Old Traditions restarted [Archive]

zappa

03-26-2008, 08:25 PM

Before you get the state championship, we must bring back that cocky arrogant swagger of the Tigers of old. No matter WHO the opponent was, we knew that we were going to knock the living sh!# out of them from the opening whistle to the final gun. That is how you bring fear to any opponent that the Tigers face. TIGER PRIDE!!!!!

mtigers4real

03-26-2008, 10:41 PM

Three words...

BIG ORANGE THUMB

TigerBob75

03-26-2008, 11:30 PM

Get rid of those pretty-pretty uniforms. There's no pretty in tradition.

OTC TIGER

03-27-2008, 01:51 PM

Band in Student section :rockon:

Smitty

03-27-2008, 02:01 PM

... No matter WHO the opponent was, we knew that we were going to knock the living sh!# out of them from the opening whistle to the final gun....

Thank you, Brother!

Back in my day, Tigers never got out-hit in a game. Yes, we might face teams that were bigger, stronger, faster, we might lose a game ... but Heaven forbid we'd NEVER get out-hit.

WTF happened??

Rushfan

03-27-2008, 05:27 PM

Get rid of stupid "Shout!"

DAWGH8R

03-27-2008, 05:53 PM

We still do 'SHOUT' ?? Thought that died in '06.

I'm all for a 'theme' song after a score, .............but 'shout' grew old fast.:thumbsdown:

obie0130

03-27-2008, 06:28 PM

1. jerseys withOUT names on the back. the only name that matters is the one on the front.

2. dropping the little "BEAT MCKINLEY" flags from the roof during week 9's romp.

TigerVic

03-27-2008, 06:42 PM

2. dropping the little "BEAT MCKINLEY" flags from the roof during week 9's romp.

That would be Week #7 this year. Unless Mentor has a roof. And, if they do, they won't after the Tigers are done with them.

Tigers53

03-27-2008, 06:44 PM

caseybaby

03-27-2008, 11:28 PM

what about back when i was in school it was orange pants black jersey's or orange jersey's black pants........at home games

ak-rowdy

03-28-2008, 09:11 AM

i miss when we actually had fans show up to the games

Smitty

03-28-2008, 01:01 PM

what about back when i was in school it was orange pants black jersey's or orange jersey's black pants........at home games

My personal favorite was the orange pants... with black jersey at home, white jersey on the road (that was back in the white helmet era).

If the black helmets are gonna continue, I'd like to see more orange in the unis.

Red50Go

03-28-2008, 02:25 PM

I am with Smitty, there is nothing better than seeing a team wilt because they are getting drilled on each and every play. Larry Koyer (sp?) developed the greatest bunch of head hunters I ever saw. Bring it back!

I remember reading some of Paul Brown's play books & actual coaching notes at an exhibit at the high school years ago and he preached all the time that speed and hitting came from PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE - knowing the plays and exactly where to go. Execution.

obie 66

03-28-2008, 02:45 PM

White helmets and no do not travel lists!

monte81

03-28-2008, 05:39 PM

1. REAL TACKLING
2. 5 team captains per year
3. black on black unis ONLY for McKinley games
4. former tigers as guest on the sideline/locker room each week for pre-game speeches

Dingma608

03-28-2008, 09:07 PM

1. REAL TACKLING
2. 5 team captains per year
3. black on black unis ONLY for McKinley games
4. former tigers as guest on the sideline/locker room each week for pre-game speeches

:iagree:

zappa

03-28-2008, 10:51 PM

Thank you, Brother!

Back in my day, Tigers never got out-hit in a game. Yes, we might face teams that were bigger, stronger, faster, we might lose a game ... but Heaven forbid we'd NEVER get out-hit.

WTF happened??

Smitty, You are right on. NO ONE OUTHIT THE TIGERS

Back in the day, you earned your playing time during the week in practice. Hit and got hit everyday. Come Wednesday, you scrimmaged and you were graded by your performance and given playing time based on your performance. Game time you were so use to hitting your brothers in practice that you just couldn't wait to go out and knock your opponents head off from the opening whistle to the final gun. Just don't see that these days at practice.

gotigers1

03-28-2008, 11:07 PM

Get rid of stupid "Shout!"

I'll play it an extra time just for you at the Home opener this season! :poke:

PS, just for the record. We don't play Shout after "EVERY" touchdown anymore. I have been trying to mix things up a bit, that and the band plays more before the kickoff.

Rushfan

03-29-2008, 01:38 PM

I'll play it an extra time just for you at the Home opener this season! :poke:

PS, just for the record. We don't play Shout after "EVERY" touchdown anymore. I have been trying to mix things up a bit, that and the band plays more before the kickoff.

Come down and sit in my seat for a game and see how much you enjoy that "WEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLL....." blasted in your ear. You get tired of it real quick.

Dingma608

03-29-2008, 03:03 PM

I like Shout! Keep it going. :rockon:

Would love to see the giant thumbs again. Goooooooooooooooo on the kick-offs. That was good stuff.

TigerBob75

03-29-2008, 09:18 PM

Monte's avatar shows tradition. Nothing fancy. All bidnis. Tradition is getting rid of that Hamilton Tigercat logo.

npaflas

03-29-2008, 10:06 PM

Do they still throw down the the little ribbon sign's Beat Mckinley after the ninth game of the season.

Keith

03-30-2008, 09:21 AM

When I think of GREAT high school football tradition the very first thing that comes to mind is MASSILLON. You should keep ALL of your fine traditions.

mmauthor

03-30-2008, 09:44 AM

One of my favorites was when the Massillon fans yelled Beat McKinley and the McKinley fans yelled back Beat Massillon. The can get an entire stadium rocking.

freddy g

03-30-2008, 10:01 AM

Bring back a real weight training program.

