Bluestreakoffice
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lol....so if I have mine with a beer and no wife I am in the driver's seat...lol
PAC 2023
- Thread starter clarkgriswold
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Mr. Slippery
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And there was much rejoicing...
Bluestreakoffice
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You have seen Monty Python and the Holy Grail have you?...lol
SpeedSafety25
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Thats a good move. This rivalry once rivaled the blue cup Id say for league's most intense rivalry. This also could be Coventrys entrance back into the PAC. The Comets would like this due to travel reasons as well.
Mr. Slippery
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What makes you say that?
Coventry would actually have about the same amount of travel in the PAC than the Metro.
pcbuck
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Where's the offer to? What position do you see for him in college?
Never say never!
C'mon guys, see above, I told you three weeks ago a Manchester vs. Coventry match-up was on the horizon, you just didn't connect the dots.
From what I hear, the best thing about it is that this will be the first football game at the new stadium that is currently under construction at Manchester. Imagine the packed house for a rivalry renewal of neighbors on a warm late August evening at the new stadium!
cuyahogacuse
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Bluestreakoffice
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InfoCision stadium didn't look that good when brand new.....lol
thePITman
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Very cool for Joey. Hoping he can get a 247sports account sometime soon.
There might be more paying fans attending CVCA games than Akron games.
Rich Kotite
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When you combine the Beach City pickup truck brigade with the Mustang Mini Van Moms of Kenyon Creek for the annual Bleu Cup, it's magical and more intense than Johnnie Lawrence leading a yoga practice in his Cobra Kai dojo.
Rich Kotite
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To clarify from my often mediocre commentary, I meant bad blood for possible Comet PACtion league membership (the Comets rejoining the magicial mystical fusion of flavor and tradition that is PACtion).Never say never!
C'mon guys, see above, I told you three weeks ago a Manchester vs. Coventry match-up was on the horizon, you just didn't connect the dots.
From what I hear, the best thing about it is that this will be the first football game at the new stadium that is currently under construction at Manchester. Imagine the packed house for a rivalry renewal of neighbors on a warm late August evening at the new stadium!
But it's good the two schools are playing again in the non-leagues for the annual Anthe's at the Lakes kidney bean salad memorial trophy. Even a Comets-Panthers game in the preliminary match portion of the football schedule (non-league) is good news.
The question in Panther Country remains: will the Panthers re-emerge from prelim match jobber status and rise up back to main event PACtion stardom or will they still languish in Iron Mike Sharpe Tuslaw Mustang territory? And will the Mustangs shed their Barry Horowitz ways of late and at least be a mid card jobber let alone a main eventer like past years?
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Bluestreakoffice
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I worked at Anthe's last century...I dropped a whole tray of that awful kidney bean salad coming down from the upstairs banquet room....you are just making me see frightening memories....lol
Bluestreakoffice
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Not many places where one hears great rejoicing...lolWhat makes you say that?
the123kidz
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Maybe On Tap can sponsor the game and it will be the On Tap Bowl?Never say never!
C'mon guys, see above, I told you three weeks ago a Manchester vs. Coventry match-up was on the horizon, you just didn't connect the dots.
From what I hear, the best thing about it is that this will be the first football game at the new stadium that is currently under construction at Manchester. Imagine the packed house for a rivalry renewal of neighbors on a warm late August evening at the new stadium!
the123kidz
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Manchester and Tuslaw may for a tag team and become the Mulkey brothers reincarnated.
the123kidz
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Gosh it's so hard to predict because his body will probably continue to develop probably outside backer but who really knows.
Raylan_Givens
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Great point on the development. That's the secret about recruiting not many talk about. Ability of coaches to "see" what a kid can turn into.
When folks talk about what a kid is going to be at the next level it's always good to remember Sam Hubbard. He's a really good DE for Bengals, but was a safety & stud lax player at Moeller. After a year in OSU strength program they moved him to DE and he became a top 100 pick. Not everyone is going to an OSU level school, but finding a place that will develop you as a player is key.
Rich Kotite
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I will never forget Sam Hubbard and his 98 yard fumble rumble for a TD vs the Ballimer Crab Cakes during the 2022 season.
IMO development of players is why certain PACtion schools need to really be devoted to their youth leagues and marrying them with the varsity program. That takes smart people who care. And that can overcome enrollment differences although not all the time but quite a bit.
SpeedSafety25
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RK, what do you mean by 'marrying' the youth program to the varsity program? Id agree- marry the tradition, have youth kids go to varsity games, have them on the sidelines, etc. I would disagree about marrying systems tho. I wouldnt want to do that. As long as kids get taught fundementals, skills, dreams, how to compete, how to be tough, how to win, and have fun, i think thats all the system you need.
Raylan_Givens
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I was thinking more about the post-adolescent development. Not going to touch the "youth football" conversation (although, it is still the off season so i suppose better now than in September).
If you want to talk about development in high school - that's as simple as having an actual workout culture vs weight room hours. Remember when Kirtland-Ironton played back to back title games and after one of them someone posted a picture from Kirtland weight room the morning after they won the title and 20-30 kids were in there working out.
thePITman
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This is big - the players expect it of each other.
Raylan_Givens
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Big for success on the field, and after. Think about all the "adults" we've worked with who just showed up and expected the work to get done or expected to get accolades/pay for simply being around longer than others regardless of how much work they were putting in.
the123kidz
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I believe this is call The Peter Principle.
Rich Kotite
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That's basically what I'd attempt. One thing I'd maybe do is throw a few basic formations at the kids. Like here's an I formation, shotgun, and option plays to get a little flavor along with blocking, tackling, running, catching and kicking. It would give kids the chance to learn football basics. Have fun doing it before they get my Keith Wakefield wing-T at high school.
And yes there would be Ohio State (or college football in general) Saturday's for the kids & adults for fun along with things you mentioned. Lots of car washes and food card fundraisers. Some quick fun on the field on Friday night.
Build a sense of community and pride.
As for weight lifting imagine having a locked weight room at virtually all times. That's what we had in my ancient times.
Raylan_Givens
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Ah, the good ol' days when you'd get suspended for going on the gym floor at any point outside of a basketball practice. We rebelled against that so much now we have male & female Karens complaining about sports being too important while simultaneously signing their 7 years olds up for year round ball...
Manchester's new stadium update, remember that it won't be used for football until 2024 but will be used for soccer this fall. Turf started being installed today! Photo taken from the west end of the stadium, on Renninger Road. The current high school is in the background. Home stands will be on the north side, visitors on the south along Nimisila Road.
At the old stadium site, the old elementary school walls are now leveled, the foundation is being removed, soon that hole that was the old school will be backfilled with dirt from the new stadium.
Progress on the new high school building is on plan, opening August 2024.
At the old stadium site, the old elementary school walls are now leveled, the foundation is being removed, soon that hole that was the old school will be backfilled with dirt from the new stadium.
Progress on the new high school building is on plan, opening August 2024.
EagleGuy
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Traffic? Luckily, my travels to Wilmington takes me down US 421, missing Raleigh and to Alexandria up I-85, again missing Raleigh.
I did pick-up the northern loop (540) around Raleigh on one trip - from I-87 to I-40. Around midnight, that did seem to take forever.
BTW, that BBQ pork sandwich (or is it sammich?) does look good. I have at least one each week. Hoppin john is a new one one me.
Sorry about the thread hijack. Couldn't hep myself...