2020 TBD: Wellston @ Athens

[Trevorstephens22]

Wellston (3-0)(3-0 TVC) beat Alexander 40-0, Nelsonville-York 24-12 and River Valley 41-6
Athens (1-2)(1-1 TVC) beat Alexander 20-13, Lost to Vinton County 28-20, Marietta 24-20

Series History: Athens leads 51-22-7
SEOAL: Athens leads 30-16-4
TVC: Athens leads 11-1 (Wellston's last win 2008)

[Beergogglebluez]

Got to pick wellston. They seem to be having a good year.

[DWall216]

This will be the key game for Wellston. If they pull it out, should win the TVC. However, they have had probably the easiest start in the TVC with Alex and RV. This game will tell all, as to how good Wellston really is. Should be best game of the week. Go Rockets

[Dundas]

After watching the Wellston/Alex live stream, it seems as if wellston is a little salty that they aren’t allowed to do the stream at Athens. Anyone know the reason that they can’t do the stream? I don’t see it being much different than the opponents radio and video crews. Just curious if anyone knows why.

[Scenic Highway]

After watching the Wellston/Alex live stream, it seems as if wellston is a little salty that they aren’t allowed to do the stream at Athens. Anyone know the reason that they can’t do the stream? I don’t see it being much different than the opponents radio and video crews. Just curious if anyone knows why.

I think it’s because Athens has contracted with Nelsonville TV to offer steaming and they get a cut of the revenue. This helps offset the loss of “gate”/ ticket fees. Most likely Athens couldn’t allow them to offer a free alternative due to a contract they most likely entered. Ole Bub, aka Slippery Jesus is mad because he won’t be able to be front and center for attention.

[GRFan]

I think NY is an impressive win but anytime you play someone you haven’t beat since 2008 it is a challenge. This Wellston team won’t be intimidated. If they execute their game plan they will win. Pressure is on Athens, it is a must win for them if they want to stay in TVC race.

[EasternDspy]

Could this be a look ahead game for the Rockets?

[GRFan]

No way

[Tommy Chong]

Rockets by 28

[Raider6309]

Wellston is the better team. Been awhile since a non Athens county team won the TVC Ohio

[Ironman92]

Wellston 14 points better but at Athens should be a tight one

[Dundas]

After watching the Wellston/Alex live stream, it seems as if wellston is a little salty that they aren’t allowed to do the stream at Athens. Anyone know the reason that they can’t do the stream? I don’t see it being much different than the opponents radio and video crews. Just curious if anyone knows why.

I think it’s because Athens has contracted with Nelsonville TV to offer steaming and they get a cut of the revenue. This helps offset the loss of “gate”/ ticket fees. Most likely Athens couldn’t allow them to offer a free alternative due to a contract they most likely entered. Ole Bub, aka Slippery Jesus is mad because he won’t be able to be front and center for attention.

Not sure it’s a good look for a wellston school board member to publicly threaten repercussions against Athens for not allowing them to live stream. I’d say you are on to something with the Athens live stream though. It’s not like Athens has no alternative and they are still denying wellston to stream. There will be an option. Plus wellston will have their radio there. I just didn’t know if anyone from Athens has the answer to the decision. I have no dog in the fight. Just curious.

[Ironman92]

Could this be a look ahead game for the Rockets?

Zero chance. League titles are very important in these old leagues. Win or lose.....they aren’t looking past a familiar fit for a team they hardly know anything about.

[Dundas]

Could this be a look ahead game for the Rockets?

Zero chance. League titles are very important in these old leagues. Win or lose.....they aren’t looking past a familiar fit for a team they hardly know anything about.

Agree 100%. As much as Fort Frye wants to matter, they don’t. Lol Not at least until week 5.

[Ironman92]

After watching the Wellston/Alex live stream, it seems as if wellston is a little salty that they aren’t allowed to do the stream at Athens. Anyone know the reason that they can’t do the stream? I don’t see it being much different than the opponents radio and video crews. Just curious if anyone knows why.

I think it’s because Athens has contracted with Nelsonville TV to offer steaming and they get a cut of the revenue. This helps offset the loss of “gate”/ ticket fees. Most likely Athens couldn’t allow them to offer a free alternative due to a contract they most likely entered. Ole Bub, aka Slippery Jesus is mad because he won’t be able to be front and center for attention.

