Best Gameday Atmosphere In Every State

[JCHillmen]

Small town schools are drawing 10,000 fans for a big game?

That's not what I wrote. I said "But even better than the 5,000-10,000 at a large suburban game are the packed small town games."

The 5-10k was referencing the large suburban games played between blue blood 8A programs with large followings/student bodies. Although those numbers are certainly more infrequent to come by in the last decade or so. I was simply saying a small intimate facility with 2-5k packed in often makes for a better environment than the larger suburban stadiums with 7-10k.

That said, I am sure Metamora, Washington, Morris, Geneseo, etc have all packed in 5k or more for some of their big playoff games in the 90s and 2000s.

 

[mchsalumni]

Small town schools are drawing 10,000 fans for a big game?

Yes, oddly. The world doesn’t revolve around the CCL despite what you were conditioned to believe.

 

[PowerI66]

Which team comes out pulled by a tractor In a hog trailer? That’s pretty cool……. Not!

As a former lineman, the thought of having to do this before games makes me cringe

 

[Wilmatucky]

Not hokey at all…. Don’t know much about Byron football I just hope they can back that type of entrance up on the field.

Their line has been outstanding the last few years.

 

[doctor_d]

Not hokey at all…. Don’t know much about Byron football I just hope they can back that type of entrance up on the field.

I’d say they’re doing well. In the last 5 seasons (not counting covid), Byron has won a state title, was state runner up twice, and made it to the semifinals the other two years.

 

[Vincennes6410]

Yes, oddly. The world doesn’t revolve around the CCL despite what you were conditioned to believe.

Actually I was conditioned to realize people like you are complete tools.

 

[Wassup13]

Fall of 82. I was there for that beat down.

There was a play in the 82 Geneseo/Montini State Semifinal game that I never saw before and have not seen since then and it was flagged.

Do you or anyone remember that play?

 

[McEvergreen]

Wilmington hands down 🏆 They became the Morris of the late 80s thru early 2000s

 

[mchsalumni]

There was a play in the 82 Geneseo/Montini State Semifinal game that I never saw before and have not seen since then and it was flagged.

Do you or anyone remember that play?

George Hyland made a tackle on a streaking Geneseo player. From the sideline. Never seen it before or since.

 

[mchsalumni]

Actually I was conditioned to realize people like you are complete tools.

Sure thing bud.

 

[doctor_d]

George Hyland made a tackle on a streaking Geneseo player. From the sideline. Never seen it before or since.

As in, he was not in the game?

 

[Wassup13]

George Hyland made a tackle on a streaking Geneseo player. From the sideline. Never seen it before or since.

Wow your good! Even named the player!

 

[mchsalumni]

As in, he was not in the game?

Correct, wasn’t part of the 11 man set on the field, came off the bench to make the tackle. Everyone was tired of hearing the cannon at that point!