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Post by John Knight on Apr 15, 2016 8:44:13 GMT -6
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Post by coachhart on Apr 15, 2016 8:52:15 GMT -6
I think Phoebus HS should get some love in the write-up for Hampton, VA as well! Multiple consecutive state titles in the 2000s, last winning the 5A championship in 2011.
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Post by John Knight on Apr 15, 2016 9:04:33 GMT -6
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Post by olinedude on Apr 15, 2016 11:24:13 GMT -6
Dumb article. Odessa isn't even in the top 10 football towns in Texas. When was this article even written?
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Post by wingtol on Apr 15, 2016 11:29:47 GMT -6
Dumb article. Odessa isn't even in the top 10 football towns in Texas. When was this article even written? Friday Night Lights fault |
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Post by vanden48 on Apr 15, 2016 11:53:00 GMT -6
I think you could take 500 towns in Texas and there isn't one town in the rest of the nation that could have the same atmosphere and support. That aside, all of those towns are football towns, despite the success or lack of it in recent years. I would like to hear if there are other towns people have coached at or played that or football crazy? California is tough because almost every city has multiple High Schools representing it. I would say Sacramento, CA has some great support, if I was to pick one CA city, from Grant HS to Folsom and Jesuit the High School football is very well supported.
In Arizona I would go with the city of Chandler. They are the Texas of AZ High School football. Two powerhouse schools in Hamilton and Chandler High compete for state titles every year. Even Seton Catholic destroys the D4 ranks in AZ. The school district gives the coaches a football class and dumps a ton of money into the programs. Plus they seem to churn out an NFL guy or two every year.
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Post by olinedude on Apr 15, 2016 14:54:44 GMT -6
Dumb article. Odessa isn't even in the top 10 football towns in Texas. When was this article even written? Friday Night Lights fault Yep, that best football towns in Texas now are the 4a schools like Stephenville or Celina. All the big schools are in multi school towns, with the exception of towns like Ennis or Aledo. |
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Post by fantom on Apr 15, 2016 15:40:15 GMT -6
Dumb article. Odessa isn't even in the top 10 football towns in Texas. When was this article even written? It's an old article. I first saw it a few years ago. |
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Post by 44dlcoach on Apr 15, 2016 16:54:16 GMT -6
I think Phoebus HS should get some love in the write-up for Hampton, VA as well! Multiple consecutive state titles in the 2000s, last winning the 5A championship in 2011. What's the mascot name for Phoebus? Wonder if there's anybody here who was connected with that string of success... |
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Post by fantom on Apr 15, 2016 16:59:24 GMT -6
I think Phoebus HS should get some love in the write-up for Hampton, VA as well! Multiple consecutive state titles in the 2000s, last winning the 5A championship in 2011. What's the mascot name for Phoebus? Wonder if there's anybody here who was connected with that string of success... Phantoms. |
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Post by 44dlcoach on Apr 15, 2016 17:10:33 GMT -6
What's the mascot name for Phoebus? Wonder if there's anybody here who was connected with that string of success... Phantoms. Just thought I'd give a little tip of the cap to all the success you've had in your down time from being the board mod. |
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Post by wolfden12 on Apr 21, 2016 10:52:12 GMT -6
Just thought I'd give a little tip of the cap to all the success you've had in your down time from being the board mod. |
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Post by wolfden12 on Apr 21, 2016 10:56:35 GMT -6
We are working on it Knight Rider. Unless your from Ohio or more specifically NE Ohio you have no idea! |
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Post by wildcatslbcoach24 on Apr 22, 2016 4:55:27 GMT -6
Massillon is a major name, I'd throw in Stuebenville, Cinncinatti, and Cleveland as massive football towns. Cleveland Metro, especially with St. Ed's, St. Ignatius, Benedictine, Euclid, Glennville in more of the city proper and Solon, Mentor, Strongsville, and Kirtland (had like a 50 game in streak until this season) in the burbs.
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Post by wolfden12 on Apr 22, 2016 8:09:38 GMT -6
Unless your from Ohio or more specifically NE Ohio you have no idea! The only time I've seen any place like it was the Movie Friday Night lights. It's amazing, it's awesome and I'm going to work my @$$ off to win but I'm also working my @$$ off because I never want to leave. Chit...I just bought a house 1.2 miles from the stadium. You know what its about! Wish you all the best! Only place in the state that maybe compares is Steubenville. Everywhere else is living in a fantasy world. |
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Post by marinercoach1 on Apr 22, 2016 13:35:07 GMT -6
You'd be hard pressed to find a real football town in California.
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Post by wolfden12 on Apr 22, 2016 13:53:55 GMT -6
Times have just changed so much in the last 20 years with society and technology in my opinion. It is rare to see schools and communities all in. It is impressive to see the passion that communities have for their team. People would rather sit on their *** and video game, text and what not instead of going out and being supportive while interacting with their fellow man. Almost seems that participating and supporting is becoming the unpopular thing to do.
