McKinley-Mentor at PBTS

[TigerVic]

The OHSAA has put the McK-Mentor semifinal game at PBTS. Not sure why they didn't put it in the Rubber Bowl. Mentor fans will probably be more than happy with this news!

http://www.ohsaa.org/sports/ft/boys/ftpair.htm

Who will you pull for??

[Obie Wan]

OHSAA is on record as saying they make every effort to keep the money "in house". In other words, they try to utilize high school facilities whenever possible.

I'm not sure that Mentor fans would care, as they don't bring many to the games, anyway.

[Big Fan Van]

Just curious to who will be going to the game and who you want to win?

[CarlE]

Just curious to who will be going to the game and who you want to win?

BFV, are you trying to scam a tailgate when Massillon isn't even PLAYING. Have you no shame, my friend??? LOL.

[Tiger Flame]

Its time to have some fun. I have a question for everyone,how has Mckinleys schedule prepared them for these playoff games? They beat Whitmer soundly and our tough schedule didn,t help us in that game. People seem to think that you have to play down to your competition but McKinley is proving that you can play above that. The answers should be fun. GO TIGERS----NEXT YEAR

[Tiger Flame]

The vamps power ratings have Mentor a one point favorite over McKinley. I am suprised with McKinleys weak schedule that they are only a one point underdog. GO MENTOR STOMP McKINLEY

[austinsm11]

Just curious to who will be going to the game and who you want to win?
I will pull for McKinley. Remember when Lima's only loss was to us. I wish it were Massillon trying for the championship, but it would be nice if McKinley's only loss would be to us.

[pigskinmccarthy]

OHSAA is on record as saying they make every effort to keep the money "in house". In other words, they try to utilize high school facilities whenever possible.

I'm not sure that Mentor fans would care, as they don't bring many to the games, anyway.

I thought they brought a decent crowd to the game on Friday Night against Warren.

[Big Fan Van]

I will pull for McKinley. Remember when Lima's only loss was to us. I wish it were Massillon trying for the championship, but it would be nice if McKinley's only loss would be to us.

Thats definitely a valid point.

[Tiger Flame]

There is only one team in Div. 1 that I don,t want to win and I will gve you a clue who it is. It starts with McK-----,can you guess it? GO TIGERS--61-49

[tiger#22]

Mentor vs Colerain for the title will be a great game.

[Al.]

Regardless of the schedules during the season, proper play calling along with execution will win most games in the playoffs.

[Tiger Flame]

Colerain is going to win the state title. GO CARDS

[Benchboss1]

Colerain is going to win the state title. GO CARDS



I totally agree Tiger Flame!!:thumbsup:

[chap]

Colerain is very fast on defense and offense. Can't imagine either team from up North having any success against them.

[DPdad]

Who will you pull for??
I will be rooting for the Pups to beat Mentor this Saturday. I can still remember cheering for McK back in the early '80s when they knocked off Moeller to win the state title. As much as I hated the Bulldogs, I hated Moeller even more.

I will almost always root for the Stark county team against someone else.

[BigTime]

I wouldn't root for McKinley to win a game of tiddly-winks.

[Tigerstriper]

Strange but i have a sudden interest in birds--GO MENTOR

[RAPTOR]

Mckinley wont have a problem beating Mentor. However I dont see them winning state.

[angiemarie]

It's so wonderful to see so many of you rooting for Stark County Football.
I live in Massillon, my daughter goes to Whittier School but I am and always will be a Bulldog fan. My daughter wears her Red and Black to school every Friday....very proudly!!! She calls if freedom of choice. (Which she recently learned at school).
I just can't believe that most of you can't and won't look past this hatred you have for McKinley...these are STILL young boys playing their hearts out, just as your Massillon boys have done.
I for one rooted for Massillon to win last year, if it wasen't McKinley there, then I wanted someone....anyone from Stark County to win.
I like everyone else love McKinley-Massillon week....but I think too many people take it waaaaay to far. What are we teaching our young children with this?? IMO, just hatred for other children....that is however who is playing on these teams.
I would never allow my daughter to boo any team, player or band member.
I know that most will never agree with me...but it is teaching generations to hate...no different then being a racist.
Go Bulldogs!!!!

