Inter Valley Conference 2011

[tigerfan82]

It's time to get this started.........I can feel all of the love already from Hornet land to the Wood.....

Who is the favorite?

Who won the recruiting battle?

Will Garaway ban the D Coordinater from all amish buffets???

Can any of these teams make a playoff run?

On paper, it looks like it will be another exciting year. Good Luck to all and Go Tigers!

[tigerfan82]

p.s. almost forgot..........Nothing flys like a chicken!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JLGHoops]

Malvern vs Ridgewood will decide the league title in my opinion. I think Strasburg will be most improved.

[lucky_leroy]

For everyone interested, ole Tiger82 is looking svelte and good for another 100,000 miles. That's what clean living will do for you :)

[yikes]

the hornets should be tough..ridgewood is ridgewood,,curious about garaway..i think they could be really good an the tigers should be tough as well

[general94]

I think this year will be the best from top to bottom that the league has been in a long time. The Wood, Vern, Strasvegas, and Garaway all have enough talent to win the league and make a deep playoff run. It will be really tough for anyone to make it through the league schedule without a loss. My prediction is that the "CHAMPS" will still reside in West Lafayette. Just think Vern fans, less than 2 months until you get to hear the dreaded song.

[general94]

Tiger, what did you do to get old Leroy's sense of humor back? He was becoming quite the grumpy old fart on here for the last few years. He says you are good for another 100,000 miles, Hell that must mean I'm good for another 200,000.

[OHSFBFAN]

I think it will be a very interesting year between the Hornets, Wood, Strasvegas and Garaway. The way they all played lastyear makes this year a toss up 4 good teams fighting for IVC. I think that Strasvegas is going to very interesting to watch this year. As for the Wood and hearing that song dosen't bother some like ya think it does.....LOL. Good luck to all the boys in the IVC and play your hearts out only you can decide the IVC. "GO HORNETS"

[Straight Shot]

It's time to get this started.........I can feel all of the love already from Hornet land to the Wood.....

Who is the favorite?

Who won the recruiting battle?

Will Garaway ban the D Coordinater from all amish buffets???

Can any of these teams make a playoff run?

On paper, it looks like it will be another exciting year. Good Luck to all and Go Tigers!

Do schools receive any compensation for players they lose in free agent signings?

[JLGHoops]

Strasburg got a new school when they lost a basketball player and CV got a new league when they lost a three-sport player :)

[tigerfan82]

94, Leroy is chilling in his old age......not grumpy at all......

Leroy......nothing but "grilled" wings and "select 55's" and only one time a week now......rehab nurses are working on that figure of mine pretty hard....hahaha

Hoops......good answer for the compensation question....:)

I hope my beloved Tigers can be competitive this year.......Garaway is Loaded, the Wood just reloads, Malvern, well hoops??? any major signings yet;).....Sandy is still D4 in a D6 conference......tcc and newcts should be improved.......looks like it will be a helluva year.

[Herdya]

Ridgewood, Malvern, Strasburg and Garaway are the top four teams and any of these teams could be the champion. I also would not be surprised at all to see two or three of these teams share the title this year. I look for a very exciting year in the IVC and the most competitive this league has been in a long, long, time. Good luck to all teams and stay hydrated!

[JLGHoops]

Malvern only has four homes games this year, I think we had to give one away so we can select first in the supplemental draft :)

I don't see a tie at the top, I think someone will run the table.

[tigerfan82]

I think it is Garaways to lose hoops......i have been told they have everyone back.........just hope they don't mind if we play the season before handing them the crown...........even heard their def coach is all dedicated and working extra hard, he even tried reading something about Shula and Marino for extra coaching knowledge........oh wait, sorry about that....that was when he was wanting to date that girl named Jenny, until he found out something about that evil "D" word.....(diet)........;)

Where are all of the wood huddlers??????

Heard you guys were making a run at Pryor this year hoops.........since he has no where else to go.....hahaha

Go Tigers!!!!!!!!!

[rubberchicken]

My pick is GARAWAY first Malvern 2nd another great recruiting class coming in Strasvegus 3RD The WOOD A distant 4TH OR 5th

[shstiger73]

Pryor will play soccer at Hiland.

[rubberchicken]

I changed my prediction THE WOOD will be a distant 6th

[I.V.BOOSTER]

The I.V.C. is a good league & has been for years, I would still like to see Indian Valley get back in & play the same schools we did back in my day. It was a lot of fun back then & could be again.

[tigerfan82]

booster........you must be OLD ;)..........North or South?

The Chicken returns!!!!!!!!!!........and is talking out of his mind.......6th, hahahaha

[JLGHoops]

I think it is Garaways to lose hoops......i have been told they have everyone back.........just hope they don't mind if we play the season before handing them the crown...........even heard their def coach is all dedicated and working extra hard, he even tried reading something about Shula and Marino for extra coaching knowledge........oh wait, sorry about that....that was when he was wanting to date that girl named Jenny, until he found out something about that evil "D" word.....(diet)........;)



I think I will take your post in jest. Garaway is fourth on my depth chart. They cant have back as much as Malvern offensively and the Wood has won it three of the last four years. That is a big mountain to climb twice to win the league. I just dont see anyone beating both of those schools this year.

[general94]

^^^^Actually the Wood has won the league every year since 2003, except 2008, but who's counting.

Garaway has over 50 kids out this year which is great for them, and their Junior Class is stacked, but I still am not sold on there toughness or coaching.

The Wood's starters will match up well with anyone again, but I think the difference this year may be a lack of depth in some key positions. Key injuries could really hurt them, where in the past they just had another talented kid to plug in, but I still bet the coaching staff will be able to develop some depth from the underclassmen.

[I.V.BOOSTER]

booster........you must be OLD ;)..........North or South?

The Chicken returns!!!!!!!!!!........and is talking out of his mind.......6th, hahahaha

tiger.... I am OLD I played for I.V.NORTH in the late 70's & LOVED IT! Just wished we still played all same schools we played back then. I think it would be fun & a good fit for all. IMO:)

[general94]

tiger.... I am OLD I played for I.V.NORTH in the late 70's & LOVED IT! Just wished we still played all same schools we played back then. I think it would be fun & a good fit for all. IMO:)

I remember going with my dad to some good hard hitting games between North and the Wood up at Midvale in the early 80's when I was a kid. For some reason I don't remember much about watching the Wood against South other than when my brother was in school. I believe his Senior year (1987) was the the last year before the consolidation

[dvrfanatic]

Gotta look at who lost the most talent and who has most coming back! If the boys from the Creek can replace Shaw and Renner and take on their coaches personality..look out!! The walters kid will surprise everyone this season! Very intelligent QB, with skills to back it up. Can't wait to watch it all unfold.

[rubberchicken]

I dont think what Malvern has back is a big deal they lost to the Wood 55 13 there jv team lost to the Wood 38 to 6 I think its more about there off season recruiting.Dont forget about Srasvegus i feel the have by far the best player in the ivc and i dont mean there QB either

[I.V.BOOSTER]

I remember going with my dad to some good hard hitting games between North and the Wood up at Midvale in the early 80's when I was a kid. For some reason I don't remember much about watching the Wood against South other than when my brother was in school. I believe his Senior year (1987) was the the last year before the consolidation

general.... Yes back in the day all the games were hard hitting, that is what made it so much fun. You could hear the pads hit on every play back then not like today, now you hear 3-4 good hits a game & yes the first year of the Indian Valley consolidation was 1988. Good luck to all I.V.C. teams this year & maybe someday you will vote I.V. back into your league. I HOPE!;)

[Straight Shot]

I dont think what Malvern has back is a big deal they lost to the Wood 55 13 there jv team lost to the Wood 38 to 6 I think its more about there off season recruiting.Dont forget about Srasvegus i feel the have by far the best player in the ivc and i dont mean there QB either

What kind of grades did you get in English in high school?

[dvrfanatic]

All this talk about the wood the vern is great locker room material. Keep it up

[rubberchicken]

chickens dont go to school dumbbasss

[tigerfan82]

they just stay in the coop............everyone knows that straight shot?????

sorry hoops.....too many people are telling me about this Garaway team......probably already putting plays in their playbook for their playoff match up with Ursiline.......

