IRONTON VS. WHEELERSBURG WEEK 1, YOUR THOUGHTS.

by **You're Tiger Bait** » July 24th, 2012, 2:12 pm

HOW BOUT IT FOOTBALL FANS,
WILL THIS CONTEST LOSE ANY OF IT'S LUSTER----------OR STILL A YOUGOTTA TO SEE.

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by **4th n Goal** » July 24th, 2012, 2:17 pm

I don't see much changing. It is still Ironton vs Burg and the kickoff to the season! I think this year will bring a HUGE crowd at the newly renovated Ed Miller Stadium!!

by **yabbadabbadoo** » July 24th, 2012, 2:27 pm

This game will always be huge and it sets up the winner with a ton of playoff points.

Throw in the fact that this will be the Burg's first game in the new surroundings and I think that should be an added inspiration for the Pirates. Pirates wil have to replace there QB who accounted for almost half of there offense last year. Burg does return quite a lot from last years team, especially on defense so that should help out too. Lot of players just getting there first taste of varsity ball last year in the opening game.

by **tigercannon71** » July 24th, 2012, 5:13 pm

I go ahead and start typical Ironton Burg game Tigers win by 24. Hahahahahahahaha! I'm joking. This is going to be a feeling out game. Tigers under new leadership and new players. How will they do under fire? Plus no one wants to lose in their new stadium so the Tigers gotta watch out for a very fired up Burg team. I think it's said every year during this game, but this year it means even more, the team that makes the least amount of mistakes will win. Tigers last year lost at least 2 games because of fumbling. Will they be able to hold onto the ball? The team that makes the least mistakes and is able to capitalize on the other teams mistakes will win this game.

by **You're Tiger Bait** » July 25th, 2012, 8:06 pm

i predict with this weather it will be bout 118 degrees. one thing i'd like to see this year out of the fighting tigers, is to replace the water with powerade. coca cola is their sponsor and powerade is a coke product.i'm sure they'd supply the ironton team with the 5 gallon mixes, it works so much better than water, in replenishing what the body loses , especially in these high heat, heavy humidity situations.and the pressure is on fighting tiger incoming coach mark vaas to take this from the burg, and start his career. and the pressure is on burg, not to lose this traditional game, especially in their new digs.

by **OSU 77** » July 25th, 2012, 8:43 pm

They should play this game on Saturday, what a way to open up your new facility. The crowd would be crazy! Come on Coaches change the game to Saturday fans all over would love to see 2 great programs. What does everyone one think?

by **PirateFan2** » July 25th, 2012, 8:44 pm

You're Tiger Bait wrote:i predict with this weather it will be bout 118 degrees. one thing i'd like to see this year out of the fighting tigers, is to replace the water with powerade. coca cola is their sponsor and powerade is a coke product.i'm sure they'd supply the ironton team with the 5 gallon mixes, it works so much better than water, in replenishing what the body loses , especially in these high heat, heavy humidity situations.and the pressure is on fighting tiger incoming coach mark vaas to take this from the burg, and start his career. and the pressure is on burg, not to lose this traditional game, especially in their new digs.

OOOOHHHHH NOOOOOOOO!!!!!! This isnt going to be another "CRAMP UP" game is it???????

by **PirateFan2** » July 25th, 2012, 8:49 pm

OSU 77 wrote:They should play this game on Saturday, what a way to open up your new facility. The crowd would be crazy! Come on Coaches change the game to Saturday fans all over would love to see 2 great programs. What does everyone one think?

If this game was to be changed to a saturday, then a few more thousand people would not be able to get a seat or find a place to stand! This game is always HUGE! and the stadium is always packed out! I couldnt even imagine if this game was to be played on a saturday! besides, i think BURG wouldnt want to mess up a regular schedule of playing on friday. I wouldnt think anyway?????

by **OSU 77** » July 25th, 2012, 8:53 pm

Bring in some seats and lets watch 2 great programs on Saturday night.

by **You're Tiger Bait** » July 26th, 2012, 9:34 am

PirateFan2 wrote:
You're Tiger Bait wrote:i predict with this weather it will be bout 118 degrees. one thing i'd like to see this year out of the fighting tigers, is to replace the water with powerade. coca cola is their sponsor and powerade is a coke product.i'm sure they'd supply the ironton team with the 5 gallon mixes, it works so much better than water, in replenishing what the body loses , especially in these high heat, heavy humidity situations.and the pressure is on fighting tiger incoming coach mark vaas to take this from the burg, and start his career. and the pressure is on burg, not to lose this traditional game, especially in their new digs.

OOOOHHHHH NOOOOOOOO!!!!!! This isnt going to be another "CRAMP UP" game is it???????

that's what needs to be avoided, i don't know if you ever had these terrible cramps. but by large they can be maintained to some extent.i don't think you are gonna have to worry bout dem fighting tigers playin dead.

