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Post by BellevueBuckeye on Nov 17, 2018 8:26:50 GMT -5
D3 State Semifinal - Friday at 7:00 in Wapakoneta
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Post by Admin on Nov 17, 2018 10:05:00 GMT -5
This is Alter's 11th Final Four - 1984, 1987, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2018
This is Norwalk's 2nd Final Four - 1974, 2018
Alter has 2 State Titles (2008, 2009)
Norwalk has 1 State Title (1974)
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 17, 2018 10:35:52 GMT -5
I do find it a little odd, despite what I stated earlier this AM, that Wapak is the location after losing to Alter. Talk about kick in the......
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Post by Birdman on Nov 17, 2018 15:15:40 GMT -5
Who for OHSAA decides these locations???
Pretty much a home game for Alter.
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Post by Big Lex Fan on Nov 17, 2018 15:53:25 GMT -5
Spectrum Cable.🤑
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Post by Admin on Nov 17, 2018 17:31:22 GMT -5
Kettering Alter's Final Four History1984
| D2
| Whitehall-Yearling
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| 21
| 1987
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| Steubenville
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| 28
| 2001
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| Cols. St Francis DeSales
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| 20
| 2002
| D4
| Kenton
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| 48
| 2006
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| New Albany
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| Steubenville
| 33
| 34
| 2008
| D4
| Genoa
| 42
| 34
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| Steubenville
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| 6
| 2009
| D4
| Coshocton
| 31
| 6
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| Chagrin Falls
| 37
| 7
| 2010
| D4
| Cols. Bishop Hartley
| 28
| 29
| 2014
| D4
| Kenton
| 25
| 22
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| Clev. Benedictine
| 14
| 21
| 2016
| D4
| Cols. Bishop Hartley
| 7
| 14
| 2018
| D3
| Norwalk
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| Class AA
| Akron SVSM
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| Louisville St Thomas Aquinas
| 27
| 17
| 2018
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| Kettering Archbishop Alter
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 17, 2018 18:16:00 GMT -5
Kettering Alter's Final Four History1984
| D2
| Whitehall-Yearling
| 7
| 21
| 1987
| D2
| Steubenville
| 10
| 28
| 2001
| D3
| Cols. St Francis DeSales
| 17
| 20
| 2002
| D4
| Kenton
| 28
| 48
| 2006
| D3
| New Albany
| 31
| 7
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| Steubenville
| 33
| 34
| 2008
| D4
| Genoa
| 42
| 34
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| Steubenville
| 21
| 6
| 2009
| D4
| Coshocton
| 31
| 6
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| Chagrin Falls
| 37
| 7
| 2010
| D4
| Cols. Bishop Hartley
| 28
| 29
| 2014
| D4
| Kenton
| 25
| 22
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| Clev. Benedictine
| 14
| 21
| 2016
| D4
| Cols. Bishop Hartley
| 7
| 14
| 2018
| D3
| Norwalk
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| Class AA
| Akron SVSM
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| Louisville St Thomas Aquinas
| 27
| 17
| 2018
| D3
| Kettering Archbishop Alter
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Post by curmudgeon on Nov 18, 2018 1:49:59 GMT -5
"Right where we want them?" Inasmuch as I like being the underdog I'll agree. And I too would have preferred a more evenly booked venue, but will gladly drive. Go Truckers! Thanks for the wild ride, I'm enjoying the show.
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Post by 1belowthepressbox on Nov 18, 2018 13:01:55 GMT -5
I see travel distance is a bit in the opponents favor and some people are making a big deal about it. Personally, I think it means nothing to players. Its exciting to be playing at different venues and fun to travel to them. It's all part of the experience. I Bet regardless of who's closest to Columbus, nobody will complain about going there!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2018 13:04:15 GMT -5
It’s Black Friday. Most people don’t work anyways
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Post by Birdman on Nov 18, 2018 13:20:26 GMT -5
1belowthepressbox,
Hit the nail right there cowboy! Those kids just want to play and I couldn’t agree more getting to travel and play is fun even if your drive is longer than the others.
I think once you’re done and see it the way some of us do, it’s an issue.
I’ve been trying to watch every highlight video or footage on the Knights. Very winnable game for Norwalk. Looking back on the schedule Norwalk played and comparing that to the Knights is arguably similar.
I know I said this area usually doesn’t get teams ready ready for a some of the bigger playoff schools but I think I’m going to eat my words on that.