If the Wood finishes 5th or worse.......hahahahahahahahahaha.......thanks for the laugh chicken....

how late in the 70's booster????

[I.V.BOOSTER]

they just stay in the coop............everyone knows that straight shot?????

sorry hoops.....too many people are telling me about this Garaway team......probably already putting plays in their playbook for their playoff match up with Ursiline.......

If the Wood finishes 5th or worse.......hahahahahahahahahaha.......thanks for the laugh chicken....

how late in the 70's booster????
As late as possible 77-79. WOW 34 years ago seem's like just yesterday! LOL!:)

[tigerfan82]

It doesn't seem that long ago does it.........probably why we are on chat boards like this ;)

[ole sebastian]

All this talk about the wood the vern is great locker room material. Keep it up

Go ahead, post it! Until Garaway gets rid of their head hauncho, they won't be in the race. They may have the most talent I'll give you that, but he will not be able to get the most out of his kids. He never has, nor will.

[JLGHoops]

Go ahead, post it! Until Garaway gets rid of their head hauncho, they won't be in the race. They may have the most talent I'll give you that, but he will not be able to get the most out of his kids. He never has, nor will.

I want to know who determined they have the most talent? Unless they had a mass influx of new talent, how do they have more talent than before?

[ole sebastian]

I don't think there is any question they have the most talent this year in the league. Their younger classes are very athletic and skilled, best skilled players in the league, and best QB in the league (and yes I'm sure you are going to make a point that Ball is the best QB in the league, but let's be honest, he's good, but not better). I would go as far to say that year in/out they have equal if not more talent than other teams in the league. Just comes down to the fact that their coach either A) doesn't know how to coach them, or B) he can't get the most out of his kids like Slusser or even that guy who coaches the Bees do. I don't think there is a debate there. Case in point, look at Devin Schie's senior year. No way in hell they should have finished with the record they did. It happens EVERY year with him and his team.

[hawkeyz]

Pryor will play soccer at Hiland.

Signed him to a long term contract yesterday. Coach Bodiker was ecstatic. :)

As for the Pirates... I have to be a fan of someone, so I pull out the red and powder blue in football season. Walter will put up huge numbers.

Athleticism is one thing and being football players is another. When I watch Malvern and Ridgewood play, I see a lot of football players.

I won't get into coaching other than to say the line about keeping the DC away from the Amish buffet lines was priceless.

I think physical teams who run the ball and stop the run will almost always beat teams that wing the ball out of the spread 90% of the time. This is not a criticism of the spread in general if a team runs effectively out of it. The passing spread is fun to watch, but it will rarely get you to the promised land. The problem is that you wear your defense out. Whether you score or punt, you are doing it in 1-2 min and then your defense is back out there. I don't know if Garaway has any size miraculously appear, but the last few years their D linemen have probably averaged 170 pounds and they just haven't been able to stand up to a good rushing attack. Maybe they will outscore people, but to be really good, you have to force a punt every now and then.

Maybe I'm just old, but I love to see a TE, a FB, with a RB lined up behind him running between the tackles.

[tigerfan82]

c'mon hawk.........you folks get to recruit in bball season, hoops and the hornets control the football signees.........;)

red and blue fan???????.......that should be a strike 2.........

hoops calm down........they didn't get any recruits that you guys didn't already let go...you just must have missed how good they are.....;)

chicken.......where is the dog at??????? is he still not allowed to come out and play?

[I.V.BOOSTER]

It doesn't seem that long ago does it.........probably why we are on chat boards like this ;)

Ya it has been 34 years but I can still remember play's & things that happened in alot of games, stuff that was said back & forth in the game's. BUT MY WIFE TELLS ME I CAN'T REMEMBER TO PUT THE SEAT DOWN IN THE BATHROOM! LOL!:)

[hawkeyz]

c'mon hawk.........you folks get to recruit in bball season, hoops and the hornets control the football signees.........;)

red and blue fan???????.......that should be a strike 2.........


No major recruits, I mean, transfers this year. We are building up the fund. We'll need a couple major signees after the 2011-12 season. ;)

I'm a little conflicted about the red and powder blue, but I can be in Sugarcreek in 10 minutes, and I know so many of the players and parents. It's interesting though - I show up to support the football team and there's back slaps, hugs, and hellos. Basketball season rolls around and I suddenly have a communicable disease.

I will say this - it is nice to see the Tigers have a team competing to win the IVC. It just didn't seem like things were right when they were going through those lean years.

[rubberchicken]

This thread is to nice where are those hornut fans and yes TIGER 5th or 6th for the Wooders and yes again the DOG is not allowed on the huddle

[porterboy]

IVC champs will be decided week five when Malvern travels to west lafayette. Garaway and strasburg will decide 3rd and 4th. This is my picks. 1st Malvern, 2nd The Wood, 3rd Garaway, 4th the crying tigers after that who cares.

[yikes]

I don't think there is any question they have the most talent this year in the league. Their younger classes are very athletic and skilled, best skilled players in the league, and best QB in the league (and yes I'm sure you are going to make a point that Ball is the best QB in the league, but let's be honest, he's good, but not better). I would go as far to say that year in/out they have equal if not more talent than other teams in the league. Just comes down to the fact that their coach either A) doesn't know how to coach them, or B) he can't get the most out of his kids like Slusser or even that guy who coaches the Bees do. I don't think there is a debate there. Case in point, look at Devin Schie's senior year. No way in hell they should have finished with the record they did. It happens EVERY year with him and his team.

crazy talk i tell ya...just plain crazy, ball is the best qb in the league, without a close second..an where has the pirates came up with all this talent, cause they were good last year, but i didnt feel like they were phenomonal....just an opinion

[porterboy]

pirates are the same every year, OK. i would say Ball is way above all QB's in the IVC, plays both ways hard.

[rubberchicken]

He looked good in the 55 13 loss to the WOOD last year

[porterboy]

last year? who cares, check your calendar rubber, it's 2011.

[yikes]

He looked good in the 55 13 loss to the WOOD last year

ive seen a game where john elway played horrable,,but i think it was safe to say he was still pretty good that year...this guy they call rubberchicken is a bit of free entertainment for me:rolleyes:

[porterboy]

rubber lives in the past. probably played for ridgewood back when everybody rolled on them. now he brags of the great tradition they have. they had nothing until john built it. shouldnt ridgewood dominate anyway, if they bumped up to the ECOL im sure the wouldnt win the title every year. now we will hear they play a great balanced schedule, that shows from the past post season play. cant beat up on the little guys all year then blow up when you play a school the same size. and newcomerstown and sandy dont count.

[shstiger73]

It's been a long time since "everybody rolled" on Ridgewood.

[general94]

^^^^ Excellent, we have somebody to replace pigboy since he doesn't post anymore. This one is almost as full of bull**** as some of his were. I hope pigboy and some of the other Vern posters come out of the sewer this year and start posting again so we can have some more fun.

[rubberchicken]

portajohn i live in the past but you talk about the years everybody rolled the WOOD YOU SURE AINT VERY SMART. And please dont compare your QB TO Elway

[lucky_leroy]

Gotta love the line " if the Garaway kids take on the attitude of their coaches".
I'll leave that one go for fear of getting put back in the grumpy ole man status. Tiger, must be the ONE day/ week that I'm in that establishment too! Hawk, that new salary cap has H-town pretty much bound up as far as free agency goes!!

[porterboy]

just saying ridgewood past was not that good before john came along. and dont you agree that its silly to be a heavy weight in a light weight fight. you guys should dominate. but then the post season comes. used to scrimage the wood every year. my school was half the size of yours but they wouldnt schedule us, so we came down and thumped you 7 TD to maybe 1 if we put are scrubs in.

