WEEK 11: DOVER(8-2) @ STEUBENVILLE(8-3)

• Strapping Young Lad

  

  bases_loaded;545198 wrote:You guys never cease to amaze me. Only you can take a headline on one of the NFL's most talented WRs and think that the coach of your podunk high school would have changed his life.
  
  Last year Dover was a benefactor of a two weak draws,Big Red deserved to be in the regional final, Dover just fell into it. That was not a very good Dover team last year. Question though, if not for a 104 yard pick 6 and a QB fumble Dover beats you in '03, would that have impressed you? Or was the 3 point win over just another sucky Dover team? And how does your God of a coach not see the surprise onside coming after half time?

  '06? Haha, the "what Ifft's". Yes that would have been impressive. If if's and but's were candy and nuts, everyday would be X-mas. The 104 yard pick 6 was quite impressive in and of itself. That's the difference though. Our dream team made the plays that your dream team did not. That's why you can't beat the Red. More playmakers, more heart than the rich boys from Dover.
  
  Wonder who from Dover is gonna get knocked the f#@% out this year. Seems to happen everytime they play the Red.
  
  Also, I seem to remember some personalities on recent teams ( one particular QB) that were too BIG for Reno & co. to handle. Thank god those players have moved on. So, I don't think they necessarily would've turned Randy Moss into a different person.
• bases_loaded

  

  06' yes...edited to reflect my mistake. thank you
• dover2092

  

  2002sunset;545036 wrote:i'm with calpreps on this game
  
  Steubenville (OH) 28, Dover (OH) 17

  
  I'm going with Dover 35 Steubenville 28. Any other takers?
  
  Oh, and by the way...."rich Dover kids" ??? Tuscarawas County is not immune to the unemployment and foreclosure crisis. The demise of the steel industry/manufacturing hurts all of Ohio.
• Art Modell

  

  If you Big Red fans were good hosts you would tell the Dover fans to check out your alumni center on rt.7
• password

  

  Will the game be considered an upset if dover wins or are both teams pretty even when it comes to talent?
  I will go with Big Red 21-10 winners.
• dover2092

  

  password;545402 wrote:Will the game be considered an upset if dover wins or are both teams pretty even when it comes to talent?
  I will go with Big Red 21-10 winners.

  
  If Dover wins it would be an upset.
  Steubenville leads the overall series 13-3 with 1 tie.
  Steubenville has placed 2nd and Dover has placed 7th in Division III, Region 11.
• Strapping Young Lad

  

  dover2092;545413 wrote:If Dover wins it would be an upset.
  Steubenville leads the overall series 13-3 with 1 tie.
  Steubenville has placed 2nd and Dover has placed 7th in Division III, Region 11.

  For sure. Big Red's not all that great, but homefield advantage, history, and seeding would make this an upset if Dover were to win. I wouldn't be shocked, but it'd be an upset.
  
  this is a great way to kick off the postseason, I think. We usually have to sit through a...I don't wanna say cakewalk or snoozer game, but the first round isn't usually a well known team and usually isn't very competitive. This game on the other hand will be both of those things.
• LRB54

  Home field is a huge difference in some places.... atmosphere... FEAR THE HORSE.. its awsome.
• dover2092

  

  Article in Dover newspaper about Dover QB and upcoming game:
  
  http://www.timesreporter.com/sports/x742797790/Dover-QB-a-real-double-threat
• Thinthickbigred

  Art Modell;545388 wrote:If you Big Red fans were good hosts you would tell the Dover fans to check out your alumni center on rt.7

  
  It is right next to Naples ,Anybody coming early to eat at Naples can see our new indoor practice facility next to the school. Should be a great game between two great programs . I have alot of respect for Dover . They are a fine top quality opponent. Should be great atmosphere in Harding .
• Thinthickbigred

  bases_loaded;545198 wrote:You guys never cease to amaze me. Only you can take a headline on one of the NFL's most talented WRs and think that the coach of your podunk high school would have changed his life.
  
  Last year Dover was a benefactor of a two weak draws,Big Red deserved to be in the regional final, Dover just fell into it. That was not a very good Dover team last year. Question though, if not for a 104 yard pick 6 and a QB fumble Dover beats you in '06, would that have impressed you? Or was the 3 point win over just another sucky Dover team? And how does your God of a coach not see the surprise onside coming after half time?

