South Point vs. Ironton - 2/15/08

ohbuckeye2 · Post by **ohbuckeye2** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:24 pm

I think the Tigers win this one in a close game, Ironton by 6. I think Irontons swarming defense and the ability to go so deep on the bench without hardly any drop off in talent will be the keys to this game.

GO TIGERS.........

VIKED_MAN · Post by **VIKED_MAN** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:47 pm

Must be a misprint on OHSAA website it shows Rock Hill moving on to play South Point.
After reading these posts I convinced Ironton musta won!
Go Pointers you got something to prove!

GO VIKES

ohbuckeye2 · Post by **ohbuckeye2** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:21 pm

VIKED_MAN wrote:Must be a misprint on OHSAA website it shows Rock Hill moving on to play South Point.
After reading these posts I convinced Ironton musta won!
Go Pointers you got something to prove!
GO VIKES

Ironton beat Rock Hill 64-52

WIROJason · Post by **WIROJason** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:59 am

pantherpaw wrote:Will this game be broadcasted on the radio or computer?

It's on 1230 WIRO and online at http://www.800wvhu.com/pages/hsbroadcasts.html
Pregame at 5:30...tipoff 6pm.

TrojanXplosion · Post by **TrojanXplosion** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:10 am

Whatching Ironton and knowing what kind of style they play, I would say they are very capable of winning in this game. But, I think that South Point in the end will be to much for the Fighting Tigers. I'll take South Point by a dozen.

dukiees1 · Post by **dukiees1** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:10 pm

Amen Corner wrote:Where is osumufan?

duckiees 1 i can't believe you missed the Ironton Rock Hill game

This could have been the second meeting of the year. This should be one heck of a game.

GO TIGERS GO

I know I can't either but Mark wasn't feeling very well and there wasn't enough room to ride with mom and dad but we will be attending tonight to root on the Tigers!!! :-D

osumufan · Post by **osumufan** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:02 pm

Amen Corner wrote:Where is osumufan?

Have you been worried about me? I am here just been too busy to get on. I was at work 13 hours yesterday! I am predicting a Pointers win by 8. That is if the injured are back to 100 % and Lafon doesn't out coach Norris which is highly likely. We do have the talent but our bench play will be crucial. Two brothers going at each other should be interesting. Corey Taylor should win that battle though. I wonder who Mom and Dad will be really rooting for? If you can stop Mayo we have others who always seem to step up and fill the void.
Hope every one has a safe trip up and back too bad it couldn't have been played in Coal Grove and saved the gas!!!

buckeye221 · Post by **buckeye221** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:11 pm

Which ones are you talking about that are injured? Just curious!

dukiees1 · Post by **dukiees1** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:06 pm

I'm not sure if Mayo is who they are talking about but somebody told me that he had been a little banged up..

juke boxer · Post by **juke boxer** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:02 pm

Two Words....DUSTIN GREEN !! Wow, did he turn it nup a notch ! I imagine Todd Mayo has not had any one hound him like that all year !! Two good teams, and a fun game to watch . On to the Convo !!

Rhiannon · Post by **Rhiannon** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:04 pm

juke boxer wrote:Two Words....DUSTIN GREEN !! Wow, did he turn it nup a notch ! I imagine Todd Mayo has not had any one hound him like that all year !! Two good teams, and a fun game to watch . On to the Convo !!

Have to agree with you on that one.

Good game Tigers. Way to fight your way back to the win.

Also congrats to South Point. You guys had me nervous the whole game. Congrats on an awesome season.

dukiees1 · Post by **dukiees1** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:23 pm

Way to go Tigers and Coach Lafon on an outstanding win!!!! I'm glad we stepped it up the second half that is for sure. Congrats to South Point on a great season and going undefeated that is something to be proud of. It was a great crowd for Ironton tonight and hopefully they will follow upto the Convo :-D

Ironman92 · Post by **Ironman92** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:29 pm

Hopefully unbiased thoughts from a Jackson resident wanting to see a great game:

I went to watch what I suspected to be an intense game between an undefeated team and a nearby rival. I also wanted to see Mayo play and LaFon coach.

Ironton flat out played harder the whole game. Their defense was intense (it cost them many early fouls, but they adjusted well and played a deep bench) South Point seemed to be playing a pickup game defense and Ironton crashed the boards harder and more often.

You hear the world of negatives about brother OJ and you don't know what to expect going to watch Todd. I was completely impressed with how he handles himself and he never argued, badmouthed or even gave a dirty jab at any point. He did not play hard on defense a lot...but the ability is definately there and he will be playing beyond high school if he so chooses. I loved the fully extended dive to save the ball from going over and back off a poor pass.

LaFon...he gets some flack around the southern parts of the state...but without a doubt he is one of the best coaches in my eyes...and he's funny which I enjoy.

#32 for Ironton was driving....Mayo took the charge...#32 came down on him...charge called...then he shoves Mayo hard in the back with his face going towards the floor....should've definately been a technical...Mayo just got up and moved on.

#32 and #30 did play great defense and their athleticism and effort carried Ironton throughr. Marc Carter is awesome.

I thought one ref did a good job (though SP was giving him crap after the game), one ref is just overrated IMO as he seems to get many great words said of him.....but other than making quick assertive calls I just think he makes some crazy calls and the other ref was simply in too big of a game.

God Luck to Ironton!.....rowdy crowd much? Why di the guy get tossed?

sportsnut mom · Post by **sportsnut mom** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:41 pm

Good job tigers! Good season to the pointer's.

gotigers · Post by **gotigers** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:43 pm

OVClocal wrote:Please, Ironton would have gotten fourth in the OVC this year.

So much for that thought, but thankfully Ironton is not in the OVC!!!

GO TIGERS!!!

bucking red · Post by **bucking red** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:51 pm

Why didn't Weed play the 3rd qt? I agree Ironman Lafon is IMO the best coach in southern Ohio and a blast to watch. SP didn't play with the same intensity that they did against Fairland and it cost them. Is it just me or does Mayo get the star treatment from the refs. He is an excellent player that has come a long way with his game and attitude. Congrats to the tigers on going back to the Convo.

Tiger-Brother · Post by **Tiger-Brother** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:51 pm

Actually Ironman 92 it was #22 (not#32) that charged Mayo. It was my brother, and I already ripped his AR$E for what he did, completly uncalled for and he should have got a "T" for it. He understands it was wrong and I glad to see that coach Lafon sat him out most of the 2nd half as punishment to make him realize that it is not a part of the game to play like that. On the other hand, a big CONGRATS to my "Fighting" Tigers on a well played Sectional Tournament!! On to the Convo!!!!

ohbuckeye2 · Post by **ohbuckeye2** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:58 pm

OHbuckeye1 wrote:I think the Tigers win this one in a close game, Ironton by 6. I think Irontons swarming defense and the ability to go so deep on the bench without hardly any drop off in talent will be the keys to this game.

GO TIGERS.........

I think I called this one. ;-)

WAY TO GO TIGERS...............

biggdowgg · Post by **biggdowgg** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:02 pm

Weed had 3 fouls at halftime,,maybe thats why he sit the 3rd.

PointerFan02 · Post by **PointerFan02** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:10 pm

Going 20-0 is awesome, but I think that's what makes this loss hurt a little more, going undefeated in the regular season but then losing the first game of the tournament.

Still though, congratulations to the Pointers on what was a historic season at SP. Good luck to Ironton in the play-offs. If we can't go on in the tournament, the next best thing is to see other Lawrence County teams do so.