[yikes]

Of all posters, you would think we were comparing him to alway...but that was nt the case rubberhead...just stating that even the best qbs in the nfl have played bad games...what a funny guy u are

[porterboy]

we dont get it yikes. if your not from the wood, then you ############. i wouldnt be happy going 10-0 or 9-1 every year and traveling to get thumped. IVC championship dont mean squat, and thats about all the wood wins. rubberlips probably sat the bench if he ever played. lies to his kids about how great he was.

[yikes]

10-0,9-1,8-2,7-3,...as long as the hornets make the playoffs they have a pretty good chance of making a real nice run...so a loss to the wood will nt make or break there season:D

[tigerfan82]

Leroy.........and with the latest reports.......I lost that night.........the haven won't be the same without me ;)

porterboy.......I believe we had 2 teams from our conference make the regional finals in their respective divisions a year or two ago........now who would that have been????????? just a thought....before you make a complete A** of yourself again....know what your saying.......season is a few weeks away and we already have someone for the chicken to chat with....

[beagledog]

The Wood made the state semi fnals 2 years ago but whos counting. Note to Malvern fans...Region 23 is a joke and you will not have that to fall back on this year.

[roo]

Sept. 23rd, until then carry on huddlers!!!!!!!!!

[porterboy]

you had a great team 2 years ago, no doubt about it. and again i like ridgewoods program, just want you guys to beef up the schedule. couldnt agree with you more yikes. it would be great to beat the wood, but it means nothing to malverns over all goal. ridgewood does not have that luxury, if they get beat twice they are more than likely out.

[general94]

Yet again another poster that is obsessed with the Wood's schedule. The Wood plays Martin Ferry, Waynedale, and a solid team form Northeast Ohio (Liberty Center) in their non-conference schedule. The only cupcake is Buckeye Trail. Who does the Vern play? I see they still play CV, even though they are out of the IVC. You might want to do some research before you post stupid crap. Worry about the Vern's schedule, or lack of one.

[Straight Shot]

Malvern has been in the play-offs the last 4 years. They have no control over the region they are in. You may find fault with them about other things, but there is nothing wrong with their schedule. It is getting the job done.

[Longstreet]

you had a great team 2 years ago, no doubt about it. and again i like ridgewoods program, just want you guys to beef up the schedule. couldnt agree with you more yikes. it would be great to beat the wood, but it means nothing to malverns over all goal. ridgewood does not have that luxury, if they get beat twice they are more than likely out.

PortaJohn, so far your knowledge of Ridgewood football has been amazing. During The Woods current 8 year playoff run, they have finished 8-2 twice and have made the playoffs both times! With that history, how can you say "more than likely out"!

You have more crap in you than the PortaJohns in Stras-vegas had after the Corn Fest the last weekend in July!!

[rubberchicken]

Mr portajohn your purpose in life is what ?

[tigerfan82]

Now why the StrasVegas comment being similiar to porterboy Longstreet.......keep that up and no more invites to the grill........

Was that a dog siting?????? does Mrs. Dog know he came out to play????? If she finds out will he get grounded????

What next, is my long lost buddy djordo coming back too?????

His purpose is to keep the Wood faithful happy........if you all didn't have a hornet poster like him, this place would be dull......;)

Miss me last night Leroy.........:(.........had withdrawals, but missed wing night.......almost must have felt like Baby Huey at the "way" must feel since the buffet lines are off limits to him......

[JLGHoops]

i enjoy the Wood-Hornet rivalry on the huddle, but still trying to wrap my head around the posters that think Garaway is team to beat. I cant get past this since they have done nothing in the last five years.

[porterboy]

that is a good non-conf schedule, should help wood out a lot in the points if they win them all. i would hope vern will drop CV after this year. now it would be nice to see them get in a div 5 conference. you guys from west laf need to get your panties out of a bunch, i like your program, well johns program. always support them in the post season. and now that your finally playing a few more quality teams i will lighten up a bit. malverns schedule is solid for a div 6 school, they play four or five D5 schools, i agree CV shouldnt be on the schedule but it is what it is. ridgewood should have zero D6 schoolds on theirs. i thought coshocton was a great team to have on the schedule, and why not play new phily or dover? now there is some points. rubberlips my purpose in life is to make a lot of money, take care of my family and friends, i had my days on the field, i hope that all area teams do well, unlike most of you from the wood.

[shstiger73]

Dover (D-3) and Phila (D-2) would have little to gain and a lot to lose by playing a D-5 school (except Ursuline or a MAC school). Doubt that they would schedule any IVC school.

[tigerfan82]

hoops........just do the research or ask them.......those Pirates are that good...they have it all........

[rubberchicken]

tigerfan would you really bar the chicken from the tailgate party ? What is the status on your QB. PORTAJOHN what you are saying is you want the WOOD out of the IVC so 55 13 never happens again

[shawnee]

Hoops....I have to agree that the IVC title will come down to Wood vs Hornets as Garaway has lost a few key individuals on the O and D line. They have very good skill players but without the line, they will lose the big games. I have to give it to the Generals as they reload every year.

[JLGHoops]

I predict Ridgewood will run away with the IVC title this fall.....in boys golf! That team is loaded :)

[Dirt53]

I see no way the wood will make the playoffs with out running the table.
1) Must go 10-0
2) That means beating Martin Ferry, Malvern, Garaway, and the Burg. (33-7 between the four).
3) Little to no points with TCC, N'Town, and Sandy Valley at best (5-25 between the three.
4) The time has come for Ridgewood to follow in CV's footsteps and leave the IVC. CV needed weaker teams and Ridgewood needs tuffer teams.
The way I see the IVC ending is like this;
Garaway 9-1 (5-1)
Ridgewood 7-3 (4-2)
Malvern 7-3 (4-2)
Strasburg 7-3 (3-3)
Sandy Valley 2-8 (2-4)
TCC 2-8 (1-5)
N'Town 0-10(0-6)

[lucky_leroy]

I don't know, JLG, the MAGIC is working with that HORNET GOLF TEAM!! Did a golfer move in by some chance??

[JLGHoops]

Golf team is lucky to have matching shirts, you know the entire recruiting budget goes to football and basketball :)

Dirt...you are jaded if you think both Malvern and Ridgewood are going to lose 2 in conference. I will be shocked if they lose two combined and they have to lose 1!

[Dirt53]

Hoops you better take a closer look at Garaway. I think the Walter boy is the real deal not taking anything away from Ball either.

[hawkeyz]

...those Pirates are that good...they have it all........

Except OL and DL as Shawnee pointed out. Walter is good, but I'm seeing a lot of 3 step drops and fire the ball - and even with that, he will probably have to throw with someone in his chest. We'll see how that works out.

In the meantime I have 2 pieces of advice for Garaway coaches: anabolic steroids and HGH. :)

[porterboy]

i always want the underdog to win rubberlips, the wood might want to stop picking on D6 teams and worry about ferry, odds are the wood starts the season with a loss. garaway QB will be fine until week four, then he will get stung. it will come down to the wood and the hornets. The post's about garaway's QB being better than the Ball boy, is not sitting well with some. I dont know if these are his personal opinions or a fans, never the less he is in for more then he can handle week four. Seen the kid play three times last year, never thought to ask anyone who he was. The best QB and probably running back in the IVC and ECOL is BALL.

[hawkeyz]

Ball and Walter are apples and oranges. Do you want someone to sling the ball around every down? That's Walter. Do you want a guy who can throw some and is a really good runner? That's Ball. Ball probably has a much better supporting cast around him, so their overall record and head to head won't really settle the matter. It's like beauty - in the eye of the beholder.

[general94]

i always want the underdog to win rubberlips, the wood might want to stop picking on D6 teams and worry about ferry, odds are the wood starts the season with a loss. garaway QB will be fine until week four, then he will get stung. it will come down to the wood and the hornets. The post's about garaway's QB being better than the Ball boy, is not sitting well with some. I dont know if these are his personal opinions or a fans, never the less he is in for more then he can handle week four. Seen the kid play three times last year, never thought to ask anyone who he was. The best QB and probably running back in the IVC and ECOL is BALL.

