Stadium rally July 21st at 6:00 PM!

[Sig Olenzak]

I am posting this message on behalf of Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club President- Jeff Bricker.

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Quest for ESPN’s Title Town

There will be a rally for the 2008 edition of the Massillon Tigers on Monday July 21st at 6:00 PM in Paul Brown Tiger Stadium!

The event will be MC’ed by the voice of the Tiger’s, Walk Bronczek. The Massillon Tiger Cheerleaders and the Tiger Swing band will kick off the festivities followed by Head Coach Jason Hall’s introduction of his finalized 2008 coaching staff and comments on the upcoming season.

Look for additional detail in the Massillon Independent over the following two weeks.

This is Tigers Nation’s chance to show the world that not only we worthy of being named ESPN’s “Title Town”, but that we are America’s High School Football Team!

GO TIGERS!

[massillon catholic]

I am posting this message on behalf of Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club President- Jeff Bricker.

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Quest for ESPN’s Title Town

There will be a rally for the 2008 edition of the Massillon Tigers on Monday July 21st at 6:00 PM in Paul Brown Tiger Stadium!

The event will be MC’ed by the voice of the Tiger’s, Walk Bronczek. The Massillon Tiger Cheerleaders and the Tiger Swing band will kick off the festivities followed by Head Coach Jason Hall’s introduction of his finalized 2008 coaching staff and comments on the upcoming season.

Look for additional detail in the Massillon Independent over the following two weeks.

This is Tigers Nation’s chance to show the world that not only we worthy of being named ESPN’s “Title Town”, but that we are America’s High School Football Team!

GO TIGERS!


I'll be on a well-deserved vacation, but I hope all goes well.

[The Voice]

perhaps 'T.S.N'., 'The Tiger Sports Network' can provide broadcast coverage of the event...(which ofcourse can be heard live 'right here' on MASSILLON PROUD!)

tv

[Kamd50]

No offense, Voice, but I would hope that any true Tiger fan that is able, will show up personally for this event rather than opting to stay home and tune in:tig:

[The Voice]

Good point; however, here could be Tiger Lovers who are out of town, or working.

tv

[gotigers3796]

And this is the one ESPN will be at right?

[Kamd50]

And this is the one ESPN will be at right?

Massillon finalist
in ESPN contest


Massillon was named as a finalist in ESPN's ''TitleTown USA'' search in an announcement over the weekend on SportsCenter.

Fans will have the opportunity in late July (date and time to be determined) to support Massillon's selection as a finalist when ESPN visits a pep rally at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium. From July 24 to 27, fans may vote to name Massillon as TitleTown USA at http://www.ESPN.com. The winner will be announced July 28 on SportsCenter.

[Vosh]

Thanks for the info. My wife and I will be up from GA then and look forward to supporting the 2008 Tigers!

[Tigerslover96]

Will MP be getting together as maybe a pre-season tailgate or something that day?

[MTigers006]

Any chance some former Tigers show up? We need to get the word out that we need them once again. We need to pull out all stops to win this thing. I would reschedule vacations and make all possible changes and plans to be there. The Tigers need you and Massillon needs you. Lets win this thing. Go Tigers

[Kamd50]

UPDATE: 1:40 PM, Wednesday, July 9, 2008
GATEHOUSE OHIO GROUPMultimedia

MASSILLON The city of Massillon has planned a pep rally for 6 p.m. July 21 inside Paul Brown Tiger Stadium for ESPN's first-ever "TitleTown USA" search.

ESPN will be in town then to film a segment about the history and tradition of Massillon sports, most notably high school football. The segment is scheduled to air July 23 during the 6 p.m. edition of SportsCenter. It will re-air at 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. the same night

"We need to get fired up," Massillon athletics director Tim Ridgley said. "We need to get our people to support us."

The pep rally will feature Massillon head football coach Jason Hall as well as the Tiger Swingsters and Massillon cheerleaders. There is no charge for admission. There also will be 7-on-7 varsity and junior varsity team scrimmages during the rally.

Ridgley said the event will take a lot of work to put together, but the national recognition is worth it.

"I'm more worried about getting this off without any glitches," Ridgley said. "We want to present this to the country in the right manner. We'll need the support of a lot of people."

Fans will be able to vote for Massillon on ESPN.com from July 24-26. The winner of the 2008 "TitleTown USA" search will be announced July 27 at 11 p.m.