ChronicTiger

03-30-2008, 10:21 AM

Tradition is getting rid of that Hamilton Tigercat logo.

Post of the year......What are the details of this thing?........Did someone with the Hamilton program have ties to Massillon? Who exactly is making money off this? Since when did Massillon become a CopyCat program?

obie 66

03-30-2008, 01:38 PM

Save "OBIE", get rid of that sissy tiger! We want the "MAN" Obie. Got my season tickets order form yesterday and saw that "D..." thing on the envelope?

We are Massillon, not Hamilton! Canadian football?:tig:

Rushfan

03-30-2008, 02:12 PM

One of my favorites was when the Massillon fans yelled Beat McKinley and the McKinley fans yelled back Beat Massillon. The can get an entire stadium rocking.

I remember that at the '74 game-the Wood-to-Bell last second classic.

Die Hard Eric

03-30-2008, 02:44 PM

i have brought back the banners at Massillon Tiger Helmet Project. Along with a new look to the site.

check it out.

http://www.massillontigerhelmetproject.com/History.htm

Kamd50

03-30-2008, 03:50 PM

Thank you very much, Eric! I printed out a copy of the banners to hang in my son's room for inspiration:TIG2:

Die Hard Eric

03-30-2008, 04:14 PM

:ers:

tiger74

03-30-2008, 05:01 PM

:tig: :no1:

EXECRATED

04-01-2008, 12:32 PM

How about running through the hoop instead of around it? Drives me crazy.....

tiger embalmer

04-01-2008, 02:39 PM

How about we bring back players who know how to act off the field and set an example for the town of Massillon. Can we have that this season?

macguy

04-01-2008, 03:37 PM

How about running through the hoop instead of around it? Drives me crazy.....

BINGO!! Nothin' but lazy! Might as well just hold up a cheap banner like other local teams.:obiefanfire:

TigerBob75

04-01-2008, 10:24 PM

:How about we bring back players who know how to act off the field and set an example for the town of Massillon. Can we have that this season? :iagree:

tigersave77

04-05-2008, 01:49 PM

Do coaches do bed checks anymore? Aaaand get rid of the stupid Hamiltom tiger. IT IS NOT Massillon!

PainlessPaulus

04-07-2008, 09:29 AM

Go back to taking a lap around the field when they come out of the locker room.... I think running around the opponent sends a message... Massillon is unlike any other facility... So the visitors already know this is not just another game....

Start to "RESPECT" our linemen.... And that should start at the middle school, St Barb's and St. Mary's.....!!!!!!! These are the unsung Massillon heros.... They are what made this little steel town great....

Put goal posts in all the Massillon park systems... And I mean high school goal posts. Our kids should have the ability to practice and play football year round in our great park system...

doug

TigerVic

04-07-2008, 10:15 AM

Put goal posts in all the Massillon park systems... And I mean high school goal posts.

And maybe one set of college goal posts to mimic the Rubber Bowl.

TigerBob75

04-08-2008, 07:54 AM

How about getting rid of the spoiled--here you go-- tradition. And start the --if you want the prilivege to go through these doors ( the new sports complex and the new locker rooms ) you have to earn it tradition. Otherwise the doors will remain locked tradition. How about the taking all our young athletes out to the hill where they can see everything and tell them -- look around, this is your house. You are given the best to be the best. Just look around and see what you actually have. And if you aren't ready to be the best then get off the hill tradition.

PainlessPaulus

04-08-2008, 10:39 AM

And maybe one set of college goal posts to mimic the Rubber Bowl.

LOL... I think those days are over...

I would be happy just seeing Massillon kids playing sand lot football in the summer....

Kenny M.

04-08-2008, 04:09 PM

Great posts! I agree -- let's bring back the tradition of circling the field when coming out of the locker room! That gave me the chills!

Banks

04-08-2008, 04:17 PM

Do coaches do bed checks anymore? Aaaand get rid of the stupid Hamiltom tiger. IT IS NOT Massillon!

Believe it or not , the last time I KNOW of a bed check was when
Lee Ownes was here, They ran a bed check while we were in Altoona and some players were caught not in the room and were removed from the team-those were the days !

Tiger forever

04-08-2008, 11:22 PM

Get some quality "throwback" footballs like the type that were given to tigertown newborn boys and figure out some way to customize the wording to include a particular year, player's name, date of birth, etc.

We need to bring back the championship banners. They are a BIG part of our tradition and pride. This need sto happen this year and maybe they can be presented at the opener. Great PR opportunity.

I noticed that a school organization is offering the fathead wall decals, but no one replies to inquires. This is a great idea that can raise money. Maybe past players can have their own fatheads customized for a fee obviously. Even the leaping tigers are great. More publicity and easier ordering would drive sales.

I think we should organize former player activities/get togethers during homecoming weekend. Some of us have videos of our seasons to share with former teammates.

We need to bring back the intense tradition and pride of the past and to do so requires symbols of what we are.

ForeverTwirl06

04-09-2008, 08:07 AM

what about back when i was in school it was orange pants black jersey's or orange jersey's black pants........at home games

I TOTALLY agree with this!!.. Massillon is ORANGE and BLACK.. not all white.. I think we should wear this combination more often!!

oldtimer

04-10-2008, 08:16 PM

Ahhhh! Coach Coyer! I think he's the last coach we had that was more interested in being the players coach than being his friend! There were some fabulous slobberknockers laid on enemy teams back then! I also liked the no talking rules on the "D"'s bus to away games. Of course, way back then, there were no mp3 players, or cell phones, or ipods to keep your focus away from the nights opponent. God help you if you tried to joke with another guy! If a team of his had given up 56 points in a game, he'd probably been tried for murder! But we live in a kinder, gentler world. After all, 56 points isn't much, we did score 52! Beat Buchtel!