FB: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

[dc_has_been]

http://www.highschoolsports.net/thebleachers/index.cfm?sc_id=IN461316171&contid=7365&viewtype=photographerSpecific&eventid=8337535

this link to highschoolsports.net has some decent photos of the field.  The field is actually nicer that the pics IMO.  I have a question:  aren't the goal posts different dimensions for NCAA??
if the link does not go directly go to the home page and type in 46131 as the zip code

I believe high school field goals are 23'4" while college are 18'6".  So they would have to switch out the goal posts which really isn't a tough task.

[usee]

I have a question:  aren't the goal posts different dimensions for NCAA??

The hash marks are also different I believe.

[GRIZ_BACKER]

Hash marks are different as well.  I am assuming there is some sort of paint etc that can be applied to cover the HS marks and add new college marks. 

[propower64]

Anyone that would like a copy of the Franklin High School Campus map or Directions to Franklin High School can e-mail me at chris@proindustries.com

[formerd3db]

I agree - kudos to Franklin's athletic administration for moving the game (although it would have been a nice experience to have it at their own stadium on campus for that "traditional atmosphere").  Just another reason why colleges like Franklin and Hope need to install the new style turf

[rscl70]

Hash marks are different as well.  I am assuming there is some sort of paint etc that can be applied to cover the HS marks and add new college marks. 

No need to paint out the HS marks.  Fawcett Stadium in Canton, OH has HS, College, and Pro hash marks permanently on the field.  Jut paint on the college marks for one game.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ronnie44052/32539177/

[KYGrizzly]

I agree - kudos to Franklin's athletic administration for moving the game (although it would have been a nice experience to have it at their own stadium on campus for that "traditional atmosphere").  Just another reason why colleges like Franklin and Hope need to install the new style turf

Actually I believe Franklin is going to install field turf and it is going to be ready for next season. Rumor has it that Ben Roethlisberger has donated the money in honor of his college coach Terry Hoepner who attended. from Franklin College.

Another rumor flying around Franklin is that the Indianapolis Colts may be moving their pre-season camp to the campus in the near future.

Like I said these are rumors that have been passed on to me.

[formerd3db]

KyGrizz:

That is great if Franklin is getting the new style turf next year and even more commendable if Roethlisberger is donating the $.  I had forgotten that Hoeppner (former Miami and Indiana coach) had gone to Franklin.

As to the Colts, I realize you are just relating rumors as you mentioned, however, I have a question.  Have you heard anything as to why they are considering a move?  Are they unhappy with Rose-Hulman?  Poor preseason crowds, etc.??  Seems like they can't make up their minds as that would be the third move in the last couple of decades they've made, going from Anderson College to Rose-Hulman and, possibly to Franklin.  They must get "itchy feet" (or something else !)  Yet, at least the small colleges benefit by obtaining some great updgraded facilities.  Anyway, just curious as to the "why", if you know and/or have heard any rumors regarding that. 

[usee]

Former Wheaton College head footall coach JR Bishop is a graduate and football alum of Franklin College. In fact he is in the Franklin College Hall of Fame. He is also very good friends with Head Coach Mike Leonard. I know he still runs his camp in the summer at Franklin (bishop/dullaghan passing camp). His son is the reciever coach at Wheaton. If he is not in sunny Florida for the winter I am sure he will be there Saturday.

[D3_DPUFan]

As to the Colts, I realize you are just relating rumors as you mentioned, however, I have a question.  Have you heard anything as to why they are considering a move?  Are they unhappy with Rose-Hulman?  Poor preseason crowds, etc.??  Seems like they can't make up their minds as that would be the third move in the last couple of decades they've made, going from Anderson College to Rose-Hulman and, possibly to Franklin.  They must get "itchy feet" (or something else       !)  Yet, at least the small colleges benefit by obtaining some great updgraded facilities.  Anyway, just curious as to the "why", if you know and/or have heard any rumors regarding that. 

Not exactly sure why...crowds have been excellent, facilities super at Rose...but there just seems to be a luke warm relationship there. franklin is trying to lure the Colts there...Anderson is too, that's why the stadium/field lights upgrade last year. I think Peyton and Dungy are adamant about having camp out of Indy...everybody else wants to put it at the Colts complex...something will develop in the next year or two...i think the Colts and RHIT/Terre haute are on a year to year deal...

[Pat Coleman]

I live in Franklin.  The press box is equal or better IMO. 

I doubt that. All three broadcast teams are going to be outside in the elements.

[GRIZ_BACKER]

maybe from a broadcast perspective, but it should house the play callers/coaches ok.  Obviously you have done more homework than just seeing it from the field

[GRIZ_BACKER]

it wont be that cold anyway   30's    besides that as a special treat to liven up the broadcast the listeners will get to hear the FC fans in the background (hopefully no loud cursing over bad calls or lack thereof) 

[SaintsFAN]

I live in Franklin.  The press box is equal or better IMO. 

I doubt that. All three broadcast teams are going to be outside in the elements.

for REAL??  Where's Bob Gregg when you need him? 

Pat, I'm thinking they don't treat it the same way in Alliance..

[Pat Coleman]

it wont be that cold anyway   30's   

Clearly you've never tried to use a laptop outdoors in that weather.

SaintsFAN, if you get to call a game from Alliance I can guarantee you'll be warm.