Problems with games at the Convo

[ervbaseball13]

Well maybe not. I will tell you I know those kids and to be able to play ball in there home town at any D1 college in front of there family and friends would had played a big part in there decision. OU didn't make that kind of offer to them to try to keep get them here. The baseball program has let local talent get away from them for years now and with the record they usally have, they should try to get some of these kids to help at the gate. I remember a kid around 7 or 8 years ago that brought it around 98 and i went over alot to watch him. Imagine how many people would had come over to watch a 6'7" local kid throw it 94. Makes no sense at all. The other sports with the exception of this year in girls basketball, a D1 athlete are hard to come by in this area so when there is one OU should try a little harder to keep them around. Volleyball got 1 and cross country got one last year and more of this should happen. Don't know how those girls in baskeball got away and will be playin against OU, what a shame.

[GAME]

I thought we were discussing the problems with playing the tournament games at the convo?

Ervy did you thank 300 for bringing baseball into the conversation? LOL!

[old bird]

I will tell you all something, I played in the Convo in a couple district games. I didn't get on the floor but for a few minutes but it was a thrill. I didn't care if the bleachers were out or if some dude from who knows where was there because it was an all day ticket. Also if the $5 is too much to pay for parking just park a little farther away and walk (that is what I do). I guess what I am trying to say is this is the way it is and you can either deal with it or stay home and read about the games on SEOP.
Thank You for your time.

[ervbaseball13]

I thought we were discussing the problems with playing the tournament games at the convo?

Ervy did you thank 300 for bringing baseball into the conversation? LOL!

Well the talk about the tourney games slowed down and I will never pass a chance up to talk about baseball;) Oh yeah thx 300!!! Old bird, glad you was able to play there and yes i will deal with it and support my team. Just glad to see people are getting on here and voicing there opinion one way or another. Thats what these things are all about.

[Pol pot]

Well maybe not. I will tell you I know those kids and to be able to play ball in there home town at any D1 college in front of there family and friends would had played a big part in there decision. OU didn't make that kind of offer to them to try to keep get them here. The baseball program has let local talent get away from them for years now and with the record they usally have, they should try to get some of these kids to help at the gate. I remember a kid around 7 or 8 years ago that brought it around 98 and i went over alot to watch him. Imagine how many people would had come over to watch a 6'7" local kid throw it 94. Makes no sense at all. The other sports with the exception of this year in girls basketball, a D1 athlete are hard to come by in this area so when there is one OU should try a little harder to keep them around. Volleyball got 1 and cross country got one last year and more of this should happen. Don't know how those girls in baskeball got away and will be playin against OU, what a shame.

WHY WOULD Ohio University make that kind of offer when the Big Dog is in town? Are you trying to tell me Jake Hale would have pitched at Ohio University if Ohio University would have matched the financial package of OSU? If so you are crazy! There is no comparison to the two! And you sir just lost all credibility on this topic!

As for other sports, I will go toe to toe with naming local kids at Ohio University, those that succeeded and those who failed if you want. There will be ALOT more than you think who have attened Ohio Universtiy, especially in the sport of Football.

[Pol pot]

I thought we were discussing the problems with playing the tournament games at the convo?

Ervy did you thank 300 for bringing baseball into the conversation? LOL!

You are correct 300 gave Ervy a lifeline and now he is trying to run in another direction....However he is trying to tell me that Jake Hale would have pitched at Ohio University if they offered him the same deal that OSU gave him......I never knew that Ervy was a Meigs County Cash Crop Farmer?

[ervbaseball13]

You are right about one thing, OU doesn't compare to OSU. As for Jake's decision we will never know because OU didn't give him that oppurtunity. One thing is for sure he might had thought about it being so close to home and knowing home much his friends and family like to watch him throw. Not once did I say he would had stayed at OU but we will never know giving the fact that OU would rather stand on the porch and bark instead run with the big dogs. As for the why would OU make an offer when the big dog is in town, this is why they are a .500 team most years. I haven't lost any credibility nor did I run in another direction or need a lifeline because what i said on the topic at hand was facts and I hit the nerve throwing a little crap at OU. You and 300 went the other way with this topic not me. I said what is my opinion on the topic, if you don't like it well tough. If you do wanna talk baseball come over and find me tomorrow at the Convo so we can talk. I'll be there early and waiting. I won't be hard to find just look for Jason Ervin but you probably already knew who I was since you said that little comment especially since I am from Meigs and raised on a dairy farm. If you didn't know ask someone from Athens or Alex. I am very proud of being a dairy farmer and were I was raised. I don't appriciate that comment one bit. Maybe you should make sure to avoid me today and any other at that. Thought we could talk about some sports but seems like to me you wanna get personal and all thats gonna do is really tic me off.

