Gallia Academy Football 2024

[superblue]

Nathan Mettler is the new coach... Have no idea idea about his background .

[formerfcfan]

Nathan Mettler is the new coach... Have no idea idea about his background .

Hope you’re well, SB. It’s a shame the OV forum went kaput.

[Jimbob2023]

Only thing Meigs has going for them is their new turf field that they do not deserve. Gallia will win, mainly because they actually know how to. 2-8 vs 9-3, I know who I’m picking.

I’m curious as to why they don’t deserve it….
Sounds like pure jealousy that Gallipolis plays in a sewer swamp while poor little “undeserving” Meigs plays in a nice newer stadium with new turf.

[MarauderMadness]

Nolan Yates is gonna spank that Blue Devil azz week 1. We definitely hired the better coach.

[BlizzardMan]

Nolan Yates is gonna spank that Blue Devil azz week 1. We definitely hired the better coach.

In all honesty, the game should definitely be a lot closer than the last few.

[GrumpyPundit]

Only thing Meigs has going for them is their new turf field that they do not deserve. Gallia will win, mainly because they actually know how to. 2-8 vs 9-3, I know who I’m picking.

I’m curious as to why they don’t deserve it….
Sounds like pure jealousy that Gallipolis plays in a sewer swamp while poor little “undeserving” Meigs plays in a nice newer stadium with new turf.

I think it’s a bad look to say any SE Ohio kids don’t “deserve” something nice. Our kids battle against well-funded suburb schools and state-funded inner-city schools in every sport. I wish every kid in area had facilities to be proud of.

[svac83]

I see this being a lot tougher year than it should be. Coach is having problems filling his staff. A lot of internal problems coming to boil
And football is going to take the brunt of it apparently.

[Geronimo]

How many out this year

[Geronimo]

Administration at fault

[MisterGalliaGuy2016]

Only thing Meigs has going for them is their new turf field that they do not deserve. Gallia will win, mainly because they actually know how to. 2-8 vs 9-3, I know who I’m picking.

I’m curious as to why they don’t deserve it….
Sounds like pure jealousy that Gallipolis plays in a sewer swamp while poor little “undeserving” Meigs plays in a nice newer stadium with new turf.

I think it’s a bad look to say any SE Ohio kids don’t “deserve” something nice. Our kids battle against well-funded suburb schools and state-funded inner-city schools in every sport. I wish every kid in area had facilities to be proud of.

Agree, although I do think it's a bit of a slap in the face that Holzer has been in on the stadium for two neighboring districts. Not sure who to point fingers at with that one, but it is worth nothing that two of GA's biggest historical rivals play at a venue at least in part paid for and named after the hospital system founded by the late Dr. Charles E. Holzer, Jr.

[MarauderMadness]

Wow

stuff falling apart in Gallon-O-Pizz

Cant wait for week 1

Meigs by as much as they want

[SEO Sports]

I’m curious as to why they don’t deserve it….
Sounds like pure jealousy that Gallipolis plays in a sewer swamp while poor little “undeserving” Meigs plays in a nice newer stadium with new turf.

I think it’s a bad look to say any SE Ohio kids don’t “deserve” something nice. Our kids battle against well-funded suburb schools and state-funded inner-city schools in every sport. I wish every kid in area had facilities to be proud of.

Agree, although I do think it's a bit of a slap in the face that Holzer has been in on the stadium for two neighboring districts. Not sure who to point fingers at with that one, but it is worth nothing that two of GA's biggest historical rivals play at a venue at least in part paid for and named after the hospital system founded by the late Dr. Charles E. Holzer, Jr.

Gallia's first year in their new school was 2009, this fall will mark the 16th year with no new football stadium for whatever reasons. But looking at fourseasons football data, this new coach will be the 6th in that span.
16 years, 6 coaches(3 with playoff wins non returned), no new stadium
Something is going on in that community. Don't know if it is school administration or parents and community but something seems off. Especially if the posters above are accurate and the new coach is having a hard time filling a staff.

[GalliaGrad78]

There are not enough big money donors in Gallipolis to pay for a new field. Period.
Not to mention, not everyone in the district wants a new field.

[MisterGalliaGuy2016]

Wow

stuff falling apart in Gallon-O-Pizz

Cant wait for week 1

Meigs by as much as they want

Legend has it that Virginia and Ohio fought over who had to be the unfortunate state to accept Meigs County as part of that state's land mass.

Unfortunately for the state of Ohio, the Virginians won that one.

[GalliaGrad78]

Blue Devils can beat Meigs without a coach.

[shai-halud]

There are not enough big money donors in Gallipolis to pay for a new field. Period.
Not to mention, not everyone in the district wants a new field.

So you are trying to tell us there is less money in Gallia county available than there was at the Welfare capital of SEO aka Meigs county? Give me a break SMDH.

all the spice on Arakis is useless out in the sand

[MTSWNGRVSG]

I hear there are a lot of people that do not want to leave Memorial Field because of tradition! I will not see a new football stadium at Gallia Academy High School in my lifetime!

[Geronimo]

Your right because Holzer offered the money, but no because of the name Memorial field, would not change to Holzer field

[GalliaGrad78]

There are not enough big money donors in Gallipolis to pay for a new field. Period.
Not to mention, not everyone in the district wants a new field.

So you are trying to tell us there is less money in Gallia county available than there was at the Welfare capital of SEO aka Meigs county? Give me a break SMDH.

Question is, was Meigs field financed with a tax levy? If so, your aren't comparing apples to apples.
A new football field was NOT a part of the tax levy that built the new school at Gallia Academy.

[MarauderMadness]

There are not enough big money donors in Gallipolis to pay for a new field. Period.
Not to mention, not everyone in the district wants a new field.

So you are trying to tell us there is less money in Gallia county available than there was at the Welfare capital of SEO aka Meigs county? Give me a break SMDH.

Question is, was Meigs field financed with a tax levy? If so, your aren't comparing apples to apples.
A new football field was NOT a part of the tax levy that built the new school at Gallia Academy.

so now you are saying meigs has better support at the ballot box? do you guyts do anything better than us?