrated and some of them were expressing that frustration by getting a little chippy. There was a already one recent - clearly after the whistle - unnecessary roughness...

Why was he out last week?

I grew up in a small farm town just east of MAC country. We would get out teeth kicked in by Minster or New Breeman every year. The rumors back then (mid 1980s) had to do with team sponsored beer parties. :)

In a word, No. Look at it this way. From Biddy to NFL, High school football is a part of the pipeline. The market for NFL football is so strong, they are expanding internationally, and they are now for the first time allowing private equity money to invest in NFL teams. Likely as a way for...

I don't think that is it at all. It is quite normal for public schools to cycle through up and down years, often for several years at a time. Catholic schools, even small ones that should be more sensitive to natural talent swings, don't seem to suffer as much unless there are changes in the...

On paper, they should be better than last year's team. If they are healthy at the end of the regular season, yes, they will be in the mix. Hard to tell after week 1. Compared to past seasons, their passing game was more precise in the first game with Marion-Franklin.

Thanks for this. The link shows material dated today "Aug 22, 2024" so I should be good to go. Kind of intimidating reading about all the restrictions and safety protocols.

I was planning on going to a game hosted by a Columbus city school. On the page where you purchase tickets I see a reference to the games being closed. Here is what it says: 9th & 10th Grade students must have Parents attend also Closed Game (students enrolled at participating schools and...

Not sure I agree with this line of thinking. If you are top dog in an uncompetitive league and have aspirations beyond league titles, you would be better off moving to a more competitive league. Practical considerations are usually a big part of the equation. Driving distances being a big...

For me, it is less about the price and more about the convenience. If I have to stand in a long line to purchase a ticket with cash, I would prefer to purchase the ticket online and skip that line. Specifically for a high school football game, every minute you stand in line to get in equates...

Transfer? How does that work? Do you mean staying put and attending in their home district? Granville has a competitive balance number of "0".

I would agree with the Valley/Granville rivalry but since you said "biggest", I would have to go with Watkins vs Heights "Battle of Broad Street". Both of those schools are bigger so if bigger means more people, they win. Although the Granville/Valley game usually has "bigger" implications for...

With this hire (Heath Hinton), it looks like they are trying to slow the quick turnover they have been experiencing. https://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2024/02/28/hinton-taking-granville-job-with-successful-head-coaching-experience/72777253007/

Also having had kids in this district and in athletics, I need to push back a little on a couple of your observations. But first, agreement. Athletics are not the focal point this is true. But should they be? Methinks not. There should be a balance and I think Granville strikes a pretty...

Link to the story https://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2024/01/12/wes-schroeder-leaves-granville-football-for-olentangy-orange/72182023007/

There appears to be a pattern forming of young, promising coaches looking to pad their resumes whilst using Granville as a stepping stone to greener pastures. First Justin Buttermore (Granville -> Upper Arlington) and now Schroeder. Is this a good thing or not for Granville being the conduit...

Perhaps. But you can sit wherever you want, home or away side. You just may need to keep your crazy under control if you decide or need to sit on the opposite side. I have often sat on the home side during away games if there is plenty of room. Often can get a better seat and you get to see...

I would switch West Jeff and Heath. I have seen both of these teams play in person. Heath vs Granville where they outgained Granville offensively. West Jeff vs Southeastern. Heath is more athletic and is more physical and believe they would beat West Jeff in a high scoring game. Other than...

https://www.wsj.com/sports/football/high-school-sport-participation-growth-nfl-4e3a2925

A quick google search revealed the followoing: There are biological reasons why there are slightly more boys born every year than girls. The 'natural' sex ratio at birth is around 105 boys per 100 girls (ranging from around 103 to 107 boys).