[Oakie from Muskogee]

Anyways, back to the topic.....

Bottom Line.... Waverly and Lancaster have a better atmosphere for highschool basketball then the convo... but the atmosphere would be better at the convo if they pulled the bleachers out...

Facility wise... the convo is at the top, with waverly not far behind, lancaster, well thats another story...

[Pol pot]

You are right about one thing, OU doesn't compare to OSU. As for Jake's decision we will never know because OU didn't give him that oppurtunity. One thing is for sure he might had thought about it being so close to home and knowing home much his friends and family like to watch him throw. Not once did I say he would had stayed at OU but we will never know giving the fact that OU would rather stand on the porch and bark instead run with the big dogs. As for the why would OU make an offer when the big dog is in town, this is why they are a .500 team most years. I haven't lost any credibility nor did I run in another direction or need a lifeline because what i said on the topic at hand was facts and I hit the nerve throwing a little crap at OU. You and 300 went the other way with this topic not me. I said what is my opinion on the topic, if you don't like it well tough. If you do wanna talk baseball come over and find me tomorrow at the Convo so we can talk. I'll be there early and waiting. I won't be hard to find just look for Jason Ervin but you probably already knew who I was since you said that little comment especially since I am from Meigs and raised on a dairy farm. If you didn't know ask someone from Athens or Alex. I am very proud of being a dairy farmer and were I was raised. I don't appriciate that comment one bit. Maybe you should make sure to avoid me today and any other at that. Thought we could talk about some sports but seems like to me you wanna get personal and all thats gonna do is really tic me off.

You are missing my point, WHY would Ohio University spend time and money on recuriting a kid that they more than likely will not get? That being said, I am not overly happy with the state of the baseball program but I do understand why some local kids were not recurited. In Athens County most of the good ones in the past 20 years have been REAL good and were above OU.

As for comments, not sure where I made one disparaging farming, or Meigs County. But you've been throwing stuff out there anyway why not said I was slamming you as a person too? Actually I did not know who you are, and no disrespect meant but I didn't care who you were. I also grew up on a farm and have great respect for that type of committment and that type of work.

[Orange and Brown]

This is about basketball so lets stay on Topic.

[Heavy D]

Are you trying to inpersonate a moderator or what? You must have a lot of free time, since I see you on hundreds of threads telling people to stay on topic, and saying they are mean, nasty haters.

[jumpstop14]

Ok so what does OU recruiting or not recruiting local athletes have to do with problems of playing at the Convo? Not once was it mentioned that maybe just maybe these STUDENT athletes thought about academics when they made their decision. In case you haven't noticed OU is known as a party school nationally, not a place of high academic achievement. Maybe the local athletes like Cook, King, & Butcher looked not only at the basketball programs but also at the field they are most interested in studying. I mean honestly what is OU known to be good at academically? OSU has a wonderful pre-med & science department. Cincinnati is known for their architect major. Even little Marietta College has put themselves on the map in petroleum engineering. Just a thought to add.
I have been to several college complexes & the Convo is no different with their bleachers. People complain about them not being pulled out & it takes away from the atmosphere. That is the college atmosphere. I have seen games at Cleveland State, the Schott, the Dean Dome, Convo, WVU, & Cameron Indoor. The only exception in this list is Cameron Indoor. It is the only one where you can literally reach out & touch the players. There is a disconnect at the college level between the student section & the players. Duke is the only place you really hear about the beloved student section. Other places they are a minor factor if a factor at all. Since they aren't playing the state tournament games at a high school in Columbus it is good the athletes play at the Convo to maybe get used to the disconnect. Not too mention it is an honor for the players & a comfort for the fans.
And seriously we are complaining about parking costs. I haven't been to a boys tournament game yet this season that it hasn't cost me to park. Maybe not $5 but they weren't at colleges & they certainly weren't as close as spots at the Convo.
Concession prices come from an outside vendor & at every event held at the Convo are the same. Just as events at the Schott prices stay the same. It is a down fall of playing at a college that you are paying as if you were attending a college game. But at the same time has anyone on here complaining about concession prices every stopped to eat at Ruby Tuesdays or any of the other sit down restaurants on the way to or from the game? It should be a rule that you can't complain about drink & popcorn prices at a game if your going to stop & feed your family at a sit down restaurant on your way home & it cost you anywhere from $50-$70. Just saying. And in my opinion I would rather run through a drive thru as to eat from the concessions at OU as I think their concession food is terrible!

