Fairland(27) @ (21)Ironton

[knightruner]

I think Fairland played a great game and it shouldn't been as close as it was. The flags keep IT in this game the first half.. second half I don't think there was a flag thrown.. anybody got the stats on it.

[knightruner]

Just saw the stats in the Tribune and Fairland had 5 for 52 yards all in the first half. Ironton had no flags according to the stats in the paper.

[osu 77]

I was sitting next to a fairland fan and when we got the ball back with about 3 minutes or so I said watch Ironton will not just try and run the clock down and kick a field goal. There is an old saying between coaches just win who cares if it was ugly. It is a win!

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

I'm by no means a Fairland football historian, but if beating a terrible Ironton team that has one non OVC win in 3 years is the "biggest in school history", then your program should have folded years ago. Fairland beating Ironton 15-30 years ago would have been a story. Now it is just a good win for an 0-2 team. Ironton has the history. But they no longer have "the program".

My program? No dog in the fight. Just curious as to your thoughts on what the biggest win would be. But make no mistake about it, this is certainly it.

I'm not referring to them as your program. That's not how I meant it. I meant in general.

Basically Bait has said it doesn't matter how down Ironton is, it is the biggest win because it is Ironton. That's total crap. And that is part of the issue with Ironton. They talk about how good it used to be. Well it isn't like that anymore. Beating Ironton no longer carries weight in this area. The Burg gets excited to play Ironton because it is week 1. Move that game to week 6 and it is ho hum for the Pirates, IMO.

way to remain impartial. it is the biggest win. name one bigger for fairland. everybody knows the tiger football program is down, but name a bigger win for fairland, anybody. it is the biggest wins exactly because it was ironton, nobody is claiming any ironton superiority here. but the fact remains fairland has never won a bigger game, and it was at ironton. you guys are as stuck as the ironton posters that are supposedly living in the past. you can't stand the fact that we made a statement, or I did anyway that it was the biggest win for fairland. regardless of the current state of ironton football. and that to me is the greatest form of flattery. we'll never see that kind of success again in the tigers future. but the fact remains they were the king a longgggggggggg time in these parts. so any local team that starts beating ironton that has never had any substantial playoff history. it likely will be their biggest win to date as well. I stand by that.

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

My program? No dog in the fight. Just curious as to your thoughts on what the biggest win would be. But make no mistake about it, this is certainly it.

I'm not referring to them as your program. That's not how I meant it. I meant in general.

Basically Bait has said it doesn't matter how down Ironton is, it is the biggest win because it is Ironton. That's total crap. And that is part of the issue with Ironton. They talk about how good it used to be. Well it isn't like that anymore. Beating Ironton no longer carries weight in this area. The Burg gets excited to play Ironton because it is week 1. Move that game to week 6 and it is ho hum for the Pirates, IMO.

Burg has always looked forward to Ironton. Even when we got our backsides handed to us. But it is a whole lot more fun these days.

exactly.

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

remember here we are talking about Lawrence county schools beating ironton crab's,------------ which hasn't happened since 1966.if Portsmouth or gahs beat ironton you could not say that, because they have extensive playoff histories. and have both beaten ironton numerous times. and it may not be coal grove's biggest as well game as they have an extensive playoff history.and Chesapeake has a few playoff games as well. ----------------------- but for the other Lawrence county schools rock hill, south point,and fairland. they have not, any of them topped ironton since 1966. and they have including fairland all had playoff games with ironton without beating them. so how could it not be fairlands biggest win ever. ir-regardless of the current state of ironton football. I see no harm in saying that. and again that's my opinion only. but name one bigger for them football wise. I may be the only ironton poster posting that didn't really see this as a huge upset. and it could very well happen this year with at least 2 more opponents from Lawrence county. but uou cain't accuse somebody of living in the past. if you can't handle a Lawrence county beating ironton. and saying it wasn't a big win, because ironton is down right now. it only stands to reason. do the math, look through archives. =================================== anyhoo, that's way in the rear view mirror now. ironton has to get ready to fight on, and the next step is the Ashland tomcats. nothing is more important this week than this 100 year ole rivalry.

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

i'll say it again, as I have said since jump street, congratulations to the fairland dragons, they beat us fair n square. nothing but respect from the baitcave. and here's hoping the fighting tigers got their wakeup call, coaches and players.

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

Actually if my memory serves me correctly, South Point beat Ironton in 66 or 67 too. Herb Cartlett was SPs stud then. Right before the Bruny era at Ironton. In the 50s and 60s Ironton played the monster schools, Lancaster, Newark, Zanesville, back in those days.

it was 66, my uncle carl white was the ironton coach. and it may have been my other uncle bob white that was coaching south point that beat them. I actually can't remember what time frame it was that bob coached south point. so it's a huge win however you cut it.