BUT YOU KNOW WHAT'S GREAT BUDDY-----------WE IS TALKIN FOOTBALL, AND IT'S GETTIN CLOSER WITH EVERY MOON.

by **BurgGrad** » July 26th, 2012, 11:49 am

Looking for a GREAT game. Hope this is not the last time we get to see these 2 great programs play each other!!

by **You're Tiger Bait** » July 26th, 2012, 9:24 pm

i agree, last year the fighting tigers were 2 players away from d5, it's a game that needs played every year.

by **You're Tiger Bait** » July 26th, 2012, 9:26 pm

i'm hearing this may be one of the largest, most physical, tiger teams ever.

by **IBTT** » July 26th, 2012, 9:54 pm

I was told they were in the best shape an ironton team has been in since the early 90's. They are big in the line and quick on the line...could be an impressive year...

by **Vodoochild** » July 26th, 2012, 10:50 pm

There is no question that this was the most intense summer conditioning I've seen and heard an Ironton team going through in a long long long time. A much needed improvement. Well see how or if that translates.

by **LHS 72** » July 27th, 2012, 6:49 am

Just for my info, Did your new coach give the month of June off for vacation? Sounds like he has worked there butts off!

by **Bleeding Red** » July 27th, 2012, 8:39 am

Word on the street is that Itown will be very good at the skill positions but their line is a big question mark right now. Lots of inexperience on the line. Burg lost Shankweiler but returns many starters from last year.

This could be one of the better Burg/Ironton games in a long time.

by **You're Tiger Bait** » July 27th, 2012, 10:16 am

after all these 100 plus days, and drought conditions. i'm ready to just tee it up.

by **4th n Goal** » July 27th, 2012, 11:13 am

Bleeding Red wrote:Burg lost Shankweiler but returns many starters from last year.

I assume you mean Shears? Shank graduated in 2011.

by **BurgGrad** » July 27th, 2012, 11:36 am

Any word if the 2 AD's has worked anything out to keep playing. Was also told that they will not be playing in basketball after this upcoming year.

by **ohbuckeye2** » July 27th, 2012, 11:53 am

BurgGrad wrote:Any word if the 2 AD's has worked anything out to keep playing. Was also told that they will not be playing in basketball after this upcoming year.

That would be sad if that happens, not only for the fans but the players also. These two teams have always played hard and great games to watch.

by **KVDW** » July 27th, 2012, 10:19 pm

You're Tiger Bait wrote:i'm hearing this may be one of the largest, most physical, tiger teams ever.

living in the same town as the WAVERLY TIGERS, you will hear that.... :lol:

by **Bleeding Red** » July 28th, 2012, 12:00 am

4th n Goal wrote:
Bleeding Red wrote:Burg lost Shankweiler but returns many starters from last year.

I assume you mean Shears? Shank graduated in 2011.

Yeah Shears. Sorry about that. To many "Sh" last names.

by **You're Tiger Bait** » July 28th, 2012, 9:23 am

KVDW wrote:
You're Tiger Bait wrote:i'm hearing this may be one of the largest, most physical, tiger teams ever.

living in the same town as the WAVERLY TIGERS, you will hear that....

THAT'S KINDA FUNNY ACTUALLY COMING FROM THE MORON OF MINFORD. :aaaaa24

by **You're Tiger Bait** » July 28th, 2012, 9:23 am

BIG BAD BURGITE.

by **game day** » July 29th, 2012, 10:50 am

To help pay for the new field I would move this game to Saturday night. The crowd would be crazy big!!!!! :12223

by **You're Tiger Bait** » July 29th, 2012, 1:08 pm

i agree, but i think most would say it might interfere with their college football saturday.

by **pembrook burrows III** » July 29th, 2012, 2:14 pm

There are no college football games on the weekend of August 24-25.

by **You're Tiger Bait** » July 29th, 2012, 4:56 pm

that's cool.

by **biggdowgg** » July 30th, 2012, 12:10 am

moveing this game to saturday would not add more fans , this game is already standing room only

by **siderman** » July 30th, 2012, 12:51 am

biggdowgg wrote:moveing this game to saturday would not add more fans , this game is already standing room only

It would add me I

by **You're Tiger Bait** » July 30th, 2012, 8:45 am

biggdowgg wrote:moveing this game to saturday would not add more fans , this game is already standing room only

you have a good point.

by **OSU 77** » July 30th, 2012, 1:45 pm

It would not add more fans you come on. Portsmouth opened up their new stadium on Saturday and it was the biggest crowd to attend to date.

by **LITTLE TIGER** » July 30th, 2012, 3:15 pm

ANY UPDATE ON THE TIGERS "9" GAME SCHEDULE????

by **LITTLE TIGER** » July 30th, 2012, 3:19 pm

ANY UPDATE ON TIGERS "9" GAME SCHEDULE