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Post by power4545 on Nov 6, 2012 11:23:08 GMT -6
amthd45's thread on how different states have their playoffs set up got me thinking.....In the states you guys coach in, where is your state championship site?
Here in Wisconsin we play at Camp Randall Stadium (where the UW Badgers play) and at least up til a couple years ago I know in Minnesota they held the state championship at the Metrodome where the Vikings play.
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Post by fantom on Nov 6, 2012 11:31:34 GMT -6
In Virginia the AAA games (D.5 and 6) are in UVA's Scott Stadium, the AA games are at James Madison U., and the A games are at Liberty U. in Lynchburg.
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Post by coachd5085 on Nov 6, 2012 11:38:18 GMT -6
Superdome
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Post by blb on Nov 6, 2012 11:42:35 GMT -6
11-man in Ford Field.
8-man in Yooper Dome (Marquette) or Greenville HS depending on where finalists are located.
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Post by hollyhood27 on Nov 6, 2012 11:46:50 GMT -6
The Citrus Bowl (orlando).
But it has been in Doak Campbell Stadium (tally), The Swamp (gainesville), Dolphins Stadium (miami).
There is talk that the next location will be where the Jaguars play (jacksonville)
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Post by John Knight on Nov 6, 2012 11:50:04 GMT -6
2012 CHAMPIONSHIP DATES Friday, November 30 11 a.m. - Division VI at Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadium 3 p.m. - Division IV at Canton Fawcett Stadium 7 p.m. - Division II at Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadium Saturday, December 1 11 a.m. - Division III at Canton Fawcett Stadium 3 p.m. - Division V at Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadium 7 p.m. - Division I at Canton Fawcett Stadium   www.ohsaa.org/FanGuide/directions.htm#FTFootball State Tournament: Canton - Fawcett Stadium, 515 25th Street NW, Canton 44709. Massillon - Paul Brown "Tiger" Stadium, One Paul E. Brown Dr., Massillon 44646. www.ohsaafootball.com/ |
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Post by agap on Nov 6, 2012 11:59:40 GMT -6
Minnesota still plays in the Metrodome, until they tear it down in a couple years.
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Post by maverickrider on Nov 6, 2012 13:50:53 GMT -6
All Texas Schools, outside of six-man, play in the new Cowboys Stadium.
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Post by rathernot on Nov 6, 2012 14:34:22 GMT -6
All 5 classes in Indiana play at Lucas Oil Stadium on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving.
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Post by coachk12 on Nov 6, 2012 14:42:26 GMT -6
Everyone in Arkansas plays at War Memorial Stadium.
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Post by redemption16 on Nov 6, 2012 16:36:26 GMT -6
Georgia dome
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Post by fantom on Nov 6, 2012 17:01:15 GMT -6
What are the crowds like? I can't speak about the A or AA games but the Virginia AAA finals are in a 61,000 seat stadium. We get about 10,000 which isn't great for two championship games but seems REALLY small in a college stadium.
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Post by CS on Nov 6, 2012 17:12:42 GMT -6
Everyone in Arkansas plays at War Memorial Stadium. Road to the rock!!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2012 18:53:41 GMT -6
Iowa plays their semi-finals and finals in the UNI Dome, home of Northern Iowa.
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Post by Coach JR on Nov 6, 2012 19:42:58 GMT -6
Alabama HS Athletic Assn. alternates the "Super 6" finals between Bryant-Denny Stadium (U. of Alabama) and Jordan-Hare Stadium (Auburn) every year. Even years Auburn, odd years Tuscaloosa.
AISA, private school, plays theirs at Troy University.
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Post by coachd5085 on Nov 6, 2012 20:27:24 GMT -6
What are the crowds like? I can't speak about the A or AA games but the Virginia AAA finals are in a 61,000 seat stadium. We get about 10,000 which isn't great for two championship games but seems REALLY small in a college stadium. The two day attendance for the Dome is usually a bit over 50,000 for the 5 games. |
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Post by wingtol on Nov 6, 2012 20:40:33 GMT -6
Hershey PA. Kind of a neat when you win the east/west final and fans throw Hershey kisses onto the field celebrating a trip to chocolate town to play for a state title.