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Post by 44dlcoach on Apr 22, 2016 14:37:13 GMT -6
You'd be hard pressed to find a real football town in California. Not from California but we've played a few teams from the Sierra Foothill League (Sacramento area) over the years and the atmosphere at their home games was pretty impressive. I don't know what the day to day is like but I remember being taken aback by the number of fans, band members, cheerleaders, etc. Maybe my hometown just sucks (probably) but it was much more impressive than what I'm used to seeing. |
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Post by fantom on Apr 22, 2016 16:34:45 GMT -6
The definition of "Great football town" can be looked at. Here, we have great athletes and great teams but the fan support is so-so. The'll sell out a few key games a year and there will be a lot of interest but otherwise, ho-hum. When I go back to PA the community support is off the charts. There are signs on lawns and school colors everywhere. It's interesting seeing the difference.
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Post by groundchuck on Apr 22, 2016 17:48:37 GMT -6
Caledonia, MN.
Hutchinson, MN
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Post by agap on Apr 22, 2016 21:11:39 GMT -6
Caledonia, MN. Hutchinson, MN I'd agree about Caledonia. I live in a town that would have been one of the top football towns in the 1970's. |
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Post by kylem56 on Apr 23, 2016 15:05:38 GMT -6
More than likely, the "Great high school football small towns" in America we won't know about..because..they are small towns!
I am basing this on attendance and crowd support regardless of what kind of year it is. Anyway to answer your question after coaching in Ohio and and now Michigan..
Ohio:
Massillon Tigers
Napoleon Wildcats
Liberty Center Tigers
Marion Local Flyers
Coldwater Cavaliers
Michigan:
many "West Michigan" programs like Lowell, Zeeland West, and Benton Harbor (search ESPN.com for the story about them and their Head Coach, Elliot Uzelac
Mendon Hornets
Hudson Tigers
I know everyone dreams of coaching in big games under the lights like a movie but there is nothing like small town high school football!
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Post by gators1422 on Apr 23, 2016 15:50:01 GMT -6
Well I would say our support is pretty amazing where I'm from in Fla. As a school of 325 we usually have 1500 at a home game. The last 3 semifinals we have played in has been 3300,3900,5100 people at the games. For a town of 1700 that is pretty good.
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Post by realdawg on Apr 24, 2016 14:30:24 GMT -6
I'd have to make an argument for Spartanburg SC even though I live in NC. Spartanburg HS has returned to national prominence thanks to Coach Miller and his staff. Byrnes has been in the national spotlight for a while. Dorman stadium and facilities would make must small colleges jealous and they play pretty dang good football too. There are several other schools in the county who are pretty good too. But nothing compares to these 3.
Would have made an argument for Gaffney if they had been a little better the last couple years. Huge community support. However right now the natives are restless.
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Post by John Knight on Apr 25, 2016 5:00:11 GMT -6
Well the DCOHIO if the playoffs ever return to their rightful home I know where I am staying!!! Cuppy's Crib!!!
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Post by John Knight on Apr 25, 2016 5:06:47 GMT -6
 Not a town per se but look at the STATE titles this one conference has produced. Mostly small towns in Northwest Ohio. www.midwestathleticconference.com/mac-history/mac-state-titles/MAC State Championships By Sport (116): Football 30 Track & Field – Girls 18 Volleyball 16 Baseball 13 Basketball – Girls 11 Cross Country – Girls 11 Basketball – Boys 9 Bowling – Boys 3 Bowling – Girls 3 Golf – Boys 1 Cross Country – Boys 1 |
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Post by coache67 on Apr 25, 2016 7:00:07 GMT -6
Mogadore - the little version of Massillon. Sans indoor facility of course.
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Post by rsmith627 on Apr 25, 2016 7:39:26 GMT -6
Well the DCOHIO if the playoffs ever return to their rightful home I know where I am staying!!! Cuppy's Crib!!! I will have room. I just bought a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house. 1700 sq ft. for just me...who has enough to furniture to almost fully furnish a small 1 bedroom apartment. LOL - yea, IDK what I was thinking either. On the bright side, if the coaching thing doesn't work out in Massilon you'll have enough room to run a brothel out of your house for income. |
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Post by John Knight on Apr 25, 2016 7:49:35 GMT -6
So you are saying bring my blow up bed?
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Post by coachwoodall on Apr 26, 2016 12:58:49 GMT -6
Small towns are where all the jazz for the local team is found. I was in a school of 210 kids, but we always had 35-40 kids come out to play. We went to the finals for the first time (though the school had been close several times) about 12 years ago.
On the trip to Columbia to play at USC's stadium, there were all these political signs saying, "THIS WAY TO COLUMBIA", "THE ROAD TO VICTORY", "THIS WAY TO STATE", etc..... leading down the bus loop, down the street, on the road through town, and out of town, and all the way to the interstate, at the exit on the interstate where we stopped to eat, going to the restaurant, back out to the interstate, and on and on all the way to the stadium.
I quit counting after 300.
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