Should the Stagg Bowl find a better site or stay in Salem, Va.

wesleydad · October 27, 2011, 11:00:48 PM

dg, af4, thanks for making me laugh. you made my point. there are way more positives to salem than negatives. i always enjoy seeing you and the boy at the stagg, go hawks except for the last game this year, then go wolverines. and by the way, i dont yell at people unless they are really annoying, then they deserve it.

DGPugh · October 28, 2011, 03:53:05 PM

WesleyDad Said: "there are way more positives to salem than negatives"
amen
"i dont yell at people unless they are really annoying, then they deserve it"
i ain't gonna comment on that, i thank they were wearing purple...but wait...they were all wearing purple
keep the faith

PurpleSuit · October 29, 2011, 12:43:33 AM

Snow and ice storm in Salem/Roanoke in October??? How on Earth could there possibly be a football game played in December there? Just sunny and perfect fall weather here in Ohio.

cludad · October 29, 2011, 01:51:02 AM

if weather is the issue just move the game to socal ,its always sunny

HSCTiger74 · October 29, 2011, 09:47:18 AM

Quote from: cludad on October 29, 2011, 01:51:02 AM
if weather is the issue just move the game to socal ,its always sunny

I've heard that the same is true for Philadelphia.

K-Mack · November 02, 2011, 08:30:22 PM

The Pro Football HOF is one intangible Salem could not match. If the volunteers were twiddling their thumbs after losing the high school championships, I think a Canton bid would have a chance.

The other thing Salem has going for it is it seems willing to host any and all D-III championships, not just football. They are used to it enough now where the TV and newspapers cover it and the people come out for events. Canton, by virtue of its proximity to Mount Union, might be able to match that for football, but I'm assuming Canton is not interested in volleyball, softball, etc. Not sure if that would matter or not.

I'd put it at 65/35 Canton could take it, but that's about 25 more percent than I'd ever given a competing bid before.

S-S, where are the Ohio HS championships going?

wesleydad · November 02, 2011, 10:03:41 PM

k-mack, is that 65/35 in favor of canton or salem. nothing against canton, and i like the mount guys, salem has just been a fun trip everytime we have gone.

on another note, did you get to check out my travels this year? posted on mid atlantic board.

skunks_sidekick · November 02, 2011, 10:53:51 PM

K-Mack,

The HS Championsips are headed to Ohio Stadium in Columbus for two years. Ironically, it was allegedly Tressel that helped Columbus "win the bid". There has been discussion (probably more on chat boards vs. within the OHSAA) about reversing that decision to move the games to Columbus because of all the scandal, etc...

I know that in the past Canton has also hosted the D-II Swimming Championships as recently as 2010, so they do have some experience in other sports.

Who knows if they would even be interested in building a bid. I will find out soon, and report what was said.

K-Mack · November 02, 2011, 11:47:40 PM

Quote from: wesleydad on November 02, 2011, 10:03:41 PM
k-mack, is that 65/35 in favor of canton or salem. nothing against canton, and i like the mount guys, salem has just been a fun trip everytime we have gone.

on another note, did you get to check out my travels this year? posted on mid atlantic board.

Canton is the 35.

And thanks for the reminder, will look. I told you we should hire you! (can you write?)

SUADC · November 03, 2011, 12:23:50 PM

The game could also be played in Landover, Maryland (Great Four Season State) @ the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex right next to FedEx field. The facility is great and the field is also great. Would be nice to bring the D3 Football Championship to the nation capital. Here is a link below if interested.

http://pgsportsandlearn.com/track.html

wesleydad · November 03, 2011, 10:24:29 PM

k mack, i teach math, but i am certified to teach language arts in middle school, so i am sure i could put pen to paper, but i am not sure if i could do it as well as you guys do.

Mr. Ypsi · November 03, 2011, 10:37:21 PM

Quote from: wesleydad on November 03, 2011, 10:24:29 PM
k mack, i teach math, but i am certified to teach language arts in middle school, so i am sure i could put pen to paper, but i am not sure if i could do it as well as you guys do.

Aren't middle school language arts kids supposed to know capitalization?!

Or do you specialize is e. e. cummings?

Ron Boerger · November 03, 2011, 10:44:41 PM

Quote from: SUADC on November 03, 2011, 12:23:50 PM
The game could also be played in Landover, Maryland (Great Four Season State) @ the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex right next to FedEx field. The facility is great and the field is also great. Would be nice to bring the D3 Football Championship to the nation capital. Here is a link below if interested.

http://pgsportsandlearn.com/track.html

A stadium with a capacity of 5500 seems a little small for the Stagg.

PurpleSuit · November 04, 2011, 12:18:35 AM

Although Skunks and myself are "Mount guys," I think that Canton should be considered regardless of Mount Union being 30 minutes down the road. I wonder how many people made a big deal about Bridgewater playing in a National Title game in their backyard? If the city of Canton decides to make a bid, I would hope that they be viewed on the community's merits alone.

Pat Coleman · November 04, 2011, 12:35:16 AM

Quote from: Ron Boerger on November 03, 2011, 10:44:41 PM
Quote from: SUADC on November 03, 2011, 12:23:50 PM
The game could also be played in Landover, Maryland (Great Four Season State) @ the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex right next to FedEx field. The facility is great and the field is also great. Would be nice to bring the D3 Football Championship to the nation capital. Here is a link below if interested.

http://pgsportsandlearn.com/track.html

A stadium with a capacity of 5500 seems a little small for the Stagg.

The Washington, D.C., market seems a little large for the Stagg.