[Smitty]

FWIW... I said back in AUGUST that this region would be won by either Massillon or McKinley... as it has been more than 2/3 of the time since the inception of the playoff format in Ohio.

At this point, I'd rather see McK win out than ANY other team.

Considering that both McK and Colerain have taken some ribbing over "weak" regular season schedules this year ... it would be funny (ironic humor) if both were to meet in the championship game.

Predictions? Only that whoever the region 3 (Columbus area) team is... won't matter.

[TigerLoverFromAfar]

My daughter goes to Lehman (canton city schools) and she wears her Massillon gear proudly right down to her orange Nikes. The kids there aren't quite as nice about it. She gets taunted even by the teachers at her school-Which is fine she says "because they are just haters" and "we are the winningest team in ohio high school football"
I teach my kids to root for their team, but that doesn't mean making them like the teams we play.
We don't boo Mck-they are just kids playing a game-but we don't root for them either.
Actually the only other team (besides Mck) I never root for is Ignatius.
It just seems silly to pretend otherwise almost unethical.

[MTown]

It's so wonderful to see so many of you rooting for Stark County Football.
I live in Massillon, my daughter goes to Whittier School but I am and always will be a Bulldog fan. My daughter wears her Red and Black to school every Friday....very proudly!!! She calls if freedom of choice. (Which she recently learned at school).
I just can't believe that most of you can't and won't look past this hatred you have for McKinley...these are STILL young boys playing their hearts out, just as your Massillon boys have done.
I for one rooted for Massillon to win last year, if it wasen't McKinley there, then I wanted someone....anyone from Stark County to win.
I like everyone else love McKinley-Massillon week....but I think too many people take it waaaaay to far. What are we teaching our young children with this?? IMO, just hatred for other children....that is however who is playing on these teams.
I would never allow my daughter to boo any team, player or band member.
I know that most will never agree with me...but it is teaching generations to hate...no different then being a racist.
Go Bulldogs!!!!

That's like rooting for the USSR in the 1980 Summer Olympics because the U.S. wasn't there.

[CarlE]

Hell will FREEZE before I root for that trailer-trash scum to the east of us. NEVER.

[TigerswillbeTigers]

Perry's out of it you moron! :doh:

My apologies to Butler, pnthrfan and werperry! I couldn't resist!

[CarlE]

Perry's out of it you moron! :doh:

My apologies to Butler, pnthrfan and werperry! I couldn't resist!
Well, them too now that you mention it!! Ha Ha. Teasing all you Panther faithful.

[MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp]

angiemarie,

I don't see Massillon having a hatred for Canton McKinley. It's more of them wanting to beat Canton McKinley...the same as Canton McKinley wants to beat Massillon. It's a competitive thing and you will have those in a rivalry.

If it's any consolation, Massillon fans are not as sardonic as others might be and I can validate this stance! (As a matter of fact, Massillon doesn't even come close to having those kinds of fans...a testament to their class and civility).

But on the bright side...one sardonic fan or a group of sardonic fans does not define an entire fanbase! Case in point: A Perry fan says that "Massillon is full of scum." Does he define the whole Perry fanbase? No as he is just one person......and one person doesn't make a fanbase.

[The Butler]

Perry's out of it you moron! :doh:

My apologies to Butler, pnthrfan and werperry! I couldn't resist!

Thanks for watching my back. http://www.sternfannetwork.com/forum/images/smilies/Happy/HappyWave.gif

[TIGER27]

I donno since Mentor cheated us, I have to say go pups.

[TigerLily]

GO MENTOR…enough said…

[Tiger Flame]

The league that Colerain plays in isn,t very srrong and yet they are very strong in the playoffs. Somebody better find out how they do it as they played mighty ST.X. and not only beat them 24-7 but gave them a physical beating also. They know how to play above their competition. GO CARDS

[crackerman]

Mentor by 10. Pups will get worn down by Mentor's hurry up, which was getting a play off every 7.6 seconds versus Warren.

[Obie Wan]

The league that Colerain plays in isn,t very srrong and yet they are very strong in the playoffs. Somebody better find out how they do it as they played mighty ST.X. and not only beat them 24-7 but gave them a physical beating also. They know how to play above their competition. GO CARDS
One way they do it is by having 970 boys AND being in a district with 2 high schools that allows intra-district transfers. In other words, they're McKinley with more kids.