The Wood starts the season with a loss?????????? They play Trail Week 1 potty. I'll take a wager on that one and give you 30 points. As for Martins Ferry, they are Week 3 and I believe they will be the Wood's toughest game. Advantage goes to Ferry because it is played down on the river, but I have no doubt the Wood will compete just fine.

[yikes]

this is great!!!! dont know about anyone else but i am pumped for this season reguardless of who beats who...gonna be some good games going on in the ivc:D

[OHSFBFAN]

I heard that Martins Ferry is not so good this year per Shadyside. There are 4 good teams in the IVC this year and very excited to get the season started.

[porterboy]

thought wood played ferry week one, sorry. seen you guys schedule a cupcake to get started. ferry has a very good team this year, and you will have to beat the refs also. when you travel to the river it is never fair. cant wait to get it started.

[ole sebastian]

Seen the kid play three times last year, never thought to ask anyone who he was. The best QB and probably running back in the IVC and ECOL is BALL.

Now your really talking out of your ass. Best in the ECOL too, when hes not even the best in the IVC. Come on Porter, I know you aren't that stupid. Funny when the kid decided to leave CV, Dover was his first option. Wonder why he didn't chose there in the end? Probably the fact that he knew he wouldn't play QB over Swinderman. To boot, the Hudson boy from Zanesville would be in front of him as well, and I'm sure more in the end. Taking nothing way from him, good player, but he is an athlete playing the position, not a natural QB. I will give credit that he is a good runner, but again not the best in the both leagues, let alone his own. Passing wise, he can throw a long ball, but that's about it. Not a lot of precision on his short game. It's one thing to talk your players up, it's another to make statements proclaiming you have JC on your team.

[ole sebastian]

[QUOTE=porterboy;5134730] thought wood played ferry week one, sorry. seen you guys schedule a cupcake to get started. QUOTE]

Well unfortunately both powerhouses in United or Lowellville were unable to play us because they were tied up on the Bee's schedule, so we had to get Trail instead. I just hope you have enough time to recover injury wise by weeks 4 and 5 after starting the season with those two bohemiths.

[roo]

United & Lowellville combined record last year, 12-8.... Buckeye Trail & Waynedale combined, 3-17....... just sayin.......

[porterboy]

nice stats roo, the general fans always find fault in everyones schedule but there own. how many D6 schools do they play? one is to many. do agree Hudson is a stud, Swinderman on the other hand is average, But for a combo of running and passing, Ball is by far the best. opinions are like A-holes, we all got one. It will all come out in the wash, lets see who goes the deepest in the post season. as a fact, lets see who makes it. The hornets skilled players are unmatched in the IVC, cant wait until the season begins.

[rubberchicken]

Are these the same skilled players the WOOD beat 55 13 last year

[tigerfan82]

I might have to do some reconsidering..........all this time I have heard how Garaway is the hands down powerhouse this year......but the Vern is talking a might big game also........chicken you boys and my beloved tigers might not have anything for either of those two...........and Sandy will be much improved........wow.......almost time to get it all started........

[shawnee]

Porterboy......Skill players being unmatched is quite a big statement considering the competition in the league. The Wood has yet to be de-throwned as King and Garaway has an excellent group of skilled players. Perhaps you should have yourself checked for Hornet fever or stop drinking so much kool-aid prior to posting.

[rubberchicken]

I have been trying to tell you Tiger the WOOD will be lucky to finish 5th

[JLGHoops]

I might have to do some reconsidering..........all this time I have heard how Garaway is the hands down powerhouse this year......but the Vern is talking a might big game also........chicken you boys and my beloved tigers might not have anything for either of those two...........and Sandy will be much improved........wow.......almost time to get it all started........

tiger...come on, now you sound like the chicken! He has Ridgewood in the bottom four in the league which means you have Sandy in the top four! That wont happen.

[yikes]

how has all the teams looked during the scrimmage campaign...the hornets looked pretty good against sebring...defense should be
much improved this year

[Straight Shot]

Hoops,
I don't know much about the Cardinals, but I am wondering why you think it can't happen. How about giving us some thoughts about Sandy Valley and their team.

[porterboy]

garaway always has a couple good skilled players shawnee, im saying overall, hornets have six. heard the wood had a tuff time with a D6 Reg 23 team last night? heard the secondary was bad, and skilled players not as fast as the past? did some kids transfer to sandy? they have been talking smack to the vern boys also. thought they had like one decent athlete on the squad?

[SilverHammer]

garaway always has a couple good skilled players shawnee, im saying overall, hornets have six. heard the wood had a tuff time with a D6 Reg 23 team last night? heard the secondary was bad, and skilled players not as fast as the past? did some kids transfer to sandy? they have been talking smack to the vern boys also. thought they had like one decent athlete on the squad?

As in pretty much running at will against a team is a real power house. As in stuffing there running game completely. By the way the QB for NC, he is the real deal. No IVC QB could make the throws that young man was making.

[Herdya]

Ridgewood did not have a tough time with Newark Catholic. The NC quarterback made a couple of nice throws, but other than that Ridgewood totally dominated that scrimmage. This Ridgewood team is just like any other Ridgewood team; hard-nosed, fast to the ball and well-coached. Anybody who thinks any different is nuts.

[JLGHoops]

DV power poll up on Huddle this morning....I have scanned it three times and find no mention of this powerhouse Garaway team that keeps being mentioned in this thread....I guess they are going to sneek up on the experts also :)

[rubberchicken]

I am moving The hornuts to no 1 in the IVC they rolled over state powerhouse sebring

[hawkeyz]

This Ridgewood team is just like any other Ridgewood team; hard-nosed, fast to the ball and well-coached. Anybody who thinks any different is nuts.

Teams take on the personality of their coach and Coach S is the proven best in the IVC.

If anyone doubts how good this guy is, take a look at what he does in all-star games. He works with kids for 2 weeks and then they go out and knock the snot out of people.

All coaches know the x's and o's of football, but the guy who can connect with kids, transfer his values to them, and get excellence out of them is the guy who is the cream of the crop.

[Longstreet]

hawkyez- Please stop with posts about how great Slusser is. He is hard enough to live with without Hiland fans filling his ego!!

But truthfully, he does somehow get the kids to play their best week in and week out.

[lucky_leroy]

Hawkeyz, was that a Freudian slip with the "transfer" comment???

[rubberchicken]

Slusser and ego in the same sentence this thread is getting out of control.And just as the Malvern coaching staff reported the Wood got blasted by Newark Catholic

[hawkeyz]

I got you Longstreet. Well, that's the thing about being good for a long time - about the time you start believing what everyone says about you is when you get taken down.

You look at the dominant programs in various sports in the IVC or any other conference, you will find a coach who is fully committed and works hard, and is able to get their kids to do the same. They have to have some talent to work with, but they develop what they need, and it just rolls on year after year. I admire that because, obviously, not every coach is willing to do it.

BTW, big fan of James Longstreet. I've read his biography and one written about him. Old Gloomy Pete. He would have made a good football coach. :)

[hawkeyz]

Hawkeyz, was that a Freudian slip with the "transfer" comment???

No. The slip is when I use "recruit" in place of "transfer". :)

[porterboy]

Coach Slusser is Ridgewood, he made them. But please dont give him no extra credit in this past all-star game. He had very little comp. in Zucal. How did he get the call to coach that game anyway, it was not fair to the east team. But i do agree slusser is a great coach, no matter what kids he has he uses their talent to the fullest. Didnt realize dominate was a 1 to 1 tie.

[hawkeyz]

You want me to give Coach T some love too? Good coach. He might do even better if he wasn't getting cussed out from the stands (Yes, I have sat with you green people) :)

But if you want to be the man, you have to beat the man, and right now the man is Slusser.

And, I don't think you can make Slusser out more than he is. His achievements speak for themselves.

[yikes]

hiland needs to have football...it would be the rite thing for them to do:D

[yikes]

Slusser and ego in the same sentence this thread is getting out of control.And just as the Malvern coaching staff reported the Wood got blasted by Newark Catholic

i dont think the coaching staff had anything to do with it

[Straight Shot]

Coach Slusser is Ridgewood, he made them. But please dont give him no extra credit in this past all-star game. He had very little comp. in Zucal. How did he get the call to coach that game anyway, it was not fair to the east team. But i do agree slusser is a great coach, no matter what kids he has he uses their talent to the fullest. Didnt realize dominate was a 1 to 1 tie.

