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Topic: "Greatest game ever"

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bobcatsquared
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"Greatest game ever"

Posted: 12/4/2014 10:50:25 PM

I thought Frank Stams was taking liberty with hyperbole when he qualified tonight's state championship game between Athens and Toledo CC as the
"greatest game he's ever seen" with about 1/2 quarter of the game left. Now, with the game over, I might have to agree with the former ND linebacker.
I also have to agree with him about how it's too bad one of the two teams had to lose as the back-and-forth game ended with Toledo CC winning 56 - 52.

One concern: I was not aware that refs in high school games announced the offending player when calling out each penalty. Obviously, refs do this in pro and college games, but this is the first time I've noticed it in a high school game. Not sure this is in the spirit of high school competition.

Glad I stayed up past my bedtime for this instant classic.

Last Edited: 12/4/2014 10:52:47 PM by bobcatsquared

Deciduous Forest Cat
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RE: "Greatest game ever"

Posted: 12/4/2014 10:53:03 PM

I suppose they should also just announce the score but you have to guess who the winner and loser is so we don't embarrass anyone.

Last Edited: 12/4/2014 10:53:26 PM by Deciduous Forest Cat

Alan Swank
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RE: "Greatest game ever"

Posted: 12/5/2014 12:43:30 AM

Just got back to Athens. That was a fun one and a very tough loss for Athens. I was absolutely amazed watching the hand shake line after the game. Joe Burrow was the last player in line for Athens and there was a 25 yard gap between him and the next to last Athens player in line because the each Central Catholic player took that much time to shake his hand and congratulate him on a game well played. It will be a long time before the fans who noticed that will ever see that again. I have to say that it brought a tear to my eye because it truly captured the spirit of the game.

DXer
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RE: "Greatest game ever"

Posted: 12/5/2014 1:03:03 AM

Yes, it was one of the greatest I ever saw, too. Incredible game.

BillyTheCat
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RE: "Greatest game ever"

Posted: 12/5/2014 2:11:47 AM

bobcatsquared wrote:

If the official is mic'd then yes you announce the number. Been that way for 5-6 years. Not all places are mic'd.

OUcats82
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RE: "Greatest game ever"

Posted: 12/5/2014 6:04:39 AM

I was able to watch the last 6 minutes or so on TV. Very entertaining game and your classic "whoever has the ball last will win" situation.

I think high school football is my favorite level to watch in some ways as the players are old/mature enough to do some more sophisticated/complex things but still young enough to truly play for the love of the game. For Every Burrow there were dozens of others who will never strap on pads again that played.

There was no mistaking how much the game meant to players on both sides yesterday by the looks of exhilaration and devastation. My wife who was watching too said that sports are about the only time you see high school boys cry and she is probably right-but it just goes to show how much heart and soul they pour into it. I'd say it's a lifestyle any more, especially at the higher levels.

I was pretty crushed too as I know how much the title would have meant not only for AHS, but also for all of SEO. I hate to think a state title would mean more to one school or another, but when I saw TCC had won their 3rd title in 10 years, I think it may be a tad more meaningful had Athens won. No denying they left it all on the field.

Looking forward to seeing #3 wear green and white next year.

Go Bulldogs!

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Jeff McKinney
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RE: "Greatest game ever"

Posted: 12/5/2014 10:22:14 AM

One of the greatest football games I've ever seen. Amazing performance by both teams. Fans and players really, really into it.

Maryland Bobcat
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RE: "Greatest game ever"

Posted: 12/5/2014 10:33:28 AM

Interesting article about the competitive balance between private and public schools. I was curious as to how many states either use the multiplier, or, like here in Maryland, maintain separate tournaments for private and public schools.

http://highschoolsports.cleveland.com/news/article/-40003.../

OUVan
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RE: "Greatest game ever"

Posted: 12/5/2014 11:26:27 AM

OUcats82 wrote:

My wife who was watching too said that sports are about the only time you see high school boys cry and she is probably right-but it just goes to show how much heart and soul they pour into it. I'd say it's a lifestyle any more, especially at the higher levels.

I think it's more that way in football than any other sport because it's such an "all in" deal. Last night's game was a huge deal but I recently saw multiple kids sobbing after their last high school game. It wasn't a close game and they weren't a good team either but it was the last time the majority of them would ever put on pads...ever. For most other sports there isn't that sense of finality. I played high school baseball and I can't recall one kid crying after our last game. And in basketball most kids that play in HS also play AAU and there are plenty of adult leagues to continue in. But with football that's it for the vast majority of them.

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RE: "Greatest game ever"

Posted: 12/5/2014 12:30:04 PM

OUVan wrote:

OUcats82 wrote:

I think it goes for almost every sport. I cried in soccer my senior year, my friends cried for baseball and I've seen volleyball player cry as well. I think it just depends on the team and how much they wanted to win. I think close losses hurt a lot more as well because you think "what could I have done different" You often can find a moment where you messed up and it gets to you. Where in blow out games that's not the case and you see it coming halfway through and can prepare for it more.

OhioCatFan
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RE: "Greatest game ever"

Posted: 12/5/2014 12:55:34 PM

This was a great game. It was sad to see my high school alma mater come so close but not get the championship. It reminded me of a game -- about two years after I graduated -- in which a friend of mine shot what would have been the game winning basket against, as I recall, Columbus West . . . and the ball bounced on the rim multiple times before falling off. It falls in and AHS goes to the final four of the state tournament. So close but oh so far. Same emotion last night. [In the 1960s there were only three classifications in high school basketball; Athens was AAA, which was the big school classification at the time.]

Last Edited: 12/5/2014 12:56:18 PM by OhioCatFan

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RE: "Greatest game ever"

Posted: 12/5/2014 2:13:28 PM

OhioCatFan wrote:

It was a peach basket back then, was it not, OCF?

Ohio69
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RE: "Greatest game ever"

Posted: 12/5/2014 2:35:31 PM

The game was epic. The final drive by TCC legendary. I'm pretty sure they converted at least three 4th downs, one on a great toe dragging sideline catch. Then Athens almost picks the ball off on the goal line. Then TCC scores on 4th down. With 15 seconds left? I mean, come on. Amazing.

To me, a lot of times fans and even announcers and players don't realize how great a game is/was until afterwards. Sometimes long afterwards.

Watching the post-game on TV, you could tell all the announcers and the OHSAA officials and fans and etc. all knew it was amazing while it was happening. Pretty cool.

Bummed I couldn't make it up there to see it in person.

Can somebody hit a pull up jumper for me?.....

RSBobcat
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RE: "Greatest game ever"

Posted: 12/5/2014 8:29:17 PM

The greatest HS football game ever sentiment seems universal. How could a game be better? I conversed with a few CC alums today I know from business relations, both were players there in the early 70's, and were at the game. They had the same opinion - both stated it was a shame that there had to be a "loser" in the game.

Last Edited: 12/5/2014 8:29:52 PM by RSBobcat

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