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

If I'm reading these post correctly, the Great IHS fighting Tigers lost to a lowly OVC school?? (not my opinion, that's just what it sounds like) The coaches aren't to blame, the kids aren't at fault?? So....who is? Winning is usually a combination of effort on the kids behalf and correct play calling on the part of the coaches as well as having the kids in the right positions. It takes a team effort and that includes the coaches. Ironton isn't what it once was (and hasn't been for years), but some people in Ironton just can't see it??
Congrats to Fairland on a well played game

since you got one whole post crazy, I don't give a rat's rear end about yer opinion. nobody called fairland lowly that I know of er any other ovc team.it behooves ole bait that outsiders try to portray the tigers organization as being classless, dirty and the like.when in fact everybody knows it's the polar opposite. I'm talking about coaches and players not posters. but welcome to seops, I hope you enjoy yer time here. and you are correct winning as well as losing is always a joint effort between coaches and players win or lose.and any tiger poster who stayed at a holiday inn express can tell you ironton ain't what it used to be, duh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and may never be again.but then again it could be too, who knows. and as I have stated numerous times I congratulate fairland and wish them success this season, especially after getting up off the mat from an 0-10 2016 campaign, don't know about you, that impresses ole bait. call me when you get to a dozen er so posts crazy.

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

you don't get to be one of Ohio's winningest programs and still yet one of the most playoff and state title games experience or build the states most prolific football coach with more wins than anybody else, bob lutz. by being classless , dirty, and disrespectful.to me that's an insult, by virtue of the fact some outsider said it that is butthurted.

[Crab's Brother]

The "Greatest form of flattery" is telling another school that the biggest win in their history is beating a bad team? But it's great because of who Ironton WAS! Ironton is an also ran.

[bigdogtaz]

As far as biggest win for Fairland I would think winning the conference would be much bigger than winning one game against Ironton, but to put it in perspective there has been a lot of animosity between county teams and Ironton for quite a few years due to the feeling that a lot of the tigers success has been aided by transfers from surrounding schools. and for years hearing how no "county" team will ever beat Ironton, That's why any county school beating Ironton especially at the TANK is a big win for any of the county school's, the playing field is leveled out with Ironton having to do more of what other area teams do and that's develop within which in this area can be a daunting task considering number of or lack of available athletes to develop. So big win yes biggest win NO, Ironton isn't Ohio State or the Bengal's they are a high school football team who have a history of success in this area by having a legendary High school coach and the better athletes of this area to pull from. I was at the game and there was no doubt Fairland beat Ironton it wasn't a fluke they had a game plan and executed it better than the tigers, That's the worse part of this thread in my opinion is its been more about what Ironton didn't have and didn't do than what Fairland showed up with and did.

[Izladoom]

Beating ironton means nothing anymore. A teams past has no bearing on teams of today. I'd see kinda hanging with burg a way bigger accomplishment than a win against ironton.

[BigCarlito72]

I agree it is what it is. fairland wasn't scared coming in the had already faced 2 undefeated teams back to back with wheelersburg and west. you come from 0-10, and pull of the biggest win in your school's history. you deserve the props. I keep telling people the ovc is going to be very even this year. I congratulate the dragons as well. I been saying it to whoever will listen this is going to be a deep league overall. but the tell tale sign of improvement otherwise will be can we get teams in the playoffs n win games. time for both teams to get ready for next week.

Biggest win in school history? Come on bait. They beat a mediocre Ironton team. It may be the win they have looked forward to the most. Don't give yourself too much credit.

I know they beat a less talented ironton team. but they've never beaten ironton them pirate. fairland has never even had a deep playoff run. so beating ironton is huge. however you look at it. I realize the tigers are down, but I stand by my statement. even though I kinda figure the tigers at this point to go 4-6 or 5-5. and that's going to take some work after a 1-2 start. the win was huge for fairland. --------------------------------- can wheelersburg say it's been since 1961 that a Scioto county school has beaten the burg, when it was just a few years ago valley was winning the soc. so in my book, it's the biggest win in their history. no matter the current state of fighting tiger football.

You dont beat name recognition. You beat the team and as a team Ironton is GARBAGE.

[BigCarlito72]

As far as biggest win for Fairland I would think winning the conference would be much bigger than winning one game against Ironton, but to put it in perspective there has been a lot of animosity between county teams and Ironton for quite a few years due to the feeling that a lot of the tigers success has been aided by transfers from surrounding schools. and for years hearing how no "county" team will ever beat Ironton, That's why any county school beating Ironton especially at the TANK is a big win for any of the county school's, the playing field is leveled out with Ironton having to do more of what other area teams do and that's develop within which in this area can be a daunting task considering number of or lack of available athletes to develop. So big win yes biggest win NO, Ironton isn't Ohio State or the Bengal's they are a high school football team who have a history of success in this area by having a legendary High school coach and the better athletes of this area to pull from. I was at the game and there was no doubt Fairland beat Ironton it wasn't a fluke they had a game plan and executed it better than the tigers, That's the worse part of this thread in my opinion is its been more about what Ironton didn't have and didn't do than what Fairland showed up with and did.

