September 8, 2023 Ironton 21 - 35 Cabell Midland (WV)

[Glousterite]

Good luck to the fightin’ Tigers from TVC land.

[BTWNTHE__]

Glad you have so much confidence in the Tomcats because you're the only one. They're scared to death to sign the contract and play Ironton

As far as a couple others here acting like losing this game would be no big deal. Nothing could be further from the truth. To lose this game, even more so it's its not close, would be a humiliation to Ironton. Years ago, Huntington East was ranked the number1 school in WV, regardless of size. The Tigers destroyed them and the boast after was, hey, its WV football, not on the same level as we are.

ALL the eyes in the Tri-state will be focused on this game - Tigers will be mocked if they dont win

Mocked by who? If Ironton can’t beat them which SEO school can? Not sure any other local teams are in a position to mock Ironton since they themselves have so much trouble with the Tigers. Granted, none of them should compete given the size disparity of the schools. It’s more mockable to consider that little schools such as Ironton or Wheelersburg might actually compete with a school that has nearly a thousand boys.

All the pressure is on CM. Ironton has 400 students compared to CM 1800. On paper this shouldn’t even be a ballgame. CM is ranked top 3 in the state of WV. Any top 10 Ohio D1 school would beat CM by 21. Ironton is not representing Ohio vs WV in HS football. Ohio football is 10x better than WV.

Midland is currently #5 in AAA

[BTWNTHE__]

I've watched both this season thus far. All 5 games between them.

I think it's going to be an interesting contest. Lotta unknowns still as far as how comparable they are. Both are effective at what they do. Both have athletes and depth. Midland is senior heavy. Ironton is a little younger. Both programs consistently compete at a high level. Both programs have big time community support and tradition.

I think a fair bit of eyes will be on this one sat night.

Sidenote: The Marshall thing is cool but it holds 30,000 plus and Ironton & Midland each have GREAT home field atmospheres. I think the signature home/away series at your building or theirs hold a more special aesthetic. An opportunity was missed. They woulda PACKED the joint. Woulda been a nice scene on a pretty sat night in Ironton or Ona.

Just a personal preference thing i guess. Game woulda been louder at a traditional home/away setting also.

Agree both have wonderful stadiums but to many of the kids I’m sure they are thrilled to be playing at the Joan, some may never get to play at a stadium like that

I agree w that also

[Tjhtygeverve]

Good luck to the fightin’ Tigers from TVC land.

Class!


Thank-You.!!!

#GoTgo

Good Luck Trimble rest of the season.

I hope to see IronTon schedule Trimble & Fort Frye in regular season or invite them to IronTon classic!!!!

[BTWNTHE__]

70% chance for thunderstorms in Huntington for kickoff.

[Tjhtygeverve]

70% chance for thunderstorms in Huntington for kickoff.

[The County Resident]

Midland wins

[FIDO]

What time is kickoff

[ohbuckeye2]

1st QTR 6:18

Ironton —- 8
Midland — 0

Terry returns a Punt for a TD

[FIDO]

# 2 for midland is bruiser of a rb

[mattash]

Ironton side is packed

[ohbuckeye2]

# 2 for midland is bruiser of a rb

He’s committed to WVU

[ohbuckeye2]

2nd QTR 10:38

Ironton —- 8
Midland — 7

[FIDO]

# 2 for midland is bruiser of a rb

He’s committed to WVU

He is good.

Ironton's offense hasn't seen the field. 2nd quarter and have ran 2 or 3 plays

[FIDO]

They aren't going to let Terry touch the ball on special teams

[ohbuckeye2]

They aren't going to let Terry touch the ball on special teams

Yeah, he already burned them once.

[FIDO]

Freaking turnovers

[ohbuckeye2]

2nd QTR 3:58

Ironton —- 8
Midland — 14

[Hilltiger]

Ironton’s qb needs to see some pine.

[ohbuckeye2]

Halftime

Ironton —- 8
Midland — 14

Ironton to receive the ball after halftime.