Welcome to Fremont Ohio

[trooperden]

I want to be the first from fremont to welcome all you Tiger sports fan to our community and especially our new stadium facility and field. I know it is a long ways for you to travel for a scrimmage but we look forward to seeing you. If I can help in any way please let me know:vcop:

[longtimefirsttime]

Thanks trooperden. Here's more about the Little Giants.
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[DAWGH8R]

Glad to see that you guys upgraded !!!

Always love to travel to Fremont, and have GREAT respect for the Fremont history. Hope the Little Giants are back on the top of their game this year!!

[BigTime]

trooperden, several of us discussed coming up early and tailgating prior to the scrimmage (a massillon proud first)! Mtown and I have to discuss the particulars but the possibilities are looking good. I would love to get together with the Freemont faithfull to discuss the resurection of the little giant program under the direction of coach kidwell.

More to come!

[MTown]

I didn't know that tailgating for a scrimmage was a possibility...but I'm sure we'll all be hungry after the long trip, right? And this would be the very first scrimmage tailgate! I'm down if everyone else is. I can't wait for that trip...I am always pumped for a long road trip and have enjoyed our past trips to Fremont. Hopefully, we'll get to meet some of you guys and talk some football.

[obiefan]

Whatever happens will be happening with out me, asI will be in Sunny South Carolina for that week! Gettin my tan on!

Jim

trooperden, several of us discussed coming up early and tailgating prior to the scrimmage (a massillon proud first)! Mtown and I have to discuss the particulars but the possibilities are looking good. I would love to get together with the Freemont faithfull to discuss the resurection of the little giant program under the direction of coach kidwell.

More to come!

[obiefan]

and BTW.... it's FREMONT with only one E. :suspect:

[CarlE]

Whatever happens will be happening with out me, asI will be in Sunny South Carolina for that week! Gettin my tan on!

Jim

Where you going in South Carolina, bro? I'm there all the time. Usually Columbia and driving up I-77 to Charlotte. By the way, it's hot as he!! there right now.

[Keith]

I am also looking forward to the August 18th scrimmage between The Little Giants and Tigers. Ross has worked hard in the past few years to right the ship from the awful days of going 1-19 in 2002 and 2003. We have a young hardworking head coach in Derek Kidwell. His assistants are doing an excellent job and our football program is on its way back.
Massillon fans will be amazed at the difference in our stadium from when you last visited. Field turf, video scoreboard, endzone 25 second clocks, and a brand spanking new home side with new locker rooms and press box. The stadium is 2/3 of the way done. Next work will be to replace the visitors side. :thumbsup:

[giant lugey]

Is that the same Derek Kidwell who was Mr. Football in 1991 from Fostoria?

Did Charles Woodson contribute any cash to your renovations?

[Keith]

It is indeed the very same Derek Kidwell who led the Fostoria Redmen to a state championship. That Fostoria team was coached by his father, hall of fame coach Dick Kidwell, who happens to be the Little Giants defensive coordinator.

Did Charles Woodson donate money? Maybe. The Fremont Area Athletic Foundation(FAAF) has done an incredible job of raising money for several projects. They tapped area businesses as well as the nationwide Little Giant alumni base. The stadium is not the only project they have sucessfully undertaken. Here is a list...
Don Paul Stadium project 3.8 million dollars
A new swimming pool/wrestling room/classroom addition to the high school which was just dedicated 3.2 million dollars
A new tennis complex behind the high school which has been finished for a year 1 million dollars
The Alumni fields baseball complex behind the high school also finished approx 1 million

ALL of the funds for these projects was privately raised by the hardwoking people at the FAAF.

[scottyotc]

sounds awesome Kieth...unfortunately Ill be on the road selling tools so I wont get to see it...

Glad to see you re registered your a good egg...

[Keith]

:2thumbsup: Thanks. I have all the respect and admiration in the world for the Tigers and their fans. Unless they would happen to be playing The Little Giants, I ALWAYS root for the Tigers.

[scottyotc]

Keith could you post a link to some pics I searched the Fremont forums for pics and couldnt find any. TY in advance.

[longtimefirsttime]

Here you go scottyotc:
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[Keith]

There are just a few right now at [Only Registered Users Can See Links.] At least that will give you the idea

[scottyotc]

Thanks guys ...what an amazing improvement....nice work..sorry Im not gonna be able to make the scrimmage...work...arrgh