So basically, Elmwood buhbitched out on the NBC because they cannot compete in a league with schools relative to their size... got it
Elmwood has been competing with most of those schools since 1972. After 50 years they are going somewhere else.
Cowards.
I know that you know that too.I know that. You know that.
But just throwing out THAT 6 team league has a better shot than an 8 team with LC, Otsego, Archbold, and 5 "big" schools.
For Defiance and the WBL, it's strictly geographical and distance related as they are the outlier in the league footprint. Otherwise, the size and competition of WBL schools line up just fine with Defiance as it's worked for them for the past several decades.Not sure why Defiance would leave the WBL...baseball is their main sport and they play in a great league right now so why take a step back in SOS?
That's not fair... I hate everyone. That includes Defiance and Liberty Center. From the NBC, I hate Genoa way more than Elmwood. Then again, everyone hates GenoaWhy do you hate Elmwood?
So basically, Elmwood buhbitched out on the NBC because they cannot compete in a league with schools relative to their size... got it
I think those 6 plus Defiance and Maumee would make for a pretty good leagueI see the NWOAL looking like this if the 3 teams decide to leave...still haven't heard if Delta is leaving but I know Swanton and Evergreen are looking to move on.
Archbold
Bryan
Liberty Center
Napoleon
Otsego
Wauseon
Not sure why Defiance would leave the WBL...baseball is their main sport and they play in a great league right now so why take a step back in SOS?
I think those 6 plus Defiance and Maumee would make for a pretty good league
Haha. Living in Wauseon, I know the LC and Archbold programs well. Those two little schools think they can compete against almost anyone. Now I am not saying they are ready to compete in the MAC but they would be competitive in most sports in that league. I don't know as much about Maumee but I know quite a few people from Defiance. It's a great school and great town and would be a terrific fit in that league.Agreed...just don't know if LC and Archbold would be down for that or if Maumee's parents would be able to afford the gas and extra 40 minutes round trip.
This is callous...but at some point the old people whose kids went to Maumee in the mod 00's are going to die or downsize. That will recharge the schools just fine. Maumee is one of the most cyclic communities in the state because of relatively flat property values disincentivizing rapid movement for empty nesters and them being landlocked...but they will grow soon enough. When I looked at them for grad work, it seemed like it was a 15 year trough to peak type cycle, so I'd imagine they'll be back up to 1000 or so students in the high school within the next 15 years.
Either that or....open enrollment lol
?????????? The NLL doesn't have any playoffs.
Nope.Obviously. What I’m saying is 2019 Eastwood could have competed with AW and Perrysburg (they destroyed both BG and Maumee) and been a playoff 7-3, 8-2 team. The NLL isn’t some dominant league, Maumee just isn’t good at sports for the time being. Napoleon has had success in the NLL with similar enrollment.
it’s all fun and games until a private school snatches up a couple players from those public schools.One thing that would cure a lot, Perrysburg and Anthony Wayne to the TRAC. I don’t get why this isn’t more of a discussion? Anthony Wayne has an enrollment of around 1100 while Perrysburg is at about 1300. Likewise both Ross and Clay are at approx. 850.
Truthfully it’s complete hypocrisy to say that the Catholic schools have an advantage to them, these are two affluent suburbs growing at a fast pace in a dying metropolitan area. Perrysburg, AW and the Private schools should absolutely be in the same league. And frankly it would solve so many problems for the NLL
AW and Perrysburg are not obligated to solve Maumee's problems.One thing that would cure a lot, Perrysburg and Anthony Wayne to the TRAC. I don’t get why this isn’t more of a discussion? Anthony Wayne has an enrollment of around 1100 while Perrysburg is at about 1300. Likewise both Ross and Clay are at approx. 850.
Truthfully it’s complete hypocrisy to say that the Catholic schools have an advantage to them, these are two affluent suburbs growing at a fast pace in a dying metropolitan area. Perrysburg, AW and the Private schools should absolutely be in the same league. And frankly it would solve so many problems for the NLL
AW loses a lot to St John's in particular...that's why the game last year against SJ was such a big deal in the AW community.it’s all fun and games until a private school snatches up a couple players from those public schools.
AW and Perrysburg outgrowing the rest of the conference is the problemAW and Perrysburg are not obligated to solve Maumee's problems.
Break it down by Boys and Girls and you will see how much of a butch move it was...
Boys vs. Girls
Elmwood 162 - 117
Liberty Benton 177 - 161
Riverdale 129 - 112
McComb 89 - 81
North Baltimore 80 - 75
Arlington 78 - 63
Arcadia 66 -80
Cory-Rawson 57 - 62
Pandora-Gilboa 62 - 55
Vanlue 31 - 26
EXTREME buhb!tch MOVE... twice as many boys than 7 of the schools
Truthfully it’s complete hypocrisy to say that the Catholic schools have an advantage to them,
I applaud the creatively!I'm going to think outside the box! BVC goes to three divisions.
Big: LB [338], Elmwood [279], VB [267], Riverdale [221], ????, and ???? [Possible schools: Patrick Henry [210], ???? Maybe one of the middle schools get cocky and want to play the big boys! Maybe Col Grove and/or Bluffton decides to get a new girlfriend?
Middle: McComb [170], Leipsic [145], Arlington [141], PG [117], Arcadia [146], and ???? Maybe Ada needs a change?
Small: NB [155], CR [129], & Vanlue [57] or whom ever wants/needs to play 8 man football. If numbers change they could petition to move back into middle if numbers will be good for three years. [The devil is in the details] OR NB, CR, and VANLUE leaves league. Maybe NB could be in Middle?
Big and middle groups play 2 cross over games and each school has 3 non league games. Allows schools flexibility to schedule back yard rivals. For example, Pandora Gilboa could play Col Grove [234], Bluffton [248], and whomever.
I KNOW THIS IS CRAZY AND SOME WILL GET SNOTTY WITH ME, who cares. It's a new time. Playoffs are much easier to get into. PLAY BALL!
I did so not have a straight face!There is no way you typed that with a straight face.
Not sure if CR can turn it around like you think, but hope they can. PG does not have soccer and will have 45-50 on their roster this year. CR does have soccer and will be lucky to have 16-18 on their roster. I really do think the true best situation for the BVC is to go two divisions and try to get 6 in each. 2 cross over games and 3 non league. If they could convince 2-3 more schools to flip from their current leagues, the BVC would be a force to reckon with in sports and be a very secure and profitable league. Unlike now! IF schools are interested, I would be willing to be the Commissioner of the NEW & Improved BVC! LOLI applaud the creatively!
I really think CR is just the right coach away from being a able to get the numbers up. (Also canning the soccer team)
Heck PG won the league a few years back with smaller numbers.
From everything I know, soccer has a many times greater chance of being the sport still around if one gets shut down at CR.I applaud the creatively!
I really think CR is just the right coach away from being a able to get the numbers up. (Also canning the soccer team)
Heck PG won the league a few years back with smaller numbers.
I am sure that would upset some community members, at CR has a proud football history. But, if that is clearly the future, then the sooner they drop football the more likely it is the BVC would let them stay for other sports. (Just my guess). If they start canceling games on short notice they may be shown the door, Hardin Northern style.From everything I know, soccer has a many times greater chance of being the sport still around if one gets shut down at CR.