northwest07
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The OHSFCA will host...
8-man state championship coming to Ohio
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RollingTrain
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It's sad that the coaches association had to be the ones to make this move. Props to them. The only thing holding back 8-man in OH is OHSAA sponorship. We will see what this does.
Now who makes the move to 8-man?
Vanlue, Arcadia, Bradford, Millersport, Fremont St. Joseph are obvious choices that come to mind.
Now who makes the move to 8-man?
Vanlue, Arcadia, Bradford, Millersport, Fremont St. Joseph are obvious choices that come to mind.
BlackandGold
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Fairport Harding and Ashtabula St. John could make the switch.
RollingTrain
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There's a group of southern OH schools like Manchester, Beaver Eastern, Federal Hocking, North Adams Club), Beallsville and Rosecrans that would be candidates.
Almost Prideful
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I'm assuming there's OHSFCA rules against teams that have 11 man football competing? It will be interesting to see how many Ohio teams there are and how much travel time will be involved to have a full schedule.
StateChampion2012
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From scratch? Probably not. Dropping down from 11 man? Doable but very late in the process
StateChampion2012
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Anything that helps advance this game we love can only be a good thing
I look at a school like Russia who doesn't have a football team or soccer team as one that I think could give this a try
I look at a school like Russia who doesn't have a football team or soccer team as one that I think could give this a try
bluedevilbuckeye
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It may not be a bad idea for a team who has only seven games scheduled at the end of June.
Basement Bias
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Shelby County schools, Putnam County schools, Lincolnview, & New Knoxville come to mind.
I’m sure OHSAA will jump in if there is money to be made that’s there bottom line definitely don’t look out for the student athletes.
CometGetIt
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If people would watch highlights from Colorado and other western states where 8-man is common, I think it'd gain popularity. It's fun to watch.
BirdDog10
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I highly doubt any of these schools will be adding football of any kind. 8 man to this point hasn't helped grow any new programs, just help out the ones on life support.
Sykotyk
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I've been to a lot of 8-man games over the years. People greatly disparage it for no reason.
queencitybuckeye
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Hasn't Houston talked about starting a program for a number of years?
oldpolecat
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Center eligible? lol
Maybe, schools from other states can help fill out schedules. Michigan has 64 teams, for example. Like Ohio, Indiana has only five yet - sparked by Ohio's decision - may be compelled to add more. And, Kentucky (1), Pennslyvania (21) and West Virginia (0) could do the same. Just a thought.
Of course, travel expense would be a big consideration.
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Maybe, schools from other states can help fill out schedules. Michigan has 64 teams, for example. Like Ohio, Indiana has only five yet - sparked by Ohio's decision - may be compelled to add more. And, Kentucky (1), Pennslyvania (21) and West Virginia (0) could do the same. Just a thought.
Of course, travel expense would be a big consideration.
Eight-man football - Wikipedia
Bulldawg18
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There’s a good number of small schools around the Mahoning valley that would be perfect fits for 8 man
Sykotyk
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Center eligible is only in six man. Six man rules are much different than the rest due to the small number of players on the field.Center eligible? lol
Maybe, schools from other states can help fill out schedules. Michigan has 64 teams, for example. Like Ohio, Indiana has only five yet - sparked by Ohio's decision - may be compelled to add more. And, Kentucky (1), Pennslyvania (21) and West Virginia (0) could do the same. Just a thought.
Of course, travel expense would be a big consideration.
Eight-man football - Wikipedia
Basement Bias
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We can always hope for a Blackhawk Christian scenario for the local Ohio programs.
Almost Prideful
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Leetonia, Sebring, Campbell?
LICKING COUNTY FAN
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I believe it was two years ago when I covered Vanlue and had a talk with a coach there and was told that the talks had begun, so the move does not shock me, though I am shocked it took this long.
xXAviatorEliteXx
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Sebring is supposed to start this year I believe
Sykotyk
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They've already announced it mathews played a few games as 8-man but aren't switching yet
Burreaux
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I could see Fed Hock, Rosecrans, and North Adams going this route, to my knowledge Beaver Eastern, and Manchester haven’t had too big of an issue fielding teams, I could see other Adams county schools like North Adams such as Peebles, and Fairfield possibly going to 8 man
LICKING COUNTY FAN
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After talking to the Millersport coach and learning how small their roster will be, I can see them making the move soon.
CC Track Fan
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There is a huge upfront cost to add football along with the high annual cost of running a program. So I think it is unlikely many schools will add the sport.
*67
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No they don't.