It is unfair to blame John Zucal for the loss in the all-star game. John is a very good coach,but the talent he was given to work with was far inferior to that of the West. I heard that he helped out because no East head coaches wanted to do it. It is not the x's and o's. It is the Jimmys and Joes. Let us all know the next time you are coaching something and we will all critique your performance.

[DoDoBird]

What street do the Conotton Valley Connection live on in that duplex owned by who?

[1_beast]

United & Lowellville combined record last year, 12-8.... Buckeye Trail & Waynedale combined, 3-17....... just sayin.......

Just to add to your stat....Waynedale got beat by Rittman last year....and Rittman Beat Connotton Valley....if thats any indication of what you have to look forward to. Bears are out of their league here it looks like...and pryor to last year...rittman had about a 40 game losing streak...

[1_beast]

What kind of offense does Ridgewood run?? Defense?? Im just a fan with no knowledge of your program other than its very established over the last 8 years or so...

[mec0441]

Malvern absolutely destroyed Leetonia in a scrimmage tonight. It was ugly from the start. 3 good recievers over 6ft 4 inches. thats tough at any level let alone div 6. they may be tough to beat.

[general94]

Leetonia was 2-8 last year and 1 of their wins came against Sebring, so I'm really not impressed.

[tigerfan82]

dodobird..........WHAM with the right hand!!!!!!!!!..........hahahahahaha

LeRoy.....missed you last night.......??????? and no I didn't have any wings!

hoops.......I am telling you folks.....all I can go on is what is being said and from the sound of it....the IVC will have 2 state champs this year.....not sure the Vern and the Way can be beat......

Chicken.......one post from that dog and what????.......is he in the doghouse already???

[OHSFBFAN]

You should be impressed considering Leetonia is predicted to go to playoffs this year. Heard Wood had some problems w/Newark and that is sad being they are supposibly not that good this year. Keep it going Wood crew, we are loving you putting the Vern down time will tell very soon.......

[general94]

Who predicted Leetonia was going to the playoffs? That would be one hell of a turnaround in a year. Nobody is really putting the Vern down. In fact, I think they will be very good. Who said Newark Catholic was not good? I would bet money that they would beat Leetonia by 4 scores at least. And as many posters have stated who were actually THERE, the Wood did not really have problems with them. Some of you Vern posters really kill me. It was one of you that brought up the Wood's schedule and started the same B.S. as every year, then you get very defensive when someone brings up the Verns easy opponents. Lastly, some on here are getting way to excited over scrimmages.

[rubberchicken]

Only hornuts at the scrimmage was the staff and the QB . Congrats on a very impressive performance against state powerhouse Leetonia no doubt the hornuts are on there way to a state championship

[dvrfanatic]

Remember boys........talk is cheap! Can't wait for Friday nights.

[mec0441]

I actually have a lot of respect for the wood. You dont have the success they have had year end and year out by accident. They are well coached and block about as good as any team you will ever watch. Should be a classic game.. Wouldnt surprise me to see both of them go far in the playoffs. Strasburg will have trouble makin the playoffs and garaway should be solid as ever. No doubt on my mind the winner of the vern/wood game will win the IVC. JJ huddle does have leetonia going to playoffs.

[1_beast]

Buehler???
Buehler???

[roo]

One (1) more week til it starts 2 count!!!!! I'm a '79 Sandy grad & a Malvern fan for 'obvious' reasons, still root for the Cards 9 weeks a year... The IVC is, and has been a very good small school league, how sweet would it be if (4) teams were 2 qualify for week 11??? We, as Huddlers, can go back & forth on who is better & who will win this n that game, but it will all be decided by the young men on the field!!! I hope & pray that each n everyone of these young men represent their schools & the IVC & 2 all a HEALTHY season!!!! ROO....

[tigerfan82]

nice post^^^^^^^^^

[1_beast]

"sor--ray...din't mean to break up ya'lls black pan-tha par-tay" ~~Forrest Gump

[msacbd]

Any scrimmage finals

[general94]

Any Vern fans out there that want to report what a tough time the Wood had with Danville last night?

[yikes]

Any Vern fans out there that want to report what a tough time the Wood had with Danville last night?

wasnt it 31-14...danville:D

[porterboy]

what is the word on monroe central beating up on strasburg? any truth to it,

[1_beast]

Whats Ridgewood facilities like? Field? Seating? Parking? Tailgating?? Concessions??? I'll be coming down in week 2.

[sug00]

Sandy Valley has a nice o line averaging 235 a Very strong qb that can throw and run and two very good sized rb so they could sneak up and surprise some people. But my opinion malvern wood strasvegas garaway four best teams but we will find out soon.

[tigerfan82]

what is the word on monroe central beating up on strasburg? any truth to it,

yep porkchop.....beat the he** out of us......wasn't close......I can see now you know everything already........I don't know if the boys will be able to play the season it was so bad......

[rubberchicken]

portajohn is buy far the smartest turd on the huddle

[porterboy]

it was a question rubberlips, and tigerfan no need to be so defensive, I know monroe central was weak this year and had a hard time with them dominating strasburg. better worry about shadyside and not my knowledge. ive probably forgotten more about football then you'll ever know. between straburg and the wood fans, hard to tell who cries more. goodluck to all this weekend, gets as many wins as possible, so the hotnets can get those points off ya.

[shstiger73]

That "weak" Monroe Central team is ranked 12th in JJ's D-5 Preseason Power Poll.

[rubberchicken]

Does portajohn mean he has forgot everything about football he ever knew ?

[tigerfan82]

wasn't defensive......that weak team you know so much about just beat us up.....if you heard it, it has to be true.........and who was crying???????.......missed that one.....I bet hoops and all of the classy huddlers from the Vern are proud of you.

[porterboy]

thats why i was asking tiger, relax. dont care who is proud of me. have not made a statement i dont stand by. i was asking a question about the scrimmage, end of story. called my buddy today that seen them twice, said they are very average. please remember this is all BS they boys will work it out on the field. i wish all IVC schools much luck, should be a great year. will take one more jab, im assuming tiger and wood fans also cheer for the browns?

[dvrfanatic]

Now that was pretty LOW!! Lol

[general94]

Monroe Central would beat Malvern by 2 TD's

[mhain]

Malvern will be 4-0 when they play the Wood. I will need to see a few games to predict anything past week 4, but i am very optimistic!

[JLGHoops]

Go back to the 3rd post on this thread, I said Malvern/Ridgewood in week five will decide the league title, I am still sticking with that prediction.

General 94....the chicken and porterboy are two of a kind, dont let their infighting ruin what will be a great game week 5

[rubberchicken]

The Vern will not beat The Way

[tigerfan82]

not sure anybody will...............they are loaded.....just throttled Fairless in a scrimmage, well according to the TR....

[hawkeyz]

I still want them to play in week 5 anyway, if that's ok. :)

[tigerfan82]

I think Hawk is a closet Hornet fan.............;)..........wonder why those 2 schools cheer for each other????????

[1_beast]

not sure anybody will...............they are loaded.....just throttled Fairless in a scrimmage, well according to the TR....

Should Waynedale save on travel money and time and just not show up week 2???:eek:

[Longstreet]

Should Waynedale save on travel money and time and just not show up week 2???:eek:

Beast,
Tigerfan was talking about The Way not The Wood.

[tigerfan82]

beast you will enjoy a game at the Wood.....and my last post was about Garaway......nice place to watch a game and nice stadium, except those blaring speakers.......hahaha.....but they have to play them loud cause the chicken has no ears!!!!! ;)

[hawkeyz]

I think Hawk is a closet Hornet fan.............;)..........wonder why those 2 schools cheer for each other????????