[Tiger Flame]

That is the right answer and it is also why the Tigers are having trouble winning another state title because of our declining enrollment . We are one of the smallest Div.1 schools in the state and we do a great job with what we have but the domination that we use do have is gone. No titles in 36 years and it isn,t going to get any easier. None of us like the reallity of the situation but this is the fact. Now I would like to read some answers on how we are going to solve this or are we going ,to stay the course? GO TIGERS----RETURN TO GLORY

[BigTime]

That is the right answer and it is also why the Tigers are having trouble winning another state title because of our declining enrollment . We are one of the smallest Div.1 schools in the state and we do a great job with what we have but the domination that we use do have is gone. No titles in 36 years and it isn,t going to get any easier. None of us like the reallity of the situation but this is the fact. Now I would like to read some answers on how we are going to solve this or are we going ,to stay the course? GO TIGERS----RETURN TO GLORY

The obvious answer according to some would be to drop to division II. However that move would have other permanent (potentially undesirable) affects on the Program.

* * *

I wouldn’t be too quick to solely equate success with winning championships. What matters is this:

1. Winning games on Friday night
2. Beating McKinley
3. Making the playoffs and playing against other top, “name” teams in great venues and having a legitimate chance at beating them

AND building the character of young men in the process.

BEAT MIDDLETOWN!

[giant lugey]

If Mckinley was playing Iraq, I would root for Iraq.

[Red50Go]

I respect Mckinley's accomplishments and honor the rivalry as the greatest in Ohio and the nation. But I hope Mckinley loses to Mentor, Cross gets fired, the new coach stinks, they go 0-10 for the next several seasons, noone goes out for football anymore, they merge w/ Timken, they rename the school, and Mckinley becomes defunct. And then Walmart buys the property and levels it.

Sorry, cant help it.

[cfultonTIGER]

go pups ,, morgan to much for mentors def , pups by 14 ,,

[crackerman]

go pups ,, morgan to much for mentors def , pups by 14 ,,

Are you Coach Stacy? I wasnt sure because of your user name.

[DragonTigerNemesis]

Are you Coach Stacy? I wasnt sure because of your user name.

I hope our head coach knows the difference between to and too.

:MrT:

[Tiger Flame]

As of right now the change for the Div.1 in enrollment has been tabled so things may stay the same. If they do change it then coach Stacy and the administration will have to make a decision on where they want to be. Stacy has not commited either way and understands both sides but said ,they will do what is best for the players.He said,go to a freshmen game and we have 35 to 40 players and Iggy has around 100 players He also said that when he was here before which was 15 years ago, that we had around 140 players in the program and now we are in the 90,s. In our last game,he said there was 13 players that was not dressed for that game from the beginning of the season. With these facts and comments, I think it is clear on what hs decision is going to be because this would be best for the players. More comments on our situation. GO TIGERS 61-49 --I love that BIG lead over the bulldogs !!!!!

[Fats]

The league that Colerain plays in isn,t very srrong and yet they are very strong in the playoffs. Somebody better find out how they do it as they played mighty ST.X. and not only beat them 24-7 but gave them a physical beating also. They know how to play above their competition. GO CARDS
You ask how they do it. It is in your post. "not only beat them 24-7 but gave them a physical beating". That is what our Tigers need to do every game. Physically l beat down the opponent. You can call all the fancy plays and have a zillion boys but if WE knock them on their BUtts, and man handle them, guess what? WE WIN.

[Tiger Flame]

The reason they could do that is they have 400 more boys to pick from so they could have a great team. Any renown football program that has large numbers has a advantage over another renown program with less numbers. Just imagine if we had 400 more boys to pick from and only got 10 per cent who were players. that would be 40 more players and bring our numbers back up to where they used to be. We would have depth and might have several more Div. 1 players and would be a much stronger team. GO TIGERS

[TigerLoverFromAfar]

Are you Coach Stacy? I wasnt sure because of your user name.