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Post by power4545 on Nov 6, 2012 21:26:55 GMT -6
What are the crowds like? I can't speak about the A or AA games but the Virginia AAA finals are in a 61,000 seat stadium. We get about 10,000 which isn't great for two championship games but seems REALLY small in a college stadium. Camp Randall Stadium holds roughly 81,000 i believe, based on what I have seen at state games I have seen, I would guess in the BIG division probably around 10k people. But they only open certain sections to fans so it looks more full than it really is. |
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Post by coachwoodall on Nov 7, 2012 8:05:00 GMT -6
In SC the AAAA, AAA games are in Columbia this year (USC). For the past couple of years it has rotated between USC and Clemson for the past 5-6 years. For about 12 years before that the Weekend of Champions was always in Columbia with all classifications playing over Friday/Saturday, which made sense because Columbia is in the middle of the state. These games are played on the first weekend in December. The AA, A games are played in Columbia at Benedict College in Columbia. About 5-6 years ago the A classification broke off from the others and moved to SC State in Orangeburg, then AA joined the A games since it was cheaper. The A classification plays their Finals on Thanksgiving weekend (four rounds). AA plays the following Friday (five rounds). Each classification, except AAA, has split their playoffs into a Division I and Division II, with DI being the larger schools in that classification. AAAA plays 11 regular season games, and everyone else plays 10. AA everybody makes the playoff and the top seeds receive a first round bye. That means that there are 7 state champions split between 201 schools. That is 1 champion for every 28.7 schools. If you want to see this year's brackets go here: www.schsl.org/2012Brackets/2012brackets.htm |
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Post by John Knight on Nov 7, 2012 8:53:51 GMT -6
Next year and 2014 the Ohio finals move to Ohio State stadium. Although it is much closer to where I live I am not happy about high school games in giant stadium.
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Post by mitch on Nov 7, 2012 9:58:05 GMT -6
Oklahoma plays at OSU in Stillwater.
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Post by davishfc on Nov 7, 2012 10:44:05 GMT -6
11-man in Ford Field. 8-man in Yooper Dome (Marquette) or Greenville HS depending on where finalists are located. The 11-man site used to be the Pontiac Silverdome but now they're at Ford Field. The actual name of the 8-man site is the Superior Dome. It's on the Northern Michigan University campus where the Wildcats play their home games. |
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Post by fantom on Nov 7, 2012 10:44:57 GMT -6
Next year and 2014 the Ohio finals move to Ohio State stadium. Although it is much closer to where I live I am not happy about high school games in giant stadium. Me either and I don't think I will attend next year. The OHSAA is so stupid. Why not keep them at Fawcett and Paul Brown? It's perfect, you have ample amount of time to get from one to the other (especially if you know the back way). We have been staying at the Holiday Inn in Belden Village since 1995. Panini's is right across the street, they just built a Tilted Kilt 1/2 block over, Bob Evans is right across the street, Christie's is diagonally across the street...gas station on the corner in case we run out of spite...BDubs and Rooster's right down the street... I'm not at all happy about the location change. More centralized for everyone so attendance will be better is their thought. Here's my thought - take them off of TV and more people will come to the game. If I didn't know better I'd say the OHSAA is made up of retired HS administrators. ;D May I also add - the Indiana state championships...now that's a weekend. Hotel attached to the stadium...AWESOME!! The biggest advantage of playing in a bigger stadium is the facilities. In 2001 the AAA games were played at a smaller stadium, City Stadium in Richmond. The locker room was nice but limited. We played the first game so we couldn't go back to the locker room after the game. Parking was also an issue. The facilities at both Virginia Tech and UVA were much better. Our press box coaches REALLY like liked them because the big schools had a nice buffet for the media up there. It does hurt the atmosphere when you play in a stadium that's only 20% filled. |
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Post by coachguy83 on Nov 7, 2012 12:23:13 GMT -6
In Illinois we play all 8 games over Thanksgiving weekend. The past several years all games have been held at Mermorial Stadium on the Campus of the University of Illinois. Starting next year because of the Big Ten expansion odd years will be played at Huskie Stadium at NIU.
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Post by coachhart on Nov 7, 2012 12:31:15 GMT -6
I'll second what fantom said - the press box grub at UVa is great! There was a buffet attendance that came in to our coaches room in the box and brought food, Gatorade, sodas etc. It was the only good thing that happened last year!
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Post by John Knight on Nov 7, 2012 13:38:18 GMT -6
We tried and could never get in to the Tilted Kilt! We plan to get in this year if we have to skip a game!!! LOL!!!!
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Post by realdawg on Nov 7, 2012 19:59:59 GMT -6
In NC the 8 title games are split between Wake Forest, UNC, and NC State
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Post by ccscoach on Nov 8, 2012 10:03:09 GMT -6
In New York all 5 championships are played at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse.
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Post by power4545 on Nov 8, 2012 10:12:56 GMT -6
Forgot to add to my first post: Illinois plays all divisions @ Memorial Stadium in Champaign.
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Post by jrog74 on Nov 8, 2012 14:23:22 GMT -6
Tennessee plays theirs in Cookville at TN Tech. Used to be played at Vanderbilt. Tech has a great set up for high school championships. Perfect size. Now i just wish i could coach in one instead of watching from the stands.
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