I'm a fan of hs football. If anything, I'm a (gulp) Pirate fan. :)

You know how everyone wants to see the Hiland basketball girls not win the IVC for the 17th time in a row, I'd like to see someone give RW a run for their money in football and Malvern seems to be the ones to do it ... not that I have a single thing against RW. I admire their coach and program. But if Strasburg, or my Pirates, or whoever wants to step up, they will get a lot of love from me.

The only time I remember cheering hard for the Hornets was at the regionals a couple years ago when they played to go to state in basketball and a couple of times in football playoff games. I do pull for the kids of the parents I know up there. As for the Hornets, they generally hate our guts. :)

[1_beast]

LOL My Bad...The Wood, The Way, The Burg, The Vern...hard to follow you folks as a newcomer!!!

Would Waynedale be "The Dale"??? LOL

Just riffing ya'll....maybe I can meet some of The Wood fans if you are tailgating or want to meet halftime or whatever.

[general94]

What does Waynedale bring to the table this year? I know you guys had a down year last year, but you have had a good program for a long time.

[OHSFBFAN]

Oh boy, gotta love all this trash talking going on. Only the boys will decide who is going to take the IVC, 2 days away from a exciting year of 4 good teams! GO HORNETS!!!!

[rubberchicken]

Hey tiger bring your tailgate to the Wood sat nite no one down there is smart enough to run a grill

[1_beast]

What does Waynedale bring to the table this year? I know you guys had a down year last year, but you have had a good program for a long time.

Bears are small on the line...not to athletic...defense is lacking. May be a long year. But hey, they have a good kicker. How about the Wood? Sounds like another playoff run is in store?

[JLGHoops]

Hey tiger bring your tailgate to the Wood sat nite no one down there is smart enough to run a grill

I will bring my grill down for you....my specialty is grilled rubber chicken on skewers :)

[tigerfan82]

Hoops............this Tiger doesnt eat any rubberchicken!!!!!!!!!!!!..........thats all I am saying..........:)

[JLGHoops]

Hoops............this Tiger doesnt eat any rubberchicken!!!!!!!!!!!!..........thats all I am saying..........:)

Who said anything about eating it. I figured we skewer the chicken, put it on grill, go watch game and when we come back we have a fossilized rubber chicken that can be mounted in the Generals Trophy case

[tigerfan82]

hahahahahahahahaaha........................

[rubberchicken]

jlghoops has always wanted to eat the chicken

[mlproc]

I heard that Martins Ferry is not so good this year per Shadyside. There are 4 good teams in the IVC this year and very excited to get the season started.

You cant go by what shadyside says considering that they could not even score against ferry in the last 2 years scim games. On top of that first play of the game the rb for ferry took it 80 yards for a td. Shadyside also only had like 60 total yards of offense and 35 came on one play.

[hawkeyz]

Is TCC capable of knocking off a contender or 2? I know they have a new coach, but not sure of what they will be able to put on the field. They have Strasburg, Malvern, and RW coming to their place. They could play a key role in who wins the IVC if they are competitive.

[Longstreet]

Is TCC capable of knocking off a contender or 2? I know they have a new coach, but not sure of what they will be able to put on the field. They have Strasburg, Malvern, and RW coming to their place. They could play a key role in who wins the IVC if they are competitive.

TCC has not beaten Ridgewood since 1992. I see number 19 in a row this year.

[hawkeyz]

Only 18 wins in a row? Sounds like TCC is due. :)

[Straight Shot]

Why do you mention TCC and not Newcomerstown and or Sandy Valley? Are they still in the the IVC, or did they leave with Conotton Valley?

[rubberchicken]

should have

[tigerfan82]

wow the chickens are up early today!!!!!!!!!

not this year Hawk....they might be due, according to you......but that isn't going to happen....

Is there a pipeline between Bowerstown and Malvern now?????

Good Luck to all the young athletes!

[JLGHoops]

Football players would get stuck in a pipeline with all their pads, they come by road :)

[tigerfan82]

you don't use the "buggy" sneak like some other school do you???????? ;)

Like I said in another post, had the pregame kick off night at Hog Heaven last night and you and Leroy never showed.....let alone the chicken.

[rubberchicken]

A chicken at hog heaven come on Tiger you know better then that

[lucky_leroy]

Never got the invite - I think Junior was present though

[JLGHoops]

Wish I had been there instead of the golf match I was at. We chose last night to take our first loss and it was an ugly lobsided loss to boot :)

[hawkeyz]

Why do you mention TCC and not Newcomerstown and or Sandy Valley? Are they still in the the IVC, or did they leave with Conotton Valley?

Because TCC has 3 of the 4 expected contenders at home - which if they have some kids this year will allow them to influence the IVC. If they don't, they won't. I was just asking because I didn't know.

How about Necomerstown and Sandy Valley? And I forgot about the Hiland Hawks... well, we need to head down to the Burg with a wad of money and get that buggy pipeline rolling and buy us a team. :)

[tigerfan82]

hahaha..............you already got the one you wanted.......

[lucky_leroy]

Only costs twice as much to get to Columbus:)

[dvrfanatic]

I'm sure that pipeline from the Burg to Berlin hasn't shut down. They just haven't found the next one they want!! The Columbo girl isn't bad, I guess us pirates better build us a pipeline too.

[hawkeyz]

Just get me a bottom line amount on Columbo.

Wow. Garaway opened up a can of whoop *** on Dalton. They usually lose that game 7-6 or something like that. Great job Pirates. I'll be checking them out vs. Newton Falls next week.

Malvern was impressive. NCT and Sandy got killed. Strasburg lost a tough one after leading by 1 at half. RW and TCC play today.

[dvrfanatic]

Sounded like the Pirates defense hit like a ton of bricks. Great to see Wallick and Co. Get that first win under their belts.

[general94]

Worst Dalton team in a long time, and Newton Falls usually stinks too. They were 2-8 last year. The Way may be good, but I don't think you will be able to tell a thing until they play the Vern in Week 4. The only non-conference team they play that is respectable is IV.

[roo]

Week one has come & gone, 175 posts prior 2 the start of the season only 3 since...... The Way & Wood won big, lets hear how good they are fellas... Oh BTW, the Vern won 56-26....... Offense looked like a well-oiled machine, Defense needs a lil tweaking, didnt give up a first down till last drive of first half, special teams were manned by some young guys & had 2 be fixed....... Overall a nice opener, i agree general94, it'll be week 4 when we find out what they really have here in the Vern also..... So far i like what i've seen!!!!!!!

[banditedward]

I think you learn very little from the Wood game last night. BT had a couple nice skill players but both lines really struggled as expected. A much better match up this week with Waynedale. I saw Waynedale Friday night and they should be a 500 or better team this year. Garaway's win sounds very impressive as well as Malvern's win. Hope all of the IVC teams continue to win outside the conference so computer points can be racked up with league wins. Would not be surprised to see Strasburgh, Ridgwood, Malvern and Garaway split their games this year

[tigerfan82]

The Vern and the Way are off to their expected starts, they are already playing at levels better than the rest and we all know that as the season goes on, they both will only get better.......week four is going to be a battle that will decide which one of the two runs the table.........

[Straight Shot]

Don't they both play Ridgewood after week 4? Neither one may be able to run the table.

[rubberchicken]

I dont think the Wood will be a factor they will be lucky to finish 5th in the IVC

[tigerfan82]

It will be tough to compete with those two team.......conference hasn't seen the likes of them, well maybe ever.......IVC will have a great chance at 2 state champs...

[general94]

The Wood and Strasvegas might as well forfeit against the Way and the Vern. Neither one has a chance in hell.

[rubberchicken]

With Tucci and Wallick as the jockeys this horse race is over

[tigerfan82]

I knew Garaway was going to be a force.....but hoops didn't tell anyone the Vern reloaded........

[beagledog]

Vern didnt reload, those guys were all there last year, come on Tiger you knew that.

[Straight Shot]

Those guys were all there last year and they lost 4 games. They had a very good receiver in Kettering graduate. What makes them so much better this year?

[green hornet]

I agree with tiger and the general...About halftime of the week 7th game,Hornet nation will be sitting at the Chicken Manor chanting the "Champs are Here"....lol

[tigerfan82]

The Manor is good eating!!!!!!!!!

sorry dog.....didn't realize that.......