[OaksGrad]

Ok so what does OU recruiting or not recruiting local athletes have to do with problems of playing at the Convo? Not once was it mentioned that maybe just maybe these STUDENT athletes thought about academics when they made their decision. In case you haven't noticed OU is known as a party school nationally, not a place of high academic achievement. Maybe the local athletes like Cook, King, & Butcher looked not only at the basketball programs but also at the field they are most interested in studying. I mean honestly what is OU known to be good at academically? OSU has a wonderful pre-med & science department. Cincinnati is known for their architect major. Even little Marietta College has put themselves on the map in petroleum engineering. Just a thought to add.
I have been to several college complexes & the Convo is no different with their bleachers. People complain about them not being pulled out & it takes away from the atmosphere. That is the college atmosphere. I have seen games at Cleveland State, the Schott, the Dean Dome, Convo, WVU, & Cameron Indoor. The only exception in this list is Cameron Indoor. It is the only one where you can literally reach out & touch the players. There is a disconnect at the college level between the student section & the players. Duke is the only place you really hear about the beloved student section. Other places they are a minor factor if a factor at all. Since they aren't playing the state tournament games at a high school in Columbus it is good the athletes play at the Convo to maybe get used to the disconnect. Not too mention it is an honor for the players & a comfort for the fans.
And seriously we are complaining about parking costs. I haven't been to a boys tournament game yet this season that it hasn't cost me to park. Maybe not $5 but they weren't at colleges & they certainly weren't as close as spots at the Convo.
Concession prices come from an outside vendor & at every event held at the Convo are the same. Just as events at the Schott prices stay the same. It is a down fall of playing at a college that you are paying as if you were attending a college game. But at the same time has anyone on here complaining about concession prices every stopped to eat at Ruby Tuesdays or any of the other sit down restaurants on the way to or from the game? It should be a rule that you can't complain about drink & popcorn prices at a game if your going to stop & feed your family at a sit down restaurant on your way home & it cost you anywhere from $50-$70. Just saying. And in my opinion I would rather run through a drive thru as to eat from the concessions at OU as I think their concession food is terrible!

Actually OU'S school of Journalism is nationally acclaimed and considered by many to be one of the best !!
But i agree with most everything else you said.Playing at the Convo is alot better than Lancaster.So i'm not complaining ,and not once have I heard any of the kids complaining that they had to go play in the Convo!
Isn't high school athletics supposed to be for the kids? I understand about the prices for concessions but what's to keep you from leaving a cooler in your car and bringing a water in your coat pocket ?If you want one between games walk back out and get another.

[gh123]

This was already said once, I'll reiterate:
The reason why the bleachers are not pulled out: They are only on ONE side of the court. Thus giving an unfair advantage to the team who fills them up. The other side is high dollar seats for basketball games. I actually went to a girls tournament game a few years ago when the bleachers were out.

If you don't like the 5 dollars for parking then stop complaining and park in a free spot and walk if that won't kill you.

OU Sports are quite competitive and they have made few offers to athletes in the area. I thought at one point there was a kid from Racine on their baseball team. The baseball team also has a kid from Parkersburg, WV. Jay Edwards of Nelsonville is (or was) on their football team, not sure what is happening there. And also, they offered Waterford's DJ Cunningham just last year I believe. On the last one, I'm not sure. The Basketball program is definitely on the rise since Groce took over. He has an outstanding recruiting class next year and it wouldn't surprise me one bit if they won the MAC. They even have both of Clark Kellog's sons playing next year. The oldest transferred and sat the bench this year, but his younger brother is quite outstanding.

So, stop bashing OU and deal with it. This is a great school and a great facility.

[slamdunk]

So, stop bashing OU and deal with it. This is a great school and a great facility.

The University of Akron is better!!! GO ZIPS!!!

BUT I am rooting really hard for OU against Kent State on Thursday at the MAC Tournament! Go Bobcats (at least in that game)!

Thought I would lighten the mood on this thread!

[gh123]

Akron?! C'mon man!!!! lol

OU is coming for Akron!!!!!!!!!!

[slamdunk]

Akron?! C'mon man!!!! lol

OU is coming for Akron!!!!!!!!!!

Hey! I am ALL for an Akron and Ohio Championship game Saturday night! It means Kent State lost!!! I am always for Kent State losing!!!

[theassassin]

noticed some alexander fans on the floor at their game with semi final game with oak hill

[gh123]

Akron?! C'mon man!!!! lol

OU is coming for Akron!!!!!!!!!!

Hey! I am ALL for an Akron and Ohio Championship game Saturday night! It means Kent State lost!!! I am always for Kent State losing!!!

I told you!!!!!!!!!

[slamdunk]

I'm pumped! I predicted this game at the beginning of the week! OU is the hottest team in the MAC right now! Should be a great game on Saturday night. I will be there cheering on my Zips!!!!