The taped segments about each city also will air on ESPN Classic (SportsCentury) from 2-6 p.m. leading into ESPN's SportsCenter profile during the 6 p.m. show.

Some of the major cities in the competition are Green Bay, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Boston. Other lesser known cities in the event are Palo Alto, Calif., Gainesville, Fla., Valdosta, Ga., and Parkersburg, W.Va.

Massillon may not be the most well-known city, but Ridgley said the city still stands a great chance of winning.

"We're right there with them," Ridgley said. "You're comparing apples to apples. We have just as many championships as the pro teams, and we have as much a chance to win it as anybody."

ESPN Classic is set to air "Go Tigers!", a documentary about Massillon football, from 2-4 p.m. July 23. ESPN Classic also will air a special about the 100th game between McKinley and Massillon from 4-6 p.m.

An ESPN spokesperson said it has not been determined who ESPN will interview to represent Massillon or what the segments during their stop here will focus on.

[CarlE]

God PLEASE manage who they interview. God KNOWS how catastrophic it could be with the wrong person. And there are MANY of those available.

[gotigers1]

It will be none other than Earl Bruce!

http://www.indeonline.com/sports/x774391634/Bruce-slated-for-ESPNs-TitleTown-segment

:TIG2:

[Kamd50]

GT1, I wonder if Massillon Cable will be willing to do their part by running a public service announcement on their television station encouraging ALL Tiger fans to show up and represent Massillon on national television?

Sure would be awesome to create a sea of orange for this thing!

[MTigers006]

GT1, I wonder if Massillon Cable will be willing to do their part by running a public service announcement on their television station encouraging ALL Tiger fans to show up and represent Massillon on national television?

Sure would be awesome to create a sea of orange for this thing!

Only a phone call away Kamd50 !

[jeffm93]

I can't think of anything i'd rather do on my B-day!



:tig:

[MTigers006]

Jeff they also got those huge Massillon Tiger flags down at SportStuff. I got one and im bringing it to the game on a flag pole. It would look cool seeing those waving in a sea or orange. They are less than $15 I believe.

[tiger embalmer]

Will the Booster Club store be open on the night of the rally?

[gotigers1]

Will the Booster Club store be open on the night of the rally?

Maybe Sig can answer this?

[Sig Olenzak]

The booster club stadium store will be open for the rally!

GO TIGERS! :trophy:

[Sig Olenzak]

Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:55 AM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: ESPN's Rachel Nichols to Host TitleTown USA Segment in Massillon

For Immediate Release
July 15, 2008

ESPN’s Rachel Nichols Will Host TitleTown USA in Massillon

ESPN’s E:60 correspondent Rachel Nichols will host the TitleTown USA segment in Massillon on Monday, July 21. Nichols will interview Steve Luke at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium at 6 p.m. Planned activities include introduction of the Tiger football team, a performance by the Tiger Swingsters and the Massillon cheerleaders.

In support of Massillon’s campaign to capture the TitleTown USA, current ESPN analyst and former Tiger great Chris Spielman stated, “"As anyone who knows me will tell you, I love high school football. Massillon's proud tradition of high school football championships as well as its place in history as the birthplace of American football naturally lends itself to being declared 'TitleTown USA' by ESPN. I encourage fans to come out to Paul Brown Tiger Stadium on Monday, July 21 to show viewers across the country why Massillon deserves to win this honor. Go Tigers!"

The segment will air on July 23 during the 6 p.m. SportsCenter with re-airs at 11 p.m. and 1 a.m.

From July 24 - 27, fans will be able to vote to name Massillon as TitleTown USA at www.espn.com with the winner announced on SportsCenter on July 27.

[Kamd50]

Steve Luke is a great representative for Massillon and I love Spielman's remark about being "the birthplace of American football". Thanks to two of the Tiger's finest that ever played the game at PBTS:TIG2:

[TigerLily]

Just wondering -- do we have our new live little obie tiger yet? I know it's kind of early.

[gotigers1]

Just wondering -- do we have our new live little obie tiger yet? I know it's kind of early.

Not as of Monday.

[gotigers3796]

Just wondering -- do we have our new live little obie tiger yet? I know it's kind of early.

I don't think I could get away with bringing him to the rally, but I have a brindle (orange and black striped) bulldog named TIGER!

Eat that McKinley!

