Week 11: #6 Martins Ferry @ #3 Ironton

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

hey sage, that was really cool. I've had 14 surgeries and still was ready to run through the wall. what a traditional classic matchup of 2 proud ohio river teams. and the stadiums look so much alike , it crazy.this may be another classic.

[on a mission]

I was corrected on 2-3 seed.. I guess we were 5-8 seed.. I know we got beat by Johnstown Monroe!! Wow,I'll get it pieced together sooner or later!!

We were a 2 seed, we beat Bloom Carroll in the 1st round at home and them got hammered by Johnstown Monroe.

http://www.joeeitel.com/hsfoot/region.j ... &year=2012

Thanks for clearing that up! I remember the JM game we had several key players injured or got injured during the game. It was ugly!

[BurgGrad6]

I just can't help but think that Ironton is going to smash MF. No disrespect to them but Ironton is big a physical. I have watched some film on ferry and they just don't seem up to the task. Then again I thought jackson looked suspect on film and well it didnt work out well for my pirates. Either way good luck tigers!!!

[Purplesage]

Drew Pasteur pick:DP: Ironton (7-2) by 3 (58%) vs Martins Ferry (9-1) That's pretty much a home field advantage spread so I'd say it's even!!! Not a bad first round game as more than 2/3 of his spreads are 20+ points or more!!! Paper oh if it can only meet the expectations of what's on paper we'd all be happy I think!!! Play hard and leave it out there boys and no matter the outcome we'll be proud!!!

[sports junkie]

Calpreps has Ironton winning 31-17 on a neutral field.. I think that is about right.. Ironton by at least 14, maybe more playing at home..

[spchapman19]

Im taking the Tigers in this one 21-6

[Tjhtygeverve]

I thought that was a pretty good you tube clip until the Kenny Cheney song & other schools shown(celin, etc.)
I was looking for more MF highlights & footage of that nice stadium!

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

I'm making a bold prediction here.

I think this will be an awesome game by 2 ohio river teams , with covered stadium's proud pasts and covered stadiums, between 2 teams that have had great years, and here's the bold part. somebody will advance to week 12.

[The Oaf]

Tigers big, MF's schedule is trash.

[bilco 2]

Hay jolly pirate, as soon as the smoke clears the air, check the won-loss record, what is it now 7 for 24 and you want to talk smoke? Burg has a good team, nobody denies that, but the record burg has against Ironton is not a record to brag about. Enjoy your success while you have it, because when you play Ironton year in and year out it will be short lived. jmo

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

did all of ironton's opponents make the playoffs, other than Portsmouth and Columbus saint Charles and meigs.

these are 3 teams that normally had very tough squads, generally if you are on the fighting tigers schedule, you are a playoff lock almost because of the way they schedule.i hope that these 3 squads get back to playing top quality football.

I wished I could be there. mrs. bait has to work, and I still got a truck needin fixed. i'll be there in spirit though my orange and black buddies.

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

GET ER DONE IRONTON FIGHTING TIGERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wobycat]

Tigers big, MF's schedule is trash.

You're basing irontons win on MF schedule? That's ridiculous. While I think the tigers win, I'm not basing it because of their schedule. They beat who they were supposed to beat and only lost to an undefeated team by 7. This I don't think will be a blow out. One score or two

[The Oaf]

Tigers big, MF's schedule is trash.

You're basing irontons win on MF schedule? That's ridiculous. While I think the tigers win, I'm not basing it because of their schedule. They beat who they were supposed to beat and only lost to an undefeated team by 7. This I don't think will be a blow out. One score or two

Ridiculous? The Riders have no one even remotely close to an "Ironton" caliber team on their schedule, including St. Clairsville. You really think 8-2 Indian Creek was any good? Besides, I'm not basing it solely on SOS. The Belmont County teams are complete pretenders again this year. Look for a first round sweep.

[st_c_dirkadirka]

Tigers big, MF's schedule is trash.

You're basing irontons win on MF schedule? That's ridiculous. While I think the tigers win, I'm not basing it because of their schedule. They beat who they were supposed to beat and only lost to an undefeated team by 7. This I don't think will be a blow out. One score or two

Ridiculous? The Riders have no one even remotely close to an "Ironton" caliber team on their schedule, including St. Clairsville. You really think 8-2 Indian Creek was any good? Besides, I'm not basing it solely on SOS. The Belmont County teams are complete pretenders again this year. Look for a first round sweep.

Wow. Fold up the tents Riders. Save the gas money and not even show up for the game according to this post.

[grndma1]

Good luck Fighting Tigers. Jackson and grandma1 are rooting for you.

[YOU'RE TIGER BAIT]

there ain't nobody on seops that don't know gm1 that doubts for a minute that she really wants the fighting tigers to win. thank you my dear friend.good luck to your ironmen as well.

[BBallin fool]

MARTINS FERRY!!!

[Jolly P(irate)]

MARTINS FERRY!!!

I am coming to believe that you are a hater.

[BurgGrad6]

Lol agreed jolly!