Garfield ‘excited’ about first visit to Massillon since 2003 campaign

[Kamd50]

Garfield ‘excited’ about first visit to Massillon since 2003 campaign
Massillon Tiger football foes 2008

Independent file photo
Former Garfield and current Ohio State tailback Chris Wells (28) is stood up by a pair of Massillon defenders during a 24-14 win by the Tigers in 2003, the last visit by the Golden Rams to Paul Brown Tiger Stadium.


By CHRIS EASTERLING
The Independent
Posted Jun 30, 2008 @ 09:49 PM

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MASSILLON, OH — EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fifth in a 10-part series profiling the Massillon Tigers’ 2008 football opponents. Next week: St. Ignatius.

http://www.indeonline.com/sports/x1470895267/Garfield-excited-about-first-visit-to-Massillon-since-2003-campaign

[reofan82]

I am glad they are back on the schedule. I have enjoyed most of the games between the schools. I remember the game in 1983 especially. I think we lost to them 14-10 and Charles Gladman was a tailback for Garfield. I believe we went 9-1 that year but missed the playoffs because only the top two teams from each region made the playoffs. It is a shame because I thought we had a real shot at the state title. If memory serves, I believe Garfield did make it all the way to the state championship that year, but I could be wrong about that.

[DAWGH8R]

I am glad they are back on the schedule. I have enjoyed most of the games between the schools. I remember the game in 1983 especially. I think we lost to them 14-10 and Charles Gladman was a tailback for Garfield. I believe we went 9-1 that year but missed the playoffs because only the top two teams from each region made the playoffs. It is a shame because I thought we had a real shot at the state title. If memory serves, I believe Garfield did make it all the way to the state championship that year, but I could be wrong about that.

Garfield lost to Princeton 24 -6 in the '83 Title Game.

[TigerCoach]

I still remember the ferocious hit Michael White put on "Beanie" Wells. Wells was just a sophomore that year, but he missed a few games with a bruised chest after they played the Tigers.

[Rushfan]

I'm also happy they have decided to renew their series with us. Garfield is a long-time opponent and a team I have a lot of real respect for. Our games with them are almost always rugged battles. They're also a great points-getter if we defeat them. Hope they stay on the schedule.

[ReineyKicker15]

Definately good having them on the schedule. Some years they can be a cake walk but other years it's a real battle. And more often the latter.

[CarlE]

Definately good having them on the schedule. Some years they can be a cake walk but other years it's a real battle. And more often the latter.

Think Charles Gladman. One of the best I've EVER seen.

[mtigers96]

Garfield ‘excited’ about first visit to Massillon since 2003 campaign
Massillon Tiger football foes 2008

Independent file photo
Former Garfield and current Ohio State tailback Chris Wells (28) is stood up by a pair of Massillon defenders during a 24-14 win by the Tigers in 2003, the last visit by the Golden Rams to Paul Brown Tiger Stadium.


By CHRIS EASTERLING
The Independent
Posted Jun 30, 2008 @ 09:49 PM

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MASSILLON, OH — EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fifth in a 10-part series profiling the Massillon Tigers’ 2008 football opponents. Next week: St. Ignatius.

http://www.indeonline.com/sports/x1470895267/Garfield-excited-about-first-visit-to-Massillon-since-2003-campaign



SO they are excited to get beat down!!!