[Kamd50]

Just noticed that Wendy's has a very nice message welcoming ESPN to Massillon on their sign. It sure would be great if all of the other area businesses along Lincoln Way East follow Wendy's lead:tig:

[obie7661]

Just noticed that Wendy's has a very nice message welcoming ESPN to Massillon on their sign. It sure would be great if all of the other area businesses along Lincoln Way East follow Wendy's lead:tig:

The Lions Lincoln Theater could use their electronic sign. :ers:

[gotigers1]

I know the Lincoln Way marquee is all set!

[MTigers006]

I know the Lincoln Way marquee is all set!

Just too bad the city has yet to do SQUAT ! Sometimes I think Mayor Frank doesnt care about ANYTHING, but having his pockets lined with money. Hes getting to be a lazy bum anymore. At least some people are taking steps and leading the way.

[gotigers1]

Just too bad the city has yet to do SQUAT ! Sometimes I think Mayor Frank doesnt care about ANYTHING, but having his pockets lined with money. Hes getting to be a lazy bum anymore. At least some people are taking steps and leading the way.

Dude, you have no clue what you are even talking about! The flags are going to be put though downtown on the night before ESPN comes and maybe there is going to be a banner across Lincoln Way if it can be finished in time.

[MTigers006]

Dude, you have no clue what you are even talking about! The flags are going to be put though downtown on the night before ESPN comes and maybe there is going to be a banner across Lincoln Way if it can be finished in time.

I sure hope so. I want to paint the town as much orange and black as possible. Really roll out the orange carpet. Get my drift?

[Kamd50]

Just too bad the city has yet to do SQUAT ! Sometimes I think Mayor Frank doesnt care about ANYTHING, but having his pockets lined with money. Hes getting to be a lazy bum anymore. At least some people are taking steps and leading the way.

That was really uncalled for:thumbsdown:

[MTigers006]

That was really uncalled for:thumbsdown:

I appoligize, not the time or the thread to get into the discussion about him if at all. In trying to keep MP. com positive in '08 as it should be always.

[Robin martin]

I hope everyone shows up loud and proud at "The Rally".....Go Tigers......
I know my Dad is cheering from Heaven....Gary Martin.12-24-37 to 1-26-08

[Banks]

I hope everyone shows up loud and proud at "The Rally".....Go Tigers......
I know my Dad is cheering from Heaven....Gary Martin.12-24-37 to 1-26-08


No question about it, I can see and hear him now .

[DAWGH8R]

I hope everyone shows up loud and proud at "The Rally".....Go Tigers......
I know my Dad is cheering from Heaven....Gary Martin.12-24-37 to 1-26-08

Ya think him and "Go Go" have a ring-side seat ??

[tigersave77]

I live out of town and can make it in for games but not on a Monday night. There is no place I'd rather be Monday then Tiger Stadium. I know my family will be there........so Make us Proud Massillon and get to the rally!! Go Tigers!:thumbsup:

[Tigerslover96]

Will there still be a rally if it rains?

[Banks]

Will there still be a rally if it rains?

I would think so.

[MTigers006]

I was just at Howards and SportsStuff and both was pretty busy. It feels like a game day atmospere today.

[tiger51]

The thing that sucks is that it is going to rain....or atleast the threat will keep some people away.

[MTigers006]

The thing that sucks is that it is going to rain....or atleast the threat will keep some people away.

Lets hope not

[Banks]

The thing that sucks is that it is going to rain....or atleast the threat will keep some people away.

Go early and get under the roof.

[hrmjenl]

I still haven't heard about tailgating.............................

[pnthrfan]

Good-Luck Tonight Tigertown!! :gogogo:

[MTiger]

I still haven't heard about tailgating.............................

There's a good sized tailgate going in the north lot...west stands are starting to fill in. Go Tigers!

[Kenny M.]

Can someone give an update of how things went for all of us out-of-town Tiger fans? Thanks in advance!

[MassillonMom]

Kenny,

Had a thunderstorm pass through here but fans are still in the stands and cheering.

Just heard on 990 that there's even a rainbow over the trees by the stadium.


Players are ready to come out of the tunnel soon as the rain has passed.

[MassillonMom]

"WE ARE MASSILLON!"



"TIG-ERS" Cheers heard now

[MassillonMom]

Coach Hall is now speaking.


This year's motto-TEAM!

[MassillonMom]

2008 Team now coming out of tunnel led by the Village Idiots!


Fans cheering wildly, balloons released, fireworks, all the usual fanfare!!

[MassillonMom]

Sounds like a game, according to Ray Jeske of 990.


Cheerleaders out on field, Alma Mater next and finally the 7 on 7.