Because people desire a sugar coating instead of calling it what it is.

[BigCarlito72]

The "Greatest form of flattery" is telling another school that the biggest win in their history is beating a bad team? But it's great because of who Ironton WAS! Ironton is an also ran.

Yup.

[BigCarlito72]

you don't get to be one of Ohio's winningest programs and still yet one of the most playoff and state title games experience or build the states most prolific football coach with more wins than anybody else, bob lutz. by being classless , dirty, and disrespectful.to me that's an insult, by virtue of the fact some outsider said it that is butthurted.

Let the past go. Its OVER!!!.

[noles_fan]

As far as biggest win for Fairland I would think winning the conference would be much bigger than winning one game against Ironton, but to put it in perspective there has been a lot of animosity between county teams and Ironton for quite a few years due to the feeling that a lot of the tigers success has been aided by transfers from surrounding schools. and for years hearing how no "county" team will ever beat Ironton, That's why any county school beating Ironton especially at the TANK is a big win for any of the county school's, the playing field is leveled out with Ironton having to do more of what other area teams do and that's develop within which in this area can be a daunting task considering number of or lack of available athletes to develop. So big win yes biggest win NO, Ironton isn't Ohio State or the Bengal's they are a high school football team who have a history of success in this area by having a legendary High school coach and the better athletes of this area to pull from. I was at the game and there was no doubt Fairland beat Ironton it wasn't a fluke they had a game plan and executed it better than the tigers, That's the worse part of this thread in my opinion is its been more about what Ironton didn't have and didn't do than what Fairland showed up with and did.

Well said!

[noles_fan]

remember here we are talking about Lawrence county schools beating ironton crab's,------------ which hasn't happened since 1966.if Portsmouth or gahs beat ironton you could not say that, because they have extensive playoff histories. and have both beaten ironton numerous times. and it may not be coal grove's biggest as well game as they have an extensive playoff history.and Chesapeake has a few playoff games as well. ----------------------- but for the other Lawrence county schools rock hill, south point,and fairland. they have not, any of them topped ironton since 1966. and they have including fairland all had playoff games with ironton without beating them. so how could it not be fairlands biggest win ever. ir-regardless of the current state of ironton football. I see no harm in saying that. and again that's my opinion only. but name one bigger for them football wise. I may be the only ironton poster posting that didn't really see this as a huge upset. and it could very well happen this year with at least 2 more opponents from Lawrence county. but uou cain't accuse somebody of living in the past. if you can't handle a Lawrence county beating ironton. and saying it wasn't a big win, because ironton is down right now. it only stands to reason. do the math, look through archives. =================================== anyhoo, that's way in the rear view mirror now. ironton has to get ready to fight on, and the next step is the Ashland tomcats. nothing is more important this week than this 100 year ole rivalry.

Just curious how many games have been played between Lawrence county schools and Ironton. Lets put this in perspective Ironton has only been in the OVC for a couple of years. That isn't long enough to develop any rivalries.

[Jolly P(irate)]

remember here we are talking about Lawrence county schools beating ironton crab's,------------ which hasn't happened since 1966.if Portsmouth or gahs beat ironton you could not say that, because they have extensive playoff histories. and have both beaten ironton numerous times. and it may not be coal grove's biggest as well game as they have an extensive playoff history.and Chesapeake has a few playoff games as well. ----------------------- but for the other Lawrence county schools rock hill, south point,and fairland. they have not, any of them topped ironton since 1966. and they have including fairland all had playoff games with ironton without beating them. so how could it not be fairlands biggest win ever. ir-regardless of the current state of ironton football. I see no harm in saying that. and again that's my opinion only. but name one bigger for them football wise. I may be the only ironton poster posting that didn't really see this as a huge upset. and it could very well happen this year with at least 2 more opponents from Lawrence county. but uou cain't accuse somebody of living in the past. if you can't handle a Lawrence county beating ironton. and saying it wasn't a big win, because ironton is down right now. it only stands to reason. do the math, look through archives. =================================== anyhoo, that's way in the rear view mirror now. ironton has to get ready to fight on, and the next step is the Ashland tomcats. nothing is more important this week than this 100 year ole rivalry.

Just curious how many games have been played between Lawrence county schools and Ironton. Lets put this in perspective Ironton has only been in the OVC for a couple of years. That isn't long enough to develop any rivalries.

You're right about that. But, everyone has ALWAYS hated them. Lol