Oh MY GOSH-
That was too funny....I actually chuckled out loud.:pimp:

[crackerman]

Thanks Tiger lover(its almost like you paid me a compliment..lol)...now back to game,
Mentor has one of, if not THE best defensive front in the state. I really find it hard to believe that Williams will run all over them. I also, think if they make McKinley pass, Grimsley will be in for a looooooong night, with Mentor's speed pass rushing. Again, Mentor by 10...Im thinking 24-14

[jblankie]

A friend of mine, God rest his soul, played for the tigers under Paul Brown{ 40-41-42}and he always there were only 33 players on coaches teams and I guess that was all he wanted or needed, just what I was told.:thumbsup:

[Tiger Flame]

Red50Go has the right attitude about the bulldogs as he pays them their respect and then how he likes taking care of them. Sorry ,he cannt help it ! GO TIGERS

[cfultonTIGER]

hey crackerman since ya know so much , maybe you should apply for the harding job , write it down ,pups over mentor

[TigerDL71]

i will also take the pups over mentor.....warren ran the ball pretty well against mentor just they got behind and had to pass the ball, i think that McK running game is a lot better then warrens and i think mck defense won't give up those long drive to mentor as warren did

[austinsm11]

I think McKinley will win as well.

[MRSDAWGH8R]

Line

Mentor -5
McKinley +3

Middle on 4 !! Is Mentor really 4 points better than McK ?? McKinley will have to play flawless, and really eat up the clock.

I'm leaning towards McKinley !!

[CarlE]

Jump on the Pups and jump BIG. That is a freaking sucker bet. McKinley to win outright and without much trouble. I swear if I were a betting man I would be $1,000 richer Sunday betting on this game. Oh well, you guys go bet.

[PurpleArmy]

I always root for Stark County schools in the playoffs, no matter who they are. So I'm hoping McKinley wins. Best of luck to them.

[PainlessPaulus]

Jump on the Pups and jump BIG. That is a freaking sucker bet. McKinley to win outright and without much trouble. I swear if I were a betting man I would be $1,000 richer Sunday betting on this game. Oh well, you guys go bet.



Carl,

I might take some of the action.... Mentor is getting use to winning in PBTS. They had 4 buses in my parking lot last Saturday and they will bring a good fan base....

doug

[MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp]

Mentor is 1-1 at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium. Canton McKinley since 1996 is 6-3 at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, 3-0 in the playoffs.

[MRSDAWGH8R]

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Where will this little guy be playing ball?? Is he kicking yet ??

CONGRATS !!!

Talk about the BRADY BUNCH !!!

http://www.gamertagpics.com/messages/THEASSKICKER/brady%20bunch%20vote%20ed%20idea%20BRIGHT.jpg

[jobdone]

I will be at the game just to see good football. I will root for McK. because I think that they have the best defensive coaches in the state. They would never have gotten this far with just one running back and a quarterback that can't hit the side of a barn.

[tigerbill]

Mckinley in a romp. Mentor's QB won't gain squat against Mck's defense

Wouldn't surprise me if they won by 4. (4 touchdowns that is)

[painlessPaulus@aol.com]

Mckinley in a romp. Mentor's QB won't gain squat against Mck's defense

Wouldn't surprise me if they won by 4. (4 touchdowns that is)

Second Qt.

McKinley 7
Mentor 6

Cole 3
Hil 2

doug

[painlessPaulus@aol.com]

Morgan Williams is hurt, but still playing.

[kj02]

The only way that I would root for McKinley is if they played Iraq . Best of luck to Mentor .

[painlessPaulus@aol.com]

Half time score.

McKinley 7
Mentor 6 missed extra point

Williams hurt but stll playing with brace on ankle.

[Al.]

Hilliard Davidson 10 Cin. Colerain 6 5:00 4th

[painlessPaulus@aol.com]

Mentor holds McKinley on the one yard line. Still 7-6. Looks likes Williams is out of the game.

doug

[painlessPaulus@aol.com]

McKinley takes it to the Mentor 20 ...... and fumbles.... Mentor's ball. Williams back in but limping...

[Al.]

Hilliard Davidson 10 Colerain 6 Fat lady is getting ready to sing. Less than 2 minutes 4th qtr

[painlessPaulus@aol.com]

Mentor throws a 30 yard pass ...... touchdown Mentor... no wait....flag........ on McKinley.. Mentor TB....... Mentor goes for 2..... pass is up up....up. no good

Mentor 12
McKinley 7

[Al.]

Hilliard Davidison 10 Colerain 6 FINAL

[painlessPaulus@aol.com]

McKinley on the Mentor 8 yard line. Williams back in. TD MCKINLEY..... Bulldogs are going for 2...............................................Ti meout


McKinley bad pitch no good

McKinley 13
Mentor 12.