[ole sebastian]

With Tucci and Wallick as the jockeys this horse race is over

What are the current odds on them, I may play a quinella. Never known EITHER of them to blow a lead or a game so I definately believe this is a great bet!

[ole sebastian]

Those guys were all there last year and they lost 4 games. They had a very good receiver in Kettering graduate. What makes them so much better this year?

What do you mean, they are MALVERN. No matter who or how many they lose its what they do. Just ask them! They have never been at a loss for words.

[green hornet]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK4ThkJKqMo&feature=related

[SilverHammer]

(imagine this being played as your football team or someother sports team comes out, my god i would go crazy
TheEnviedKid 6 months ago 10 )


This was posted in the comments below the video

What do you think IVC teams. Agree or disagree

[ncttrojans]

My thoughts for IVC:

1. Garaway - solid team with a great quarterback.
2. Malvern - Very many weapons on offense and iffy on defense, like every year.
3. Ridgewood or Strasburg - Both teams are pretty good. Tough to see the burg lose in week 1 and the Wood's real challenge will be their first IVC game.
5. SV - Tough QB but still not that great.
6. Newcomerstown - very young team that needs work.. can't blame them with a freshman starting at QB. Give em a few years
7. TCC - Has some decent kids but I see them winning only a couple..

[Tigerfan92]

Hey Hornet, I just want to say on behalf or Tigernation Thank You. Not Many teams have that kind of class as to stop at the Chicken Manor and cheer for us. It will be well appreciated. Thank You.

[rubberchicken]

I dont think he is showing respect to the Tigers i think he is showing respect to the chicken

[green hornet]

You're welcome Tiger..We here in HORNET country always cheer for you under dogs..We always try to be classy.

[rubberchicken]

classy and hornut country have nothing in common

[green hornet]

C'mon chicken...You know deep down you bleed green and white..

[roo]

Any huddlers out there recall the old Tuscarawas Vikings? Are any of the past players still in the area?? I'm aware that our QB has since passed, RIP D.B. I played w/them in their final year of existance. Sorry 2 get away from the IVC talk, carry on fellas.... GO GREEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lucky_leroy]

They're still around- call B & H Lawnspray and ask for Big Lew!! There's more but I don't want to disclose their locations- not sure the statute of limitatins has run out!! Remember, Stras-vegas WAS the home field!!

[roo]

Would that be L.D.?????? We certainly packed em in down in Stras-Vegas, lol, moreso when one of the greats was married on the field!!!!! Good memories..............

[hawkeyz]

I saw in the paper today where the scion of Lucky Leroy graduated from college with a degree - I think in business. The young man graduated summa cum laude. Now we all know that the young man's good looks and brains came down from his mother, but Lucky should be proud anyway. :)

He's gainfully employed making sweet, sticky substances. Now all Lucky needs to do is get him married off.

Congrats to the Lucky Leroy family.

[tigerfan82]

nothing about a chicken or a Tiger for that fact, bleeds anything green or white...........nothing but Orange and Black, forever.........

[green hornet]

Summa cum laude!!! Congratulations!!..thats great

[hawkeyz]

I got to see Garaway in person last night. Man was it hot! Ridiculous. The Pirate powers that be need to do something about those skeeters. I look like I have some kind of pox today!

Newton Falls wasn't a bad team, but not the greatest either. Garaway looks to have barely adequate size on the lines, but they were hitting hard. There's some sore Tigers this morning.

Very impressed with Walter. When he has time and can step into his throws, he gets some heat on them. Very accurate. Can throw on the run. Very good at eluding the rush. We'll see what he can do against a tough defense here in a couple of weeks, but so far, I'm impressed.

[yikes]

I got to see Garaway in person last night. Man was it hot! Ridiculous. The Pirate powers that be need to do something about those skeeters. I look like I have some kind of pox today!

Newton Falls wasn't a bad team, but not the greatest either. Garaway looks to have barely adequate size on the lines, but they were hitting hard. There's some sore Tigers this morning.

Very impressed with Walter. When he has time and can step into his throws, he gets some heat on them. Very accurate. Can throw on the run. Very good at eluding the rush. We'll see what he can do against a tough defense here in a couple of weeks, but so far, I'm impressed.

that kid can definatly throw it..he will have to do better than 14-28 tho against the better teams...but wont take anything away from him..hes a tough kid behind the center

[yikes]

classy and hornut country have nothing in common

i know a few people in the west lafayette area...an my dad lives in that area as well...im sure of all the supporters in that area, u are one of the classiest people there. let me insert this for them now:o:o:o.....i love the huddle:D

[SilverHammer]

IVC goes 7-0 in week 2.

[porterboy]

it still comes down to week four, five and eight. none of the top three has played a good team yet. week three we will see if ridgewood is for real, and I think garaway will pass all over IV. the vern will roll again. its getting closer, cant wait to watch it all unfold.

[general94]

Waynedale will win at least five or six games, and could hang with any of the top IVC teams this year, so I would say the Wood beat a pretty good team last night. Please don't include them in the Ohio Blind and Sisters of the Poor non conference schedules that the Vern and the Way play this year. CV, Lowellville, Newton Falls, Youngstown Christian? Give me a break. Hell, at least Strasvegas had the balls to schedule Shadyside and Rosecrans, who are both way better than the above mentioned teams.

I watched Martins Ferry highlights of their first two games, and they look like a very good team with great team speed. The Wood will have their hands full, but I have no doubt they will go down and compete with them Friday night.

[porterboy]

I agree with you general, ridgewood will compete, and may win. dont have to flip out. waynedale is a good team to schedule, hornets played lowellville and ridgewood played buckeye trail. so even there. United local will win five or six and is a D5. Ferry is a great team to schedule, should play them every year. you guys from west laf. are so short fused when schedule talk comes up. and im sure none of the teams you mentioned would of scheduled The Hornets this year.

[mhain]

Good game Tigers ,I was wrong about the 0-3 start.

[SilverHammer]

I agree with you general, ridgewood will compete, and may win. dont have to flip out. waynedale is a good team to schedule, hornets played lowellville and ridgewood played buckeye trail. so even there. United local will win five or six and is a D5. Ferry is a great team to schedule, should play them every year. you guys from west laf. are so short fused when schedule talk comes up. and im sure none of the teams you mentioned would of scheduled The Hornets this year.

You really think that Waynedale or Martins Ferry would be afraid to schedule Malvern. Give me a break, or whatever that is your smoking.

[general94]

Bottom line is that Ferry, Liberty Center, and probably Waynedale are better than any other non conference opponent of any IVC team this year. Will it help the Wood on down the line? We shall see.

[mlproc]

Martins ferry is ranked the 13th best Team in div 4 and 116th in the state and should move up because week 2 rankings have not come out yet.

[mec0441]

I think Malvern and Ridgewood have proved they are good teams the last few years by winning playoff games. The only team I have ever seen blow out Ridgewood was Ursiline, and they blew out everyone that year. Ridgewood will definently play with Martins Ferry. How brutal for Strasburg to end with Ridgewood and Garaway in week 9 and 10? Everyone talks about week 4 and 5, but Strasburg is the key to who wins the IVC. Would love to see at least 3 teams play in week 11 from the IVC.

[porterboy]

where on my post did i say afraid? they would have nothing to gain by playing a D6 school. sorry i made a football comment, go on with your tailgate party and wing night talk. they have facebook for social gatherings, ladies.

[beagledog]

Junior Samples, I mean porterboy...Give it up already. Dont act like u respect or more so support Ridgewood. You cant stand them and the Wood cant stand the Vern. I personally am glad there is hatred between the 2, it is what rivalries are all about. Since Newcomerstowns demise the Wood has developed rivalries with the Vern and the Pirates and both games have taken on more and more meaning every year. Its good for the league and the programs involved. Lets leave it at that. Good luck to the Vern all but week 5.

[dvrfanatic]

I believe the 14 of 28 comes from dropped passes and bad reads by the wide outs. That kid is efficient and intelligent. Can't wait for the WOOD and VERN games, along with TCC. Gotta love small school football!

