2022 Freedom Bowl at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, August 26-27
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John Lee Pettimore
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So far nothing that interests me.
Massillon#82
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So an Ohio team driving more then an hour south to play a NJ team.
A local team playing a Canada team.
2 teams coming from out of state to play each other.
Yep that stadium will be packed that day. ?
John Lee Pettimore
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Wait just a dad gum minute....we've been told that...."this is a great event for the kids.... ....AND THE AREA." Are ya tellin me it's not?
Massillon#82
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Haters gonna hate, jealous gonna be petty.
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Well don't blame the "Spire Group" because after all, it doesn't exist.
John Lee Pettimore
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I'm blaming whoever is setting up these games.
Prepgridironlogistics.com. Same guy that set up the IMG/Bishop Sycamore game last year.
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John Lee Pettimore
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Yeah but that was a "great events for the kids and the area."
Has the time passed for games like the Herbstreit Classic and the games we played in, at Cincnnati (Crosstown Rivalry?), or have they evolved into the nationally scheduled games, between the"super" all-star teams?
Benson would be one of the top sites, in the country, for a national championship game, between the top two rated teams, in say the USA "Super" 25 poll, "IF" there were "ANY" interest?!
Benson would be one of the top sites, in the country, for a national championship game, between the top two rated teams, in say the USA "Super" 25 poll, "IF" there were "ANY" interest?!
If there were to be a national championship game, it would be held in the South or West or in a dome. They wouldn't put it in an Ohio outdoor stadium in Dec.
Sykotyk
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There's actually been one for a while until covid.
First year was 2014 in Boca Raton. Then it moved to Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. Then Grand Canyon State in Arizona, and then last year it was at Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas.
GEICO State Champions Bowl Series – State champions post-season bowl games televised on ESPNU
www.geicobowlseries.com
Did the post mention a date? Why read something into the post that wasn't there?!
Is there any "high school" stadium the equal of Benson?
Best stadiums to watch a high school football game
Here are our top choices -- some famous, some quirky -- for the nation's best places to watch high school football.
The North - South game is the end of April.:
North South Classic
www.ohsfca.net
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Bluestreakoffice
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I miss Fawcett stadium....just a great place
Did the post mention a date? Why read something into the post that wasn't there?!
Is there any "high school" stadium the equal of Benson?
Best stadiums to watch a high school football game
Here are our top choices -- some famous, some quirky -- for the nation's best places to watch high school football.www.espn.com
The North - South game is the end of April.:
North South Classic
LAST YEAR'S GAME:
DECEMBER 17 & 18, 2021
Bishop Gorman High School
Las Vegas, NV
John Lee Pettimore
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So then....with only 1 local team on the docket (a 2-8 one at that) and a Canadian....where are you on that...."this a great event" stance? Kinda sounds like you're wavering a bit.
Thanks for confirming "my" post mentioned nothing about a date.
Although the Ohio State Finals, Herbstreit Classic and Crosstown Rivalry were played in the Fall.
Playing a national championship game, in a fall sport, after their season, in the best stadium in the country makes alot more sense than moving it to an inferior site, ONLY for better weather (e.g.: better location, more interest and of course proximity to the Pro Football HOF)!
The Geico Bowl Series is not a national championship, it is a couple of exhibition games between schools from the handful of states (Arizona, Florida, Georgia, sometimes Utah and Washington) that allow teams to participate in for-profit, post-season events.
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"Playing a national championship game, in a fall sport, after their season, in the best stadium in the country makes alot more sense than moving it to an inferior site, ONLY for better weather (e.g.: better location, more interest and of course proximity to the Pro Football HOF)!"
Sorry, but you're delusional. The Stagg Bowl ( DIII National Championship) was played this year at the fabulous Benson Stadium ( it is very nice) and drew a "great crowd," since it had a "better location, more interest, and, of course, proximity to the Pro football HOF." From the Canton Repository:
Only 1,830 fans showed up to see the first Stagg Bowl played at Benson Stadium. Most of those in attendance appeared to be fans from the participating schools.
Sorry, but you're delusional. The Stagg Bowl ( DIII National Championship) was played this year at the fabulous Benson Stadium ( it is very nice) and drew a "great crowd," since it had a "better location, more interest, and, of course, proximity to the Pro football HOF." From the Canton Repository:
Only 1,830 fans showed up to see the first Stagg Bowl played at Benson Stadium. Most of those in attendance appeared to be fans from the participating schools.
Why make a fool out of yourself trying to make an analogy between DIII and high school football?
Massillon fills their side of Benson stadium for the state championship in December, every year.
A high school national championship has everything I mentioned, to draw a sellout crowd, while a DIII championship, without Mount Union has none of those factors (except the HOF) to draw a large crowd.
The Stagg Bowl was a very poor example, to "try" and make your point. Have the traditional finalists, who often play in the championship, EVER sold the game out ANYWHERE?!
Does "any" college playoff / bowl below the premier DI bowl games, traditionally draw large crowds?
John Lee Pettimore
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Um....couldn't this be said about special events at ANY stadium? Hope THIS helps.
The argument is moot, since a national championship game for high school is not happening. But, despite your shilling for Benson, the powers to be would not put a hs championship game in your facility, considering the weather and the fact that ( once again, despite your shilling), Canton, Ohio in the winter is not really a destination spot for anyone in the country who doesn't have roots in the area. I commend Massillon for their rabid support ( the best fans around), but chances are that you would have a game between say Westlake, Texas and Mater Dei from California. Yep, they are coming by the planeload to Canton in the winter.
2021 rankings:
- Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
- Westlake (Austin, Texas)
- Servite (Anaheim, Calif.)
- Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.)
- St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)
- North Shore (Houston)
- 7. ( tie) St. Frances Academy (Baltimore)
- (tie) Jesuit (Tampa, Fla.)
But, this thread is for games supposed to be played in late summer/early fall. Hopefully, it will be able to get some more local teams so that the attendance is very good and that they can enjoy Benson Stadium and the HOF surroundings.
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Mackinbiner
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I will.
CantonAnon
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A lot of people feel safe. That’s like asking a father if he feels safe sending his Freshman daughter to Massillon. Odds are it’s safe but bad things happen everywhere.
pcbuck
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I agree with you. I'd feel safe about going to a game at Benson as well.
