O’Mega Blake is onboard. I look forward to seeing what he does in the next couple of seasons.That is what happened to the gamecocks, they stopped recruiting them South Point players, thanks Muschamp
O’Mega Blake is onboard. I look forward to seeing what he does in the next couple of seasons.That is what happened to the gamecocks, they stopped recruiting them South Point players, thanks Muschamp
Are you a Gaffney fan?I knew will had our hands full last weekend.
The vd capital of sc? ………drive east to Lancaster & sleep easier☺️Are you a Gaffney fan?
Off topic, for sure, but you and I had a conversation last year about eggnog and fruitcake. You recommended a brand of fruitcake I wasn’t familiar with. Do you remember what the name of it is?The vd capital of sc? ………drive east to Lancaster & sleep easier☺️
Their state championship was a forgone conclusion after they beat Abbeville. The Gaffney vs Dutch Fork game is one I’d like to see. They were scheduled to play during the season, but it was called off because of the tragic passing of the Dutch Fork player.Gray Collegiate eviscerating Silver Bluff 42-7 in the third quarter.
I’ve slept well in both. 😎The vd capital of sc? ………drive east to Lancaster & sleep easier☺️
Off topic, for sure, but you and I had a conversation last year about eggnog and fruitcake. You recommended a brand of fruitcake I wasn’t familiar with. Do you remember what the name of it is?
I thought that was Easley's title...back in the day, kids would go over to the other side of Greenville so as not to get caught....we called it at the time, "Sleezley"....it's much better now..lolThe vd capital of sc? ………drive east to Lancaster & sleep easier☺️
I thought that was Easley's title...back in the day, kids would go over to the other side of Greenville so as not to get caught....we called it at the time, "Sleezley"....it's much better now..lol
Not too many years back, the rent for playing at WB was $56,000. The schools would rather have that money in their coffers (at the time of 4 classes and 8 teams playing, the rent would cost $7,000 per school, for example) and Benedict offered a good deal, can’t remember, maybe rent free if they could charge for parking and have concessions. If 20,000 fans show up for the games at $15 per, that’s $300,000. The SCHSL takes 20% off the top, leaving $240,000. Pay $60,000 for rent at Williams Brice (I’m sure it has increased) and you’re down to $180,000 divided by 10 schools. I don’t know what other expenses would be deducted. If you take a team and put them up for a night, say from Beaufort (2-3 hour drive?) and feed them 2-3-4 times and you transport the band and cheerleaders and all else, you will be lucky to break even for playing in a state championship game. And that’s if a good crowd shows up. The schools/teams that are hurting for budget would rather play a smaller venue and have their money for their programs. When the 1A and 2A pulled out (went to Benedict) now you divide that high rent by 6 schools, it’s even tougher. I think players would prefer the excitement of a packed house and Benedict does have good facilities.
Wow! No wonder they moved.$100,000 to rent Willy B for the day
They get to recruitGray Collegiate whips Silver Bluff 49-14 for the 2-A state championship. The hybrid athletic charter schools are being heard from.
Who is he looking at?Coach Beamer is at the Bamberg Erhardt - Southside Christian game.
I don't know; I'm not there. My son (he's not there either) sent me a picture of Coach Beamer posing with the BE superintendent, who is a semi-family member.Who is he looking at?
Do you remember that title game back in the 90s? It was an absolute classic.Be sure to update me on the Lancaster and northwestern game.
I still call Easley that and I call Pickens Hickens. Hickens County but you’re right it’s definitely gotten better there.I thought that was Easley's title...back in the day, kids would go over to the other side of Greenville so as not to get caught....we called it at the time, "Sleezley"....it's much better now..lol
Probably waiting for the Gaffney/Dutch Fork game. It could be a prospect or two in this one though.Who is he looking at?
It’s going to take a lot of heat from the general public before anything changes. I hate it for Silver Bluff (Aiken) Bamberg and the other public schools that were eliminated by these all star private schools that participate in the public school playoffs.Schools like gray shouldn't be allowed to compete in state championships.
I was there.Do you remember that title game back in the 90s? It was an absolute classic.
I was at Bowater that day.I was there.
I’m with you.It’s going to take a lot of heat from the general public before anything changes. I hate it for Silver Bluff (Aiken) Bamberg and the other public schools that were eliminated by these all star private schools that participate in the public school playoffs.
But even the other public schools have their recruiters. Dutch Fork has had better recruiting seasons than my Gamecocks lately.
Great game. We had a good team but so did Northwestern. My dad took me and some of my baseball team mates.I was at Bowater that day.
Same score 3rd quarter with 6 minutes to go. DF QB not much at passing.Dutch Fork leads Gaffney 13-7 in the second quarter.
From what I’m reading, this is their 3rd State Title since 2015? Program began in 2006. Time to add them in the traditional power category.Now 21-0 Southside Christian in the third. Another non-traditional school showing out in the public school playoffs.
I'm not conversant with football in that classification.From what I’m reading, this is their 4th State Title since 2015?
Same here. Was surprised they were good. That’s why I googled it and found that. Pretty impressive to build a program like that so quickly.I'm not conversant with football in that classification.
It's going to raise some issues over time, along with those revolving around the "collegiate" teams, but that will be for another day.Same here. Was surprised they were good. That’s why I googled it and found that. Pretty impressive to build a program like that so quickly.
Holy Mackerel. That's what I get for diverting my attention.Gaffney takes the lead 22-19 with 3:30 to go.