Winner will play HD....

[fyrewood]

After a penalty on the Bulldogs, the Mentor Cardinals are at the Mckinley 31 and moving with 5:56 left in the 4th.

McKinley leads 13-12



While I'm typing, Mentor's QB sacked all the way back to the 40..... 5:40 left

[fyrewood]

Broadcasters say there must be at least 13 to 14,000 fans in attendance.......Announced attendance.....8066.....Shades of the Mass-McK announced attendance at the Rubber Bowl a few years ago? :scratchchin:

[fyrewood]

Mentor stalls and has to punt to McKinley....4:40 left in the game.

[Serby]

listing to game live feed on sportsjuice very nice when your not in town

[fyrewood]

McKinley has 3rd and 3 from their own 13 with 3:47 left and McK calls a timeout....their last I think.

Score still McK 13- Mentor 12

[fyrewood]

McKinley gets a 1st down to the 18 on a QB boot.....3:31 left

[fyrewood]

2:50 left.....Morgan Williams gets to the 24.......runs the clock to 2:36

NOW they call their last timeout.

3rd and 4 for McK....at the 24.....inside handoff stuffed at the 25 by Mentor......Time out Mentor

[Serby]

McK has to punt mentor can seal it right here

[painlessPaulus@aol.com]

Mentor on McK 38 yard line 1:49

[Serby]

Mentor moving the ball on the 38

[fyrewood]

2:28 left...Mck punts........over the head of the return man to the Mentor 27.....a 47 yard punt.

2:18 left

Pass complete to the Mentor 34 gain of 6

2nd and 3 Mentor

Pass for a 1st down for Mentor......2:04 left

Next play pass incomplete.....1:59 left

2nd and 10......run to the Bulldog 38 for a 1st down

1:49 left

Mentor throws it away incomplete...........

1:42 left......2nd and 10 Mentor

Mentor throws........incomplete...........3rd and 10 Mentor, still at the Bulldog 38

1:38 left

Mentor QB rolls, throws.....caught for a 1st down circus catch.....

1:28 left

[painlessPaulus@aol.com]

Mentor throws................1st down on the McK.27 time out

[fyrewood]

Ball at the Mck 28, Mentor runs and gets to the 27. Mentor calls their last time out with 1:05 left

[fyrewood]

1:05 left

2nd and 8 Mentor at the McK 27

Mentor throws......overthrown in the endzone.........the reciever was WIDE OPEN

[Serby]

omg what is mentor doing man

[fyrewood]

3rd and 8 at the 26 they say

run to the 20 close to a 1st down for Mentor......measuring with :54 seconds left......

1st down Mentor

[painlessPaulus@aol.com]

Mentor makes 1st down.....................20yard line 50 seconds....

[Serby]

touchdown mentor

[fyrewood]

:54 left

Mentor on the 18

1st and 10, Mentor throws......15......10......TD

Mentor takes the lead 18-13 with :33 left

Going for 2

[painlessPaulus@aol.com]

Mentor TB 18 -13 Can McKinley come back?????????? Mentor goes for 2

[fyrewood]

Delay of game Mentor

try for 2 no good.........but a flag on the play

[tiger#22]

Thank God!!!!

[painlessPaulus@aol.com]

How many bet on Mentor....Wow Christmas in November.....But its not over yet. McKinley pass interf...

[fyrewood]

Delay of game Mentor

try for 2 no good.........but a flag on the play

Interference Mck

The WHBC announcer is whining big time.

Mentor throws...incomplete, but another flag on the play!

[Al.]

Mentor Please don't kick it to Morgan Williams

[fyrewood]

Flag called for Personal fouls both teams..offsetting penalties.

[Serby]

mentor 5 point lead 33 sec left mentor kicking off

[painlessPaulus@aol.com]

Are they chanting.... We are Mentor... We are Mentor... Wow.....

[fyrewood]

Mentor to kick with :33 left

Sheeler and Williams back deep for McK

Pooch kick, Mck gets it to the 25

[Serby]

McK 28 sec on McK 25

[painlessPaulus@aol.com]

No over yet. McKinley is coming out for the win....... QB in shotgun.....no good 20 seconds.....