Not sure it’s a good look for a wellston school board member to publicly threaten repercussions against Athens for not allowing them to live stream. I’d say you are on to something with the Athens live stream though. It’s not like Athens has no alternative and they are still denying wellston to stream. There will be an option. Plus wellston will have their radio there. I just didn’t know if anyone from Athens has the answer to the decision. I have no dog in the fight. Just curious.

Interesting. Watched Jackson at Logan via Logan livestream and paid $10.....it was hard to follow much of the game but appreciated being able to watch. Watch Jackson at McClain and it was free livestream through McClain....pretty much just watching a game on tv. Got to attend game at Jackson but livestream was free throughJackson and also well done.

These times suck.

[EasternDspy]

Could this be a look ahead game for the Rockets?

Zero chance. League titles are very important in these old leagues. Win or lose.....they aren’t looking past a familiar fit for a team they hardly know anything about.

I was obviously joking.

[2Time]

After watching the Wellston/Alex live stream, it seems as if wellston is a little salty that they aren’t allowed to do the stream at Athens. Anyone know the reason that they can’t do the stream? I don’t see it being much different than the opponents radio and video crews. Just curious if anyone knows why.

I think it’s because Athens has contracted with Nelsonville TV to offer steaming and they get a cut of the revenue. This helps offset the loss of “gate”/ ticket fees. Most likely Athens couldn’t allow them to offer a free alternative due to a contract they most likely entered. Ole Bub, aka Slippery Jesus is mad because he won’t be able to be front and center for attention.

You are correct, BMG Media did offer to pay both Athens and Nelsonville TV a fee to cover the losses so the game could be shown for free though.

[Scenic Highway]

After watching the Wellston/Alex live stream, it seems as if wellston is a little salty that they aren’t allowed to do the stream at Athens. Anyone know the reason that they can’t do the stream? I don’t see it being much different than the opponents radio and video crews. Just curious if anyone knows why.

I think it’s because Athens has contracted with Nelsonville TV to offer steaming and they get a cut of the revenue. This helps offset the loss of “gate”/ ticket fees. Most likely Athens couldn’t allow them to offer a free alternative due to a contract they most likely entered. Ole Bub, aka Slippery Jesus is mad because he won’t be able to be front and center for attention.

Not sure it’s a good look for a wellston school board member to publicly threaten repercussions against Athens for not allowing them to live stream. I’d say you are on to something with the Athens live stream though. It’s not like Athens has no alternative and they are still denying wellston to stream. There will be an option. Plus wellston will have their radio there. I just didn’t know if anyone from Athens has the answer to the decision. I have no dog in the fight. Just curious.

Yes, I agree that’s it’s a terrible look for the Wellston School Board member and at least there is an option to watch the game.

I don’t want to hear the complaints from fans about not paying the $10, because they would spend more than that traveling to the game, tickets and concessions.

Every athletic department will be in the red this year because of the attendance mandates. I do not blame Athens or any school district for trying to supplement this loss of income.

[2Time]

I think it’s because Athens has contracted with Nelsonville TV to offer steaming and they get a cut of the revenue. This helps offset the loss of “gate”/ ticket fees. Most likely Athens couldn’t allow them to offer a free alternative due to a contract they most likely entered. Ole Bub, aka Slippery Jesus is mad because he won’t be able to be front and center for attention.

Not sure it’s a good look for a wellston school board member to publicly threaten repercussions against Athens for not allowing them to live stream. I’d say you are on to something with the Athens live stream though. It’s not like Athens has no alternative and they are still denying wellston to stream. There will be an option. Plus wellston will have their radio there. I just didn’t know if anyone from Athens has the answer to the decision. I have no dog in the fight. Just curious.

Yes, I agree that’s it’s a terrible look for the Wellston School Board member and at least there is an option to watch the game.

I don’t want to hear the complaints from fans about not paying the $10, because they would spend more than that traveling to the game, tickets and concessions.

Every athletic department will be in the red this year because of the attendance mandates. I do not blame Athens or any school district for trying to supplement this loss of income.

Again Athens and Nelsonville TV were offered money from BMG for access to the game to live stream. The fee would of been for more than they will probably make from the piece of the $10 they are getting.

[82nd]

should be a dandy