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 18, 2018 14:05:47 GMT -5
The SBC Lake was very competitive, and nearly sent 5 of 6 to playoffs. I always stated an Uber competitive conference prepares one well during postseason. Also, as a fan, pushing for the 4 OCC Schools to join for this reason. I know; dead horse, haha
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Post by 1belowthepressbox on Nov 18, 2018 16:32:51 GMT -5
Birdman, what did you see in those films? All I got out of them was wishbone offense, very Stout and physical. I agree, a winnable game. I think people in our area (especially teams that aren't regular winners) are in too much awe of teams we don't see regularly. We are as big, physical, explosive, and fast as anyone. No reason Norwalk can't win this game.
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Post by Birdman on Nov 18, 2018 17:45:51 GMT -5
Wishbone, appeared to be a solid defense, have overall good talent.
Very correct I think the “awe” effect happens a lot and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but Norwalk is very capable of winning this game.
This is the time of year and it’s obvious, you have to be clicking on all cylinders and can’t make mental mistakes.
They do have a shotgun package I saw, so it isn’t just a run all day team in the Knights.
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Post by sportsvideo on Nov 18, 2018 18:10:02 GMT -5
Huron played Roger Bacon which is in their league.. its a solid league.. I guess what stands out to me is their defense.. holding a very very good Wapakontea team to 1 touchdown is concerning.. but the fact norwalk is not one dimensional really helps..
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 18, 2018 18:16:30 GMT -5
From what I read, Wapak shot themselves in the foot a few times. One being fumbling inside 5 yard line before half
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Post by usramfan on Nov 18, 2018 19:06:41 GMT -5
Who for OHSAA decides these locations??? Pretty much a home game for Alter. Yeah, a 69 mile trip is pretty much a home game for Alter.🙄 Everyone that makes this complaint sure makes it come across like they have an excuse for losing already in their hip pocket. The field is 100 yards long by 53 1/3 yards wide no matter where you play. |
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Post by mcm1019 on Nov 18, 2018 19:36:08 GMT -5
Fans complain about locations. I can assure you that the players and coaches don't really care, as long as the facility is nice (and Wapakoneta appears to be).
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Post by Birdman on Nov 18, 2018 19:52:02 GMT -5
I don’t think people use it as an excuse as to why they lose, I just think there is somewhere a lot closer to the half way then the location picked.
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Post by ScottT on Nov 19, 2018 7:49:09 GMT -5
I personally don’t think it matters where the game is played. Yes, it’s a longer drive for Norwalk. So what? At this point if you said the game is on Mars with a 3 am kickoff I think the Truckers would be happy.
Besides, I’m willing to bet Norwalk fans outnumber Alter fans 10-1.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2018 7:49:10 GMT -5
Out of the 28 teams remaining only 3 are parochial:
St Ed’s
Hoban
Alter
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2018 7:50:30 GMT -5
I personally don’t think it matters where the game is played. Yes, it’s a longer drive for Norwalk. So what? At this point if you said the game is on Mars with a 3 am kickoff I think the Truckers would be happy. Besides, I’m willing to bet Norwalk fans outnumber Alter fans 10-1. I’ve seen Alter fill their side at the basketball final four, so I would assume they travel well for football as well |
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Post by clydesbcfan on Nov 19, 2018 8:34:12 GMT -5
Out of the 28 teams remaining only 3 are parochial: St Ed’s Hoban Alter The effects of Competitive Balance. It is about time. |
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Post by ScottT on Nov 19, 2018 8:59:49 GMT -5
Out of the 28 teams remaining only 3 are parochial: St Ed’s Hoban Alter The effects of Competitive Balance. It is about time. I thought that too yesterday and I think it's working to some degree. However, it's quite possible all three of those schools will win state titles. |
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 19, 2018 9:53:13 GMT -5
In the case of Ed's and Hoban, if they win they earned it. The competition they have endured......
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 19, 2018 9:54:25 GMT -5
I think Colerain takes the cake, though.
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Post by sportsvideo on Nov 19, 2018 14:33:44 GMT -5
I think Colerain takes the cake, though. me too.. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2018 14:43:10 GMT -5
Colerain and Hoban would be a heck of a match up
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 19, 2018 16:32:40 GMT -5
Hoss, I agree with you wholeheartedly.
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Post by maplecityjake on Nov 22, 2018 9:29:36 GMT -5
Besides being thankful for family and friends, I'm thankful my son is having practice right now. Go Truckers!
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