A new conference?

[hannancoach]

Sport teams and levels other than varsity football would take a serious hit. Take for example junior high volleyball, basketball and football. They all play during a school night. Could you imagine little Susie getting home at 11:00 from a game, having to eat, shower, then go straight to bed maybe 2-3 times in a week?

Absolutely. Lil Susie can do it better than mom and dad.

Mmmmmmmmm. Yes she can.

[hannancoach]

I agree with the OP but would like to see them add Miller, Miami Trace and Marietta

Miller? From Corning?

[goUK]

OVC is perfect the way it is. The only sport that ironton is somewhat dominant in is football. Ironton is 36-6 in the OVC.
Cg, Fairland, gallia academy and Portsmouth have all beat them. Dominant yes, unbeatable no.

Biggame99, i suggest you lay off the bottle for a while.

The ovc is awful.

Playoffs teams as of now
Ovc- 5
Soc 2- 4
Tvc O- 3

[BigGame99]

OVC is perfect the way it is. The only sport that ironton is somewhat dominant in is football. Ironton is 36-6 in the OVC.
Cg, Fairland, gallia academy and Portsmouth have all beat them. Dominant yes, unbeatable no.

Biggame99, i suggest you lay off the bottle for a while.

The ovc is awful.

Playoffs teams as of now
Ovc- 5
Soc 2- 4
Tvc O- 3

Now do state titles. Compare em to the northern ohio schools. Ya either champs or ya lost.

[Ironmen98]

The ovc is awful.

Playoffs teams as of now
Ovc- 5
Soc 2- 4
Tvc O- 3

Now do state titles. Compare em to the northern ohio schools. Ya either champs or ya lost.

Compare Northern Ohio to SEC country teams . Slow soft and way behind

[BigGame99]

Playoffs teams as of now
Ovc- 5
Soc 2- 4
Tvc O- 3

Now do state titles. Compare em to the northern ohio schools. Ya either champs or ya lost.

Compare Northern Ohio to SEC country teams . Slow soft and way behind

For the most part yea

[BigGame99]

Point being those numbers don't mean much. If you're trying to sell me on the ovc being a strong conf because of those #'s I'm just not buying it. It's dishonest. It's not a strong conference. Sp, chesapeake, rock hill doesn't help with what Ironton needs which is a chance to see if things come together against good competition. That may not happen until week 10. Also, Carpenter is the experenced qb returning and he needs real game reps. Not a quarter and a half against no defense whatsoever. He needs to feel pressure. The next four or so are like a sedative.I think it could hurt Ironton later potentially when they do get to see if it finally comes together against good teams. At this point ya not gonna really see that until maybe week 10.

[CoachC]

High school is about prep for next level. What are you preparing em for if ya telling em if ya get home late and work early & mommy & daddy cant be by ya side, the world stops? C'mon.

Sport teams and levels other than varsity football would take a serious hit. Take for example junior high volleyball, basketball and football. They all play during a school night. Could you imagine little Susie getting home at 11:00 from a game, having to eat, shower, then go straight to bed maybe 2-3 times in a week?

Absolutely. Lil Susie can do it better than mom and dad.

I for one have always been, so have my kids, dedicated to the cause. However, I also believe that a little common sense goes a LOOOONG way! Family time at home is precious to me and my kids.

[REDMEN95]

Point being those numbers don't mean much. If you're trying to sell me on the ovc being a strong conf because of those #'s I'm just not buying it. It's dishonest. It's not a strong conference. Sp, chesapeake, rock hill doesn't help with what Ironton needs which is a chance to see if things come together against good competition. That may not happen until week 10. Also, Carpenter is the experenced qb returning and he needs real game reps. Not a quarter and a half against no defense whatsoever. He needs to feel pressure. The next four or so are like a sedative.I think it could hurt Ironton later potentially when they do get to see if it finally comes together against good teams. At this point ya not gonna really see that until maybe week 10.

The Tigers Tried For Years To Get Into The OVC. The OVC Has Never Been A Powerful Conference In Football. So Why Did They Want In The OVC In The First Place?

[goUK]

Point being those numbers don't mean much. If you're trying to sell me on the ovc being a strong conf because of those #'s I'm just not buying it. It's dishonest. It's not a strong conference. Sp, chesapeake, rock hill doesn't help with what Ironton needs which is a chance to see if things come together against good competition. That may not happen until week 10. Also, Carpenter is the experenced qb returning and he needs real game reps. Not a quarter and a half against no defense whatsoever. He needs to feel pressure. The next four or so are like a sedative.I think it could hurt Ironton later potentially when they do get to see if it finally comes together against good teams. At this point ya not gonna really see that until maybe week 10.

The Tigers Tried For Years To Get Into The OVC. The OVC Has Never Been A Powerful Conference In Football. So Why Did They Want In The OVC In The First Place?

Exactly. Everyone look at Irontons volleyball record. Only conference they could go to is the SOC 1

[RollCoal]

I think that Ironton wanted in the OVC for being able to have a schedule. I know they were independent after the SEOAL disbanded. Plus it gave the other sports a conference to compete in. Now they are winning again in football. I don’t know if the league would let them out for football and stay for the other sports.

[REDMEN95]

I think that Ironton wanted in the OVC for being able to have a schedule. I know they were independent after the SEOAL disbanded. Plus it gave the other sports a conference to compete in. Now they are winning again in football. I don’t know if the league would let them out for football and stay for the other sports.

I think “ALL IN”

[fielddaddy]

Ironton wanted in the OVC due to travel of it's other team Basketball Baseball softball ect.......
Football wasn't what it was at the time and enrolment was falling drastically.
Unfortunately for the OVC and Ironton football program it has recovered and shows no signs of slowing down.
Depends on if you listen to the rumors the OVC wants Ironton out on the other hand Ironton is announcing it is leaving the OVC at the end of November.
I hope neither is true but in all honesty the OVC is far from challenging for Ironton.
Now I know Fairland gave Ironton a run for it's money earlier this year the question is can they consistently do so.
Portsmouth is having a outstanding season and may give Ironton fits we will know in week 10.
Problem is if Ironton is not in the OVC next year what do they do then ?