[SilverHammer]

where on my post did i say afraid? they would have nothing to gain by playing a D6 school. sorry i made a football comment, go on with your tailgate party and wing night talk. they have facebook for social gatherings, ladies.

and im sure none of the teams you mentioned would of scheduled The Hornets this year.


A little alzihemiers.

[porterboy]

the hornets would be a bad team to play for a few of those teams, some couldnt beat them and the other one would not get many points from them. but i didnt mean afraid. I dont hate ridgewood at all, respect the program and john very much. just wish they would drop the D6 schools, and yes that means getting out of the IVC, its a great conf. for malvern, and strasburg. But for a good D5 school it is silly.

[beagledog]

They are D5...Every league in the state has schools of different sizes in them, its not just the IVC. Your argument is Ridgewood wins in football, well Hiland does the same in boys/girls basketball, Sandy does in wrestling, StrasVegas does in softball...should they all get out? You are talking about 1 sport, what else does Ridgewood win the league in on a regular basis? Their girls sports, other than track have not won a league title in years and other than football and boys track the same can be said on the boys side. Ridgewood football will have its down time as well. Its just the way small school athletics work. Until then quit pouting about Ridgewood football being too big for the IVC, its a ridiculous argument and makes you sound like an idiot.

[strastiger53]

Just wondering that I read on JoeEitel website that he had Strasburg in Region 21 instead of the usual 23. Is this correct?

[shstiger73]

They rearranged the regions this season. Strasburg (as well as Malvern and TCC) moved to region 21.

[tigerfan82]

nothing like a newby to get the dog fired up on the weekend....hahaha. and the name calling.....ladies.....hahahaha...

great job by all the league teams in running the table this weekend......can we do it 2 weeks in a row????

we needed a little luck in getting that win mhain, and our out of league schedule doesn't get any easier this week......still have alot of holes to fill to even be thought of with the big 3.....

[lucky_leroy]

Good observation on scheduling General 94. And Hawkeyz, thanks & he was looking for a place to live in Holmes County but it seems all the rentals are taken:)

[yikes]

They are D5...Every league in the state has schools of different sizes in them, its not just the IVC. Your argument is Ridgewood wins in football, well Hiland does the same in boys/girls basketball, Sandy does in wrestling, StrasVegas does in softball...should they all get out? You are talking about 1 sport, what else does Ridgewood win the league in on a regular basis? Their girls sports, other than track have not won a league title in years and other than football and boys track the same can be said on the boys side. Ridgewood football will have its down time as well. Its just the way small school athletics work. Until then quit pouting about Ridgewood football being too big for the IVC, its a ridiculous argument and makes you sound like an idiot.

where did you come up wth the rediculous notion that there is any other sport that matters other than football:)

[hawkeyz]

Good observation on scheduling General 94. And Hawkeyz, thanks & he was looking for a place to live in Holmes County but it seems all the rentals are taken:)

Oh, that's no problem. We'll get him a place, find him a 6'4" woman to marry, and then we will get a bunch of future posts players when the grandkids come along.

That would force Lucky to don the red and black and become a fan of God's team. :)

[hawkeyz]

I believe the 14 of 28 comes from dropped passes and bad reads by the wide outs. That kid is efficient and intelligent. Can't wait for the WOOD and VERN games, along with TCC. Gotta love small school football!

I agree. In that offense, an incomplete pass is sometimes the best play. From what I saw, when receivers were open, he hit them. Malvern and RW will cover them tighter, so Walter will have to be at his best in those games to give the Pirates a good chance.

[tigerfan82]

don't get to excited Hawk......he would NEVER move over there and have kids that stay......we would take the secret night buggy back to StrasVegas with those kids.........

not alot of talk so far this week.........?????????

[lucky_leroy]

I'm afraid Ole tiger82 knows me pretty well, Hawk! In the meantime, it will just have to be Mrs. Lucky stimulating the Holmes County economy, a she does so well!

[rubberchicken]

dont flush the portajon

[tigerfan82]

why not???????

roo.....I remember many of those Viking games....just spoke with the most famous Viking a couple of weeks ago, a linebacker named J. F. from the Sugarcreek area.

week 3 already......this season of the year goes way to fast......Good Luck to all IVC teams again this week.

[roo]

^Was he wearing his bibs???? I only played the last year they were there so i dont know em all that well with the exception of Groff who i played for @ Sandy but i do remember them....... FUN TIMES.......

[IVNBigblue84]

roo,
what year did you play with the Vikings?

[roo]

1980......... I was #66.........

[IVNBigblue84]

I played baseball and flag with alot of those guys in the mid to late 80's, their stories were legendary.

[roo]

I was a young buck, just out of high school.... They had alot of BS between them, fun times 4 sure..... We had teams from the S.V. area that played softball & flag in Phila back in the '80's early '90's...... I have a son playing for the VERN now, they have yet 2 be tested but are looking great!!!! GO GREEN.......

[tigerfan82]

After 3 weeks the conference is looking like a three team race........league play starts this week though so let the fun begin....

[00alum]

the hornets would be a bad team to play for a few of those teams, some couldnt beat them and the other one would not get many points from them. but i didnt mean afraid. I dont hate ridgewood at all, respect the program and john very much. just wish they would drop the D6 schools, and yes that means getting out of the IVC, its a great conf. for malvern, and strasburg. But for a good D5 school it is silly.

Seems funny to me you didn't say anything about Sandy being in the IVC....If you have a problem with Ridgewood a division 5 school being in the IVC then I am sure you are on your high horse about Sandy being in the IVC.....they are Division 4........Wait.......What??? You dont care Sandy is in the IVC.....Oh is that because they aren't winning games? Just admit that the only problem you have with Ridgewood being in the IVC is because they win games.

[porterboy]

the IVC shouldnt excist. very bad conference for the big schools, ridgewood should of got in the small school ECOL. in the end it just means more comp. points for the hornets. thanks.

[SilverHammer]

the IVC shouldnt excist. very bad conference for the big schools, ridgewood should of got in the small school ECOL. in the end it just means more comp. points for the hornets. thanks.

Do you really now how STUPID you sound. Small school ECOL 1 d6 up to D2 in size. and you are ###############ing about what is a d5, to d6 league. News flash for ya.
D5 is small school football.

[Straight Shot]

A number of people want to just hand the championship of region 21 to Malvern. It may not be as easy as you think. There are traditional powers like Mogadore and Warren JFK in region 21 as well as Ledgemont and Berlin Center Western Reserve who appear to be fairly strong. Malvern has a very good team, but it is a long season and anything can still happen.

[00alum]

the IVC shouldnt excist. very bad conference for the big schools, ridgewood should of got in the small school ECOL. in the end it just means more comp. points for the hornets. thanks.

Last time I checked there wasn't a big school in IVC. In less you consider D-4 a big school and if you do that then Sandy is the only team you can be talking about.

BTW if you think their shouldn't be an IVC and Ridgewood should have joined the small ECOL.....Where would you put Malvern?

[dvrfanatic]

Maybe we forget that league play is just starting?? Agreed...Malvern is tough and stacked!! but anything can happen when the target is on YOUR back. You gotta play the games and move on from there. Look forward to Friday night.

[beagledog]

porter, why are you so scared of Ridgewood? Seriously ######### are you talking about? You sound like a coward. Malvern competes with and beats the Wood some years, not sure why you consider them so much bigger? I will tell you this, the Wood does it with its own home grown kids, they do not get 3 or 4 transfers on a yearly basis like someone else in the league.You have the number 1 team in the state in Division 6, who would you like to play? All d6 schedule? The Vern has played no one and other than Garaway, the Wood and possibly StrasVegas, probably will not be tested until at least the Regional finals probably the state semis. Worst case scenario is the Vern loses to the Wood yet gets invaluable big game experience for the playoffs. The Vern is the class of region 21 or 23 yet you are scared of an unranked D5 school? Come on now.

[shstiger73]

Beagledog-Stating facts and common sense will get you nowhere on this thread.