  
  I have a difference of opinion with you . I think young football minds are molded at the HS level . Alot of pro's seem to agree with this . I wasnt bragging us up I was just taking that topic and opening it up alittle . Joe Patterno the best and Woody Hays also ,those guys shaped attitudes . Strong HS leadership Is a huge influence . Not saying it was his high school football coaches fault for this guy being such a jerk ,but the work ethic part . this guy played for Marshall too ,not Joe Patterno ,If he had played for Joe Patterno I think his less than 100% on field stuff would not exist either.
• Thinthickbigred

  By the way Bases loaded ,What is your problem? I am trying to be positive here . We are not a podunk high school either . I dont like that comment . we get plenty of ESPN shots and compliments everytime ZC is on TV for Cinci all the time I here stuff like "thats a Steubenville boy" Thats how they teach it in Steubenville" . I here Lou Holtz complimenting our program on national TV . I here Kirk Herbstriet give us compliments several times . I have herd coah Tressle compliment Reno and our program . I can go on and on . ... Now I am bragging about our program . BUT I AM NOT SLIGHTING YOURS IN ANY WAY AND DONT INTEND TO SO CHILL.
• CenterBHSFan

  

  Big Red will win this, but not before being gratuitous, facetious, and actively engaging in some message board sandbagging.
  
  
  
  hahahahaha!!!! Just kidding, don't get wound up.
  
  Good luck to Steuby with this and...
  
  RRR!
• NWIndianNation01

  

  Good luck to both teams...can't wait to see the outcome!
• bases_loaded

  

  Thinthickbigred;545678 wrote:By the way Bases loaded ,What is your problem? I am trying to be positive here . We are not a podunk high school either . I dont like that comment . we get plenty of ESPN shots and compliments everytime ZC is on TV for Cinci all the time I here stuff like "thats a Steubenville boy" Thats how they teach it in Steubenville" . I here Lou Holtz complimenting our program on national TV . I here Kirk Herbstriet give us compliments several times . I have herd coah Tressle compliment Reno and our program . I can go on and on . ... Now I am bragging about our program . BUT I AM NOT SLIGHTING YOURS IN ANY WAY AND DONT INTEND TO SO CHILL.

  
  Reno missed a crack in this mold
  
  http://www.fox19.com/Global/story.asp?S=11535250
• Thinthickbigred

  I subtracted my previous staement .....I like Dover's program . They are a good rivalry. I hope the winner wins the state title.
• dover2092

  

  I agree 100% Thinthickbigred.
  
  Question: Bases, what experience do you have with Dover Football?
  
  A) none
  B) pee wee
  C) YMCA flag football
  D) Fan living vicariously through today's Dover Football team who have spent months of brutal conditions to earn a chance to play Big Red in the playoffs
  
  Show some respect
• BigYtownRed

  Good one Base's that is funny.
  
  ThinThick you need to chill, how is it you can dish it out but you can't take it? Get the emotions off the sleeve.
  
  RRR dominate Dover
• Go_Fast_Sports

  

  *yawn... is it kickoff time yet?
• bases_loaded

  

  dover2092;546243 wrote:I agree 100% Thinthickbigred.
  
  Question: Bases, what experience do you have with Dover Football?
  
  A) none
  B) pee wee
  C) YMCA flag football
  D) Fan living vicariously through today's Dover Football team who have spent months of brutal conditions to earn a chance to play Big Red in the playoffs
  
  Show some respect

  
  Probably more than you and had success in other sports too. But that was years ago. Have since graduated from a top notch university own a house and a job that pays for Big Reds unemployed. Have fun on message boards in my spare time. Some people get it. A few coughcough you and thick don't.
• Go_Fast_Sports

  

  I have an extra ticket if anyone is looking for one.
• finster4307

  This should be a decent game. I think playing at home will give the Red a little extra incentive to bag the win.
  This team has potential...the coaches usually do a great job w/r/t scouting....looking forward to putting it all together in the post season.
  
  RRR
• BEAST 0332

  

  I thought I would come back for this thinking it would be fun, but I see Bases is still here... All I have to say is GO DOVER and good luck the rest of the way to whoever wins! I'm gonna go ahead and predict: Dover-24 vs. Steubenville-21
  
  GO DOVER!!!
• bases_loaded

  

  BEAST 0332;546427 wrote:I thought I would come back for this thinking it would be fun, but I see Bases is still here... All I have to say is GO DOVER and good luck the rest of the way to whoever wins! I'm gonna go ahead and predict: Dover-24 vs. Steubenville-21
  
  GO DOVER!!!

  
  What are you doing here? Didn't you bet your OC life on last years game, trying to prove you were such a better fan than the rest of us?
• bases_loaded

  

  On the way home from work I was listening to some youngstown station and they picked Big Red to win DIII this year.