[Kenny M.]

Thanks! Any estimate as to crowd size?

[MassillonMom]

Maybe 8,000? I think they said that on the radio.

[Kenny M.]

Shoot! I wish there was a way for us to listen over the Internet...

[MassillonMom]

Remember to vote for Massillon on Thursday on the ESPN website. Only one vote per computer so tell your friends and family.

Heck, we can vote 6 times here at our house with all of our computers!

Someone needs to go to the Massillon Public Library and vote from all of their computers too-don't they have like 25 now?

[MassillonMom]

990 stopped their coverage at 7:00 p.m. but WHBC was going to give reports on the net. Try and google them to find the website. Good luck!

[Kenny M.]

Thanks for all the info!

[tiger51]

Maybe 8,000? I think they said that on the radio.

I would hope they didn't say 8000 people???I would say 80% of the homeside was filled...which is honestly more people then I thought would have been at this...I was VERY impressed....

[TigerVic]

Way to go, TigerTown!! Can't wait to see it on Wednesday. Would've come up, but had to work!

:TIG2:

[3bros]

:thanx: Hey massillonmom, thanx for all the updates. We are in NC on vacation and wondered what was happening!

[Kenny M.]

I wonder if Massillon had the most attendees of all the nominated cities?

[Kenny M.]

BTW, was the downtown done up with flags -- and orange and black? I'm hungry for details. Thanks!

[tiger51]

yeah it was ready like a game day....flags and signs in business windows and a banner across Lincolnway stating "All The Way Tigers"....Very good time with the Mayor speaking, and the Luke brothers and Larry Harper...as I said earlier it was a very impressive showing....

[Paul Brown]

I sat by my uncles KamD.. I didn't see you :)

[Kamd50]

I sat by my uncles KamD.. I didn't see you :)
Darn! did they sit in their regular seats? We didn't go up that far, we were more towards the 50 and closer down in front of all of the onfield hoopla.
If I would have known that, I would have made my way up therer to say hi:smile:

[Paul Brown]

Darn! did they sit in their regular seats? We didn't go up that far, we were more towards the 50 and closer down in front of all of the onfield hoopla.
If I would have known that, I would have made my way up therer to say hi:smile:

Yes, the old man was there also with my two nephews.

[MassillonSS6]

said on the radio espn was saying we had the most fans out of all the visits so far!:heee:

[Kenny M.]

I'll bet Massillon put on the best presentation of all the cities, too! Hope we get some feedback in the press of what ESPN thought of our rally.

[dagrapevine]

your paper estimates crowd at or around 4000.if 7000 was at the valdosta event how can espn say you had the largest crowd?
we did have a different crew cover the valdosta event.

[gotigers1]

The ABJ said there was over 7000 there... And I would believe to be true BEFORE the storm hit.

[Al.]

The seating capacity on the West side of PBTS is 7,800 if everyone has their butt on a seat number.

[ForeverTwirl06]

i think there was more than 4,000 people there.. the homeside was pretty packed before that storm hit... i am guessing 6,000.

[Banks]

i think there was more than 4,000 people there.. the homeside was pretty packed before that storm hit... i am guessing 6,000.


Keep in mind there were alot on the field

From the field I can tell you there was hardly anyone in Sec. 1

[LLRose]

For the first time in my adult life I'm PROUD of my Massillon football community!

[Paul Brown]

For the first time in my adult life I'm PROUD of my Massillon football community!

Ok Mrs. Obama

[massillon catholic]

For the first time in my adult life

Which, began when??

[Kick]

Ok Mrs. Obama

LOL!!

[DAWGH8R]

Which, began when??

http://www.gifs.net/Animation11/Holidays/Saint_Patricks_Day/Laughing_hard.gif

[march]

Was anyone else expecting at least 10,000 to be there?I think the biggest thing that has negatively affected the program,moreso than coaches or playcalling,is the erosion of the communities support over the years.
The crowd would've been 3 times larger in our heyday.
Maybe the rain kept some away.

[CarlE]

Was anyone else expecting at least 10,000 to be there?I think the biggest thing that has negatively affected the program,moreso than coaches or playcalling,is the erosion of the communities support over the years.
The crowd would've been 3 times larger in our heyday.
Maybe the rain kept some away.

You don't get 10,000 for games. Why would you expect 10,000 for this. And no, there would NOT have been 3x there at ANY point in time in Tiger history. This is just ludicrous thinking, in my opinion.